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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

An electronic schedule of flights, showing various statuses (on time, gate changed, delayed, cancelled)

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

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)

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