RS Wickremeratne
# RS Wickremeratne

Air Vice Marshal RS Wickremeratne (also known as AVM Sampath Wickremeratne) is an incumbent Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force. Prior to this appointment, he served as Director General Air Operations for the Sri Lanka Air Force. He served as Minister (Defence) at Sri Lankan Embassy in Washington DC, USA while he was Air Commodore.

## Early life and education

Wickremeratne completed his high school education from Wesley College Colombo. Then he join Sri Lankan Air Force in 1989 at General Duties Pilot Branch. He completed NDC course from India and Senior Aviation Commanders Course from Air Force Command College China.

## Career

Wickremeratne appointed as Chief of staff on 9 July, 2023.

## Awards

In recognition of his unblemished and distinguished service, Wickremeratne has been awarded with gallantry medals on six occasions and he was also awarded the Uttama Sewa Padakkama for his unblemished service career to date.

