I don’t really expect anyone to do this, nor will I ask. This is not because I don’t love care packages (I’m a sailor, after all)- rather it’s because there are many rules associated with sending packages through the Diplomatic Pouch System. You try to send something on the vague “unauthorized item” list, and it will get returned right back to you. I have received conflicting (and sometimes contradictory) direction on what is allowed- so I can’t really promise that what you send to me will get there.
Okay, now that I have sufficiently discouraged you from ever sending me a single Christmas or Birthday (August 21) gift, I will arm you with the requisite details to hopefully set you up for a successful post office experience.
My Address:
Megan Hallinan
2130 Dakar Place
Dulles, VA 20189-2130
Dulles, VA 20189-2130
Weight and Dimension Maximums:
50 pound max
17 x 18 x 32 (no single dimension can exceed this limit)
Prohibited Items (there are more, but these are the big ones):
NO glass
Limit of one liquid container (again, can’t be a glass container) not to exceed 16 ounces
No booze (yes, I’m sad about this one)
No aerosols
No ammo or weapons, or something that might resemble these
No batteries
No pressurized containers or pop top/pull ring cans
No Money
For those of you who love charts and excessive detail, go here to access the entire rundown. Remember, you need to look at the column called Diplomatic Pouch Service (not DPO).
Thanks to all- honestly, even an email telling me how things are going with you makes me just as happy!
I’m adding this picture, only because it came up when I googled “Diplomatic Pouch” images. I guess when you have a Nobel Peace Prize, you can get away with a diplomatic smooch or two.