Topic: USPS: Nov. 12 is overseas mailing deadline for packages

Return to Archives of AuctionBytes


Weight Loss Supplements
Natural supplements that burn body fat,
suppress appetite and support a healthy diet.
Shared Movies
Over 80 Million Movies and TV-Shows
No Charge per movie, No download limit!
Casino Classic
Best Online Casino!
Get $500 free on the house!
Antidepressant Medications
Handle stress, elevate the mood,
treat anxiety disorders.


Posted at November 8, 2005, 8:12 am:

The Christmas season is quickly approaching, and many people will have overseas service members in their thoughts, prayers and on their Christmas lists.

With that in mind, the U.S. Postal Service wants the public to remember Nov. 12 as an important deadline when sending packages to loved ones overseas.

Packages being sent by parcel post/Army Post Office (APO) or Fleet Post Office (FPO) zip codes should be mailed no later than Nov. 12 to reach troops stationed overseas in time for the holidays.

Letters and cards sent by first-class mail should be postmarked no later than Dec. 10.

The postal service is asking families and supporters to mail and ship early this year.

To address the current demand, the USPS has created a special kit that contains the necessary mailing materials, based on the most popular items ordered, to send care packages to troops. This kit, which is free, may be ordered by calling toll free at 1-800-610-8734 and requesting CAREKIT04.

This kit contains 10 Priority Mail boxes, five mili-pacs, one roll of Priority Mail tape and 10 U.S. customs forms with envelopes. Mili-pacs, developed by the Military Postal Service Agency, are Tyvek envelopes with Old Glory on one side and featuring detailed addressing information.

It is encouraged that this process be followed for all mail destined for military units overseas.

The address block on the mili-pac accommodates the service member's full name, rank or rating, military organization or unit, APO/FPO with nine-digit zip code.

All packages and mail must be addressed to individual service members, in accordance with United States Department of Defense regulations.

All military units are assigned an APO or FPO zip code and in many cases that zip code travels with the unit. The postal service places APO/FPO mail on special charter flights, commercial airlines and military service aircraft to reach armed service members overseas as quickly as possible.

For more military deadline information contact your local post office.Steve
Pac-n-Seal.com - Packing, Shipping and Moving Supplies

Original of the message was taken from http://www.auctionbytes.com/forum/phpBB/

Replies:

Didn't think this was an issue with air mail as well.

During the holidays everything becomes an issue I think.


Other Topics of AuctionBytes:

WorldAuctions.com Register and Get FREE Xbox360 Bundle.

Looking for Email Newsletter Manager Program? Suggestions?

PayPal Non-Receipt Chargeback. Bad for Sellers!

UPS Stores Teams with AuctionDrop eBay Drop-off store

ID marks on western Pottery, Porcelain, Ceramics and China

Major Auction Sites Getting Less Traffic?

CHOCOLATE ANGEL FOOD DESERT

B/W vintage throw away camera

Can anyone identify this Japanese mark?

Fraud: What's an Online Auction Site to Do?

Opinions on auctioncheckout.com

Vintage Clothing Auctions Ending Tuesday 3/8

Anyone tried Xoom Payments System? Is it like Bidpay?

MyBidList.com - Portable Auction+your store unlimited list

Ask Nick: PayPal Protection - No Protection At All?

Thousands of vintage record albums

Coney Island SteepleChase Set

ID help?

L and R Germany small ornate porcelain lamps- seeking info

Relist Vero'ed items

JosephMarc?

Who made this Jade Green Bowl?

Weber Denture Liner Kit

Supreme Court case: MercExchange v. eBay

Antique Sterling Baby Cup

ebay sales vs website sales

Ebay in the British Press

Yippee! eBay LOWERS Insertion Fees!

Can't email other Ebayers

More Fun In The Mud !

Trial Ebay Store-Fees not correct

ADVICE REQUESTED!

Several items from WWII

Yahoo! in the News !

Cavalier V-Camera.. HELP!!!!

What's Hot?

silver makers marks

Minidiscs

RedRoller.Com

Selling manager shipping label problems?

Question with Overstock.com disables

What happen to www.ioffer.com?

golf and other prints

Magic Lantern Slides Scanning?

duncan block and rosette punch cups

eBay Announcing 3rd Quarter Results Thursday (10/17/02)

Software tools for ebay use?


File Sharing Service  Image Sharing Service  Usenet Newsgroups Reader
Guide to Serials and Shows  English Subtitles For DivX Movies  Lyrics Catalogue
Over 5000 Cocktail Recipes  Hot News Archive  Funny Jokes and Anecdotes
Cooking Recipes Catalogue  Cool Online Encyclopedia  Computer Games Cheats
Pets Department  Spam Free Guestbook Service  Medical Catalogue


Free Web Stats