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Jan. 25, 2022

TAC Outreach Call 1/25/22: Group Authorization

We invite you to attend the TAC Outreach Call on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at 0800 (8 AM) and 1300 (1 PM) ET, where we will discuss Group Authorizations.

Jan. 21, 2022

UTD for MAP 3-22(R) Coos Bay, Oregon TLE Extension

Purpose: This item adds the Coos Bay, OR Military Housing Area (OR242) as a location to receive extended Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) under the authority in 37 U.S.C. § 452. Effective:  January 21, 2022

Jan. 21, 2022

UTD for MAP 04-22(R) Port Angeles, WA 2022 TLE Extension

Purpose: This item adds the Port Angeles, WA Military Housing Area (MHA) WA308 as a location to receive an additional extension of Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE). Effective: January 21, 2022

Jan. 17, 2022

Travel Assistance Center Pilots Callback Feature

Starting January 17, 2022, the Travel Assistance Center will pilot a callback feature that allows callers to hold their place in the queue rather than waiting on the line.

Jan. 1, 2022

W21007 Calendar Year 2022 Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) Mileage Reimbursement Rates

Purpose: This memo implements the calendar year 2022 official temporary and relocation mileage rates in the General Services Administration website. Effective: January 1, 2022

Dec. 24, 2021

UTD for MAP 66-21(R) Portsmouth, NH/Kittery, ME TLE Extension

This item adds the Portsmouth, NH/Kittery, ME Military Housing Area (MHA) NH194 as a location to receive an extension of Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE).

Nov. 22, 2021

Fall 2021 Defense Travel Dispatch

Inside: The Journey to MyTravel | Prevent Travel Card Declines: Set a PIN Before You Travel | Registration Now Open for 2022 GovTravels | Use Your Travel Card for Meals – Stay Policy Compliant + Earn Rewards | Motorcoach Driver Shortage Delays DoD Training & Missions | We Hope You’ll Never Need Us, but If You Do We’re Here

July 14, 2021

GSA Announces FY22 City Pair Program Contract Awards

On July 13, 2021, GSA announced the award of the Fiscal Year 2022 City Pair Program (CPP) contracts which were awarded to 8 airlines - United, American, Southwest, JetBlue, Delta, Hawaiian, Alaska, and Silver Airways in 12,626 markets, covering 91.7% of government markets.

June 22, 2021

Watch Now: Interview with a GTCC Program SME

In the latest installment of the Defense Travel Management Office team member Ken Hennessy provides an introduction into the Government Travel Charge Card Program covering policies, benefits, eligibility, as well as the application process, card features, and available customer service options.

June 21, 2021

Summer 2021 Defense Travel Dispatch

Inside: Rapidly Changing COVID-19 Travel Environment | What Can You Expect During Your Next Hotel Stay? | What’s New with Defense Travel Modernization | Rental Car Shortage Felt by Defense Travelers | Mark Your Calendars for GovTravels 2022 | Dining Traveler Rewards – Too Good to Be True?