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General | Aug. 28, 2026

Joint Base Charleston Becomes Joint Base Lindsey Graham in DTS on Sept 1

Effective September 1, 2026, Joint Base Charleston will be renamed Joint Base Lindsey Graham in the Defense Travel System (DTS). If you plan to travel to JB Charleston on or after Sept 1, 2026, you must update your travel documents in DTS.
General | Aug. 11, 2026

Nominations Now Open for the 2027 Excellence in Practice Awards!

Help us recognize the individuals and teams driving innovation, efficiency, and exceptional service across the DoW Travel Enterprise.
General | July 30, 2026

Service Members and Civilians See Mileage Reimbursement Rate Increases

Service members and civilian employees must use new, higher mileage reimbursement rates when planning upcoming official travel in the Defense Travel System (DTS). The rate increases took effect on July 1, 2026 to reflect the rising cost of driving