Welcome to the Weekly Briefing, the definitive podcast for staying informed on the most significant news and policy changes affecting U.S. service members, military retirees, veterans, and their families. Each episode delivers a concise, comprehensive roundup of the latest developments from the Department of Defense, Congress, and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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In this episode of MIL News Weekly, we cover significant developments impacting the military and veteran community for the week of December 14–20, 2025. Key updates include the distribution of a one-time “warrior dividend” bonus to 1.5 million junior and mid-level service members, passage of the $900 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA…
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This episode of MIL News Weekly covers key military and veteran updates for December 7-13, 2025. Highlights include passage of the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act, which authorizes nearly $900 billion in defense spending, offers a 3.8% pay raise for all active duty and reserve personnel, mandates increased transparency in housing allowanc…
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MIL News Weekly 30 Nov-6 Dec 2025 (Episode 27)
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This episode of MIL News Weekly covers military, retiree, and veteran news from November 30 to December 6, 2025. Highlights include the extended deployment of National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., under a hybrid federal-state framework, and the unveiling of the $1 billion Drone Dominance Program, which aims to scale up loitering munitions rapi…
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This episode of MIL News Weekly covers crucial military and veteran updates for November 23–29, 2025. Highlights include the Pentagon’s rebranding from the Department of Defense to the Department of War, signaling a doctrinal shift toward offensive readiness and a $2 billion budget for the rebrand. Key legislation, such as HR 5371, averts a governm…
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In this episode of MIL News Weekly, we cover key updates impacting military personnel, retirees, and veterans from November 16-22, 2025. Major topics include the aftermath of a government shutdown, which nearly disrupted pay for 2 million service members and highlighted vulnerabilities in military financial systems. The reopening restored retroacti…
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In this episode of MIL News Weekly, we recap critical updates for the military and veteran community from November 9-15, 2025. Highlights include the passage of HR 5371, which restored funding and readiness following a 43-day government shutdown, and the physical rebranding of the Department of Defense to the Department of War. The episode covers e…
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MIL News Weekly 2-8 Nov 2025 (Episode 23)
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This episode of MIL News Weekly covers the week of November 2-8, 2025, focusing on critical issues impacting military personnel, retirees, and veterans. We discuss the severe effects of the ongoing government shutdown on military pay, family financial stability, and logistics, including PCS moves and food assistance. Key legislative updates include…
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MIL News Weekly 25 Oct - 1 Nov 2025 (Episode 22)
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This episode of MIL News Weekly covers critical military and veteran news from October 26 to November 1, 2025. The government shutdown triggered an urgent pay crisis for active duty and reserve personnel, with stopgap funds running out and families facing financial strain. Legislative measures, such as the Pay Our Troops Act, were proposed to safeg…
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MIL News Weekly 19-25 October 2025 (Episode 21)
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This episode of MIL News Weekly, covering October 19–25, 2025, highlights major issues affecting the military and veteran community. The ongoing federal government shutdown has created unprecedented financial uncertainty, with active-duty, Reserve, and civilian personnel facing missed paychecks, and stopgap measures sparking legal controversy. The …
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MIL News Weekly 12-18 Oct 2025 (Episode 20)
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This episode of MIL News Weekly covers essential updates from October 12–18, 2025, focusing on the impact of the federal funding lapse on the military community. Active and Reserve service members faced delayed pay due to the shutdown, with financial institutions stepping in to offer support, while Coast Guard pay was safeguarded by special legisla…
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MIL News Weekly 5-11 Oct 2025 (Episode 19)
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This week’s episode covers the ongoing effects of the 2025 government shutdown on military personnel, with active duty and Reservists continuing to serve without pay until Congress finalizes appropriations. The Senate passed the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act, but pay will remain delayed until an appropriations bill passes. Key policy upda…
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MIL News Weekly 28 Sep - 4 Oct 2025 (Episode 18)
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Here are major updates impacting military families, retirees, and veterans. Key changes include the extension of TRICARE Reserve Select survivor benefits to three years, easing the financial burden for Reserve families. The 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) proposes a 3.8% military pay raise, increased family separation allowance, a fo…
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MIL News Weekly 21-27 Sep 2025 (Episode 17)
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This episode of MIL News Weekly covers critical military and veteran updates for September 21–27, 2025. The main story is the looming government shutdown and its impact on military pay, with a focus on the reintroduction of the bipartisan Pay Our Troops Act to ensure uninterrupted pay for service members and key civilian defense personnel. The epis…
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MIL News Weekly 14-20 Sep 2025 (Episode 16)
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The top story is President Trump’s executive order restoring the Department of War as a secondary name for the Department of Defense, signaling a shift in national military philosophy. Congress is debating this change while also working on the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act, with amendments focusing on casualty assistance, moving allowance…
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MIL News Weekly 7-13 Sep 2025 (Episode 15)
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This episode of MIL News Weekly covers key developments affecting the military and veteran community for September 7–13, 2025. Highlights include the House passing the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act, featuring a 3.8% military pay raise and several controversial amendments related to TRICARE and authorizations for the use of force. Bipart…
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MIL News Weekly 31 Aug - 6 Sep 2025 (Episode 14)
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This episode of MIL News Weekly covers major military and veteran developments between August 31 and September 6, 2025. Key topics include U.S. global military operations in Europe and the Caribbean, force modernization efforts like the M1E3 Abrams tank program, and domestic readiness exercises. The episode highlights ongoing challenges in military…
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This episode covers key military and veteran developments, focusing on the National Guard’s armed deployment in Washington, D.C., amid federal-local tensions and potential expansion to Chicago. The Department of Defense announced the establishment of Joint Interagency Task Force 401 to combat drone threats, reflecting a broader shift toward modern …
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MIL News Weekly 17-23 Aug 2025 (Episode 12)
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In this episode of MIL News Weekly, Miles and Edward cover key developments impacting military personnel, veterans, and their families from August 17-23, 2025. Significant highlights include the administration’s expanded deployment of National Guard troops for domestic law enforcement in Washington, D.C., and the controversial federalization of the…
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MIL News Weekly 10-16 Aug 2025 (Episode 11)
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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 sig…
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This episode of MIL News Weekly (August 3–9, 2025) covers key developments affecting military personnel, retirees, and veterans. Host Edward highlights the National Guard’s critical role in domestic emergency response, including firefighting in Colorado and disaster rescues in New Mexico. Legislation updates focus on the Senate-passed HR 3944 appro…
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MIL News Weekly 27 Jul-2 Aug 2025 (Episode 9)
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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 ser…
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MIL News Weekly 20-26 Jul 2025 (Episode 8)
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A confluence of landmark legislative achievements, major administrative overhauls, and significant global military developments has reshaped the landscape for service members, retirees, veterans, and their families. Congress and the White House finalized a historic, two-tiered pay raise aimed at bolstering the financial security of junior enlisted …
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MIL News Weekly 13-19 Jul 2025 (Episode 7)
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This week, Congress is in the spotlight with major decisions on the defense budget that will impact paychecks and healthcare for every service member. We'll break down the massive National Defense Authorization Act. On the national security front, a startling cyberattack against the National Guard has been revealed, raising serious questions about …
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During the second week of July 2025, the U.S. military and veterans affairs landscape was marked by significant policy shifts and legislative action. The Pentagon introduced a new doctrine to accelerate the use of small drones by reclassifying them as "expendables," empowering lower-level commanders with purchasing authority. This move is influence…
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MIL News Weekly 29 Jun - 5 Jul 2025 (Episode 5)
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From June 29 to July 5, 2025, active-duty and reserve military personnel were heavily involved in domestic missions, including assisting ICE facilities in Florida, Texas, and Louisiana, with thousands of Guard and reserve troops stationed along the U.S.-Mexico border. Financially, a defense budget reconciliation package allocated up to $157 billion…
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Welcome to the MIL Weekly Briefing, the definitive podcast for staying informed on the most significant news and policy changes affecting U.S. service members, military retirees, veterans, and their families. Each episode delivers a concise, comprehensive roundup of the latest developments from the Department of Defense, Congress, and the Departmen…
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MIL News Weekly 15-21 June 2025 (Episode 3)
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The Weekly Briefing is your go-to resource for accurate, timely, and relevant information that empowers the entire military and veteran community. Subscribe now to stay ahead of the policies and events that shape your world.By Dave Faulk
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MIL News Weekly 8-14 June 2025 (Episode 2)
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The Weekly Briefing is your go-to resource for accurate, timely, and relevant information that empowers the entire military and veteran community. Subscribe now to stay ahead of the policies and events that shape your world.By Dave Faulk
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Welcome to the MIL Weekly Briefing, the definitive podcast for staying informed on the most significant news and policy changes affecting U.S. service members, military retirees, veterans, and their families. Each episode delivers a concise, comprehensive roundup of the latest developments from the Department of Defense, Congress, and the Departmen…
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