How to format an address!!??

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Permalink Reply by Linda Mathis on October 23, 2008 at 5:11pm

If he is overseas then you have to use FPO (foreign Post Office) Country and zip. You should have something else If you want to in box maybe I can help you.

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Permalink Reply by proudofmyseabee on October 23, 2008 at 5:16pm

I was told that FPO was Fleet Post Office and they were located on bases, for instance, FPO, AA would be used for Gulfport

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Permalink Reply by linda (161 NEW SAILOR 4/08/Seabee7/08 ) on October 23, 2008 at 5:41pm

When ny son was in Gulfport, I just mailed him directly. The address was his name and the Gulfport base address. They do go pick up their mail, but it is right on base.

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Permalink Reply by Hoppi on October 23, 2008 at 5:41pm

Address in the Military can be a pain! What is really crazy is there can be an FPO, AA address and a normal city and state address that will get the package to the same place. If there is a city and state mailing address, I would use that one. Why??? When it goes to a FPO address, it has to go to one central place first and than from there gets sent to the next stop, than will get to the battalion.

I would get ahold of him and have him e-mail you the address.

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Permalink Reply by Sue on October 23, 2008 at 7:28pm

Maybe this will help...go to this link <<https://www.seabee.navy.mil/index.cfm>>; select the 4th option along the left hand side in the section called "Links". There will be a drop down box of the the various "Battalions" or NMCB (Naval Mobile Construction Battalions), select your son's battalion number and then go to that battalion's "Contact Us" section, it should have a address for your son's battalion. It may have an FPO in the zipcode section-it only means it has entered the Military Postal system. Just put your son's name on the first line of the address and follow with the battalion address. Believe you me......a few letters and/or packages from home will motivate your Seabee to make sure you have his current address. In fairness to new Seabees joining a battalion they are learning and taking in so much, they don't really have much time to ask about an address. Good luck to you and your Seabee!! Stay Strong-Staff Safe!!

Sue

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Permalink Reply by Jody on October 23, 2008 at 9:04pm

When I sent mail to Meridain, Miss. it was Airman, his Name, Naval Technical Training Center, the address, Meridian, Miss. He too just went to the postal area and picked up his mail and packages.

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Permalink Reply by Paula on October 26, 2008 at 10:03am

For the first time, I have no clue! But I am sure interested in the correct answer so when you find out will you please post it. Thanks & good luck, Paula

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