Saigon Aerial Mail Terminal

The Saigon Aerial Mail Terminal was a specialized military postal unit established by the United States during the Vietnam War to manage and expedite the flow of mail and packages to American forces stationed in South Vietnam. Located at Tan Son Nhut Air Base near Saigon, the terminal operated under the Military Postal Service and played a vital role in maintaining morale by ensuring the timely delivery of letters and parcels from home. The unit coordinated closely with airlift operations, utilizing military and contracted aircraft to transport mail in and out of the combat zone. Throughout its operation, the Saigon Aerial Mail Terminal remained a crucial lifeline for service members until the drawdown of U.S. involvement and the eventual closure of American facilities in Vietnam in 1973.