FORT CAMPBELL, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – The United States government has shut down as of Oct. 1, impacting federal workers across the country including 30,000 Fort Campbell soldiers and 8,500 civilian employees.
During the duration of the shutdown, military personnel will continue normal duty without receiving pay, according to the U.S. Department of War. However, civilian personnel will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status. After government services have continued operation, employees will receive retroactive pay.
“We cannot speculate on potential impacts,” a Fort Campbell spokesperson told Christian County Now. “During a government shutdown, the U.S. Army Garrison Fort Campbell team will continue to deliver life, health, and safety services for those working and living on the installation.”
MWR facilities on Fort Campbell will continue providing services and childcare amid the shutdown. Around the clock medical services, including inpatient and emergency care, will still be available on Fort Campbell at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital as well.
“At this time, all scheduled outpatient appointments and services, as well as medical and dental services at Fort Campbell and the Screaming Eagle Medical Home in Clarksville, Tennessee, will continue as planned pending further guidance,” said a public statement from BACH.
Social media posts by Fort Campbell have been suspended at this time, but impacted individuals will be contacted when the shutdown is resolved.
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