Pay stops, mission continues

By: Karen Jowers

Military members worldwide will continue to report to work if the government shuts down, but they won’t be paid for that work until it reopens, barring a change in law.

As the government moves toward a possible shutdown tonight, Defense Department officials have issued guidance that includes which military facilities, benefits and programs stay open and which won’t if the deadline passes.

The short version: Operations “essential” to national security will continue, as will all preparations for troops getting ready for deployment. But except for certain other operations that are necessary for safety and protection of property, other activities will be be shut down.

Civilian personnel who work in operations that are considered essential will stay on the job, but like troops, they won’t be paid until Congress makes the funds available ...

https://www.airforcetimes.com/pay-benefits/2018/01/19/pay-stops-mission-continues-shutdown-101-for-troops-and-families/