Since the government is still shut down, are military bases shut down as well?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 26 Dec 2018 10:28:24 -0500

Apparently the government is still shut down I’m curious as to whether or not the bases are shut down too. I’m on leave but needed to go to the base to do a few things. Just wanted to know if anybody knew since nobody seems to be answering phones on base. That may be a sign, but still wanted to ask.

Response by SGT Joseph Gunderson made Dec 26 at 2018 10:57 AM

SGT Joseph Gunderson — Wed, 26 Dec 2018 10:57:29 -0500

Non-essential base personnel are more than likely furrloughed

Response by SFC Marc W. made Dec 26 at 2018 11:35 AM

SFC Marc W. — Wed, 26 Dec 2018 11:35:16 -0500

I thought the DOD budget was already solidified for this fiscal year?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 26 at 2018 11:38 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 26 Dec 2018 11:38:57 -0500

The bases are never shut down during a shutdown. Military personnel still have work and still get paid. As the shutdown goes on more civilians will get furloughed but not all of them and not all the time.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 26 at 2018 12:19 PM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 26 Dec 2018 12:19:10 -0500

It's the day after Christmas.
Most of the people at whatever base you are talking about are on leave Christmas through New Year's Day.
Those that are working this week may be coming in late and/or leaving early.

Response by PO1 Rick Serviss made Dec 26 at 2018 4:24 PM

PO1 Rick Serviss — Wed, 26 Dec 2018 16:24:29 -0500

Bases are not affected by the shutdown.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 26 at 2018 11:18 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 26 Dec 2018 23:18:02 -0500

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Response by SGT Xenophon Garcia made Dec 27 at 2018 7:34 AM

SGT Xenophon Garcia — Thu, 27 Dec 2018 07:34:18 -0500

Do you know any soldiers who would not show up for duty, just because the checks will be late? I don't.

Response by MSgt Robert Cunningham made Dec 27 at 2018 4:17 PM

MSgt Robert Cunningham — Thu, 27 Dec 2018 16:17:35 -0500

no -essential personnel civilians

Response by MSgt Robert Cunningham made Dec 27 at 2018 4:18 PM

MSgt Robert Cunningham — Thu, 27 Dec 2018 16:18:27 -0500

you'll be paid --keep up your great work

Response by SMSgt Tom Burns made Dec 27 at 2018 4:55 PM

SMSgt Tom Burns — Thu, 27 Dec 2018 16:55:17 -0500

Military installation are not effected. The Civilian work force is probably furloughed and some section may be working with skeleton crews because of the holidays. During my service I went through several other Government Shut Downs, and we were never closed.

Response by MSgt Robert Cunningham made Jan 3 at 2019 1:41 AM

MSgt Robert Cunningham — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 01:41:55 -0500

Not closed — better be ready for duty if it’s your shift.