Are APO addresses considered US addresses?
APO and FPO packages must be sent via USPS. Overseas US military bases are considered a domestic shipment, which means you need to select the United States as the ship-to country. The address format for APO and FPO shipments is the same as for domestic shipments.
What are APO and FPO addresses?
APO stands for Army Post Office and is associated with Army or Air Force installations. FPO stands for Fleet Post Office and is associated with Navy installations and ships.
How do I ship UPS to a military base?
To properly provide APO/FPO/DPO address information through UPS WorldShip: • Specify United States in the Country/Territory field. Specify the name of the recipient in the Company or Name field. Specify the unit and APO/FPO/DPO box number in the Address1 field. Specify APO, FPO or DPO in the City or Town field.
How do you send mail to a military base?
This special address must include:
- The full name of the addressee. Mail sent without a full name will not be delivered.
- The unit or Post Office box number.
- A three letter code associated with the type of location. APO is used for Army and Air Force installations.
- The “state” of the addressee.
Where do I send military care packages?
Care Packages for Troops
- AdoptaPlatoon Soldier Support Effort (BBB, GS)
- Any Soldier Inc. (
- Comfort for America’s Uniformed Services (CFC, GS)
- Eagle’s Watch Foundation (CFC, GS)
- For the Troops (GS, State of California Charity Registry)
- Forgotten Soldiers Outreach, Inc. (
- Hugs Project (The) (CFC, GS)
Does the military check your mail?
3. Soldiers are not to reveal anything about their troop in letters to home, particularly information like location, movement, and information about the wounded. During the World Wars, a unit’s commanding officer was required to read all outgoing mail from his troops to make sure security was not breached.
How do I send mail to Fort Sill?
Soldiers and their dependents are authorized to receive personal mail through the Installation Consolidated Mail Room until they have established a permanent address (normally 30 days). Use the following address: Soldier/Spouse/Child’s name, Rank/Name of Soldier, 6607 NW Fort Sill Blvd., Fort Sill, OK 73503-1899.