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New DTS Updates Reflect Changes in Constructed Travel Policy

The Defense Travel System has been updated to advise when a constructed travel worksheet is required, following a recent executive order that prompted a reversal in constructed travel policies.

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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.

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DoD Government Travel Charge Card Regulations Updated April 2025

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

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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

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DTMO Names 2025 Excellence in Practice Award Recipients

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

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Civilian Government Travel Charge Card Suspension

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

REAL ID Deadline Extended to May 7 2023

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

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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.

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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.

Capt. Ebony Godfrey, 20th Air Force nuclear command, control and communication operations chief, assembles a breast pump in the 20th Air Force headquarters lactation room, Sept. 3, 2020, at F. E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. Lactation rooms at bases across the Air Force provide a private and comfortable environment for nursing mothers to express breastmilk, which promotes health for both the mother and baby. Enabling mothers to fulfill their motherhood responsibilities at work benefits mission readiness, both in the short and long term. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Ieva Bytautaite)

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.