As a reservist who was called up and shipped to support Operation Enduring Freedom, I can say that the cost of shipping stuff over there isn't high at all and packages and letters that we shipped home were free. The other shipping companies can't even send stuff to military bases over there. Who will pick up the cost if the families aren't paying it?
Just a little footnote to this: During the Gulf War compaines such as ups said they'd take packages to the soldiers in the mid-east. They sat on a runway in alaska for 4 days, before the good old post office picked them up and got'em taken over to the soldiers and delivered. Who got credit?? God bless our troops and in all they endeavor.
During the Vietnam War, the mail service that was used was called SAM (SEND AVAILABLE MAIL) and PAL (PARCEL AIRLIFT). It would be a good idea to bring these services back, so that the families of the troops overseas can send them packages, as was done during the Vietnam War. The Idea of FREE MAIL should originate from Iraq, & Afghanastan, by the troops who are stationed in these COMBAT AREAS. I WOULD SUPPORT SUCH A MOVE FOR OUR TROOPS WHO ARE IN A COMBAT ZONE. All that is needed is for PMG John Potter, to get the Ball rolling, so that the troops can get the mail faster that they are getting it at the present time.
SAM(space avalable mail) and PAL are still being offered. troops in combat zones and troops in military hospitals are able to send letters back home for free. If I remember correctly it has to be first class corrispondence under 13 oz.
Could any of you postal employees post the Free Mail regulation that was in force in the 1960's stating that free mail would be offered for those serving in Vietnam. Thank you so much.
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There goes the US government giving away USPS revenue! Bye Bye black ink, hello red!
I second your "Thoughts"!
You don't see the "other shipping Companies" (UPS,DHL & FedEx) giving Free shipping to our Troops DO YOU?????
As a reservist who was called up and shipped to support Operation Enduring Freedom, I can say that the cost of shipping stuff over there isn't high at all and packages and letters that we shipped home were free. The other shipping companies can't even send stuff to military bases over there. Who will pick up the cost if the families aren't paying it?
Just a little footnote to this: During the Gulf War compaines such as ups said they'd take packages to the soldiers in the mid-east. They sat on a runway in alaska for 4 days, before the good old post office picked them up and got'em taken over to the soldiers and delivered. Who got credit?? God bless our troops and in all they endeavor.
During the Vietnam War, the mail service that was used was called SAM (SEND AVAILABLE MAIL) and PAL (PARCEL AIRLIFT). It would be a good idea to bring these services back, so that the families of the troops overseas can send them packages, as was done during the Vietnam War. The Idea of FREE MAIL should originate from Iraq, & Afghanastan, by the troops who are stationed in these COMBAT AREAS. I WOULD SUPPORT SUCH A MOVE FOR OUR TROOPS WHO ARE IN A COMBAT ZONE. All that is needed is for PMG John Potter, to get the Ball rolling, so that the troops can get the mail faster that they are getting it at the present time.
SAM(space avalable mail) and PAL are still being offered. troops in combat zones and troops in military hospitals are able to send letters back home for free. If I remember correctly it has to be first class corrispondence under 13 oz.
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Could any of you postal employees post the Free Mail regulation that was in force in the 1960's stating that free mail would be offered for those serving in Vietnam. Thank you so much.
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