Under the provisions of Title 39 of the United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 3401(a)(1) and pursuant to Executive Order 12556, dated April 16, 1986, the Secretary of Defense has authorized free mail privileges for members of the U.S. Armed Forces and designated civilians directly supporting military operations in the following locations:
In accordance with 39 U.S.C. 3401(a)(1)(B), free mail privileges will also be extended to individuals hospitalized for disease or injury in a facility under the jurisdiction of the Armed Forces as a result of service in these designated areas.
Personnel authorized this privilege may mail, without postage, letters, postcards, and sound recordings (audio or video recordings) having the character of personal correspondence to any place in the United States, its possessions or territories, or to any military post office (APO/FPO).
Free mail originating from the above overseas locations should have a complete APO or FPO return address, the word “Free” in the upper right corner, and a complete delivery address. In most cases, the mailpiece will also exhibit an APO or FPO postmark. Free mail is First-Class Mail® service; however, it may not be registered, insured, or certified.
All employees who handle and deliver mail should be made aware of this free mail privilege. Do not collect postage upon delivery or return this mail to the sender for postage. Mail having the appearance of free mail under this program should never be returned to sender. Submit questions regarding the legitimacy of users of this program to the following address:
MILITARY POSTAL SERVICE AGENCY
2461 EISENHOWER AVE
ALEXANDRIA VA 22331-0006
Toll free: 800-810-6098,
Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. ET
Fax: 703-325-9534
DSN prefix: 221
E-mail: mpsawebcontacts@hqda.army.mil
— International Operations,
Global Business, 9-13-07
