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Travel claims: Civilian relocation coming up or did you just move? If DFAS pays your travel, send your claim to dro-216-367-3422@dfas.mil via email. Check out our travel pages for more information.

Roth TSP update: Active duty Army, Navy and Air Force members can find forms, worksheets and instructions to add this option to their retirement investments beginning Oct. 1. Reservists and Guardsmen: Your date to start contributions has changed and will now occur during 2013. This timeline ensures systems changes and electronic deductions meet all of the requirements of the law and the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board. Read our Roth TSP page for the latest info. 

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.

Electronic Funds Transfer: 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.

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.