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During this government shutdown , the

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mission of the Navy Marine Corps team

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continues without pause , though not

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without challenges and hardship .

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Essential operations , including

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shipbuilding and maintenance to the

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extent authorized by law , remain

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underway . Our team stays on station .

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Ships will still get underway .

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Aircraft will still launch and recover .

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Sailors will still stand the watch .

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The safety and security of our nation

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doesn't take a day off , and neither

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does your standard of excellence .

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Marines ashore , afloat , and forward .

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Your readiness gives America options no

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adversary can match . You will remain

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on duty and continue to serve . We know

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the human side is real . A shutdown can

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touch pay timing , schedules , and the

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rhythm of daily life . We see it , we

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understand it , and we're committed to

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helping you through it . I am laser

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focused on managing impacts ,

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protecting critical operations , easing

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burdens , and fighting for your needs .

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We will keep support and resources

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flowing throughout this period of

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uncertainty . Here's what continues .

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Deployed operations , safety of ship

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and flight watch standing and critical

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maintenance and shipbuilding to keep

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the fleet ready . Commanders ,

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communicate early and often . Be clear

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about duties , exemptions , and

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expectations . If something's unclear ,

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elevate it fast . Leaders , check on

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your people , check barracks and

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schedules , your command team . Must

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close the loop on questions about pay

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timing and duty status . The longer a

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lapse runs , the more pressure families

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feel . So get ahead of it . Small unit

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leaders , stay tight with your Marines

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and their families . If someone is

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struggling , get them connected the

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same day . That's leadership . No one

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rides alone . If you need assistance ,

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talk to your chain of command and your

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commands ombudsman . The fleet and

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family support centers use the

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department of the Navy Civilian

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Employee Assistance Program . Military

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One source , the Navy Marine Corps

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Relief Society stands ready to help .

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Ask early . As often . No stigma , just

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teammates taking care of teammates .

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These are built for moments like this .

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Ships , aircraft , and advanced

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technology are critical , but they are

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nothing without the sailors and Marines

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who . Bring them to life . Sea Power is

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a family business . You will get clear ,

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timely guidance from your commands .

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We're one team . Our standard remains

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safety first , readiness always ,

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integrity in everything , preserve the

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force , protect our families ,

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communicate , coordinate and execute

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with discipline . Please visit our

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website at navy.mil for more

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information and resources . Your

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commitment is our compass . Stay

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focused , stay ready . That's how we

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win today and every day after .

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Simplified Ellas , please visit our

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website at marines.mill for more

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information and resources . This

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situation does not define your service .

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Your service defines our nation's

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strength and our unity carries us

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through . Thank you for your dedication

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and service . We will work through this

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together .