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RAF Alconbury
Building 502

RAF Molesworth
Building 346

Helpful Tips

Postal Service Center

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DoD ID is required for any transaction at the Post Office.

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Have email notification and receptacle number on hand in case systems are down.

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Packages may not be left at counter unattended.

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It is against regulations to open your mail in the Post Office. You will be asked to leave immediately if you do so.

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A special power of attorney and Standing Order form is required to check another member's receptacle/pick up packages.

Customer Service

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Check mail receptacles at least once a month.

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If you are going on leave, TDY, deployment for more than 10 days, place your mail on hold to ensure it is not returned to sender.

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We can assign mail receptacles within 45 days of members arriving.

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Customers must out-process the post office prior to leaving RAF Alconbury or RAF Molesworth.

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We do not sell stamps or postage for Royal Mail.

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Retirees: maximum weight to receive/send is 16oz. Parcels mailed to Retirees will be returned to sender if they exceed 16oz and are not authorized medication.

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Check your email for mail notifications and facility closures.

Postal Finance (Parcel Shipping, Stamps and Money Orders)

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DoD ID is required for any transaction at the Post Office.

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We only accept debit/credit cards for payment; no cash or checks.

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Max girth: Priority packages – 108 inches // Standard packages – 130 inches.

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Transit Time: Express-3-5 days guaranteed (must arrive to destination before inquiring about a refund) // First Class/Priority 10-14 days // Standard- 3-6 weeks.

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With the exception of documents, all other mail items will require a customs form. (Express pieces require a customs form regardless of contents).

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Surprise/Kinder Eggs are NOT authorized.

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APO to APO is a free service with certain limitations. Please speak with a clerk for further information.

HOURS

Post Office (RAF Alconbury)

	OFFICIAL/REGISTERED MAIL	FINANCE WINDOW	PARCEL PICK-UP
MONDAY	1200- 1600	1200 – 1700	1200 – 1730
TUESDAY	1000 – 1600	1000 – 1700	1000 – 1730
WEDNESDAY	1000 – 1600	1000 – 1700	1000 – 1730
THURSDAY	1200 – 1600	1200 – 1700	1200 – 1730
FRIDAY	1100 – 1600	1000 – 1700	1000 – 1730
SATURDAY	CLOSED	1100 – 1300	1100 – 1300
SUNDAY/U.S. Holidays	CLOSED	CLOSED	CLOSED

Please note, the RAFA and RAFM Post Offices are closed the last Friday of every month for training.

Post Office (RAF Molesworth)

	FINANCE WINDOW/ OFFICIAL MAIL	PARCEL PICK-UP
MONDAY	1200 – 1700	1200 – 1730
TUESDAY	1000 – 1700	1000 – 1730
WEDNESDAY	1000 – 1700	1000 – 1730*
THURSDAY	1200 – 1700	1200 – 1730
FRIDAY	1000 – 1700	1000 – 1730
SATURDAY	CLOSED	CLOSED
SUNDAY/U.S. Holidays	CLOSED	CLOSED

*Personnel on night will be allowed to pick up parcels between 0900-1000 with signed memo from supervisor on file.

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Helpful Tips

Postal Service Center

DoD ID is required for any transaction at the Post Office.

Have email notification and receptacle number on hand in case systems are down.

Packages may not be left at counter unattended.

It is against regulations to open your mail in the Post Office. You will be asked to leave immediately if you do so.

A special power of attorney and Standing Order form is required to check another member's receptacle/pick up packages.

Customer Service

Check mail receptacles at least once a month.

If you are going on leave, TDY, deployment for more than 10 days, place your mail on hold to ensure it is not returned to sender.

We can assign mail receptacles within 45 days of members arriving.

Customers must out-process the post office prior to leaving RAF Alconbury or RAF Molesworth.

We do not sell stamps or postage for Royal Mail.

Retirees: maximum weight to receive/send is 16oz. Parcels mailed to Retirees will be returned to sender if they exceed 16oz and are not authorized medication.

Check your email for mail notifications and facility closures.

Postal Finance (Parcel Shipping, Stamps and Money Orders)

DoD ID is required for any transaction at the Post Office.

We only accept debit/credit cards for payment; no cash or checks.

Max girth: Priority packages – 108 inches // Standard packages – 130 inches.

Transit Time: Express-3-5 days guaranteed (must arrive to destination before inquiring about a refund) // First Class/Priority 10-14 days // Standard- 3-6 weeks.

With the exception of documents, all other mail items will require a customs form. (Express pieces require a customs form regardless of contents).

Surprise/Kinder Eggs are NOT authorized.

APO to APO is a free service with certain limitations. Please speak with a clerk for further information.

HOURS

Post Office (RAF Alconbury)

Post Office (RAF Molesworth)