HOLLISTER — The U.S. Postal Service next Saturday honors one of the most beloved performers of the 20th century with the release of the Bob Hope stamp. In tribute to Hope’s legacy of more than five decades entertaining American men and women in uniform, the Postal Service encourages customers to show thanks to military service members stationed around the world.
To help families and friends of military overseas, the Postal Service offers a discount on its largest Priority Mail Flat Rate Box. The domestic mail price for the Priority Mail Large Flat Rate Box is $13.95, but for packages to U.S. military addresses overseas, the price is reduced to only $11.95.
“Bob Hope dedicated his life to bringing laughter and cheer to the brave men and women who serve our country overseas,” said Vicki Davis, Postmaster, Hollister. “The Postal Service is proud to continue this tradition by offering a discount on parcels going to U.S. military addresses in the hope that these care packages will bring them laughter, cheer and our heartfelt thanks.”
To show support for the troops, Postmasters from Tillery, Gaston, Littleton, Castalia and Hollister will represent the U.S. Postal Service during the Twin County Cruisers 9th Annual Car, Truck and Bike Show on Saturday, June 13 to accept donations of supplies, toiletries and money to send to troops overseas. Registration for the Show begins at 8 am; pre-registration price is $15, day of Show is $20.
Customers also can support the troops and send reminders of home to military members overseas using the Postal Service’s free Military Care Kits. The kits are designed specifically for military families sending packages overseas. Each kit includes two Priority Mail boxes, six Priority Mail Flat Rate Boxes, eight Priority Mail labels, one roll of Priority Mail tape and eight customs forms with envelopes. The mailing kits can be ordered by calling 800-610-8734.
“Care packages from home are a big morale boost for military service members stationed around the world,” said Evans-Mills. “With Priority Mail Flat Rate Boxes, you can lift spirits without weighing yourself down. If it fits, it ships for one low price.”
Flat-rate boxes are free at any Post Office, or can be ordered free online at www.usps.com. The Bob Hope stamps are available for sale at Post Offices nationwide, or can be ordered online at www.usps.com.
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An independent federal agency, the U.S. Postal Service is the only delivery service that reaches every address in the nation, 149 million residences, businesses and Post Office Boxes, six days a week. It has 34,000 retail locations and relies on the sale of postage, products and services, not tax dollars, to pay for operating expenses. Named the Most Trusted Government Agency five consecutive years by the Ponemon Institute, the Postal Service has annual revenue of $75 billion and delivers nearly half the world’s mail.
