Travel
Patriot Express: Seattle-Guam route
Stripes Guam
August 3, 2025
(Yasuo Osakabe, 374th Airlift Wing)
The government-chartered Patriot Express that connects Andersen Air Force Base with Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, flies that route every other week throughout the year. A stop at Kadena Air Base on Okinawa is also available. The aircraft leave Seattle, stop on Guam and then push on to Kadena. Those flights return to Guam before heading back to Seattle.
The Patriot Express — sometimes referred to as the Rotator or Cat B flight — ferries travelers on official duty to U.S. military installations around the globe. It also allows eligible passengers to fly on a space-available basis.
Travelers can make reservations for families and pets through their installation transportation office.
Families making PCS moves are permitted two animals, restricted to dogs and cats, and must meet all shipping and country entry requirements. Capacity is limited based on the carrier’s cargo configuration. Space-A travelers may not travel with their pets.
Pet fees
Military personnel who PCS with pets do not have to pay everything out of their pocket. Service members can submit associated expenses for reimbursement during their PCS voucher process. The entitlement is for only one pet (dog or cat) and is limited to $2,000 for an overseas move or $550 for movement within the United States. Travelers using AMC Patriot Express missions will receive a memo receipt for pet travel fees. Please ensure you receive a receipt for your pet’s travel fees during check-in for your flight.
Travel to Japan
Per the Foreign Clearance Guide, the regular blue tourist passport is required to fly to Japan while on leave status.