Deployments
Mailing TipsMilitary Address TipsUse the service member's full name, military organization or unit, and APO/FPO address. Do not include the country name in the address. Mail addressed "Any Service Member" Is Not Available. Package TipsThe United States Postal Service is offering free packing materials to spouses and families of military members who are deployed overseas. Call: 1-800-610-8734 They will send boxes, packing materials, tape and mailing labels. You will also receive pre printed mailing labels with your address on them and custom forms. You will be given an ID Number for reorders. Best of all the supplies come directly to your home! Also free from your local Post Office: "A Customer's Guide to Mailing". Package things tightly together or use newspaper, bubble wrap, or Popcorn. Plain popcorn is good for cushioning; it's inexpensive and a great snack! Put the delivery and return addresses on one side using a Customs Form. Suggestion: Place a return address label inside the package. 1-800-ask-usps
www.usps.com If you send a care package, please keep the following tips in mind: - Care parcels must have a personal return address.
- Most countries have restrictions on what items can be sent!
- If you are unsure of what you may or may not send, check with your
Post Office.
Below are some examples of mailing restrictions: - Afghanistan:
- Liquids or Literature and publications offensive to their religion
- Kuwait and Iraq :
- Liquids, Books and prints contrary to the Islamic faith in bulk, Pictures or Magazines with nude or seminude persons, such as Sports Illustrated
Do not send alcohol or tobacco products. Do not send perishable items such as fresh fruit. Beverly is a contributing writer for 4MilitaryFamilies.com. | 
