April 27, 2023
FORT LAUDERDALE FL — Hundreds of sailors serving on four ships — the USS New York, USS Cole, USS Indiana (submarine), and USNS Newport — are in town for the 31st annual Fleet Week Port Everglades.
The U.S Postal Service, in conjunction with the Postal Customer Council (PCC) of Broward County, is offering pictorial postmarks to commemorate Fleet Week, also known as Broward Navy Days. Pictorial postmarks are available at no cost.
To obtain one or more postmarks, affix the minimum of a First-Class stamp to an envelope or postcard, address the envelope or postcard to yourself or to others, insert a card of postcard thickness in the envelope(s), and tuck in the flap(s). Place the envelope(s) or postcard(s) in a larger envelope and mail to South Florida USPS District Office, ATTN: Broward Navy Days, 1900 West Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale FL 33310-9998.
Requests for Broward Navy Days postmarks must be received no later than 30 days following the pictorial postmark dates of April 29 and April 30. Be sure to specify the desired postmark(s) in your request.
Fleet Week Station April 29, 2023
Air Show Station April 29, 2023
Fleet Week Station April 30, 2023
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