Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Mailing Packages to our Troops

Since Priority Mail® service supplies are the packaging of choice for families preparing care packages for service members overseas, the USPS® has created a "Mili-kit" based on the items most frequently requested by the military.

The kit contains:

  • Three (3) each of flat rate boxes O-FRB1 and O-FRB2
  • Two (2) each of Cube boxes OBOX7
  • Address labels - Label # 228 8 each
  • Address labels - Label # 106-A 1 each
  • Customs FORM 2976-A 8 EA.
  • Customs FORM 2976-E 8 EA.

The kit may be requested by calling 1-800-610-8734 (Packing Supply) and:

  1. Choose your language (1 is English, 2 is Spanish).
  2. Choose option 1 (it states it is for Express Mail® service, Priority Mail or Global Express Guaranteed®).
  3. When you reach a live agent, request CAREKIT04.
  4. Please allow 7-10 days for delivery.

Note: These are free supplies, postage must be affixed.

Additionally, you can find guidelines for packing, addressing, and shipping items to U.S. troops at www.usps.com/supportingourtroops/.

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