Sending Mail to a Military Servicemember

Holiday Mail for Servicemembers Serving Overseas
Mail sent to overseas military addresses is charged domestic postage rates . The rate for the Priority Mail large flat rate box to APO (Army Post Office)/FPO (Fleet Post Office) addresses overseas is $12.50.

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS)  is offering free Military Care Kits, designed specifically for military families sending packages overseas. The mailing kits can be ordered by calling 1.800.610.8734. Each kit includes two "America Supports You" large Priority Mail flat rate boxes, four medium-sized Priority Mail flat rate boxes, six Priority Mail labels, one roll of Priority Mail tape and six customs forms with envelopes.

The recommended mailing date for the most economical postage to overseas military destinations, including Iraq and Afghanistan, is November 12. To view mailing deadline dates that will ensure the delivery of holiday cards and packages to APO/FPO addresses overseas by December 25 or for more information about sending holiday mail, please visit the Postal Service web page, Shipping Out the Holidays to Military Heroes .

Military members receive mail through the Military Postal Service Agency (MPSA) . If you are trying to send mail to a known servicemember and need assistance getting that mail to them, we recommend you contact the installation (base, fort, camp, post, barracks, etc.) where the servicemember is deployed (stationed/serving) for further assistance.

Please note that some military units and some foreign countries where troops are stationed have mail restrictions .