Shipping to an APO or FPO Address

It can be hard for service members and their family to be away from home for long periods of time. Being able to receive mail from friends and family is a great way for them to feel that connection even when they are far away. Shipping to these addresses is easy if you know the proper format and use the right carrier for the situation.


APO and FPO (Army Post Office and Fleet Post Office) are military designated addresses that allow for delivery to overseas military installations and ships. Mail sent to these addresses goes to USPS distribution centers that then forwards it on to the correct military division.

When creating a label to an APO or FPO address, it is important to have the recipients full name and unit designation in addition to the return street name/number, city, state, and ZIP Code in order to get the package delivered correctly. This information should be obtained from the recipient’s Chain of Command or Unit leadership prior to deployment and can be found on their DD Form 214 or on the Department of Defense website.

When shipping to an APO or FPO address, make sure to select United States as the ship-to country and select either APO, FPO, or AA as the city in order to create a valid label. The major carriers connected to ShipStation offer unique services for these specialized addresses that are different from standard domestic or international addresses.

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