Will U.S. Troops Be Paid If There Is A Government Shutdown?

Official: Troops' Pay Would Be Withheld Until Shutdown Is Resolved -- Stars And Stripes

Troops worldwide would remain on duty if the federal government shuts down Friday, but would only receive pay through April 8 until the crisis was resolved, a government official with knowledge of Pentagon plans said.

But servicemembers would eventually be paid for all time worked, the official said.

With the possibility of a government shutdown looming on Friday, the Pentagon was still working out details regarding which operations would continue and which would cease, Pentagon press secretary Geoff Morrell said Tuesday.

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Pentagon Getting Ready For A Government Shutdown

Budget Impasse May Sink Troops’ Paychecks -- Military.com
Budget impasse could hit troops' paychecks -- AP
Federal shutdown would have some troops' paychecks -- Star Telegram
Pentagon: Government shutdown threatens military families -- CNN
DoD Still Forming Plans For Government Shutdown -- Navy Times
DoD Engaged in ‘Prudent Planning’ Ahead of Possible Government Shutdown -- Executive Government
Pentagon Makes Plans in Case of Shutdown -- U.S. Department of Defense
Pentagon faces yet another battle -- on the budget front -- CNN

My Comment: As if our fighting men and women have enough things on their minds.