09819 - U.S. Military Presence Turkey - Izmir Area
U.S. Military Presence Turkey - Izm
Key Facts
- Serves Izmir area, Turkey
- Turkey's third-largest city
- Historic NATO presence
- Aegean Sea location
About ZIP Code 09819
APO AE 09819 serves U.S. military personnel in the Izmir area of western Turkey. Izmir, Turkey's third-largest city, has been a significant location for NATO and U.S. military presence since Turkey joined the alliance in 1952.
The Izmir area has historically hosted NATO Allied Land Command and various U.S. military support activities. Personnel assigned to this region support alliance operations and bilateral defense cooperation.
Izmir's location on the Aegean Sea provides strategic access to the eastern Mediterranean. The city's modern infrastructure and port facilities support various military logistics and operational requirements.
Mail to this APO routes through Newark before transport to Turkey. Western Turkey locations typically enjoy more efficient mail service due to better transportation infrastructure.
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