Shipping Deadlines to Troops Overseas

The yearly holiday guidelines have been published for those of you wanting to send packages to troops (loved ones, friends, family, Adopted Soldier) here's what you need to do:

First, check the ZIP code for your package. If the Zip code (or APO/FPO code) begins with:
090 - 092 Germany
094 United Kingdom
096 Italy and Spain
097 Other European Locations
098 Middle East and Africa - NOT Iraq/Afghanistan
340 Central and South America
962 Korea (Do I have to write "South"?)
963 Japan
964 Phillipines
965 or 966 Other Pacific Locations

First-class Letters and cards should be mailed by 11 December
Express Mail Military Service by 19 December
Priority Mail by 19 December (no explanation of why you'd pay more for the Express if it gets there the same time)
Parcel Post by 13 November
Parcel Airlift Mail by 04 December
Space Available Mail by 27 November

Now, for those of you mailing to APO/FPO AE beginning with 093 (Iraq/Afghanistan):
First Class by 04 December
Priority Mail by 04 December
Parcel Post by 13 November
Parcel Airlift Mail by 02 December
Space Available Mail by 27 November

Note: No Express Mail Military Service available, so don't waste the money.

Hope this helps.