MIL News Weekly

This episode of MIL News Weekly, covering August 10-16, 2025, delivers key updates for the military and veteran community. Major stories include ongoing National Guard deployments to Washington, D.C., amid protests and political tension, details on the FY25 National Defense Authorization Act impacting active, reserve, and retired personnel, and significant changes at the Department of Veterans Affairs. The VA processed a record number of benefits claims and expanded services under the PACT Act for toxic exposure. Other highlights include new TRICARE access reports, VA workforce union contract terminations, and an updated, more inclusive VA mission statement. Challenges remain, such as lawsuits over denied benefits and unresolved historical grievances, but the episode emphasizes continuous improvements, legislative efforts, and modernized VA service delivery for veterans and their families.