Unless something changes in Washington, D.C., more than 100,000 San Diego service members are set to miss their first paychecks of the government shutdown next week.

The military community — especially the junior enlisted ranks — already deal with a precarious economic reality. Dealing with the high costs of housing and childcare, compounded by frequent relocations.

And that's when the paychecks are coming in on time.

"There is definitely a feeling of anxiety," said Monica Moon, the director of the .

She said the center — located in the Murphy Canyon military housing area — is seeing an uptick in foot traffic as families prepare for what may come.

While SAY San Diego doesn't necessarily provide direct support, she said, they're in communication with area military commanders and serve

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