When Denton, TX, Letter Carrier Ian Burke learned a former customer had died, there was one thing he wanted to do: Adopt his dog. “He’s a very handsome boy. So well-behaved, very kind to everybody, never met a stranger. Just the ideal dog,” Burke said. The customer, Ken Meyer — a disabled Vietnam veteran who […]
The Postal Service will release stamps featuring characters from Nickelodeon’s animated children’s show, “SpongeBob SquarePants,” on Friday, Aug. 1. Since its debut in 1999, “SpongeBob SquarePants” has become a cultural phenomenon. Each episode features the perpetually optimistic titular sea sponge and a colorful cast of characters embarking on various adventures around the undersea town of […]
The Postal Service’s dedication ceremony for its new 250 Years of Delivering stamps showcased the musical talents of three employees. Mike Porter, a communications specialist for the chief processing and distribution officer’s organization, welcomed attendees with two Elvis Presley tunes: “Return to Sender” and “Love Me.” Porter was accompanied by Steve Kochersperger, the USPS historian, […]
“News Quiz” is a weekly feature that lets you test your knowledge of recent Link stories. The correct answers appear at the end. 1. Which speaker at the 250 Years of Delivering stamp ceremony said the following: “I ask all of you to use the mail to stay connected, especially when we feel ourselves starting […]
From its revolutionary birth in 1775 to today’s ongoing transformation plan, the Postal Service has constantly evolved to meet every national moment and deliver to every address in the nation, The Eagle magazine reports in its summer issue. The cover story and accompanying timeline highlight how USPS has embraced a spirit of innovation to unite […]
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The Postal Service is reminding employees and contractors to follow the Privacy Act of 1974. The law governs how federal agencies collect, use, maintain and disseminate personally identifiable information about individuals held in their systems of records. Each time the Postal Service collects personal information from an employee, customer or business partner, the organization must […]
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The Postal Service has released a video to promote its new 250 Years of Delivering stamps. The stamps, released last week, are part of the organization’s 250th anniversary celebration and feature interconnected images of mail delivery in an urban neighborhood. “Each stamp captures a moment in a mail carrier’s daily route, together telling a story […]
Postal Service employees and contractors who use ACE computers can apply sensitivity labels to classify and protect USPS information. These labels help protect files and communications by controlling who can view or edit them. They also add visual markings, such as watermarks, headers or footers, to indicate classification. Additionally, the labels provide user-friendly workflows, ensure […]
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USPS Historian Stephen Kochersperger may seem like the busiest man on Earth at the moment, with interviews about the organization’s 250th anniversary in more than a half-dozen media outlets, including Newsweek, Architectural Digest and the Associated Press — but he’s been busier. He points to a time in early 2024 when the historian’s office had […]
This special edition of “News Quiz” will test your knowledge of postal history in honor of the 250th anniversary of USPS. The correct answers appear at the end. 1. What was the U.S. postal network called when President George Washington signed legislation formalizing it in 1792? a) General Post Office b) U.S. Post Office c) […]
The Postal Service’s top leaders came together July 23 to mark the organization’s 250th anniversary and to dedicate two stamp releases that capture the essence of USPS: one highlighting its ubiquitous presence in everyday life, the other honoring its deep-rooted history. The ceremony showcased 250 Years of Delivering, a pane of 20 interconnected stamps that […]
Postal Bulletin’s latest edition, published July 24, details all the ways the organization is marking 250 years of service to the nation. Updates to the organization’s policies, procedures and forms are also included. Employees can go to usps.com to read and download the latest Postal Bulletin, along with past issues. […]
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The Postal Service will mark its 250th anniversary this week with two stamp releases. The first release, 250 Years of Delivering, is a meticulously illustrated pane of 20 interconnected stamps that offers a bird’s-eye view of a bustling town. Each stamp is a frame of sequential art that tells the story of a mail carrier’s […]
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USPS has launched a website that celebrates the organization’s 250 years of service to the American people. The site, Delivering Since 1775, is part of usps.com and features stories, pictures and links to other sites with more information about the Postal Service. A timeline that stretches from the first Post Office in Boston in 1639 […]
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Linda Malone has been named acting applied engineering vice president. She succeeds Gary Reblin, who has been named acting chief technology officer. In her new role, Malone will oversee the strategy, design, implementation and activation efforts to transform mail processing and retail and delivery networks with next-generation technologies and sortation equipment. She will also oversee […]
Federal ethics laws restrict Postal Service employees, their spouses and their dependents from accepting gifts from foreign government officials. If the gift costs more than $480, it must be declined unless rejecting it would harm U.S. foreign relations or cause offense or embarrassment. If such a gift is accepted, it is considered property of the […]
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Postal Service employees may participate in an upcoming webinar to learn about anxiety, depression and relevant coping skills. The session, “Mental Health Deep Dive: Anxiety & Depression,” will be held Tuesday, July 22, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern. Representatives from CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, a provider of health plans for federal employees, will lead the […]
Postal Service employees who have questions about surface visibility and logistics processes and instructions can now use a chatbot to get answers, including links to reference documents. Called AskSV, the generative AI tool provides responses by searching service talks, policy updates, instructional guides and other documents in the SVWeb application’s library. Employees with manager-level access […]
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A recent USPS career conference in Minneapolis took a page from the matchmaking practice known as speed dating. In “speed networking,” attendees and Postal Service leaders from across several departments asked each other questions and found out more about their respective roles in three-minute round-robin exchanges. “I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I walked […]
“News Quiz” is a weekly feature that lets you test your knowledge of recent Link stories. The correct answers appear at the end. 1. When and where will the Boston 2026 World Stamp Show stamps be released this year? a) Aug. 14 in Schaumberg, IL b) Sept. 19 in Danville, IN c) Oct. 4 in […]
The American Postal Workers Union, AFL-CIO, membership has ratified a new three-year labor contract with USPS that will run through Sept. 20, 2027. Highlights of the agreement include annual general wage increases, semi-annual cost-of-living adjustments, measures designed to assist with postal support employee recruitment and retention, and continued operational flexibility through the use of postal […]
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Postal Bulletin’s latest edition, published July 10, provides information about the USPS Heat Illness Prevention Program. Updates to the organization’s policies, procedures and forms are also included. Employees can go to usps.com to read and download the latest Postal Bulletin, along with past issues. […]
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Scott Bombaugh retired as the Postal Service’s chief technology officer on June 30, concluding a 38-year career that focused on modernizing the organization’s mail and package processing and delivery infrastructure. As chief technology officer, a role he assumed in 2020, Bombaugh helped create a network of integrated mail and package processing facilities. His team provided […]
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Postal Service employees may participate in an upcoming webinar that will offer tools to learn how to make healthy habits stick and improve your overall health. The session, “The Key to Keeping Resolutions,” will be held Tuesday, July 15, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern. Representatives from CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, a provider of health plans […]
The Postal Service is reminding employees to recycle their used inkjet and toner cartridges. If cartridges were purchased from eBuyPlus, they can be recycled in their original packaging using the prepaid return labels they came with. Cartridges can also be recycled using Click-N-Ship or through eDispose. Most states prohibit the disposal of used electronics in […]
The Postal Service is reminding employees that they have a duty to protect the sanctity of the mail. USPS delivers important items such as medications, bills, payments, gifts for loved ones and other items of value to customers who put their trust in the organization. Each letter and package should be treated with care and […]
The Postal Service is reminding employees and contractors to beware of ransomware — software that locks access to computers or other devices until a ransom is paid. This malware can also disable screens, lock files and delete backups. Opening email attachments, clicking on ads or following malicious links can lead to a ransomware attack. If […]
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