FORT CAMPBELL, KY (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The United States government has shut down as of Oct. 1, affecting federal workers across the country, including 30,100 Fort Campbell soldiers and 8,500 civilian employees on post.
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.
Over 8,500 civilian federal employees and contractors work at Fort Campbell.
“We cannot speculate on potential impacts,” a Fort Campbell spokesperson told Clarksville 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.”
What Fort Campbell services will be affected?
MWR facilities on Fort Campbell will continue providing services, school 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.
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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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