LAPSE IN APPROPRIATIONS 
GUIDANCE & POLICY

Policy Updates:

• Department of the Air Force Policy Updates
• Department of the Space Force Updates

Unemployment Benefits:

• OPM guidance
• U.S. Department of Labor’s Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees 

U.S. Office of Personnel Management:

• OPM Furlough Guidance

Defense Travel Management Office:

• DTMO Website

ACC Resources

• Bridge Chat
• Spouse & Family Toolkit
• ACC Resources Home Page

HELPFUL RESOURCES

Compensation:

• Military Leaders Economic Security Toolkit
• Military OneSource  
• AFMC’s Shutdown Resources

Personal Financial Readiness: 

• Air Force Aid Society
• Red Cross
• Airmen and Guardians should check with their financial institution to explore payment relief options (i.e., no-interest loan, payment advance, etc.) during the government shutdown.

Food Insecurity:

• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
• Federal Subsistence Supplemental Allowance program
• Air Force Aid Society
• The FY22 National Defense Authorization Act established a Basic Needs Allowance. The BNA Program provides supplemental income for military members and dependents whose gross household income falls below 130% of federal poverty guidelines. 

TRICARE:

• TRICARE website

AFPC Total Force Service Center:  

• Air Force Personnel Center Website

DAF Resiliency Office:

• EAP Overview Services

Shutdown Assistance:

• 2025 Shutdown Assistance Map (SAM) - Resources for Federal Workers