Dorothy Mills-Gregg

Dorothy Mills-Gregg reports on all aspects relating to veterans and military health care. Before reporting for Military.com and becoming obsessed with the Defense Health Agency transition, she was a city government reporter for a daily newspaper in Bakersfield, California. She has worked as a freelancer around Sacramento covering a range of issues and briefly wrote bill analyses for the Assembly Speaker's office. She is an award-winning photographer with a degree specializing in politics and national security from Northwestern's Medill School of Journalism.

Email: Dorothy.Mills-Gregg@Monster.com

Latest Articles

CDC’s laboratory test kit for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus.

How VA and Tricare Users Can Get Tested for Coronavirus

The U.S. military says it has plenty of coronavirus tests ready, but not everyone meets requirements to get tested.

Denise Reynolds, the chief nursing officer at Memorial Hospital West

Military Patients Face Lengthy Wait Times on Tricare Nurse Advice Line

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President Trump, Vice President Pence and first lady Melania Trump, present Conan, the military working dog injured in the successful operation targeting Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, in the Rose Garden at the White House, Monday, Nov. 25, 2019 in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump Salutes Hero Military Dog for K-9 Veterans Day

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In this March 14, 2017 photo, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, questions Marine Gen. Robert B. Neller, the commandant of the Marine Corps, at a Senate Armed Services Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington. (J. Scott/AP Photo)

Military Medical Retiree Changes, Cuts Should Halt Due to Pandemic: Senator

Gillibrand wants the DoD to delay medical cuts and a plan to push retirees and families off base for care.

VA Faces Criticism over Lack of Plans to Deal with Coronavirus Pandemic

The Department of Veterans Affairs has been criticized for not releasing a comprehensive emergency response to the disease.

Crew members from the Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star conduct ice rescue training

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United States Coast Guard Academy Child Development Center.

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Congresswoman Julia Brownley visits Naval Construction Group (NCG) 1

Lawmakers Scrutinize VA's Plans to Provide Long-Term Care for Aging Baby Boomers

There are currently about 3.2 million veterans aged 65 years or older using VA health care services.

A 111-home family housing development at Trumbo Point, an annex of Naval Air Station Key West.

Navy Suspends Controversial Housing Utility Billing Program, But Plans to Bring It Back

The Navy is suspending a program that charges military housing residents for going over utility usage allotments.

Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Thomas McCaffery testified March 5 to the House Committee on Appropriations about the military health system's fiscal year 2021 budget request. (Dorothy Mills-Gregg/Military.com)

Lawmakers Want More Info on Plan to Close Some Military Clinics to Retirees and Families

Lawmakers expressed frustration over a lack of information on why military clinics are closing to retirees and families.

A member of the Neuro Tactical Research Team fits a sensor on a U.S. Navy SEAL

This Pager-Sized Device May Make It Easier to Diagnose TBI on the Battlefield

Troops may someday deploy wearing small devices to help determine their risk of developing a traumatic brain injury.

Sailor re-tapes, secures and writes up a parcel.

Military Post Offices to Stop Accepting Handwritten Customs Forms

Officials warned customers that once the change is implemented on bases, it could lengthen waiting times at the post office.

Freedom's Choice bottled water is one of the many products sold under the Defense Commissary Agency's private label program. (Kevin Robinson/DeCA)

Commissary, Exchange Suppliers Stock Up on Critical Items Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

The American Logistics Association, is "ramping up" its inventory of critical items to bases affected by the coronavirus.

joint session of the Senate and House Veterans Affairs committee

Exposure to Toxic Chemicals Has Become a Top Issue for Veteran Organizations

Concerns over toxic exposure are not limited to Vietnam War-era veterans.

Marine Corps Base Quantico's commanding officer waits for his groceries to be delivered.

Online Commissary Privileges Finally Available to Newly Eligible Shoppers

However, access to American Forces Travel (AFT), the official Morale, Welfare and Recreation travel site, is still spotty.

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