Americans everywhere are preparing for a long weekend in observance of Presidents’ Day, and mail clerks around the force are no exception. Below is the 2021 Sandboxx print schedule that may impact the delivery of your letter, as well as the base mailroom closures.
Note: this schedule is subject to change, but is based on the latest information that has been provided to us by the mailrooms on base.
Sandboxx President’s Day Printing Schedule
The last day to send a letter to ensure it arrives to base before the Monday holiday will be February 11th @ 5 PM EST. Letters sent on Friday, February 12th will not arrive to base until the mailrooms reopen after their holiday weekend.
*Letters sent after Friday @ 5pm EST through Monday, February 15th, will not be processed or shipped until Tuesday.
| Date | Sandboxx Printing Schedule |
| 2/12/2021 | Open – Final Print @ 5 PM EST |
| 2/15/2021 | Closed |
| 2/16/2021 | Open – Final Print @ 5pm EST |
Army Base Mailrooms
Army basic training mailrooms will be closed from Friday, February 12th, through Monday, February 15tth. The mail rooms at these installations will resume their normal duties on Tuesday, February 16th.
The last day for next day delivery is Wednesday, February 10th. Letters sent after 5 p.m. on Wednesday will be delivered on base on Tuesday, February 16th.
| Date | Army Basic Training Mailrooms |
| 2/10/2021 | * Last day for overnight delivery before the holiday |
| 2/11/2021 | Open |
| 2/12/2021 | Closed |
| 2/15/2021 | Closed |
| 2/16/2021 | Open |
Marine Corps Presidents’ Day Mail Room Closures
The mailrooms at MCRD Parris Island, MCRD San Diego, and Marine Corps Officer Training at Quantico will be closed on Monday, February 15th.
The last day for next day delivery is Thursday, February 11th. Letters sent after 5 p.m. on Thursday will be delivered on base on Tuesday, February 16th.
| Date | Marine Corps Boot Camp Mailrooms |
| 2/11/2021 | * Last day for overnight delivery before the holiday |
| 2/12/2021 | Open |
| 2/15/2021 | Closed |
| 2/16/2021 | Open |
Navy Presidents’ Day Mail Room Closures
The mail room aboard Naval Station Great Lakes will be closed on Monday, February 15th.
The last day for next day delivery is Thursday, February 11th. Letters sent after 5 p.m. on Thursday will be delivered on base on Tuesday, February 16th.
| Date | RTC Great Lakes Mailroom |
| 2/11/2021 | * Last day for overnight delivery before the holiday |
| 2/12/2021 | Open |
| 2/15/2021 | Closed |
| 2/16/2021 | Open |
Air Force Presidents’ Day Mail Room Closures
The mailrooms at JBSA-Lackland and Keesler Air Force base will be closed, Monday, February 15th.
The last day for next day delivery is Thursday, February 11th. Letters sent after 5 p.m. on Thursday will be delivered on base on Tuesday, February 16th.
| Date | Air Force Basic Training Mailrooms |
| 2/11/2021 | * Last day for overnight delivery before the holiday |
| 2/12/2021 | Open |
| 2/15/2021 | Closed |
| 2/16/2021 | Open |
Coast Guard Presidents’ Day Mail Room Closures
Mail rooms aboard Training Center Cape May will be closed on Monday, February 15th.
The last day for next day delivery is Thursday, February 11th. Letters sent after 5 p.m. on Thursday will be delivered on base on Tuesday, February 16th.
| Date | Coast Guard Boot Camp Mailroom |
| 2/11/2021 | * Last day for overnight delivery before the holiday |
| 2/12/2021 | Open |
| 2/15/2021 | Closed |
| 2/16/2021 | Open |
