The President at the arrival was received warmly by Air Force Commander Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathi. A guard of honour was also held for the President.

Commissioning of the officers who completed 8th and 56th cadet officer courses, pinning of official badges to the officers who completed 84th air cadet officer course and the passing out of the male and female officers who successfully completed the 162nd Regular Airmen course and 32nd Regular Airwomen course respectively, were held today.

Those who demonstrated special skills during their courses were awarded by the President. The ceremony was colorful with an Air Force show, drill show and parachute show.

Governor of the Eastern Province Austin Fernando, Defense Secretary Karunasena Hettiarachchi, and Chancellor of the Sri Lanka Air Force Academy, China Bay, Air Vice Marshal P. D. K. T. Jayasinghe also participated.