Care Packages for Deployed Marines: An Overview
Care packages are a great way to show your support of our Marines and the troops overseas.
Do not sent care packages to recruits in Boot Camp. The information we provide on care packages is intended for Marines stationed overseas or on deployment. We repeat: Do NOT send care packages to your recruit in boot camp! If you're looking for information about mail and NO packages during boot camp, click here; be sure to read what "Gunny Says" at the bottom of that page.
Time Required For Packages To Arrive:
This varies widely, but you can generally count on 2-3 weeks for arrival to the Middle East and Africa, and 1-2 weeks for arrival to the Pacific Region.
Packages From The General Public Mail:
The Department of Defense does not allow mail from the general public addressed to "Any Service Member" for two reasons: logistics and security. The military postal system does not have the capacity to screen for safety and process the tons of mail normally generated by Any Service Member mail. To add to the difficulty, bona fide mail from family and friends may be delayed by the volume of mail. To read the Department of Defense policy, click here.
Information taken from www.dtic.mil
Security Of Overseas Addresses:
For security reasons, please DO NOT share your Marine's overseas address with anyone outside his/her circle of family and friends.
