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Jan. 29, 2024

GovTravels 2024 – There’s still time to register!

The 2024 GovTravels Symposium will be held Monday, February 26 through Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at the Hilton Mark Center in Alexandria, Virginia.

Government travelers on official travel may be exempt from lodging taxes in the highlighted states.

Jan. 24, 2024

Save on Lodging Taxes in Exempt Locations

In some states and U.S. territories (e.g. Puerto Rico), federal travelers on official business are exempt from paying certain lodging taxes when using a DoD Government Travel Charge Card (GTCC).

Jan. 19, 2024

TAC Outreach Call 01/23/2024: Groups and Membership Rules

We invite you to join the TAC Outreach Call held Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at 0800 (8 AM) and 1300 (1 PM) ET to discuss how groups and membership rules in DTS work.

Jan. 12, 2024

UTD for MAP 82-23(R), Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) Extension –Portsmouth, NH/Kittery, ME Military Housing Area (MHA) NH194

Under JTR, par. 050601-B3, the Navy requested a TLE extension for the Portsmouth, NH/Kittery, ME MHA (NH194) because it has determined that the MHA is experiencing a housing shortage that prevents Service members from obtaining adequate permanent Government-owned, Government-controlled, privatized or private-sector rental housing.

Woman handing a receipt to customer.

Jan. 11, 2024

Avoid Improper DTS Payments by Checking Receipts

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 $75.00 or more.

Jan. 8, 2024

TAC Outreach Call 01/09/2024: International Date Line (IDL) Travel

We invite you to join the TAC Outreach Call held Tuesday, January 09, 2024, at 0800 (8 AM) and 1300 (1 PM) ET to discuss how the International Date Line (IDL) affects travel documents.

Jan. 3, 2024

UTD for MAP 74-23(R), Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) Extension - Palmdale/Edwards AFB, CA (MHA CA457)

Under JTR, par. 050601-B3, this item authorizes a TLE extension for the Palmdale/Edwards AFB, CA Military Housing Area (MHA) CA457 because it has determined that the MHA is experiencing a housing shortage that prevents Service members from obtaining adequate permanent Government-owned, Government-controlled, privatized or private-sector rental housing.

DoD Preferred has expanded to San Diego & Colorado Springs!

Jan. 2, 2024

DoD Preferred 2024 Expansion

The DoD Preferred Commercial Lodging program has expanded to include San Diego, CA and Colorado Springs, CO. There are now 86 sites and more than 400 commercial hotels participating for the 2024 calendar year.

Dec. 28, 2023

UTD-CTD for MAP-CAP 110-23(I), Update DTMO Website Link and Evacuation Travel in Who May Use DTS

This item updates the current Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO) website link and the evacuation summary link with the frequently asked questions (FAQ) website link in Who May Use DTS.

Dec. 28, 2023

UTD-CTD for MAP-CAP 109-23(I), Replace SF 1164 with OF 1164 and Update Table 2 in Defense Travel System (DTS) Regulations

This item replaces the Standard Form (SF) 1164 with the Optional Form (OF) 1164 and clarifies Defense Travel System (DTS) Regulations Table 2: Training.