Sending packages via Military Mail can be tricky, especially when it comes to addressing the shipping label, determining whether or not to include customs forms and also understanding what you can and cannot send to military personnel. Learn how to ship packages to Military Mail APO/FPO/DPO addresses with the USPS.

Stamps.com has released a NEW USPS Military Mail Guide. The FREE downloadable PDF includes information on:

• How to address a shipping label for an APO/FPO/DPO package.
• How Military Mail is processed and if you need to include Customs Forms for your packages.
• What to do in case your Military Mail package goes missing.
• Estimated Delivery Times by Destination and Mail Class.
• Restricted products and specific shipping tips for APO/FPO/DPO packages.
• and much more!

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The US Postal Service (USPS) will be delivering packages 7 days a week in major cities and high volume areas starting Monday, November 17. 7 day delivery will continue through the holiday period ending on Thursday, December 25, 2014.

By adding additional delivery days, the USPS hopes to ensure holiday packages are tracked and delivered with ease. The Postal Service is expecting to deliver 450 to 470 million packages this holiday season, up 12% from 2013.

FAQs regarding 7 Day Holiday Package Delivery:

#1 Why is the Postal Service delivering 7 days a week?
Due to package growth, particularly during the holiday season, the Postal Service will deliver packages in major cities and high-volume locations 7 days a week to keep the network clear and moving.

#2 Doesn’t the Postal service already deliver on Sundays?
Yes. The Postal Service currently delivers Priority Mail Express and certain Amazon packages on Sundays. Due to increased package volume, we are expanding the types of packages that will be delivered on Sundays.

#3 How much volume is there expected to be on Sundays?
The Postal Service is expecting double-digit package volume increases this holiday season and will be processing and delivering packages as necessary to keep the network clear and moving.

#4  What kinds of packages can I expect to receive on Sundays?
The types of packages delivered on Sundays will be ultimately dependent on volume levels, however Priority Mail packages will be the primary type delivered to residential customers. It could also include First Class Packages. Customers who live in an area serviced by Amazon Sunday deliveries will continue to receive them on Sunday.

#5  Will letters (First Class Mail) be delivered on Sundays?
No, only packages will be delivered on Sundays.  Letters will be delivered on their regular mailing schedule, Mondays through Saturdays.

#6 How do I know if this is taking place in my location?
Decisions to deliver on Sunday takes place at the local level, however due to volume projections it will likely be taking place in most U.S. cities and high volume areas during the holiday season.

#7 If I send a package with expected 2-day delivery on Friday, will it be delivered on Sunday?
Depending on where the package is being sent from and where it’s going, it can take 1-3 days via Priority Mail. Only Priority Mail Express packages and packages as negotiated with Amazon are currently available for expected delivery on Sunday.

#8 Will it cost me extra if a package is delivered on Sunday
No. Unless customers choose to pay for an expedited service at the time of the purchase, they will not be charged extra.

Need more info about the Priority Mail rate changes that are starting on Sunday, September 7, 2014?

Stamps.com has released a Complete Guide to the September 2014 USPS Priority Mail Rate Changes. The FREE downloadable PDF includes:

• New rates by weight and zone for postage purchased at the Post Office (Retail Rates)
• New rates by weight and zone for Commercial Base (Online Postage) pricing
• New rates by weight and zone for Commercial Plus pricing
• Includes Priority Mail, Priority Mail Flat Rate and Regional Rates

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Free Download! The Ultimate Guide to the September 2014 Priority Mail Rate Change. Download this PDF file now.

On Sunday, September 7, 2014, the U.S. Postal Service will adjust shipping rates for Priority Mail.  This rate adjustment will both increase and decrease “Retail Rates” at the Post Office, but will only DECREASE rates for postage purchased online via Stamps.com (Commercial Base and Commercial Plus pricing).

For regular Priority Mail purchased online (weight and zone based pricing) , the decrease in rates is focused on package weights over 5 lbs. and traveling to Zones 1 through 5.

The table below shows the NEW September 2014 prices (along with the savings compared to the January 2014 prices listed in red) by package weight and shipping zone.

For Priority Mail Flat Rate products (envelopes and boxes), there is no rate adjustment.   Get all the info on the USPS Postage Rate adjustments.

On July 1, the U.S. Postal Service submitted a proposal to the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) to reduce prices for Priority Mail. If approved, the reduced rates would go into effect on September 7, 2014.

The pricing reductions would only apply to Commercial Base rates (online postage) and Commercial Plus rates. The price reductions focus on packages weighing between 5 lbs. and 26 lbs. for Commercial Base rates with some of the cost savings being as high as $14.89 per package  (20 lb. package, Zone 5). For Commercial Plus rates, the reductions will focus on packages weighing between 3 lbs. and 40 lbs. with cost savings being as high as $10.92 per package (30 lb. package, Zone 4).  Regional Rate Box C is also seeing prices lowered for packages traveling from Zone 1 & 2 through Zone 5.

The PRC must review and approve the prices before they become effective on September 7, 2014. More information is available at www.prc.gov.