ZIP Code 09556 in FPO, AE

About ZIP Code 09556

FPO AE 09556 is a Fleet Post Office designation serving U.S. Navy operations in the Atlantic and European theater. Historical records from the Naval History and Heritage Command show that USS Wasp (LHD 1) used this FPO code with the suffix -1660 during the 1990s and early 2000s for official correspondence to the Director of Naval History. USS Wasp, the lead ship of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ships, was commissioned in 1989 and remains active in the fleet.

The 095xx series of FPO codes serves Navy ships and units operating in the Atlantic, Mediterranean, and surrounding waters. FPO codes may be reassigned over time as ships undergo changes in homeport, organizational structure, or command relationships. The specific current ship or unit assignment for this code should be verified through official Navy postal resources, as assignments can change with fleet reorganizations.

Mail addressed to FPO AE 09556 routes through the USPS Newark International Service Center in New Jersey, the primary gateway for Atlantic fleet military mail. When sending mail, include the complete unit designation and box number provided by the service member. The USPS treats FPO mail as domestic for pricing purposes, and delivery times typically range from 7-14 days in port to several weeks during deployment.