June 4, 2026

Coast Guard Also Gets Pay During Shutdown

In a politically charged statement DHS SEC Kristi Noem announced she had allocated funds for the US Coast Guard — the only military service not under the DoD budget –to continue to get paid during the government shutdown, the same as the other services.

Tuberville Holding Up Your Raise?

Military Times wants to hear from troops whose promotions are held up by Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s (R-AL) protest of the Pentagon granting medical leave for abortions unavailable in states where troops are posted. More than 300 military promotions are currently stalled. Military Times offers anonymity for responses.