The U.S. Air Force is extending separation dates for airmen and guardians by 60 days due to the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, affecting roughly 50 airmen and Space Force guardians who were scheduled to have their last day of active duty this November, an Air Force spokesperson confirmed to Military Times.

“The service members affected have scheduled separation dates but have not yet received separation orders to leave the service,” the spokesperson said.

The Air Force notified service members of the extension through an email that was sent to the force Thursday and obtained by Military Times.

The government shutdown prohibits the service from administering costs associated with the separations and approving separation orders, prompting the need to extend their dates of separation, a

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