 Protecting Service Members During the Shutdown As the government shutdown continues into its second month, the Non Commissioned Officers Association (NCOA) stands with The Military Coalition and other Veterans Service Organizations in support of the Pay Our Troops Act, a bill designed to ensure that Service Members continue to receive pay during any lapse in government funding. Temporary measures have allowed the Pentagon to issue pay during this shutdown, but there is still no permanent safeguard for future funding gaps. The Pay Our Troops Act would change that by guaranteeing that military personnel and their families are never left in financial uncertainty because of political gridlock. The ongoing shutdown has had wide-reaching effects across the military community. Many families are struggling to make ends meet, and essential quality-of-life programs such as mental health, behavioral health, and family support services have been disrupted or delayed. Veterans’ programs including cemetery maintenance, transition assistance, and suicide prevention efforts have also been affected. NCOA believes those who defend our nation should never have to question whether their next paycheck will arrive. We are calling on Congress to pass the Pay Our Troops Act and end the shutdown. Resources for Service Members and Veterans Affected by the Shutdown Military Aid and Family Assistance Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Army Emergency Relief Air Force Aid Society Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Military OneSource Armed Services YMCA United Service Organizations (USO) Financial Services Offering Assistance Navy Federal Credit Union USAA Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund PenFed Credit Union United States Senate Federal Credit Union Department Contingency Plans Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Defense Department of Homeland Security Department of Health and Human Services Now more than ever, it is time for our leaders to act decisively and protect those who protect us. Strength in Unity® Comments are closed.
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