Because it takes so long for our troops to receive mail overseas and in the combat zones of Iraq and Afghanistan, you should keep in mind the U.S. Postal Service’s recommended mailing deadlines. Shipping your packages and letters by the dates below will help to ensure that the military member will get their mail in time for Christmas.
Holiday Mail Deadlines
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To Combat Zones (Zip Codes 093XX) |
All Other APO & FPO Addresses |
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| Express Mail |
N/A |
December 18th |
| First Class Mail |
December 4th |
December 11th |
| Priority Mail |
December 4th |
December 11th |
| Parcel Airlift Mail (PAL) |
December 1st |
December 4th |
| Space Available Mail (SAM) |
November 20th |
November 27th |
| Parcel Post |
November 13th |
November 13th |
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