It’s a nice gesture.
Active duty military will be paid on schedule; Obama signed that bill before the shut-down even began. I don’t know about reservists, though. Also, the commissaries—where military families buy groceries at a discount—are closed for the duration.
Let's don't forget that 'o'bummer ONLY signed that bill because it hit the news that he was NOT going to pay the military and the republicans quickly wrote a bill to FUND them, which INCLUDED, in writing, the payment of death benefits.
Further, let;s not forget that he then by-passed the 'pay death benefits' portion of the bill - and only capitulated about 10 days later after the news got out. (He's not used to news he doesn't want 'out' hitting the wires so he figured he could get away with it.)
So let's not give him credit in regards to paying our military? You can bet he's gnashing his teeth over getting backed into it...and waiting for a chance to 'get even.' It's the way of the narcissist and the Chi-town thugs.))
Oh, and let's don't forget that he closed the commissaries - but not 'his' golf course on the base.
Some animals are more equal...
A lovely gesture. Yes, Active Duty, Retired, et al are being paid. The Guard is currently at an impasse - they are funded separately - and this coming up drill is cancelled. I would think those ARNGs would have civilian jobs, but a very, very nice gesture.
I shopped at the Shaw AFB Commissary yesterday.
FWIW......
https://www.commissaries.com/press_room/press_release/2013/DeCA_68_13.cfm
News Release
All commissaries return to normal hours
FORT LEE, Va., Oct. 7, 2013 –Military commissaries worldwide are returning to
normal operating schedules effective Oct. 7, said the director and CEO of the
Defense Commissary Agency.
“This is certainly good news for our patrons and our employees,” said Joseph H. Jeu.
“All our stateside stores are now returning to their regular schedules as of Oct. 7.”
The DeCA announcement comes in the wake of the Department of Defense’s Oct. 5 decision
that most DOD civilians will be recalled to work beginning Monday, Oct. 7. As part of
DOD’s guidance, commissary operations were deemed necessary support to service members
and their families.
Most stateside stores had previously closed Oct. 2 as part of the government shutdown.
Overseas commissaries had been allowed to remain open.
Returning to regular schedules on Monday, Oct. 7, means stores normally open on that
day will serve customers. Those stores that are normally closed on Mondays will be
open on their normal operating schedule. Customers should check their store’s Web page
on www.commissaries.com for their store’s operating schedule.
“We recognize the disruption that the shutdown presented to our stateside patrons as far
as access to their commissary benefit,” Jeu added.
Since the shutdown began, about 11,000 of DeCA’s more than 16,000 employees were
furloughed. The path to stateside commissaries reopening began upon President Obama’s
signing of the Pay Our Military Act into law. DOD subsequently determined the
legislation did “allow the Department of Defense to eliminate furloughs for
employees whose responsibilities contribute to the morale, well-being, capabilities
and readiness of service members.”
With all commissaries open, Jeu asked that patrons be patient as product delivery
schedules return to normal.
“We will do everything possible to ensure that our shelves are properly stocked with
the products our customers want when they shop,” he said. “However, there will be a
short adjustment period as
our stores settle back into their pre-shutdown operating and delivery routines.”
National Guard is on duty in Nevada, maintaining equipment, etc, but they are not being paid.