As of 25 October 2004 the United States Postal Service is offering free packing materials to family and friends of military members who are deployed overseas (APO or FPO addresses).  To take advantage of this service call: 800-610-8734 then press 1 for English and then press 3 to talk to an operator.  Once you have the operator on the line, simply ask for the "Military Pack".  They will send you free boxes, packing materials, tape and mailing labels.  These products are to be used to mail care packages to service members. 

The "Military Pack" includes the following items:

5 each  - box, 12x12x8

5 each  - box, 7x7x6

1 each - roll of Priority Tape
10 each - 106A address label

15 each - Form 2976A - Customs Form

15 each - Form 2976E - Envelope for Customs Form