A distribution and routing tag, sometimes called a “D&R tag,” is a self-adhesive barcoded tag used to dispatch parcels and mail in containers on air transportation. The tag includes information about routing and the parcel or type mail in the container. […]
I loved the “Put a bird on it” headline. Great job tying the upcoming stamps to the “Portlandia” TV series. […]
Nothing in life is free, so be cautious of emails that seem too good to be true. Hackers will often use phony emails, also known as phishing attempts, to trick online users into sharing their personal information. Phishing is any attempt to acquire a person’s sensitive personal or business information for gain or profit. Be […]
Nominations for the Engagement Leader of the Year Awards are due Aug. 1. The Postal Service is introducing the award to honor leaders who are involved, enthusiastic and committed to improving their workplace environments. Awards will be given at the district, area and headquarters levels, culminating with a final honoree who will receive a national […]
If gift cards make you feel unemotional, Sugarwish has a sweet solution. The Denver company allows customers to send personalized candy selections to loved ones and business associates. The Postal Service ships each gift. “Our whole business is based on USPS products and service,” said co-founder Elisabeth Vezzani. “We even designed our gift boxes to […]
The Jaime Escalante stamp is proving popular with admirers of the beloved teacher — including his former students. “I can never talk about Mr. Jaime Escalante without tears,” Elsa Bolado, a student of Escalante’s, told the Los Angeles Times at a special dedication ceremony last week. Escalante is remembered for his success teaching calculus to […]
The Postal Inspection Service is helping to keep this year’s national political conventions safe for USPS and attendees. Inspectors are securing mail, facilities, vehicles and employees in Philadelphia, where the Democrats are meeting this week. Inspectors performed the same duties last week in Cleveland, where the Republicans met. “We’re here to serve,” said Postal Inspector […]
Messages or notifications that require immediate action or request personal information may be phishing lures designed to steal your ID and password. The CyberSafe at USPS Blue site has more information. […]
As Custodian Eric Gomes prepared the Helena, MT, Post Office lobby for customers on a recent morning, he encountered a disoriented man in distress. After he talked to the man and learned his name, Gomes — a former letter carrier — recognized him as a resident of a nearby neighborhood. Gomes’s supervisor contacted police, who […]
“The basis for our success is the pride and professionalism of our retail associates. Our managers give them the support they need, and [the associates] give their all for the customer. It’s a winning formula.” […]
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“Years running” was a great feel-good story. […]
A stamp that traveled more than 3 billion miles on a NASA probe has set a Guinness world record for the farthest distance traveled by a postage stamp. USPS issued the 29-cent Pluto: Not Yet Explored stamp in 1991. The stamp inspired NASA, which affixed the stamp to the New Horizons spacecraft before its launch […]
The Postal Service reminds employees of the importance of staying safe and cool throughout the summer season. Employees should stay hydrated before, during and after work. Research shows you should drink at least 8 ounces of water every 20 minutes to stay hydrated. Dressing appropriately for weather conditions is critical for staying healthy. On warm […]
The Postal Service has updated passport point-of-purchase (POP) promotional materials with a new look that features symbols of iconic travel destinations from around the world. The revised materials also advise customers to allow USPS to handle their passport needs. “Passports are a great way to provide a valuable service to our customers while generating revenue for […]
How well do you know the Postal Service network? A USPS facility will be a featured clue on the “Jeopardy!” episode that is scheduled to air Wednesday, July 20. Viewers are encouraged to spread the news on social media using the hashtag #Jeopardy! Check out local listings for times and stations. […]
Postal Service laptops are controlled assets and should be protected at all times by encrypting the information they contain. […]
I like the sweet Soda Fountain Favorites stamps. […]
Fortunately for Bassett, VA, Letter Carrier Thomas LeMaster, the aggressive dog he encountered in a yard recently while delivering a package was on a chain. Unfortunately for the customer, her attempt to control the dog caused her to take a bad spill. Undaunted by the dog, LeMaster helped the woman, who couldn’t get up on […]
“We wanted to do something to support our carriers during hot weather, so we filled several insulated lunch bags with ice and bottled water and distributed them to carriers.” […]
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The Postal Inspection Service is fighting increasingly sophisticated criminals, Chief Postal Inspector Guy Cottrell says. “[We’re] adapting to the changing world of mail and shifting into the digital arena,” Cottrell tells Federal News Radio in a new interview. The Inspection Service has formed a cybersecurity unit and is recruiting top IT talent to protect USPS […]
The Postal Service will issue a stamp July 13 to honor Jaime Escalante, the Los Angeles teacher known for using unconventional methods to inspire inner-city high school students. Escalante came to fame unexpectedly. In 1982, 18 of his students took the Advanced Placement calculus exam. Controversy followed when the testing service accused 14 of the […]
USPS will replace TIMESWeb, the application used to monitor highway contract routes and postal vehicle transportation, later this year. SVWeb, the new application, will incorporate all transportation data into one database and offer full visibility of the transportation network and container movement. The application will be available to all processing operations sites, including non-scanning sites. […]
The Postal Service has created guidelines to ensure USPS sites have a standardized look and feel to improve the overall customer experience. The USPS Digital Style Guide covers proper branding, imagery, language, color palettes and typography, as well as widgets, templates, navigation buttons and other design features. It also includes resources to ensure Postal Service […]
Portland, OR, Letter Carrier Charlie Grimes was delivering mail recently when he saw a little girl wandering in a yard that he knew wasn’t hers. When he asked if she was OK, she burst into tears and clung to him. Grimes contacted authorities, who canvassed the neighborhood in search of her parents. The terrified child […]
An alternate fuel vehicle (AFV) uses cleaner-burning fuels such as ethanol, methanol, propane, hydrogen, electricity and compressed natural gas. […]
“It’s important to try different approaches. Millennials want to be reached in ways other than expecting them to read a flier.” […]
The “Tots in transit” picture is priceless. USPS continues to be reliable and trustworthy. […]
Malicious software is often designed to steal or destroy data. A new variation — “ransomware” — captures data and holds it hostage. Ransomware is a program that encrypts files and computer systems then cuts user access until a ransom is paid. Ransomware costs victims in the United States as much as $24 million annually. The […]
The Postal Service will release four Songbirds in Snow stamps next month. The stamps will feature four birds on snowy backgrounds: the golden crowned kinglet, the cedar waxwing, the northern cardinal, and the red-breasted nuthatch. USPS will dedicate the stamps Aug. 4 at the American Philatelic Society’s annual StampShow in Portland, OR. “With the StampShow […]
The Postal Service reminds employees that assistance is available in times of crisis. The Postal Employees’ Relief Fund (PERF) helps employees and retirees whose homes are significantly damaged by natural disasters or fires. PERF is not an emergency relief or immediate needs replacement organization such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Red Cross or insurance companies […]