Feb. 27, 2025 | By Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman, 8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea — U.S. Air Force Capt. Lauren Olivieri, 8th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron warrior medicine physician, was selected as the 8th Fighter Wing’s ‘Pride of the Pack for the week of Feb. 24-28.
From August 2024 to January 2025, Olivieri treated 1,500 patients — 30% more than other providers — while exceeding the Defense Health Agency’s care standards by 15%.
Olivieri also led a process improvement initiative on hypertension education, high blood pressure education and diagnosis. This project not only enhanced patient awareness but also empowered staff to identify and diagnose hypertension, leading to the early detection of six service members with the condition.
As flight commander for three weeks, she balanced leadership with her clinical duties and was the provider for the Clinical Treatment Team during wing exercises, frequently managing more real-world patients than exercise cases, ensuring all patients received exceptional care. Her contributions earned her recognition as an 8th Fighter Wing Inspector General Superior Performer. “I love my job and getting to know my patients on a personal level,” said Olivieri. “A big passion of mine is taking care of our active-duty service members, so I enjoy doing this on a daily basis.”
Her dedication to patient care, process enhancement, and team leadership has left a lasting influence on the unit and significantly improved the well-being of numerous service members.
Congratulations to Capt. Olivieri for earning this week’s ‘Pride of the Pack’!