Brooke Millard, executive officer of the Coast Guard Cutter Tall Ship Eagle, experienced the previous federal government shutdown in December 2018 and January 2019, which lasted 35 days and affected morale among her crew.
Military members are required to work without pay during the government shutdown, causing financial stress. An example of this is when a Coast Guard boat returned to the USCGC Harriet Lane after inspecting a fishing vessel.
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Author's summary: Hawaii military members face financial stress during the shutdown.