CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – In support of U.S. active military and veterans, the UPS stores located at 2277 Wilma Rudolph Blvd., 1960 Madison Street, and 1477 Tiny Town Rd. are launching Operation: S.W.A.K. (Sealed With A Kiss), which provides free first-class postage (49 cents) for one-ounce cards and letters sent to armed forces members stationed overseas or to veterans in VA hospitals.
Unlike emails, text messages and other digital communication, a greeting card or handwritten letter provides a soldier with a memento he or she can keep and use for continued inspiration and encouragement. In recognition of this, and to pay tribute to the sacrifices made by our military, the UPS Store created Operation: S.W.A.K.
This is the second year the UPS Stores in Clarksville are participating in the initiative.
Right now, there are more than 150,000 U.S. soldiers deployed overseas.
Government regulations stipulate that all mail must be addressed to a specific U.S. serviceman or woman with an APO/FPO address (or a veteran residing in a VA hospital) and must include a valid return address.
To ensure overseas delivery by Valentine’s Day, the UPS Store recommends sending mail by Feb. 3, although cards and letters will be accepted through Feb. 14.