The Democrat government shutdown is “devastating” to military readiness, Republican Study Committee Chairman Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX) said, calling it a distraction.
Speaking on Fox News, Pfluger, a 20-plus year active duty Air Force fighter pilot who now serves in the Air Force Reserves, explained that the shutdown majorly impacts military readiness.
Additionally, payment for active-duty troops will stop as of October 15, yet they will still be reporting for duty.
Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) also sounded the alarm over the impact on the military, highlighting issues with those nearing the completion of temporary duty assignments. They are now…
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