Mail holiday cards to Iraq by Dec. 4
Published: Fri, Nov. 09, 2007 12:00AM
Modified Fri, Nov. 09, 2007 03:32AM
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closeThe last recommended date for holiday mail going to the war zone in Iraq is Dec. 4, according to the U.S. Postal Service.
Mail destined to all other international military installations can be sent as late as Dec. 19 to ensure delivery of holiday cards and packages by Dec. 25.
All military mail, regardless of destination, is sent by domestic mail rate. International rates do not apply to military mail delivery.
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The Postal Service has created a special mailing and shipping kit designed specifically for military families sending packages overseas.
Each of these CARE KITs contains two Priority Mail boxes, six Priority Mail Flat Rate boxes, eight Priority Mail labels, one roll of Priority Mail tape and eight customs forms with envelopes.
To order the kit, call (800) 610-8734. For more information, visit www.usps.com/news.
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