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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.

Sgt. Jonathan Harris, 3rd Battalion, 353rd Infantry Regiment, vaccinates Lance Cpl. Mason Brennan, 1st Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment at the Soldier Center Medical Home clinic during his annual periodic health assessment at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, La. on July 22.

July 26, 2021

Marines get medically ready at JRTC

Fort Polk, La. — Bayne-Jones Army Community hospital conducted periodic health screenings, immunizations and labs for Marines from the 1st Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment during their annual two week training at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana on July 22.

Pediatrics

March 24, 2021

Back to school physicals, sports physicals and immunizations

FORT LEE, Va. — NOW is the time to plan for getting your children’s immunization records and physical exams up-to-date for the next school year! The Pediatric Clinic within Kenner Army Health Clinic stresses, “Do not wait until the last minute. Make an appointment early.”

Sailor receives COVID-19 vaccine.

Dec. 18, 2020

First COVID-19 Vaccines at NHCH

PEARL HARBOR, Hi. — NHCH has initially received a limited quantity of COVID-19 vaccines for frontline healthcare personnel and emergency support services. NHCH is following the Department of Defense's (DoD) phased, standardized, and coordinated approach to administering COVID-19 vaccines. The strategy was developed in collaboration with Operation Warp Speed, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the DOD’s COVID Task Force assessment of unique mission requirements.

Don’t forget to keep your family’s information up to date in DEERS!