Air Vice Marshal Chandana Welikala (also known as Chandana Prabath Welikala) USP is the Director of Administration for the Sri Lanka Air Force.[1]

Chandana Welikala
AllegianceSri Lanka Sri Lanka
Service/branchSri Lanka Air Force
RankAir Vice Marshal
Commands heldDirector Administration
AwardsUSP

Early life

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Born in 1963, Chandana initially schooled at Mahanama College Colombo and later attended Nalanda College, Colombo, where he excelled in studies and sports. He captained the Nalanda Athletics Team and was a Nalanda Junior Athletic captain.

Career

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Chandana joined the Sri Lanka Air Force as an officer cadet in April 1983 and was commissioned as a pilot officer in 1984. He has also been the Commander of the SLAF Wirawila Station, and was Deputy Director of Personnel Services prior to his appointment as Command Provost Marshal.[citation needed]

Chandana is a recipient of service medals and decorations including Uttama Seva Padakkama for Meritorious Service, Purna Bhumi Padakkama, Riviresa Campaign Services Medal, Northern Humanitarian Operations Medal, and the Eastern Humanitarian Operations Medal.[citation needed]

References

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  • "First Gagana Viru Saviya Membership Certificate Handed Over To The Commander Of Sri Lanka Air Force". Sri Lanka Airforce. 2014.