Ensuring those serving in the nation’s armed forces and diplomatic service receive their holiday mail in time is a priority for the Postal Service. Here are a few tips to keep in mind:
- The Postal Service offers a $2 discount on its largest Flat Rate Priority Box when sent to an APO/FPO/DPO address.
- USPS offers a free Military Kit consisting of:
- 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 kit, call 800-610-8734.
- Shipping items to U.S. Military and APO/FPO deadlines for Christmas delivery depend on the destination. For most destinations, the following deadlines apply:
Priority Packages and First-Class Cards and Letters: Dec 9
Express Mail: Dec 16
To be sure, check the specific destination with www.usps.com, which also includes packaging tips, prohibited items and other custom’s requirements.
The Postal Service is one of the nation’s largest employers of veterans. (And we are hiring!) Total number of veterans employed:
- Nationwide: 112,219 (18% of workforce)
- Colorado: 2072
- Nevada: 1058
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