Deadlines to Mail Holiday Packages to Troops (APO/FPO)
Do you have a loved one who is serving overseas? Want to make sure that they get their holiday packages before the 'big day?' The USPS has released their suggested mailing by dates to help ensure that your loved ones get their holiday care packages from you.
Military Mail Addressed | Priority Mail Express Military Service (PMEMS)1 | First-Class Mail | Priority Mail | Parcel Airlift Mail (PAL)2 | Space Available | USPS Retail Ground |
| APO/FPO/DPO AE ZIPs 090-092 | Dec 16 | Dec 09 | Dec 09 | Dec 02 | Nov 25 | Nov 07 |
| APO/FPO/DPO AE ZIP 093 | N/A | Dec 02 | Dec 02 | Dec 02 | Nov 25 | Nov 07 |
| APO/FPO/DPO AE ZIPs 094-098 | Dec 16 | Dec 09 | Dec 09 | Dec 02 | Nov 25 | Nov 07 |
| APO/FPO/DPO AA ZIP 340 | Dec 16 | Dec 09 | Dec 09 | Dec 02 | Nov 25 | Nov 07 |
| APO/FPO/DPO AP ZIPs 962-966 | Dec 16 | Dec 09 | Dec 09 | Dec 02 | Nov 25 | Nov 07 |
If you mail packages to your service member often you might look into getting a free mailing pack from the USPS.They call it the Military Care Kit and it contains the following:
- Two Priority Mail APO/FPO/DPO Flat Rate Boxes
- Two Priority Mail Medium Flat Rate Boxes
- Priority Mail tape
- Priority Mail address labels
- Appropriate customs forms
To order the above kit you can call 800-610-8734. For more info on how to prepare your package for shipping, what to include inside and outside, along with what cannot be mailed overseas, click here.
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