Steven Bland

Royal Navy EM Consultant and UK Liaison Officer (Military Healthcare) - Washington DC. Defence Medical Services. FFMLM. #CBRNMed ❤️ history, travel. 🌈

[BBC Politics @BBCPolitics]

"This government will begin the biggest sustained increase in defence spending since the end of the Cold War"

PM Keir Starmer announces the UK will raise defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027

Follow live https://t.co/wkfLLt4zUU

[Dame Karen Pierce @KarenPierceUK]

The UK has lost a good friend.
President Carter's commitment to public service & human rights was inspirational. I have seen for myself how his work for Habitat for Humanity transformed lives. Through the excellent
@CarterCenter his impact on
America & the world continues.

[British Embassy Washington @UKinUSA]

Nothing spooky about this relationship!

Happy Halloween to both sides of the Atlantic. 🇬🇧🎃🇺🇸

[Steven Bland @steve1971uk]

Camp LeJeune Toxic Water Compensation Scheme: Deadline 10 Aug 24

The Claims Management Portal can be found here:
https://t.co/LKRdpAsTeB

VA site provides a summary of criteria and the 8 conditions.

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

US Navy compensation scheme for those stationed, including UK personnel, in Camp Lejeune or Marine Corps Air Station for a month or more closes on 10 August.

It’s historic, applying to a small group; likely over 55, and suffering ill-health.

Read more: https://t.co/Jk5bnOSUoq

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

US Navy compensation scheme for those stationed, including UK personnel, in Camp Lejeune or Marine Corps Air Station for a month or more closes on 10 August.

It’s historic, applying to a small group; likely over 55, and suffering ill-health.

Read more: https://t.co/Jk5bnOSUoq

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

On this day, 80 years ago, the first part of the invasion fleet sets off for Normandy.

Two Royal Navy mini submarines will stay submerged until D-Day where they will guide Allied craft at Juno and Sword beaches.

Four days to go.

#DDay80

[Steven Bland @steve1971uk]

@AndyHughes489 @UKdefUS @UKStratCom @UK_DA_USA @UKinUSA @MilitaryHealth @RoyalNavy @NATO @UKNATO @DMS_SurgGen @DMS_MilMed 🫡 thanks 👍

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

Ukrainian surgeons have worked with UK military surgeons to ensure better outcomes for casualties.

@DMS_MilMed and @RCSnews invited 🇺🇦 surgeons to attend a medical training course. They gained insight into 🇬🇧 training & shared their combat surgery expertise.

#StandWithUkraine

[UK Defence Staff in US @UKdefenceUS]

Across the globe, from routine sick calls to treating combat casualties, our military healthcare team are incredible. And UK Surgeon Capt Steve Bland, based in Washington DC for @ukstratcom, is no exception. He's the Executive Officer for the 🇬🇧-🇺🇸 Military Medical Task Force. 🧵

[Dame Karen Pierce @KarenPierceUK]

Two years of this illegal war has not restored the Russian Empire as Putin had hoped; instead they have brought back the Soviet economy.

We stand firm in our support for Ukraine, whose continued resolve is an inspiration to us all and we support them in their fight for freedom.

[Steven Bland @steve1971uk]

Great memorial especially to pioneering women including the frontline nurses and doctors who led the way, including those making the ultimate sacrifice! 🇺🇸🤝🇬🇧 🫡
@DMS_MilMed

[UK Defence Staff in US @UKdefenceUS]

The Military Women’s Memorial at @ArlingtonNatl is a one-of-a-kind tribute, honouring the courage and commitment of American Servicewomen.
British Defence Staff in the US were honoured to privately tour the memorial and discuss the remarkable service of military women.

[UK Defence Staff in US @UKdefenceUS]

The Military Women’s Memorial at @ArlingtonNatl is a one-of-a-kind tribute, honouring the courage and commitment of American Servicewomen.
British Defence Staff in the US were honoured to privately tour the memorial and discuss the remarkable service of military women.

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

"They are probably some of the leading trauma surgeons in the world with their experience."

Ukrainian surgeons have been working with UK military surgical teams from @DMS_MilMed, @RCSnews to ensure the best possible outcomes for casualties.

🇺🇦#StandWithUkraine🏥🚑

[U.S. Fleet Forces @USFleetForces]

🇺🇸🤝🇬🇧

We are #StrongerTogetether.

@hmsdiamond | @UKdefUS | @csg_two

[British Embassy Washington @UKinUSA]

In case you've hit your head, here's a reminder on how to make a proper cup of tea. Hope this helps! ☕️

[Steven Bland @steve1971uk]

@DrElsterUSUSoM @USUhealthsci So similar to UK in both the MOD and NHS! 🇬🇧🤝🇺🇸

[Steven Bland @steve1971uk]

@mtcsawyer @dsairambulance @PHU_NHS Congratulation Matt! Well deserved!! 👍

[UK Defence Attaché to the USA - AVM Chris Mullen @UK_DA_USA]

It was a pleasure to give opening remarks at the British Embassy’s first event celebrating LGBTQ+ personnel in defence & national security.

We continue to make Defence an inclusive space, where everyone is comfortable to bring their authentic self to work, each and every day.

[UK Defence Staff in US @UKdefenceUS]

Every 2 seconds, someone in the 🇺🇸 needs blood, and or platelets.

British Defence Staff recently joined other personnel at the 🇬🇧 Embassy in Washington DC, to donate, in a blood drive organised in association with the American Red Cross.