To format your military addresses for validation with the USPS:

  • Write out the service member's full name in the address - All mail sent to the Military must be addressed to someone specific; addressing mail to "Any Service Member" is no longer permitted by the USPS.
  • Include the unit and box (where applicable) into Address Line 1.
  • In the 'City' field, enter APO/FPO/DPO
    APO is used for Air/Army Post Office; FPO is used for Fleet Post Office; DPO is used for the Diplomatic Post Office.
  • From the State field, select:

    • Armed Forces - AE is the abbreviation for Armed Forces. It is used for armed forces in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Canada
    •  Armed Forces Pacific - AP is the abbreviation for Armed Forces Pacific and is used for the Pacifics
    • Armed Forces America - AA is the abbreviation for Armed Forces America and it excludes Canada
  • Then enter in a 5 digit zip.

SEAMAN JOSEPH SMITH
USCGC HAMILTON
FPO AP 96667

or

MSG JANE DOE
CMR 1250
APO AA 09045