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Power of Attorney: Great news for customers needing to submit Power of Attorney paperwork! You can now submit a scanned or faxed copy of the Power of Attorney to DFAS, which will be kept on file.  Military Pay, Retired & Annuity Pay and Travel Pay Customer Care Centers will accept scanned copies from customers, or agents working on their behalf, via email at POAFORM@DFAS.MIL.  If you need to submit via fax, call 1-888-332-7411 to speak to a Customer Care Center representative.

Attention Government Travelers: Don't get stuck at the airport without a ticket! Beginning October 1, 2012, if your travel authorization includes a domestic flight it must be approved and ticketed at least 72 hours in advance of your departure to avoid a reservation cancellation. Last-minute travel reservations are also impacted by earlier deadlines. Avoid unnecessary costs and stress, read about the new 72-hour air reservation auto cancellation.

A Treasury mandate requires us to pay our customers by electronic funds transfer beginning March 1, 2013. Most military members, retirees and civilian employees getting paper checks will have to set up direct deposit.
Get ahead of the rush. Start direct deposit now. It’s easy, it’s safe and it gives you more control with less stress.

You've heard it before, your time online needs your protection. Read about some things you need to think about when you're away from home.

Are you or do you know an unemployed Veteran age 35-60? The Department of Veteran Affairs has a new program to provide up to 12 months of training and education assistance to obtain meaningful employment in a high-demand occupation. The Veterans Retraining Assistance Program will offer assistance to 99,000 eligible participants. Applications are rolling in, so don’t delay! Visit www.benefits.va.gov/vow/ to get more information.

The rules have changed. Imminent Danger Pay is now figured on a prorated basis. If you are or will be serving in an IDP designated area, check out the story from American Forces Information Service. And if you need information on IDP, we've got you covered on our Hostile Fire/Imminent Danger page.