The federal government shutdown is having a significant impact on National Guard members, affecting their paychecks, training, and supply shortages.
According to Jay Price of the American Homefront Project, the shutdown is causing stress for troops and their families, who are uncertain about their next paycheck.
The federal government shutdown has kept troops and their families under stress, wondering if and when that next paycheck is coming.
Some National Guard troops on full-time active duty have continued to receive paychecks during the shutdown, but others are facing interruptions in training and supply shortages.
Government shutdown affects National Guard members' pay and training.