Democratic lawmakers decried the move as a childish political attack. About 1.3 million active-duty troops could see paychecks delayed by a government shutdown. Paychecks to troops could be delayed next month unless lawmakers pass measures to guarantee military pay. The Navy provided few details regarding why Cmdr. Brandon DeHaan was relieved on Sept. 1. Lawmakers are warning that a political budget fight could have severe financial consequences for troops and their dependents. The deal is $5,000 more than what active commanding officers were offered the past three fiscal years under the Aviation Command Retention Bonus. Lawmakers are optimistic they can finish the bill this year despite major differences in the House and Senate drafts. The Pentagon says a small number of U.S. troops are stationed at the American embassy in Kyiv, but are not conducting combat operations in the country. House plans for salary boosts for junior enlisted troops were replaced in the Senate by plans to study the issue. Expect more conversation from House lawmakers in coming months about ways to bump up enlisted personnel paychecks. Load More