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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joseph Baxter, allergist and immunologist with the 56th Healthcare Operations Squadron, Maj. Lauren Gabreski, allergist and immunologist with the 48th HCOS, and Lt. Col. Tasha Hellu, allergist and immunologist with the 10th HCOS, pose for a graduation photo by a Republic P-47 Thunderbolt at the Lackland Parade Field, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, in June 2024. Gabreski’s grandfather, retired Air Force Col. Francis “Gabby” Gabreski, flew the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt during World War II and the Korean War, becoming one of only seven U.S. combat pilots to achieve ace status in two wars. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Steigelman)

Oct. 1, 2024

Air Force Officer Honors Family Legacy Through Medical Service and Leadership

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — In a small Greek diner on Long Island, New York, U.S. Air Force Maj. Lauren Gabreski remembers the summers spent with her grandfather, Francis "Gabby" Gabreski. While she and her brother played in the booth, their grandfather—better known as one of America’s top fighter aces—shared stories not of aerial combat, but of faith and family. As an Air Force allergist and immunologist, Gabreski carries the values instilled by her grandfather. After completing the Allergy and Immunology Fellowship at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center on June 30, 2024, she transitioned to the 48th Healthcare Operations Squadron at Royal Air Force Lakenheath in the United Kingdom. Reflecting on her journey before the move, Gabreski shared how her family's military service shaped her path.

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