The Navy has issued reimbursement guidance for those persons who incurred expenses because their official travel to Japan was interrupted by the earthquake and tsunami that struck the country last month. Those service members, family members, and civilian employees should keep their related receipts and submit travel claims to the Travel Processing Center in Hampton Roads, Va. Necessary documents include a copy of completed and signed orders, a travel itinerary, lodging receipts, airline tickets, and receipts for any other related expenses. Because meals are covered by per diem allowances, receipts for meals are not necessary. But the Navy advises travelers to keep them anyway. Travel and reimbursement claims, as always, must be filed within 30 days after they are incurred. Reimbursements will be deposited into sponsors’ regular payday bank accounts.
