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Government Shutdown Leaves Overseas Base Workers Without Pay

11/9/2025

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Overseas U.S. bases face unpaid wages due to the government shutdown.
In Germany, local employees faced food pantry referrals while active-duty personnel continued to receive pay.
In Italy, about 2,000 non-military staff at Aviano and Vicenza bases missed October pay, triggering negotiations.
The Pentagon acknowledged local contributions and noted that contractors risk losing pay.
Experts say the government normally repays full-time employees and that contractors may remain unprotected.

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Overseas U.S. bases face unpaid wages due to the government shutdown.
In Germany, local employees faced food pantry referrals while active-duty personnel continued to receive pay.
In Italy, about 2,000 non-military staff at Aviano and Vicenza bases missed October pay, triggering negotiations.
The Pentagon acknowledged local contributions and noted that contractors risk losing pay.
Experts say the government normally repays full-time employees and that contractors may remain unprotected.