FORT BRAGG, N.C. (WTVD) -- The government shutdown is already affecting military families. While Fort Bragg won't say how many civilian employees have already been furloughed, the expectation is for servicemen and women to report for duty, as there's uncertainty about when they'll get their next paychecks.

"The uncertainty is the biggest thing. People want to make plans and set goals. With this situation, you can't do that," said pastor Leon Cromartie.

ABC11 spoke with Cromartie along Hay Street as he and his family were heading to a late lunch. The U.S. Army veteran said the government shutdown often puts military families and local businesses in unpredictable situations.

"Now you got the whole family in stress. You got the children ... everything. Plans are canceled. Everything i

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