Military Pay in Jeopardy? Navy Federal Steps Up as Shutdown Hits
In the wake of the federal government shutdown that kicked off on October 1, 2025, questions about military compensation have surged to the forefront. Active-duty service members, numbering around 1.3 million nationwide, are reporting for duty as usual, but their paychecks face an uncertain delay. Lawmakers have yet to pass funding measures, leaving troops in a familiar yet frustrating limbo reminiscent of past shutdowns in 2013 and 2018. Indeed, the military's operational continuity remains intact—missions proceed, bases stay open—but the financial strain on personnel is palpable....