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  • Unit Issues Mail Guidance for Redeploying Troops

    01/09/2004 12:17:49 PM PST · by Calpernia · 10 replies · 179+ views
    Special to American Forces Press Service ^ | Jan. 9, 2004 | By Staff Sgt. Nate Orme, USA
    The Army's 3rd Personnel Command has issued guidance to redeploying troops about redirecting their mail for a smooth, timely transition to their home-bound addresses. The unit manages postal operations in the Operation Iraqi Freedom theater, and has provided procedures to be followed by soldiers, mail clerks and commanders to ensure mail is properly channeled. The Defense Department is in the process of bringing home 130,000 service members and pieces of equipment numbering in the tens of thousands from Iraq, replacing them with 110,000 soldiers and Marines and fresh equipment. Service members heading home can help to minimize the logistical strain...