Army extends contract for soldiers nearing end of service due to shutdown
The Army is extending the tour of service for soldiers with upcoming separation dates by 45 days as a result of the federal government shutdown, an official confirmed on Wednesday.
“Soldiers scheduled to transition out of the Army with separation dates during the government shutdown will be extended by 45 days to ensure proper transition,” Army spokesman Maj. Travis Shaw said in a statement.
It is unclear exactly how many soldiers are being extended.
The Army needs to extend soldiers due to the Antideficiency Act, a federal law that prevents the federal government from obligating or spending money during such funding lapses, Shaw said.
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My gut says this in preparation for what is mentioned in the first few Q drops.