Stars and Stripes Archives - Postal Consumers

New Customs Forms Likely To Mean Longer Waits At Military Post Offices

John Vandiver / Stars and Stripes

February 20, 2020

Mailing packages from military post offices is about to become more of a hassle following a new U.S. Postal Service rule that is doing away with handwritten customs declaration forms. Beginning March 6, clerks at military post offices overseas will require customers to...

US Postal Service Honors Military Working Dogs With New ‘Forever’ Stamp

Caitlin Doornbos / Stars and Stripes

July 31, 2019

The furriest members of the armed forces will grace the U.S. Postal Service’s newest stamps to be released Thursday. The new red, white and blue stamps featuring military working dogs were designed to “honor the nation’s brave and loyal canines,” according to a...