More On Military Pay

Some Coast Guard families began receiving back pay Monday, and all could be made whole by Wednesday.

More than 11,000 have signed on to a White House petition proposing a more radical move to get Coasties their paychecks.

Some Coast Guard activities have been halted or curtailed as the U.S. enters its fifth week of a government shutdown.

"Alexander Hamilton would be proud."

"Active-duty Coast Guard servicemen and women remain on the job even as they and their families go without compensation."

"Continue standing the watch -- I am proud of your unwavering devotion to duty."

Vice Commandant Vice Adm. Charles Ray said the service can't meet its payroll because of the shutdown.

The American Legion has offered assistance to Coast Guard personnel in the government shutdown.

Although the rest of the military is still getting paid during the shutdown, the Coast Guard is not.

Fewer troops will receive a cost-of-living-adjustment (COLA) payment stateside in 2019