Travel Tips & Resources

R & R Troop Travel

Rest & Recuperation (R&R) Travel R&R Leave in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) began at the end of September, 2003. All personnel on a twelve-month tour of duty in Iraq are eligible for 15 days of R&R Leave, including assigned military and DOD civilians (APF & NAF). Local Commanders have authority to grant R&R leave.

Destinations R&R travelers will be flown on government contracted aircraft to either Frankfurt, Germany, Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI), Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport (ATL), or Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) Airport.

Onward Travel A commercial travel agency at the port of embarkation (Kuwait City) will be available to arrange onward travel reservations to each traveler’s final destination.

CONUS Gateways:

• Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport (ATL)

  Atlanta Airport USO. The USO at the Atlanta Airport is a “home away from home” for R&R travelers.

• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) Airport

Rental Car Companies Some rental car companies have extended special rental rates for travelers on R&R. Click here for up-to-date information.

Armed Forces Recreation Centers (AFRC) The AFRCs are offering special packages for Service members and their families taking leave from service in Iraq. Here are some details:

Links

• AFRC Shades of Green
• G1 R&R Page
• USAREUR R&R Page
• Edelweiss Lodge and Resort
• AFRC Hale Koa

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