@desireereports: MISSION CRITICAL — MILITARY FOLLOWERS: I need your help escalating this through the chain of command to senior Navy and Pentagon leadership. The DoD Inspector General already has an open evaluation examining military personnel assigned to Congress’ Office of the Attending Physician. My reporting raises a larger question: Why are active-duty sailors still being assigned here? OAP was created nearly a century ago to address emergency medical needs on Capitol Hill, but today its mission is now only routine concierge primary care for Congress. Sources describe active-duty sailors working punishing schedules, struggling to obtain leave, and being managed extensively by civilians Keith Pray and Tre Sutherland, while highly trained Navy medical personnel spend hours standing by for Capitol emergencies that D.C. Fire and EMS is only equipped to handle. I’m asking military personnel to elevate these concerns through the appropriate channels and demand a top-level review of whether these billets still serve a legitimate military mission, and whether these sailors should be reassigned back to the Navy.

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brittneyarndt86
B.Hembd :
It’s sad. Our veterans should have a concierge medical service NOT Congress!!! Congress should get the care the VA provides. Thank you Desiree! God bless you . 👏👏👏
2026-09-25 00:44:13
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super_nana_64
Debbie :
Such an abomination of the way Congress is meant to behave. Thanks for exposing the corruption!!
2026-09-25 00:33:25
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user2937118541400
George webber :
Your background in law enables you to be a great independent journalist. Great job!!
2026-09-25 01:43:33
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sunnyreed5
sunnyreed5 :
You should get a nobel peace prize for exposing this !! My cousin was a journalist and won a pulitzer prize. His name was Leroy Elsworth Cearnel. A great man. 🥰
2026-09-25 02:44:56
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earthangel87
Angela :
Retired Naval Officer here, the Presidential White House Medical Unit used to be an honor to serve in and a huge stepping stone in your career.
2026-09-25 07:17:18
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ravyn.pnw
Ravyn :
WTH?! First time hearing this! I hope awareness grows ASAP!!
2026-09-25 01:10:49
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thesassysparkle
The Sassy Sparkle :
So sick of congress getting royalty like privileges. Let th ‘em have marketplace insurance and VA care. They might actually fix the total crap we are dealing with.
2026-09-25 06:58:27
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goingdownyonders
Going Down Yonder :
Shut it down. Let them figure out what health insurance is like trying to find care in network.
2026-09-25 02:08:49
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garychrisman7
Gary Chrisman876 :
Desiree!!! Thank you!!!! Keep doing what you do so well! Be safe
2026-09-30 00:43:23
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misterrogersmom
Mister Rogers’ Mom :
So if I’m understanding things correctly when they had to start buying health insurance through the market place and paying deductibles like their constituents they expanded the physician’s office to offer primary care. I’m so tired.
2026-09-25 21:30:01
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melkojac
Mel :
fantastic work! thank you for bringing this to light.
2026-09-25 00:18:28
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john_tyree0967
John Tyree :
I have reposted it to every military page I am a member of and fakebook has geared down my account.
2026-09-29 20:46:09
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jeremyalmon
jeremyalmon :
To be fair, 90% of congress is of the age that any medical need is an emergency. #TermLimits
2026-09-29 16:17:42
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mompharm
mompharm :
Ridiculous. Thank you for your important work.
2026-09-29 14:18:15
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el_comesolo
El_Comesolo :
This is HUGE!
2026-09-29 05:02:01
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loudowg
Lou :
your a hero
2026-09-29 21:47:20
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daniel.thompson43
Daniel Thompson :
Absolutely love your reporting. Thank you for standing up for Mitch. No matter which side of the isle you’re on, that is wrong.
2026-09-25 21:27:04
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mctclover
Lori S 🎗✡️ :
This is wild and so inappropriate. Thank you for your work on this.
2026-09-25 01:36:24
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thesassysparkle
The Sassy Sparkle :
Waste and abuse.
2026-09-25 07:00:04
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beaznuts8
Beaznuts :
Congratulations on your blue check! You deserve it! ❤️👏
2026-09-25 13:32:22
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pinkpassion_1
pinkpassion_1/GEN❌️G7 :
You are always.. ALWAYS on top of things! Top tier ground reporting as always! Thank you for all you do!
2026-09-25 06:02:50
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jocafication
J Cainification :
Good job breaking this story! I can’t wait for all the other media outlets to start picking this up, and they better give you credit!
2026-09-25 05:13:01
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ly.na6555
Smart ass with wisdom :
In addition to standard health insurance, current members of Congress have access to a few exclusive, taxpayer-supported perks on or near Capitol Hill:Office of the Attending Physician (OAP): For an annual flat fee (currently $650), members can receive routine exams, on-site consultations, and emergency diagnostics right in the U.S. Capitol from navy doctors and medical staff.
2026-09-25 03:27:36
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desidoesdemocracy
Desirae | 🔵 📚✨ :
In 3 years, we will be dismantling the horrific conditions that came from the complacency of the older generations. I hope they give you the exclusives. You've more than earned them.
2026-09-25 01:02:27
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petrik11b
Soupsandwich :
I hope this brings out other former Navy personnel who were in the same position while they were serving but now in the civilian world. Former Navy personnel who were in that position but no longer are under UCMJ should DEFINITELY speak up about this and either confirm or deny.
2026-09-26 18:54:27
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