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

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Military Move Cost Calculator Taken Offline After Faulty Estimates Discovered

Service members planning a personally procured move had used the tool for about two years.

Soldiers ask a military family to respond to a survey as part of an ongoing Army-wide effort to resolve inadequate housing on installations. (U.S. Army/Dawn M. Arden)

IG Survey of Military Moves Finds Late Shipments, Missed Warnings

During the IG review period, it found the joint shipping offices issued 25 warnings, but there were 124 late shipments.

The main entrance to the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin.

Here's What Will Happen if the VA Runs Out of Space for Patients

The VA pandemic response plan projects COVID-19 could last at least 18 months.

Base Announces 1st Military Spouse Death from Coronavirus

The spouse's service member has also tested positive for COVID-19 and is still in isolation, officials said.

Amazon Says It Has Fixed 'Glitch' Thwarting Overseas Military Families

Amazon says it had a glitch that caused some military families living in Italy, Bahrain and Japan to be unable to order.

Military Families Overseas Say They Can’t Order from Amazon Anymore

Amazon had already warned that certain items will take longer to ship.

A dentist, and a Red Cross dental assistant trainee examine a patient at the Mike O'Callaghan Federal Hospital Dental Clinic, Nellis Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Lancaster)

Most Dental Procedures for Military Personnel Postponed for 60 Days

Most dental procedures will be pushed off the calendar to free up resources for an "expected surge" in coronavirus patients.

Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Bill Would Save GI Bill Benefits for Student Veterans with Canceled Classes

This student veteran package would ensure veterans aren't charged for not completing their program because of closures.

The Carl R Darnall Army Medical Center surgical team preps a patient for surgery, Feb. 10, 2020. (U.S. Army photo/Patricia Deal)

Military Hospitals Will Stop Offering 'Elective Surgeries,' Esper Says

Esper said the Military Health System, or MHS, currently has enough equipment, such as masks, gowns and ventilators.

A physical therapist assistant at William Beaumont Army Medical Center adjusts the headpiece for a TBI patient.

This Physician Is Using Hormones to Treat TBI Patients

Defense Department Health Affairs officials said they are researching neuroendocrine dysfunction in patients.

VA Secretary Wilkie testifies before the House on Capitol Hill Feb. 26, 2019.

Lawmakers Submit Nearly 50 Questions to VA over its COVID-19 Response

In a bipartisan letter to VA Secretary Robert Wilkie, lawmakers said they are concerned about staying up-to-date .

Military funeral honors at Arlington National Cemetery.

Veteran Cemeteries to Limit Funeral Size During Pandemic

The VA's National Cemetery Administration has issued strict guidelines on funerals during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Airlines’ Proposed Emotional Support Animal Rules Divide Veteran Advocacy Groups

Until April 6, the Department of Transportation is soliciting comments from the public.

Movers pack a military members property into boxes and load it into crates to be tranferred to a temporary storage facility in O'Fallon, Illinois, July 1, 2019. (U.S. Air Force/Stephenie Wade)

Movers Want Nearly $200 Million in Bailout Cash After Military Moves Frozen

Two associations said this package would let moving companies request up to 60% of their revenue from last year's DP3 moves.

Dr. Jill Biden speaks with sailors and their families

Jill Biden Woos Military Families with Plan to Improve Spouse Unemployment

Jill Biden appealed to military families in a phone call by presenting her husband's policies.

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