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**News Article:**

**Government Shutdown Impacts Air Force, Navy Athletics, But “Army-Navy” Game Proceeds**

ANNAPOLIS, MD – While the highly anticipated Air Force-Navy football game is set to proceed as planned this Saturday in Annapolis, the ongoing government shutdown is impacting athletic operations at both service academies.

At Navy, the Naval Academy Athletic Association’s independent, non-profit status is shielding most teams from direct disruption. However, some civilian coaches across Olympic sports, also employed as physical education instructors, are affected, according to Scott Strasemeier, Navy’s senior associate athletic director. The rest of the coaching team are unaffected.

“A couple of our Olympic sports teams are affected by a coach or two that also teaches PE and therefore is still government,” wrote Strasemeier. “Every team has coaches, so all teams are competing and practicing.”

The Air Force Academy is experiencing more significant disruptions. Troy Garnhart, the associate athletic director for communications and a civilian employee, is out of office indefinitely due to the shutdown, resulting in limited media communication. In addition, Air Force will not be streaming home athletic events and significantly reduced athletics website updates.

Despite the challenges, the Air Force Academy has confirmed that all intercollegiate athletic events, both home and away, will proceed as scheduled. The Air Force Academy Athletic Corporation (AFAAC) will provide the necessary funding and logistical support. This decision marks a change from the 2018 shutdown, during which Air Force canceled several sporting events.

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