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Impact of the potential government shutdown on official travel
September 30, 2025 — Impacts of the potential government shutdown on the Defense Travel Management Office... MORE

New Defense Travel System updates reflect changes in constructed travel policy
April 30, 2025 — 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... MORE

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Safeguarding against common disruptions during official travel
September 9, 2024 — Heavy travel volumes and disruptions caused by severe weather, mechanical issues, staffing shortages, and other challenges can leave travelers scrambling to figure out alternatives. When this happens, airlines and Travel Management Companies, or TMCs, can be flooded by requests for assistance, resulting in frustratingly long hold times and uncertainty for DOD travelers who need to navigate travel policies to ensure they meet their mission... MORE

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Avoid improper DTS payments by checking receipts
January 11, 2024 — Double-check that you've provided proper/valid receipts before submitting your travel voucher. A receipt is always required for lodging, regardless of the amount, and is required for all other individual expenses of $75 or more... MORE

Nominations open for DOD Excellence in Practice Awards
September 11, 2023 — Recognize the individuals who made an outstanding difference in your travel program this year by nominating them for a Department of Defense Excellence in Practice Award. These awards recognize top performers in DOD travel for the value and services they provided to their travel program in Fiscal Year 2023 (accomplishments performed beginning Oct. 1, 2022, through Sept. 30, 2023)... MORE

Downtime planned for Defense Travel Management Office tools and applications
March 2, 2023 — Parts of the DTMO website, its tools, and applications will be unavailable during DTMO’s cloud migration. Plan for upcoming downtime beginning on March 17, 2023... MORE