“If you’re serving in harm’s way, we’re going to make sure you have what you need to succeed in your missions,” Obama said in the video. “Congress has passed, and I am signing into law, legislation to make sure you get your paychecks on time. And we’ll continue working to address any impact this shutdown has on you and your families.”

NBC News reported that the video was shown on the Armed Forces Network at midnight Monday night, and also included a message for civilian DOD employees.