Approximately 37,000 US soldiers in Germany face uncertainty over their November salaries due to the ongoing government shutdown. The Pentagon warns that troops may not receive mid-month wages, and guidance has been issued directing soldiers to emergency social benefits and food banks. German social benefits are largely unavailable to US troops, complicating their situation. The Finance Ministry has intervened for civilian employees at military bases, but soldiers may struggle financially. There is hope for a budget agreement to end the shutdown soon. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)