The Impact of Government Shutdowns on Troops, Veterans, and National Security

Defense leaders assure that the nation will remain protected during a possible government shutdown, but service members may not receive pay. Training operations could be curtailed, impacting long-term readiness. Efforts to support Ukraine may also be hampered. While national security will be maintained, the lack of training and potential furloughs could affect the overall mission. The ability to provide additional equipment and support to Ukraine may be impacted, although already approved funding is available.