From Army.mil:
“Holiday mailing dates right
around the corner”
To ensure holiday gifts, cards,
and packages arrive on time, the U.S. Postal Service has set its recommended
dates for mailing packages and letters for the upcoming season. “A great way to
stay connected to family and friends during the holidays will be to be prepared
and send packages as soon as possible,” said Mike Kinstle, chief of the postal
operations branch for IMCOM-Europe. The dates apply to both sending from - and
sending to - any Army Post Office (APO), Fleet Post Office (FPO), or Diplomatic
Post Office (DPO), Kinstle said.
For APO/FPO/DPO postal codes
that begin with 090-092, and 094-099, the recommended mailing deadline for
retail ground is Nov. 27; for priority and first-class mail Dec. 11; and
priority mail express Dec. 18.
Those dates also apply for
Europe-based customers who are sending mail to Armed Forces Pacific with postal
codes beginning with 962-966, and Armed Forces Americas, with postal codes
beginning with 340, according to Kinstle.
For postal codes beginning
with 093, the recommended deadlines are Nov. 27 for retail ground, and Dec. 9
for priority and first-class mail.
For all mail, but especially
during this year’s holiday season, Kinstle urges customers to remember two
things: COVID-19 and customs forms. “COVID-19 mitigating measures are in place
at each of our garrison post offices and customers can expect longer than usual
wait times at our post offices during the holidays. To expedite and to make the
most of your postal experience it’s important to come prepared,” he said,
noting that the online customs form, which is now required, will help fellow
customers and workers alike. “Coming prepared will keep our communities safe,
ensure a smooth mailing process and will help expedite your visit to the post office,”
said Anthony Conley, postal finance and supply specialist with IMCOM-Europe.
^ It’s important to know when you
need to have your letters and presents mailed to and from APOs, FPOs, and DPOs
so they arrive before Chanukah or Christmas. ^
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