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My son will sail again on July 28th(tentatively).  I would really like to send a package to him while he is out but I am not sure he will get it while out to sea.  He told me he thinks he will but he is not sure and he assumed I would use a Harry S Truman FOP address.  He is still working on getting that for me.  Communication is difficult, so I am asking for ideas what to send and hopefully a full address where to send to him.  Also will he get packages while being deployed? 

Any help will be appreciated.   Thanks. 

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Permalink Reply by Anti M on July 19, 2015 at 9:55pm

He certainly can receive packages at sea using the FPO address.  It will require a customs form, and it is best to use flat rate USPS boxes.  You get a military discount for mailing to an FPO. May take a few weeks, but it will get there.

Tips: no glass, no foods which can melt, pack it tightly, and do not put toiletries such as soap in the same box as food.  The scents can transfer into everything! Use zip-close plastic bags to keep food items dry (in case someone else's package leaks onto yours).   Toilet paper is great, so are clean socks.  Flavored drink packets and water enhancers are appreciated.  Playing cards are always a hit.  My guys liked cup o noodles, gum, jerky, and tuna packets.  Pack homemade cookies tightly in pringles cans.

Permalink Reply by ack-1 on July 20, 2015 at 8:21am

Thank you for that info!  I am heading out now to get my package ready.  Great ideas with the gum and cards.  I was thinking clothing or things for his car.  But yea I need to think smaller and convenient.  Thanks again.  This really helped.  :)

judy rPermalink Reply by judy r on July 20, 2015 at 8:45am

Remember to add a bit extra cause they share the boxes

Permalink Reply by Anti M on July 20, 2015 at 10:44am

Yeah, he won't need much in the way of civilian clothes while deployed, and things for his car would just taken up valuable space and be in danger of being stolen.

Permalink Reply by Catie on July 26, 2015 at 3:47pm

I would like to send my sailor a package for his birthday this week How do I find out his FPO address?

Permalink Reply by ellen0502 on July 22, 2015 at 12:53pm

I always throw in some of the individually wrapped Brach's candies of different flavours. Those are easy to share, fill in small "leftover" spaces in the box, and they don't take up much storage space.

judy rPermalink Reply by judy r on July 22, 2015 at 1:42pm

Some FYI 4 rolls of charmin fill one  flat rate box stuff new toothbrushes or toothpaste in the rolls after putting in zip lock bags.  Jerky is good for most guys Mio flavors are 31 with my grandson trail mixes theater size candy boxes homemade cookies always a hit or little debbie cakes liquid soap was a favorite of my son on his last deployment  white wash clothes cause like at home things get lost in the wash. t-shirts  Just a few ideas.

Permalink Reply by Anti M on July 22, 2015 at 1:49pm

The new tubeless Scotts toilet paper would work well.  The plumbing systems on the ships actually do not handle the super-plush stuff well, and baby wipes or personal bum-wipes are often responsible for clogs.  There is a reason the ship supplies thin single ply paper, and it is not because it is "cheap".  

Permalink Reply by Catie on July 26, 2015 at 3:15pm

How do you find out an FPO address Does this work for submariners as well?

Thanks in advance 

Cathy

Permalink Reply by Anti M on July 26, 2015 at 5:59pm

Some submarines can receive mail, others cannot.  Google his boat, look for the ombudsman or Family Readiness Group, and have them let you know.  The FPO should be easy to find with a quick google search.  Bear in mind, it could also be an APO.

Permalink Reply by momtocooks on July 28, 2015 at 2:47pm
So glad to see this! We are getting ready to send our son his first package (there's actually 2) and my husband is agonizing over the customs forms. Like the suggestions! He also requested movies and books, can clams and oysters, lol? And chips. He doesn't care for sweets or any drink enhancers. We sent nuts and chips also.
Permalink Reply by ack-1 on August 3, 2015 at 8:49am

[Sailor's Rank and Name]
USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75)
[Department/Division/Box #]
FPO AE 09524-2875

I am still waiting for my sailors' department/division/box# and I don't even know his rank as of right now... haha. 

I hope everyone can see this.  I'm not sure if I have to reply to each person in order for them to see this but I thought I would try this way first.  Great idea with the movie size candy!  I wish I could send him some buttered popcorn as well.  :) 

Thanks to all the great ideas. 

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