How does the Postal Service process Military Mail?
A. Military mail postage rates are the same as domestic rates. A 37-cent First-Class stamp will also deliver a letter to a U.S. military service member located halfway around the world. The Postal Service processes APO (Air/Army Post Office) and FPO (Fleet Post Office) mail similar to domestic mail, with all military addresses, regardless of where they may be located around the globe, being assigned a ZIP Code, referred to as an APO or FPO number. The Postal Service places APO/FPO mail on international commercial passenger service and international cargo service aircraft from various cities. When the plane lands overseas, the mail is tendered to the Military. The mail is then handled by Military Postal Service representative and transported to the military post office for distribution to the service member’s unit for delivery to the addressee. Q. Can I mail free to a person in the military? A. No. The free mailing privilege only applies to military service personnel and designated civi
