You gotta love U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel’s “Don’t tread on my military” posture aimed at the GOP in Congress.

The Washington Post

By Associated Press, Updated: Saturday, October 5, 1:58 PM

That measure was passed by Congress and signed by President Barack Obama shortly before the partial government shutdown began Tuesday.

The Pentagon did not immediately say on Saturday exactly how many workers will return to work. The Defense Department said “most” were being brought back.

The law ensured that members of the military, who have remained at work throughout the shutdown, would be paid on time. It also left room for the Pentagon to keep on the job those civilians who provide support to…