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Here’s what Link covered July 14-20

Career conferences, an executive retirement and more made news

People talking to each other in a large room
Delaware-Pennsylvania 2 District Manager Ed Williamson, right, speaks to employees at a recent career conference.

Link gave you news you can use last week.

We told you about USPS career conferences, which allow employees to explore opportunities for advancement within the organization.

“It’s great information for somebody getting their foot in the door,” said Jacquline Veblungsnes, a customer services relief supervisor in Orem, UT, who attended a recent conference.

Link also provided an overview of upcoming Thrift Savings Plan webinars and online training courses, the Freedom of Information Act, tips on securing mobile devices and the release of the Low Denomination Flowers stamps.

Additionally, we told you about the recent retirement of Kelly Abney, the Postal Service’s chief logistics officer, and the appointment of Stephen Kochersperger as USPS historian.

Other highlights included stories about two Pacific Northwest rural carrier associates: Richard Retig Jr. of Umatilla, OR, who came to the aid of a woman who collapsed, and Lucas Wight of Maple Falls, WA, who helped mark Independence Day by dressing as George Washington.

“He surprised us,” said Michael Hinkle, the local postmaster. “None of us knew.”