MIL News Weekly 15-21 Mar 2026 (Episode 42)
Download MP3In this episode of MIL News Weekly, we cover the key military and veteran updates from March 15-21, 2026. Highlights include ongoing pay disruptions for Coast Guard and Homeland Security personnel amid a Congressional funding stalemate, and new bipartisan bills—like the Shutdown Fairness Act—to protect timely pay for federal and military employees. The episode explores major legal rulings impacting Pentagon press access, legislative efforts to shield veteran federal workers from mass layoffs, and legal battles around GI Bill education benefits. For retirees, there are updates on benefit management tools and concerns about changes to dental and vision premiums. The VA segment reviews sweeping reforms to healthcare delivery and pharmacy policies, new suicide prevention grants, research linking Agent Orange to skin cancer, and proposed GI Bill limitations for flight training.
- (00:00) - Welcome and Overview
- (00:41) - Issues That Affect Active and Reserve Military Personnel
- (00:44) - Shutdown Pay Protection
- (01:55) - Pentagon Press Access Ruling
- (02:41) - Issues That Affect Retired Military Personnel
- (04:23) - GI Bill Lawsuit Update
- (05:05) - DFAS and COLA Changes
- (06:40) - Bataan Memorial March
- (07:14) - Issues That Affect Veterans Affairs
- (09:21) - Mental Health Grants and GI Bill Cap
- (10:37) - Agent Orange and Ratings Shift
- (11:08) - Wrap Up and Subscribe
