Benjamin Franklin began his tenure as postmaster general on July 26, 1775
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Donna Peremes
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Stories by Donna Peremes
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HistoryPostmark: The moon, or thereabouts
The Apollo 11 astronauts made postal history on July 22, 1969
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A shift for the better
These employees attended a career conference — and think you should, too
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HistoryThe patriotic way to post during WWII
V-Mail was launched June 15, 1942
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HistoryFaster than express
The missile mail experiment took place on June 8, 1959
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On the JobYosemite, anyone? Why, yes!
This national park postmaster never wants to leave
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Pups with purpose
A USPS employee and his dog-whisperer wife help veterans get a new leash on life
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Off the ClockElevating her game
This safety specialist finds disc golf fosters fitness and friendship
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On the JobSwitching gears
This driving safety instructor took a few turns in his career
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HistoryCold War collaboration
The postal civil defense plan was released May 27, 1955
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HistoryComing in on a wing and a prayer
The first scheduled airmail flight occurred May 15, 1918
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Off the ClockIt’s her small world after all
This employee gets creative with a dollhouse hobby
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The Postal Service’s digital detectives are marking a milestone
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On the JobA strong sense of place
This retail associate is blooming where she’s planted
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HistoryOne for the ages
The first Forever stamp was issued April 12, 2007
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On the JobLightening the load
This plant supervisor nurtures teamwork
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The joke’s on us
The jesters, comedians and funny classics USPS has honored with stamps
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HistoryIt was fast, it didn’t last long but it left a legacy
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Off the ClockAttic artist
World War II is a favorite subject when this employee puts brush to canvas
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Off the ClockHot on the heels of Hot Wheels
This mail handler uses his free time to acquire miniature vehicles
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On the JobA little bit of everything
This group leader is a key player at the USPS Remote Encoding Center
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Wellspring of courage
The tiny locale that hosted the Underground Railroad stamp ceremony played a big role in the fight for freedom
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HistoryOne committee’s stamps of approval
The panel that helps select stamp subjects was formed in 1957
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Off the ClockShamrocking out
This employee uses his communication skills to promote Irish culture
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On the JobAccentuating the positive
This delivery support specialist nurtures careers
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Off the Clock‘I had a gift’
This employee turned his childhood interest in art into a painting hobby
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On the JobGreat outdoors
This carrier relishes the fresh air and exercise on his walking route
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Off the ClockA burning passion to serve
This postmaster and volunteer firefighter always answers the call of duty
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On the JobCultivating kindness
This postmaster walks the walk when it comes to helping customers
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He gave philately presidential cachet
A lifelong collector, FDR even designed stamps during his time in the Oval Office