NEWS

May 30, 2025
DOD Makes Plans to Reduce Discretionary PCS Budget by Half Over Next 5 Years

The Defense Department directed military departments to look at how their services could reduce their discretionary permanent change of station move budgets as a way to increase geographic stability to families, increase department efficiency and reduce costs for the department.
Dec. 3, 2024
Additional reimbursement authorized for pet transportation from countries with higher rabies risk

In response to the new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regulation, the Defense Department has updated the Joint Travel Regulations to accommodate service members transporting a household pet during a PCS move from a high-risk country.
Oct. 1, 2024
Pilot program to cover certain child care costs after permanent change of station move

This week the Department of Defense kicks off a three-year pilot program meant to reimburse service members up to $1,500 for travel-related expenses incurred for a temporary child care provider following a permanent change of station move. 
May 15, 2024
DAF announces changes to allowances for Airmen, Guardians with dependents attending training

Airmen and Guardians with dependents executing a permanent change of station to a professional military education or training location are now authorized to collect per diem in the amount of the basic allowance for housing without-dependent rate.
Jan. 4, 2024
DAF sets documentation requirements for pet travel expense reimbursement

The Defense Travel Management Office announced a new policy to cover pet travel expenses, including pet transportation and quarantine fees, in June 2023.
July 24, 2023
Air Force reinstates special bonuses, pays, most PCSs

With additional support from Congress on several pending reprogramming requests, the Air Force will restore funding to most military personnel programs that were suspended or closed last week.The Air Force will restore the Selective Retention Bonuses and the Aviation Bonus program beginning next

DOD Makes Plans to Reduce Discretionary PCS Budget by Half Over Next 5 Years

Additional reimbursement authorized for pet transportation from countries with higher rabies risk

Pilot program to cover certain child care costs after permanent change of station move

DAF announces changes to allowances for Airmen, Guardians with dependents attending training

DAF sets documentation requirements for pet travel expense reimbursement

Air Force reinstates special bonuses, pays, most PCSs