New USPS flat rate for APO/FPO

[Darrell]

WASHINGTON, DC — Planning to send a care package to a U.S. military service member serving abroad? Send it after March 3 to take advantage of a new flat-rate box from the U.S. Postal Service that is 50 percent larger and delivered for $10.95 to an APO/FPO address —- $2 less than for domestic destinations.

“This is the first time the Postal Service has offered a special price for our armed forces serving overseas,” said Postmaster General John Potter. “We’re proud that family and friends will be able to use this new larger-sized box to send much appreciated packages from home to our dedicated troops overseas.”

The new Priority Mail Large Flat-Rate Box (12" x 12" x 5 ½" or 800 cubic inches) will be available in Post Offices nationwide beginning March 3, but customers can begin ordering them Feb. 20 at usps.com/supplies or by calling 800-610-8734. Some of the new boxes are co-branded with the logo of America Supports You, which is a Department of Defense program that connects citizens offering support to the military and their families.

“It’s terrific that the Postal Service continues to think of ways to help Americans support our troops and their families. Postage is always a concern when shipping care packages, and this new flat-rate box means our home front groups and supportive citizens can do more with their resources,” said Allison Barber, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense. “We’re especially pleased that some of the boxes will bear the America Supports You logo reminding our service members that they have our nation’s support.”

The $2 discount is applied when the Priority Mail Large Flat-Rate Boxes are shipped to an APO/FPO destination. The two existing flat-rate boxes (11 ⅞" x 3 ⅜" x 13 ⅝" and 11" x 8 ½" x 5 ½"), which currently retail for $8.95 for U.S. addresses, are not available for the military discount. All flat-rate boxes can be used for international shipping.

The new flat-rate boxes will be available in Post Offices starting March 3. The America Supports You branded box will be available online, at select Post Offices near military bases, or by calling 800-610-8734.

[gamayrouge]

AWESOME! w00t for the tr00ps!

[FN in MT]

They will either PROTEST or BAN it in Berkely.

Great idea though. Makes You think there may still be some hope for good sense and decency.

FN in MT

[stitch45]

Originally Posted by FN in MT

They will either PROTEST or BAN it in Berkely.

Great idea though. Makes You think there may still be some hope for good sense and decency.

FN in MT

Why don't the rest of us just protest and ban Berkely ...
About time the USPS showed some support!

[rottenzombie]

Originally Posted by stitch45

Why don't the rest of us just protest and ban Berkely ...
About time the USPS showed some support!

I'm with you

[gnukfu]

Originally Posted by FN in MT

They will either PROTEST or BAN it in Berkely.

Great idea though. Makes You think there may still be some hope for good sense and decency.

FN in MT

Is this the 60's? They still rabble rousing there?

[NorcalMark]

I heard about this from the PO directly. the PO was working on the pricing for the new flat rate packaging.

This just may work.

[bobarian]

Originally Posted by NorcalMark

I heard about this from the PO directly. the PO was working on the pricing for the new flat rate packaging.

This just may work.

Hey Mark! Where in Nor Cal are you from?

Thanks for the info D, I will be ordering some boxes as soon as they are available to coordinate the next shipment from the BABOTL's

[NorcalMark]

Originally Posted by bobarian

Hey Mark! Where in Nor Cal are you from?

Thanks for the info D, I will be ordering some boxes as soon as they are available to coordinate the next shipment from the BABOTL's

I live in Sacramento. How about yourself.

Mark

[bobarian]

Cool, Kondour and BradSacramento are up your way! I will send you a PM regarding upcoming herfs. Maybe we can meet you at one!

[bbaug14]

This is pretty awesome. Thanks for the information.