MIL News Weekly

This episode of MIL News Weekly covers key updates for the military and veteran community from July 27 to August 2, 2025. Major highlights include the Department of Defense launching a new call center for permanent change of station (PCS) support, ongoing reforms to military relocation, and expanded childcare options—measures aimed at improving service members’ quality of life. Legislative news features HR 3944, impacting military construction and benefits for federal employees who are reservists, such as increased military leave. For veterans, significant developments include a leadership appointment at the VA’s National Cemetery Administration, progress in disability appeal processing, acceleration of electronic health record deployment, and the opening of a new VA urgent care clinic. Several bills focused on VA oversight, protecting veterans from scams, and enhancing healthcare, reproductive assistance, and medical examinations for benefits are also discussed. The episode underscores ongoing government efforts to improve transparency, support, and well-being for service members, veterans, and their families.