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Official Travel to the UK Exempt from Updated Entry Requirements

United Kingdom travel and connecting flight requirements changed January 8, 2025 for non-official travel. DoD military and civilian employees on official orders should be exempt from the UK's Electronic Travel Authorization requirement.

Capt. Ebony Godfrey, 20th Air Force nuclear command, control and communication operations chief, assembles a breast pump in the 20th Air Force headquarters lactation room, Sept. 3, 2020, at F. E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. Lactation rooms at bases across the Air Force provide a private and comfortable environment for nursing mothers to express breastmilk, which promotes health for both the mother and baby. Enabling mothers to fulfill their motherhood responsibilities at work benefits mission readiness, both in the short and long term. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Ieva Bytautaite)

DoD Updates Reimbursement Policy for Transportation or Shipment of Breas...

Service members who are breastfeeding their child up to 12 months old during a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) can be reimbursed up to $1,000 for commercial shipping, excess baggage fees, and dry ice or regular ice.

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DoD Authorizes Additional 7 Days to CONUS Temporary Lodging Expense

Effective November 27, 2024, the number of days that a Service member may receive Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) has increased from 14 days to 21 days when moving to a permanent duty station within the continental United States (CONUS).

DoD Approves Pet Expenses Reimbursement Due to PCS

Additional Reimbursement Authorized for Pet Transportation from Countrie...

Starting November 26, 2024, Service members performing a PCS move from certain high-risk countries may be approved reimbursement up to $4,000 for pet transportation.

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Early-Bird Rates for GovTravels 2025

Register for GovTravels 2025 now through January 23, 2025 and save on registration! The Symposium will be held February 24 - 27, 2025 in Alexandria, Virginia.

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Certain Forms Removed from DTS

As of November 7, 2024, users are no longer able to print certain Government forms from within the Defense Travel System (DTS).

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DoD to Reimburse Transportation Costs of Child Care Providers

On October 1, 2024, the Defense Department will launch a new pilot program aimed at reducing out-of-pocket expenses for Service members and their families on permanent change of station (PCS) orders.

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Bypass Turkish Airlines Booking Error in DTS

Some users may encounter an error when trying to book a Turkish Airlines flight in the Defense Travel System (DTS). To resolve the issue, contact your TMC for booking assistance or select an alternative airline for your flight.

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Safeguarding Against Common Disruptions during Official Travel

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 (TMCs)

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Major Changes to Temporary Quarters Subsistence Expenses Allowance

Major changes have been made to how Temporary Quarters Subsistence Expenses (TQSE) allowances are defined and paid. Policies related to TQSE, a supplemental allowance used to reimburse civilian employees for the cost of lodging, food, and other

Fritzi, a corgi, sits in a dog crate at the Ramstein Passenger Terminal, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 29, 2020.

Updated CDC Pet Dog Importation Regulation Goes into Effect August 1

Travelers planning to enter the United States with a dog should review the impacts of the updated CDC importation regulation. Most travelers will just need to complete an online form.