There are no deductions for employees, including active duty military. There are some employee job deductions available for qualified employees. Here is the list of qualified employees.
- Armed Forces reservists
- Qualified performing artists
- Fee-basis state or local government officials
- Employees with impairment-related work expenses
No other type of employee is eligible to claim a deduction for unreimbursed employee expenses.
Here is a link with more information.
According to pages 2-3 of the latest IRS Publication 529:
"Armed Forces reservists traveling more than 100 miles from home. If you are a member of a reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States and you travel more than 100 miles away from home in connection with your performance of services as a member of the reserves, you can deduct some of your travel expenses as an adjustment to gross income. The amount of expenses you can deduct as an adjustment to gross income is limited to the regular federal per diem rate (for lodging, meals, and incidental expenses) and the standard mileage rate (for car expenses) plus any parking fees, ferry fees, and tolls. The balance, if any, is reported on Schedule A."
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