Air Cdre Sonia Phythian

‘Mutual Respect’ at its best at the RAF Boxing Association 105th Lord Wakefield Novice Boxing Championships 2023. Welcomed warmly by AVM Phil Robinson, President of the RAF Boxing Association, to support grass root boxers who showed brilliant sporting spirit and resolve.

A wonderful evening at The Society of Apothecaries of London Yeomanry & Livery Dinner @ApothecariesLDN Welcomed warmly by the Master AVM Aroop Mozumder, with a stirring speech by AM Sir David Walker on gallantry.

An impressive & uplifting opportunity to visit our RAFMS personnel who were participating on Ex ATHENA DRAGON. Staging an agile Role 1 & Hospital Staging Unit, delivering the highest standards of care under a variety of challenging training scenarios… 👏

On World Mental Health Day I would like to share with you the RAF Medical Services’ Inclusion Statement – All of Us…All the Time. Inclusion and mental health are inextricably linked. Feeling a sense of belonging, respect and representation is critical to our state of well-being.

An inspirational evening with Professor Dame Jenny Harries, who delivered this year’s Sir Nigel Mills Memorial Lecture at the RAF Club. Dame Jenny is the first Chief Executive of the UK Health & Security Agency. Thanks to Wg Cdr Alex Bacon for arranging the event.

A poignant and proud moment as Gp Capt Chris Rowley hands over command of the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre to Gp Capt Claire Myhill. Heart filled thanks to Chris and good luck to Claire! @dms_dmrc @RAFMedReserves @RAFMedServices @ComdMed_RAF

🇩🇪 #InvictusGames2023… Human decency at its best! Congratulations to each of our 🇬🇧 65 athletes… Your individual stories are inspirational… You have mastered courage over adversity, and triumphed! See you in Canada 2025!🇨🇦@DMS_MilMed @RAFMedServices @RAFMedReserves

Companionship, compassion & moral support at the core of the UK Invictus Games Team… Across athletes, families, friends & staff… Changing lives & saving lives… Our UK Archers, Michelle Turner as Competitor/Ambassador & Kath Ryan with ‘Cakes for Casualties.’ #InvictusGames2023

Honoured to be representing Chief of the Air Staff at Invictus Games 2023. The atmosphere is electric…and at times emotional! Uplifting and fun chats with inspirational serving and veteran athletes…we salute you all! #InvictusGames23 #InvictusGamesDuesseldorf @DMS_MilMed

2023 marks the 83rd anniversary of the Battle of Britain, a key moment in WWII when the RAF defended the UK against relentless enemy airstrikes. The RAF remains a firm symbol of the UK's defence capabilities, with QRA operations. Read more 👉ow.ly/WX6850PLaSc

2023 marks the 83rd anniversary of the Battle of Britain, a key moment in WWII when the RAF defended the UK against relentless enemy airstrikes. The @RoyalAirForce remains a firm symbol of the UK's defence capabilities, with QRA operations. Read more 👉ow.ly/MyXt104UmgO

As captured perfectly by SEAC WO1 Rick Angrove, on World Suicide Prevention Day, and everyday, continue to reach out, speak out, look after yourselves and each other #WSPD2023

Thanks to Gp Capt Roberts OBE DFC & his people for inviting me to share their Annual Reception.The RAF Central Band, 1827 Air Cadets Sqn, & catering staff were all brilliant & upbeat, despite the oppressive heat!Great flypast…never tire of hearing our affectionate ‘wokka wokka’!

The Invictus Games begin this weekend! 🇬🇧🥇 The Games help wounded, injured, and sick service personnel harness the power of sport to supercharge their recovery. Senior officers and Armed Forces personnel on operations around the world have sent a special message to Team UK.

We're less than one day away from the start of the @InvictusGamesDE! We caught up with Chief Technician Moncrieff, based at @RAF_Odiham, to talk about why being a part of Team UK 🇬🇧 is so important to him. #InvictusGames

A joyous and significant moment celebrating St John Ambulance signing up to the Armed Forces Covenant. An opportunity to hear about the critical role St John plays in supporting the military community, and to catch up with friends from 4626 and across the Services.

Great to share the St John signing of the Armed Forces Covenant with the Military Liaison Officer for the Company of Nurses and Hd Navy Healthcare. The Company exists to support nurses past, present & future…networking and fun!

Representatives of RAF Centre of Aviation Medicine at the Edinburgh Royal Military Tattoo demonstrating our capability to support aviation and our materials to share STEM subjects with younger people, with 603 (City of Edinburgh) Sqn RAuxAF & RAF STEM team based at RAF Cranwell

Thank you to Commander & Deputy Commander Joint Hospital Group for spending time with the RAF Health Directorate. Some really good wholesome conversations with Surgeon Cdre Collett & Gp Capt Rutland…enabling us to better support our JHG people & work in unison with the DMS.