MEMORANDUM FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
SUBJECT: Guidance on the Government Shutdown
SUBJECT: Guidance on the Government Shutdown
Our
government will shutdown at midnight tonight. We in the Department of Defense
will continue carrying out our fundamental responsibility to defend our Nation
and the American people.
We
will continue to execute daily operations around the world – ships and
submarines will remain at sea, our aircraft will continue to fly and our
warfighters will continue to pursue terrorists throughout the Middle East,
Africa, and South Asia. While training for reservists must be curtailed, active
forces will stay at their posts adapting their training to achieve the least
negative impact on our readiness to fight.
I
recognize the consequences of a government shutdown. You have my personal
commitment that the Department’s leadership will do our best to mitigate the
impacts of the disruptions and any financial burdens to you and your families.
Steady
as she goes – hold the line. I know our Nation can count on you.
(handwritten)
STAY ALERT
STAY ALERT
(signed)
Jim Mattis,”
Jim Mattis,”
The above is worth reading – now,
today, any day
No comments:
Post a Comment