With Honor Co-Founder and CEO Rye Barcott issued the following statement in regard to the impending government shutdown:
“Government shutdowns are not acts of fate; they are the result of deep political polarization. And when Washington grinds to a halt, it’s our troops, their families, our veterans, and countless public servants who bear the burden.
“Shutdowns stall military training and readiness, leave families worried about missed paychecks, and block veterans from accessing the benefits they have earned. They also weaken America’s ability to respond to threats, halt critical health research, and project instability to both allies and adversaries.
“At With Honor, we believe America is strongest when we rise above division and put service before politics, and we are weakest when we are divided. Shutdowns don’t just signal dysfunction; they erode trust at home and abroad. We need leaders in Congress who bridge divides and keep faith with those who defend us.
“Bipartisanship is not optional; it’s essential to our national security and to America’s leadership in the world.
We urge Congress to fund the government and ensure that our service members, veterans, and their families receive the support they deserve.”