Government Shutdown and the Military Academies

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10:45a, 1/20/18

Because of the Federal government's shutdown, the Air Force Academy has canceled all intercollegiate athletic events, both home and away. I assume the same is happening at the other service academies.

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11:08a, 1/20/18

Yeah, stinks for them and the teams on their schedule. Like usual, I bet some interim relief is coming soon, but what a pain.

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In reply to SFA Jack Fanatic • 3:37p, 1/22/18

edstile said:
Because of the Federal government's shutdown, the Air Force Academy has canceled all intercollegiate athletic events, both home and away. I assume the same is happening at the other service academies.

How is this a rule? I highly doubt that AFs budget operates on a cycle determined by congress, but rather like an actual school.

I'd think the military academies could lobby to be deemed essential in all aspects if they wanted to.