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Military Families Grapple with Uncertainty During Ongoing Government Shutdown
As the United States enters its 15th day of a government shutdown, essential federal workers—including nearly 50,000 active duty service members and reservists in Hawaii—have begun to receive their paychecks once again. Thanks to a temporary reprieve facilitated by the Trump administration's decision to reshuffle some Pentagon funds, these military personnel and their families are experiencing a brief moment of relief amidst ongoing financial hardship.