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Lapse in Appropriations: The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EDT on Sept. 30, 2025.
Military personnel will continue in normal duty status, without pay, until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status.
For more information please refer to the following link:

https://www.navy.mil/Press-Office/News-Stories/display-news/Article/4319360/fy26-lapse-of-appropriations-department-of-the-navy-resources-for-sailors-marin/
 

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HOUSTON (February 22, 2023) Yeoman 1st Class Raymond Bright attached to Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) Houston, talks about his job during a school presentation for elementary school children at B.C. Elmore Elementary. NTAG Houston takes the opportunity to be a positive force in the community. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Louis Rojas)

VIRIN: 230211-N-XE158-0006.JPG
Photo by: Petty Officer 1st Class Louis Rojas

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Location: HOUSTON
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