Defense Travel News | Defense Travel Management Office

General | April 7, 2025

DoD Improves Process for Former Military Members Hired to Non-foreign OC...

As of March 12, 2025, retired/separated Service members are authorized to negotiate a service agreement if appointed to a civilian position at a non-foreign OCONUS duty station, reducing Government travel and spending.

APC Toolkit | April 1, 2025

DoD Government Travel Charge Card Regulations Updated April 2025

Changes to the DoD Government Travel Charge Card regulations published and effective April 1, 2025.

General | March 11, 2025

New Reimbursement Available for Pet Transportation Costs

Effective February 21, 2025, Service members who are in receipt of PCS orders and are unable to take their pet to their next permanent duty station (PDS) may be authorized reimbursement for the cost of pet transportation to an alternative location or

General | March 10, 2025

DTMO Names 2025 Excellence in Practice Award Recipients

Top performers in defense travel were recognized with DoD Excellence in Practice Awards in February.

General | March 6, 2025

Civilian Government Travel Charge Card Suspension

Information regarding the memorandum "Guidance for the Use of Government Travel Charge Cards by DoD Civilian Employees”

General | Feb. 10, 2025

REAL ID Required for U.S. Travelers beginning May 7, 2025

As of May 7, 2025, U.S. travelers will need to present a REAL ID compliant license/ID or another acceptable form of identification to board commercial flights. Travelers who fail to produce a REAL ID or an accepted alternative may not be allowed

General | Feb. 5, 2025

Policy Update on Constructed Travel Worksheet and Mileage Requirements

The JTR has been amended to reinstate the rule that requires only a Constructed Travel Worksheet (CTW) for one-way mileage exceeding 400 miles.

General | Jan. 14, 2025

Official Travel to the UK Exempt from Updated Entry Requirements

United Kingdom travel and connecting flight requirements changed January 8, 2025 for non-official travel. DoD military and civilian employees on official orders should be exempt from the UK's Electronic Travel Authorization requirement.

General | Jan. 10, 2025

DoD Updates Reimbursement Policy for Transportation or Shipment of Breas...

Service members who are breastfeeding their child up to 12 months old during a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) can be reimbursed up to $1,000 for commercial shipping, excess baggage fees, and dry ice or regular ice.

General | Dec. 2, 2024

DoD Authorizes Additional 7 Days to CONUS Temporary Lodging Expense

Effective November 27, 2024, the number of days that a Service member may receive Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) has increased from 14 days to 21 days when moving to a permanent duty station within the continental United States (CONUS).

General | Nov. 26, 2024

Additional Reimbursement Authorized for Pet Transportation from Countrie...

Starting November 26, 2024, Service members performing a PCS move from certain high-risk countries may be approved reimbursement up to $4,000 for pet transportation.

General | Nov. 20, 2024

Early-Bird Rates for GovTravels 2025

Register for GovTravels 2025 now through January 23, 2025 and save on registration! The Symposium will be held February 24 - 27, 2025 in Alexandria, Virginia.

General | Nov. 7, 2024

Certain Forms Removed from DTS

As of November 7, 2024, users are no longer able to print certain Government forms from within the Defense Travel System (DTS).