COLOMBO, Sri Lanka -- U.S. Air Force Gen. Kevin B. Schneider, Pacific Air Forces commander, paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, in Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 23, 2026.
Upon arrival, Schneider was received by the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Sri Jayewardenepura, Air Commodore Buddika Piyasiri and was accorded a Guard of Honour presented by the SLAF Colour Wing.
During the visit, Schneider also met with the Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff and Members of the Air Force Board of Management. The cordial discussions between the two Commanders focused on areas of mutual interest, including joint training and technical knowledge exchange.
The official visit concluded with the exchange of plaques to mark the occasion.