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New reimbursement available for pet transportation costs
March 12, 2025 — Effective Feb. 21, 2025, service members who are in receipt of PCS orders and are unable to take their pet to their next permanent duty station may be authorized reimbursement for the cost of pet transportation to an alternative location or designated place... MORE

Small dog maltese in bag with cat waiting for a trip

Around the Air Force: B-1B Lancer Beddown, New AETC Centers, and Pet Relocation Reimbursement
December 13, 2024 — In this week’s Around the Air Force, 17 B-1B Lancers and 800 Airmen from Ellsworth Air Force Base will temporarily beddown at Grand Forks Air Force Base, newly established AETC centers achieved Initial Operational Capability, and additional reimbursements are authorized for pet transportation... MORE

Additional reimbursement authorized for pet transport from countries with higher rabies risk
November 26, 2024 — Service members performing a PCS move from certain high-risk countries may be approved for reimbursement up to $4,000 for pet transportation... MORE

DoD Approves Pet Expenses Reimbursement Due to PCS

Around the Air Force: Military Justice Reform, Pet Expense Reimbursement, Ranger School Recruits
January 12, 2024 — This week’s look around the Air Force highlights the Offices of Special Trial Counsel taking over prosecution for sexual assault and other serious crimes, reimbursing pet travel expenses for permanent change of station moves, and the Army Ranger School looking for Airmen and Guardian candidates... MORE

This week’s look around the Air Force highlights the Offices of Special Trial Counsel taking over prosecution for sexual assault and other serious crimes, reimbursing pet travel expenses for permanent change of station moves, and the Army Ranger School looking for Airmen and Guardian candidates.

DAF sets documentation requirements for pet travel expense reimbursement
January 4, 2024 — The Department of the Air Force has established documentation requirements for Airmen and Guardians planning to request reimbursement pet travel expenses due to permanent change of station moves... MORE

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Nathaniel Bochenek, 3rd Airlift Squadron pilot, pets Ranger Matthews, USO of Delaware emotional support dog, during Operation Cookie Drop at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Dec. 19, 2023. The Dover AFB Chapel and USO of Delaware delivered more than 3,000 cookies provided by Team Dover members to Airmen across the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amanda Jett)

Army veterinarians post FAQ for pet owners to Army Public Health Center COVID-19 website
April 29, 2020 — The Army Public Health Center has updated its COVID-19 website with a number of pet-related COVID-19 frequently asked questions... MORE

Veterinary 'One Health Week' offers discounts for pet-related services
October 16, 2018 — Joint Base San Antonio Veterinary Treatment Facilities are participating in the first U.S. Army Veterinary Services One Health Week from Nov. 5-9... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio Veterinary Treatment Facilities are participating in the first U.S. Army Veterinary Services One Health Week from Nov. 5-9. During this time, a $30 wellness discount will be available for clients when their pets receive wellness-related services, such as wellness exams, vaccinations, preventive medications or other items that promote the goals of “One Health.”