Ministry of Defence - Sri Lanka

Pacific Augmentation Team (PAT) and Special Operation Command Pacific (SOCPAC) officials call on the Commander

December 18, 2023

The Pacific Augmentation Team (PAT) and Special Operation Command Pacific (SOCPAC) officials from the United States of America paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa at Air Force Headquarters yesterday (15 December 2023).

The special delegation comprised the Assistant Defence Attaché, Mr. Seth Nevins, US Navy, Director, Pacific Command Augmentation Team, Lieutenant James Hamilton, Mr. Keith Stilwell, Mr. Talmadge Hunter and Mr. Ryan Rosenthal.

Upon their arrival, the delegation engaged in cordial discussions with the SLAF Commander, addressing bilateral matters of mutual interest such as strengthening defence cooperation and enhancing training opportunities. The discussions involved key personnel, including the Director of General Air Operations, the Director General of Training, the Director Media and three other senior officers.

Subsequent to the cordial discussions, the Air Force Commander and the visiting dignitaries exchanged mementos to commemorate the occasion.

Courtesy - www.airforce.lk