ZIP Code 09573 in FPO, AE

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:FPO, Armed Forces Europe
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Local Time:8:29:55 PM
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Classification:Military Only
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09573 - FPO AE 09573 - Navy Vessels (B/H-designated)

FPO AE | United States | Navy

FPO AE 09573 - Navy Vessels (B/H-de

Navy Active
LocationVarious, United States
CommandMilitary Sealift Command
GatewayNewark, NJ
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Key Facts
  • Serves multiple MSC vessels
  • USNS Bob Hope (T-AKR 300) - LMSR cargo ship
  • USNS Joshua Humphreys (T-AO 188) - fleet oiler
  • USNS Henson (T-AGS 63) - survey ship
  • Operated by Military Sealift Command

About ZIP Code 09573

FPO AE 09573 is a Fleet Post Office designation serving multiple Military Sealift Command vessels. Known ships using this ZIP code include USNS Bob Hope (T-AKR 300), USNS Joshua Humphreys (T-AO 188), and USNS Henson (T-AGS 63). Each vessel has a unique unit number for mail routing purposes: Bob Hope uses Unit 100374, Joshua Humphreys uses Unit 100375, and Henson uses Unit 100376.

USNS Bob Hope is the lead ship of her class of Large, Medium-Speed Roll-on/Roll-off (LMSR) cargo ships, named for the legendary entertainer who supported troops for decades. USNS Joshua Humphreys is a Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler named for the first Chief Naval Constructor who designed the original six frigates of the U.S. Navy. USNS Henson is a Pathfinder-class oceanographic survey ship named for Arctic explorer Matthew Henson, conducting hydrographic surveys for safe navigation worldwide.

Mail for personnel aboard vessels using FPO AE 09573 routes through the Newark International Service Center. Senders must include the complete ship name, hull number, and correct unit designation. All three vessels are operated by civilian mariners under Military Sealift Command contracts, with delivery times varying based on each ship's operational location and schedule.

Address Format

[Recipient Name]
[Ship Name and Hull Number]
Unit [Number] Box [Number]

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