Look at the list of restricted items so you don't include any of them in your care package. Some of those items include: obscene articles and cards, nude or semi-nude pictures and drawings, pork or pork byproducts and large quantities of religious materials meant for bulk distribution.
Pack for the climate you're sending the care package. For example, if sending items to troops in the Middle East, don't send items that melt easily. Pick a strong and sturdy box and include cushioning inside like bubble wrap.
Pack all of the items in the box. Take batteries out of products and wrap. Place cushioning around each item and on the sides of all of the boxes. Shut the box and tape it several times to make sure it's sealed.
Write the full name of the serviceman on the top of the package in a marker. Make sure to write the full address underneath the name, including APO/FPO address and the nine digit zip code. Write your name and address in the upper left corner. APO stands for Army post offices and FPO stands for fleet post office. These are the military post offices where mail gets sorted and sent to the addressee. To get this information, you must ask the soldier you're sending the shipment. The military no longer lets you to ship to any serving soldier, you must specifically address a soldier.
Take the package to the post office. Pay the shipping fees. Shipping to an active-duty soldier costs the same as shipping to the United States. Tell the soldier you sent the package so he can watch for it.
