![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090508200253im_/https://www.usps.com/common/images/spacer.gif) |
There are certain factors to consider when sending packages to our troops overseas. To make sure package contents arrive in good shape, take these into consideration.
Extreme Temperatures: Desert temperatures typically exceed 100 degrees.
The Box: Select a strong box with room for cushioning. On recycled boxes, cover all previous labels and markings with a heavy black marker or adhesive labels.
Cushioning: Cushion contents with Styrofoam or bubble wrap to keep items from shifting. We recommend fragile items be double boxed, with cushioning inside and between the boxes to absorb shock.
Batteries: Battery powered items will sometimes get turned on during shipment. Remove and wrap the batteries separately.
Sealing: Tape the opening of the box and reinforce all seams with 2 inch wide tape. Use clear or brown packaging tape, reinforced packing tape or paper tape. Do not use cord, string or twine.
Include a card describing the contents: Improperly wrapped packages can fall apart during shipment. Including a card inside, listing the sender’s and recipient’s addresses plus a description of the contents, helps in collecting the items.
|
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090508200253im_/https://www.usps.com/common/images/spacer.gif) |
|
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090508200253im_/https://www.usps.com/common/images/spacer.gif) |
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090508200253im_/https://www.usps.com/common/images/spacer.gif) |
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090508200253im_/https://www.usps.com/common/images/spacer.gif) |
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090508200253im_/https://www.usps.com/common/images/spacer.gif) |
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090508200253im_/https://www.usps.com/common/images/spacer.gif) |
Priority Mail® Large Flat Rate Box
|
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090508200253im_/https://www.usps.com/common/images/spacer.gif) |
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090508200253im_/https://www.usps.com/common/images/spacer.gif) |
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090508200253im_/https://www.usps.com/common/images/spacer.gif) |
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090508200253im_/https://www.usps.com/common/images/spacer.gif) |
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090508200253im_/https://www.usps.com/common/images/spacer.gif) |
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090508200253im_/https://www.usps.com/common/images/spacer.gif) |
Order now
|
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090508200253im_/https://www.usps.com/common/images/spacer.gif) |
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090508200253im_/https://www.usps.com/common/images/spacer.gif) |
|
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090508200253im_/https://www.usps.com/common/images/spacer.gif) |
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090508200253im_/https://www.usps.com/common/images/spacer.gif) |
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090508200253im_/https://www.usps.com/common/images/spacer.gif) ![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090508200253im_/https://www.usps.com/common/images/diagonal.gif) |
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090508200253im_/https://www.usps.com/common/images/spacer.gif) |
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090508200253im_/https://www.usps.com/common/images/spacer.gif) |
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090508200253im_/https://www.usps.com/common/images/spacer.gif) |
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090508200253im_/https://www.usps.com/common/images/spacer.gif) |
Mailing Restrictions
|
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090508200253im_/https://www.usps.com/common/images/spacer.gif) |
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090508200253im_/https://www.usps.com/common/images/spacer.gif) |
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090508200253im_/https://www.usps.com/common/images/spacer.gif) |
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090508200253im_/https://www.usps.com/common/images/spacer.gif) |
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090508200253im_/https://www.usps.com/common/images/spacer.gif) |
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090508200253im_/https://www.usps.com/common/images/spacer.gif) |
Learn what materials you should and should not send.
|
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090508200253im_/https://www.usps.com/common/images/spacer.gif) |
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090508200253im_/https://www.usps.com/common/images/spacer.gif) |
|
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090508200253im_/https://www.usps.com/common/images/spacer.gif) |
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090508200253im_/https://www.usps.com/common/images/spacer.gif) |
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090508200253im_/https://www.usps.com/common/images/spacer.gif) ![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090508200253im_/https://www.usps.com/common/images/diagonal.gif) |
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090508200253im_/https://www.usps.com/common/images/topcornr.gif) |
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090508200253im_/https://www.usps.com/common/images/spacer.gif) |
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090508200253im_/https://www.usps.com/common/images/spacer.gif) |
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090508200253im_/https://www.usps.com/common/images/spacer.gif) |
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090508200253im_/https://www.usps.com/common/images/spacer.gif) |
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090508200253im_/https://www.usps.com/common/images/spacer.gif) |
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090508200253im_/https://www.usps.com/common/images/spacer.gif) |
Supporting Our Troops FAQs
|
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090508200253im_/https://www.usps.com/common/images/spacer.gif) |
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090508200253im_/https://www.usps.com/common/images/spacer.gif) |
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090508200253im_/https://www.usps.com/common/images/spacer.gif) |
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090508200253im_/https://www.usps.com/common/images/spacer.gif) |
|
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090508200253im_/https://www.usps.com/common/images/spacer.gif) |
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090508200253im_/https://www.usps.com/common/images/spacer.gif) |
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090508200253im_/https://www.usps.com/common/images/spacer.gif) |
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090508200253im_/https://www.usps.com/common/images/spacer.gif) ![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090508200253im_/https://www.usps.com/common/images/diagonal.gif) |
|