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2016 News Articles Subscribe to the Dispatch Today! Stay abreast of the latest travel news, events, and training information with the Defense Travel Dispatch, the DTMO's quarterly newsletter. New! Authorizing Official Travel Certificate DTMO now offers a travel certificate for AOs as part its Training Certificate Program, a knowledge, skill and assessment-based professional development program for travel managers. Find Out How to Participate For Free! TSA's expedited security screening program, TSA Precheck is free for DoD civilians and Service members and can be used for official or leisure travel. Be part of smarter travel experience with less stress and fewer hassles. Integrated Lodging Program Expands Again On or about March 18, 2016, the Department of Defense will continue its expansion of the Integrated Lodging Program Pilot by integrating the ability for travelers to book Public-Private Venture (PPV/privatized) lodging properties in DTS. Sign up today! The Frequent Renter Program ensures that you receive the benefits of the U.S. Government Rental Car program and also prevents you from being offered additional insurance or services, and may offer additional user benefits, such as counter by-pass or dedicated check-in lines.

2015 News Articles 2016 BAH Rates Announced The Department of Defense has released the 2016 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rates, which take effect on January 1, 2016. Overall rates will increase an average of 3.4 percent this year. 2016 CONUS Cost of Living Allowance Rates The DoD has released the 2016 CONUS Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) rates, which take effect on January 1, 2016. Approximately $32 million will be paid to over 25,000 Service members stationed in CONUS in 2016; $7 million more than last year. Fall 2015 Travel Dispatch is Now Available We are pleased to publish our quarterly newsletter, The Dispatch. Recognizing the need for better communication between the Defense Travel Management Office and the travel community, The Dispatch aims to provide timely travel-related news and updates. SABRE Discontinues Support of "Virtually There" Effective October 21, 2014, SABRE will discontinue support of "Virtually There." As a result, CWTSato travelers will no longer be able to request copies of missing invoices through the software.