Almost 190 years ago, a fire destroyed vital postal records
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Donna Peremes
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Stories by Donna Peremes
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HistoryA warm-hearted effort for a cold-blooded friend
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USPS is delivering its new fleet
More than 35,000 upgraded vehicles are now on the road
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These stamps put the ‘us’ in USPS
Postal themes are rare but have proven quite popular
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Off the ClockHe swung for the fences and realized a dream
This USPS supervisor is also an umpire for the Savannah Bananas
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HistoryAn early experiment in automation
A ‘turnkey’ Post Office opened 65 years ago
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Off the ClockShe’s got this sport down cold
This employee dedicates her downtime to curling and promoting sports for the deaf
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His gift keeps on giving
A USPS employee and the man he gave a kidney to are ready to celebrate 10 years of transplant success
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She’s mailed more than 10,000 thank-you notes
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This dog stole a letter carrier’s heart
The Texas employee was first in line to become the pet’s new owner
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The biggest draw this summer? USPS career conferences
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The eagle takes wing
From 1975-2024, USPS rode the winds of technological and cultural change
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On the Job‘When we leave here, we are customers’
This employee helps USPS become the best it can be
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Off the ClockShe has an eye for nature
This employee takes photos of flora and fauna in their element
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Crossing new frontiers
From 1925-1974, the postal system spearheaded innovations in delivery — and its own identity
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For these employees, a career conference changed their paths
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How the U.S. Mail moved onward and upward
From 1875-1924, there were big advances in transportation and labor
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On the JobShe makes it count
This finance specialist treasures customer connections
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History‘What hath God wrought?’
The Post Office Department opened the first commercial telegraph on April 1, 1845
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It was an age of innovation
From 1825-1874, a nimble postal system expanded with the nation
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On the JobShe’s a problem solver
This customer services supervisor learns something new every day
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Off the ClockA fighter through and through
Old football injuries could not sideline this mail handler, who now thrives in mixed martial arts
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On the JobHonor guard
This ethics attorney works to ensure USPS remains among the country’s most trusted agencies
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Plains, not fancy
Jimmy Carter, a loyal USPS customer, never lost the common touch
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Off the ClockBig screen dreams
This Bulgarian-born USPS employee aims for global appeal with his film ‘Brass Band’
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HistoryAn evergreen theme
The first U.S. Christmas stamp was issued Nov. 1, 1962
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On the JobShe’s a semi-pro
This USPS truck driver loves life on the road — and on the farm
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HistoryThe day the sun rose on USPS
President Nixon signed the Postal Reorganization Act on Aug. 12, 1970
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On the JobHelping hand
The EAP administrator ensures employees get the support they need
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HistoryA revolutionary choice
Benjamin Franklin began his tenure as postmaster general on July 26, 1775