ZIP Code 09587 in FPO, AE

About ZIP Code 09587

FPO AE 09587 is a Fleet Post Office designation serving multiple U.S. Navy vessels operating in the Atlantic and Mediterranean regions. This ZIP code is shared by diverse vessel types including patrol craft, submarines, cruisers, and Military Sealift Command ships. Known vessels using this FPO include USS Sirocco (PC 6), USS Springfield (SSN 761), USS San Jacinto (CG 56), and several MSC ships.

USS Sirocco (PC 6) is a Cyclone-class coastal patrol craft capable of 35 knots, primarily used for special operations support and coastal patrol. USS Springfield (SSN 761) is a Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine homeported at Naval Submarine Base New London. USS San Jacinto (CG 56) is a Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser equipped with the Aegis Combat System. Each vessel has a unique +4 ZIP extension for mail routing.

Mail for personnel aboard vessels using FPO AE 09587 routes through the Newark International Service Center. Senders must include the complete ship name, hull number, and unit designation. For USS Sirocco use Unit 100287; for USS Springfield use Unit 100279. Delivery times vary based on vessel location and operational schedule, particularly for submarines which may have extended periods without mail service.