As an extension of the United States Postal Service, the Military Postal Service provides Department of Defense personnel, their family members and other authorized users mail services around the world. Our customers receive basically the same level of service as though they were at home in the United States. Differences are based on the country in which they are stationed and … [Read more...]
Military Post Offices in Iraq to Close Nov. 17
Oct. 26, 2011 By Cheryl Pellerin WASHINGTON (American Forces Press Service) – Because U.S. forces are coming home from Iraq by the end of the year, the U.S. Postal Service will stop accepting mail addressed to military post offices in Iraq starting Nov. 17, Defense Department officials said today. Military post offices in Iraq also will stop processing mail Nov. 17, and … [Read more...]
‘Extreme Makeover’ Airs ‘Veteran’s Day’ TV Special
By Elaine Sanchez American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Nov. 2, 2011 – A Veterans Day TV special will celebrate service members and veterans and spotlight the issues they face as they leave the military and re-enter their communities and the workforce. “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition ‘Rise and Honor’ A Veterans Day Special” will air Nov. 11 at 8 p.m. EST on ABC. The show … [Read more...]
Photocopying of Military ID and CAC Cards Strictly Prohibited
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Photocopying of military identification cards and common access cards (CAC) from military personnel is strictly prohibited. There have been recent incidents reported of commercial establishments photocopying U.S. government identification to verify military affiliation or provide government rates for service. These incidents are a violation of Title 18, … [Read more...]
Harley-Davidson Honors Active and Retired Military for Military Appreciation Month
MILWAUKEE, Nov. 1, 2011 – Harley-Davidson Motor Company will celebrate Military Appreciation Month once again this November with a number of efforts to show its support and gratitude for the men and women in the military. One way the company will do that is by teaming up with the United Service Organizations (USO). Harley-Davidson will welcome donations at its nearly 650 … [Read more...]