FORT BLISS, TX — To increase convenience and expand access to postal services for East Fort Bliss postal customers, the U.S. Postal Service has established a new Contract Postal Unit (CPU) at the FirstLight Federal Credit Union/USO building at 20727 Constitution Ave. The building sits on the corner of Sergeant Major Boulevard and Constitution Avenue near Sgt. Joshua W. Soto Physical Fitness Center. The new CPU began operations on Aug. 1 and celebrated its grand opening on Sept 6.

The CPU was established at the request of U.S. Army officials, who cited concerns from soldiers and other employees who worked at locations in East Fort Bliss and were unable to make it to the Post Office on West Fort Bliss, located about 18 miles away, by the 5 p.m. closing time.

A full line of postal products and services are available at the new CPU, including postage stamps, Express Mail® service, Priority Mail® service, packaging products and much more. The hours of operation provide convenient access - The postal unit is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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