The induction ceremony for the International Honour Roll (IHR) was held at the Air University – Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, yesterday (19 April 2024) and was hosted by the Chief of Staff and the Chief Master Sergeant of the United States Air Force. This event saw the induction of 21 international alumni into the IHR wall of honour. Notably, among the distinguished inductees was the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, whose inclusion added significant prestige to the proceedings.
The International Honour Roll (IHR) is a prestigious acknowledgment of international officers and senior non-commissioned officers who are alumni of the Air University and have achieved the highest military or prominent civilian positions.
In conjunction with the IHR ceremony, the SLAF Commander participated in the Air University International Alumni of Distinction Seminar, along with Director General Planning, Air Vice Marshal Bandhu Edirisinghe and Wing Commander Nuwan Medagama, a current student at Air University. The overarching theme of the seminar was “Peace through Partnership,” with a specific focus on Force Development, the Global Strategic Environment and Integration and Interoperability.
This seminar, held from 15 April to 19 April 2024, at the same venue, welcomed senior leaders from 37 partner nations and key figures from the United States National Security Enterprise.
