U.S. Military Getting Ready For The Government Shutdown

Government Shutdown 101: What Does It Mean For The Military? -- Christian Science Monitor

The Pentagon will continue military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, but US troops will work without pay, according to guidance issued late Thursday by the Defense Department.

While the Pentagon will continue to prosecute the war in Afghanistan in the event of a government shutdown, US troops will work without pay, according to a new guidance issued late Thursday by the Department of Defense.

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More News On The Impact On The Military If The Government Shuts Down

Deputy Defense Secretary Releases Shutdown Guidance -- U.S. Department of Defense

DOD Prepares for Potential U.S. Government Shutdown -- U.S. Department of Defense
Pentagon plots course in case of shutdown -- UPI
Much of U.S. Defense Department Would Stay Open During Shutdown -- Defense News
How a shutdown would affect troops, families -- Air Force Times
In shutdown, US troops will stay on duty: Pentagon -- AFP
In shutdown, all DOD civilian employees still to report Monday -- Defense Systems
Many DoD activities to remain open during shutdown -- Federal Times
Government shutdown: How it will affect veterans -- Stars And Stripes
Government shutdown weighs heavily on off-base residents -- Stars And Stripes
Shutdown Could Affect Young Troops Most, Gates Says -- U.S. Department of Defense
Not Funding the Troops -- Slate
Military and essential civilians would be paid after shutdown -- NextGov

Government Agency shutdown plan details: What is my agency’s plan if the government shuts down? -- Washington Post