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Military Times wants to know: As a service member and\/or military spouse, how has the shutdown impacted you and your family? For example, has it delayed your permanent change of station move? Did you receive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarytimes.com\/news\/pentagon-congress\/2025\/10\/11\/trump-directs-pentagon-to-pay-troops-despite-shutdown\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/www.militarytimes.com\/news\/pentagon-congress\/2025\/10\/11\/trump-directs-pentagon-to-pay-troops-despite-shutdown\/\">your full paycheck<\/a> on Oct. 15? Is your spouse a federal employee and working without pay? Has it affected child care or other services on base? What about your military health care or other federal benefits? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019d like to share your thoughts, email kjowers@militarytimes.com. 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