I sent a box priority mail from NC 4-7-06, how long should it take to get to troops in Iraq?
444226
It may depend on how large and how heavy the box is.  Priority only gets it to NYC faster, after that the military takes ownership/control.  Oversized or unduly heavy boxes will be set aside until there is more room on the planes.  It's a matter of safety with regards to weight, and morale with regards to size.  They'd rather send 5 smaller boxes to five guys than one large one to one person.  Spreads the joy.
940015
Usually 3-5 days depending on where u live from the shipper.
393136
Mail gets to either San Francisco or New York(depending on whether its AP or AE) via the USPS, then the military takes over all aspects.  letters and smaller packages will get there sooner than large or very heavy packages due to space and weight limitations.  Priority only get its to NY/SF faster, after that, it's entirely dependant on th eavailability of AMC.  Don't spend the money for Priority unless it s a very small difference between that at regualr postage rates.  \n\nIt's also a good idea to number letters, just in case they  don't get delivered in order...
904331
Use USPS priority mail, that's what I use, but don't forget to pack it well cuz the mail people don't give a damn about packages..☺
1102247
Sounds typical of USPS. Give the letter another 3-4 days.
200745
Go to www.va.gov.  Fill in the blanks, print and fax.  Get it in the mail in about 2 weeks
757600
Tricky here and I will need a few details to help. First, are you an SMP? Second, have you contracted and entered your MS3 year? Next, what type of deployment order did your unit receive? What state/territory are you in? Have you been deployed before?...tell you what - just e-mail and I'll go over it with you sofgrant@hotmail.com
45500
I just found a GREAT website to let you do just that.  See below so you can just click on it.  I applaud you and everyone else that sends mail to them.  Actually, I found 2 sites.  \n\nGOD BLESS THE USA AND OUR TROOPS ABROAD!
813877
Circumstances on Internet cause fluctuations in delivery time : variations can be between 3 seconds and 3 days by which the Internet postmaster confirms to you after 24 hours of sending of the status of your produce.
66442
Drive it there, it'll be quicker. However, it'll probably take a day or so with snail mail if you don't mail on Sunday.
705756
I mail my husband 2-3 packages a week and the average time is 6-8 days.  I did have one package that took 3 wks, but I think that was just a fluke.  I paid for delivery confirmation on the first couple of packages that I sent, but my husband told me that he had received them prior to my being able to track it through the USPS.  Now I just save that 50 cents.  Our FRG told us to mail Christmas packages by the 13th of Nov.  I am mailing mine out tomorrow.
345741
The Postal Service usually posts an up-to-date list in the lobby of most Post Offices.\n\nOne of my sons is currently serving there.  His Commander has ordered that the rank of the soldier should not be listed on all letters and packages, just use the soldier’s name.\n\nOne good place to visit is the first site below for additional links on other packages and info.  The second site was set up for Troops in Iraq, but still has useful information.  While in Iraq during his last tour of Duty, my son said that sunscreen and “macho” lip balm were two items usually in request.  Beanie Babies (even “used ones,” to give to children) were other hot items.
207133
Troops involved in any combat situation have the privelage of free postage. Does not matter if it is a letter or a small package. You can chizzle something on a rock and put an address on it and it WILL get delivered.\n\n:o)\nHope that helps\n\nCPL. Howitzer, USMC
923320
There are no special settings required for sending e-mail.  Also not all bases in Iraq have Internet access.  Hopefully you will hear from him soon!
824179
Good idea.  But, why not go further?  Go to anysoldier.com and send a care package or even a letter to someone stuck thousands of miles from home.
366758
8-10 days, my packages get there in this timespan, use priority mail, i always use the flat rate boxes and stuff everything i can in them, one rate regardless of weight.  i ship two at a time because it is cheaper that sending a bigger no flat rate box.  but always use priority mail somebody above said not to use pririty mail but the flatrate is cheaper than no priority rate, might as well use it.  and 1 or 2 days is a long time to our men and women who may need something
186991
Depending on where it's sent,  it could take a couple months.  If it's going to one of the larger FOBs it was usually about a month.  When it goes out to smaller remote places it could take twice that,  going from place to place until it finally reaches it's destination.  It's always tricky,  some packages sent after others will arrive sooner.  Guess that's not much of an answer,  but longer than a week.