Mike Milligan

These agencies help protect USPS, its employees and its integrity

8/27/25 at 5:10 am | Updated 8/27/25 at 8:37 am

The Postal Service is reminding employees of the important role the Postal Inspection Service and the USPS Office of Inspector General play within the organization. The Inspection Service protects USPS employees, facilities, vehicles and the U.S. Mail. The agency investigates and works to prevent crimes against employees, the sending of illegal narcotics and contraband through […]

USPS dedicates world expo stamps

8/27/25 at 5:07 am | Updated 8/27/25 at 10:52 am

The Postal Service dedicated its Boston 2026 World Stamp Show stamps on Aug. 14 in Schaumburg, IL. The two stamps commemorate the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary and promote an international philatelic exhibition that will take place in Boston next year. The dedication was held during the Great American Stamp Show. “Today’s ceremony marks the official […]

Appointments, awards and retirements

8/27/25 at 5:04 am | Updated 8/26/25 at 10:59 am

• Johanna R. Luckau was named manager of the USPS Remote Encoding Center in Salt Lake City. She previously served as senior operations manager. • Daniel M. Quinn Jr. was named the St. Paul, MN, postmaster. He previously served as the Des Moines, IA, postmaster. • Falonda L. Woods was named Arkansas-Oklahoma District manager. She […]

Thank you for your thank-yous

8/27/25 at 5:01 am | Updated 8/26/25 at 10:51 am

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‘Current Cancer Care’

8/27/25 at 4:59 am | Updated 8/26/25 at 10:38 am

Postal Service employees may participate in an upcoming webinar on inequities in cancer treatment and innovative approaches to addressing it. The session, “Current Cancer Care,” will be held Wednesday, Sept. 3, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern. Representatives from Kaiser Permanente, a provider of health plans for federal employees, will lead the discussion. Participants must […]

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‘Proactive Steps for Prostate Health’

8/27/25 at 4:57 am | Updated 8/26/25 at 10:32 am

Postal Service employees may participate in an upcoming webinar that will highlight the importance of regular prostate cancer screenings and the benefits of lifestyle changes. The session, “Proactive Steps for Prostate Health,” will be held Wednesday, Sept. 3, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern. Representatives from CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, a provider of health plans for […]

Two new stamps highlight Boston’s role in the Revolution

8/14/25 at 5:08 am | Updated 8/20/25 at 6:47 pm

The Postal Service will release two stamps commemorating Boston’s pivotal role in the American Revolution on Thursday, Aug. 14. The stamps are being issued in anticipation of the nation’s 250th anniversary and the Boston 2026 World Expo, a major international stamp show. The United States hosted its first international stamp exhibition in New York City […]

More love for Ian Burke (and Pretty Boy Floyd)

8/14/25 at 5:04 am | Updated 8/13/25 at 11:30 am

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‘USPS FSA Plan’

8/14/25 at 5:01 am | Updated 8/13/25 at 1:30 pm

Postal Service employees can participate in an upcoming webinar that will provide an overview of flexible spending accounts (FSAs). The session, “USPS FSA Plan,” will be held on Thursday, Aug. 21, from 1 to 2 p.m. Eastern. Representatives from Inspira Financial, the administrator of the Postal Service’s FSA program, will lead the discussion. Participants must […]

WestPac Area, California 6 District on top in scanning

8/13/25 at 10:49 am | Updated 8/13/25 at 10:49 am

A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 96.99 percent during the week ending Aug. 8, down 0.33 percent from one week earlier. The data was collected Aug. 13. WestPac led the four areas with a rating of 97.48 percent, while Central ranked last with a 96.59 percent rating. Among the […]

Employees must order semipostal stamp shirts by Aug. 15

8/13/25 at 10:41 am | Updated 8/13/25 at 10:41 am

The deadline for Postal Service employees to order T-shirts to promote semipostal stamps is Friday, Aug. 15. Employees can order special T-shirts, at their own expense, from Tee Luv, a provider of USPS-licensed apparel, using the password USPS2025. Uniformed employees can wear the licensed semipostal stamp T-shirts during promotional activities, with the head of the […]

This toy truck delivers for toddlers

8/13/25 at 5:09 am | Updated 8/13/25 at 10:45 am

The Postal Service recently collaborated with toymaker Flybar to release a licensed USPS mail truck ride-on toy. The truck is for toddlers 1-3 years old, weighing up to 44 pounds. The “foot-to-floor” vehicle is not mechanized, but it has lights, makes sounds and comes with a plastic mailbox and two envelopes. “This is another touchpoint […]

Appointments, awards and retirements

8/13/25 at 5:06 am | Updated 8/12/25 at 11:43 am

• Maryvel M. Gonzales was named the Los Angeles International Service Center’s plant manager. She previously served as distribution operations senior manager. • Laura C. McNulty was named Southern Area’s budget manager. She previously served as finance and budget manager. • Christel Yeam was named the Seattle Network Distribution Center’s plant manager. She previously served […]

‘Great news’ from Link

8/13/25 at 5:03 am | Updated 8/12/25 at 11:22 am

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‘Cognitive Fitness’

8/13/25 at 5:01 am | Updated 8/12/25 at 11:12 am

Postal Service employees may participate in an upcoming webinar to explore strategies to sharpen memory and activities that foster good brain health. The session, “Cognitive Fitness,” will be held Wednesday, Aug. 20, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern. Representatives from CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, a provider of health plans for federal employees, will lead the discussion. […]

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‘Foot Care and Digital Eye Strain’

8/13/25 at 4:59 am | Updated 8/12/25 at 11:06 am

Postal Service employees may participate in an upcoming webinar on podiatric and vision health. The session, “Foot Care and Digital Eye Strain,” will be held Wednesday, Aug. 20, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern. Representatives from CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, a provider of health plans for federal employees, will lead the discussion. Participants must register before […]

‘USPS Retirement Health Benefits’

8/13/25 at 4:58 am | Updated 8/12/25 at 11:01 am

Postal Service employees may participate in an upcoming webinar that will address benefits available after retirement. The session, “USPS Retirement Health Benefits: Medicare, Dental and Vision,” will be held Wednesday, Aug. 20, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern. Representatives from Aetna, a provider of health plans for federal employees, will lead the discussion. Participants must […]

Improving the customer experience

8/5/25 at 11:17 am | Updated 8/5/25 at 11:17 am

The latest episode of “Mailin’ It!,” the USPS podcast, focuses on how the organization is modernizing its approach to retail and creating a more efficient and customer-friendly experience. Tracy Raymond, the Postal Service’s retail operations director, and Bob Dixon, the organization’s director of delivery and retail modernization, are the guests. The 28-minute episode was released […]

Have a favorite stamp? You can vote to bring it back

7/23/25 at 5:08 am | Updated 7/22/25 at 11:57 am

The Postal Service is introducing Stamp Encore, a contest that lets the public vote to bring back a favorite stamp from the past for reprinting in 2026. USPS employees may participate in the contest, which is part of the Postal Service’s 250th anniversary celebration. The contest will run from Wednesday, July 23, through Tuesday, Sept. […]

Appointments, awards and retirements

7/23/25 at 5:04 am | Updated 7/22/25 at 10:57 am

• Debra A. Bogertey was named an election and government mail program specialist. She previously served as South Carolina District’s customer relations manager. • Mary Cocking, New England Division’s logistics operations support manager, was named the division’s acting logistics director. • Matthew J. Connelly was named election and government mail programs manager. He previously served […]

‘Microsoft Teams — Navigating Teams, Channels and Files’

7/23/25 at 5:01 am | Updated 7/25/25 at 2:12 pm

USPS Executive and Administrative Schedule and Postal Career Executive Service employees may participate in an upcoming online lunch-and-learn session about setting up channels, managing files and using version history in Microsoft Teams. The one-hour session, “Microsoft Teams — Navigating Teams, Channels and Files,” will be held Wednesday, July 30, at 2 p.m. Eastern. Participants must […]

‘At Home and Anywhere: Best Exercises’

7/23/25 at 4:58 am | Updated 7/22/25 at 10:24 am

Postal Service employees may participate in an upcoming webinar to learn how to move properly during the workday and perform common movement exercises. The session, “At Home and Anywhere: Best Exercises and Fitness Demonstration,” will be held Wednesday, July 30, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern. Representatives from CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, a provider of health […]

Connecting the nation — then and now

7/22/25 at 11:16 am | Updated 7/22/25 at 11:54 am

The latest episode of “Mailin’ It,” the USPS podcast, focuses on the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Postal Service. The guest is Jim Bruns, the president of the National Navy Museum Foundation and a former director of the National Postal Museum. The 33-minute episode, released July 22, is available on Link and other postal websites, […]

Acting engineering systems VP named

7/16/25 at 5:08 am | Updated 7/15/25 at 1:29 pm

Amit Cholkar has been named acting engineering systems vice president. He succeeds Linda Malone, who has been named acting applied engineering vice president. In his new role, Cholkar will oversee the strategic planning of technology initiatives to support mail, package processing and material handling systems, including the acquisition, development, deployment, testing and integration of new […]

Appointments, awards and retirements

7/16/25 at 5:04 am | Updated 7/15/25 at 11:16 am

• Sunny Kuruvilla, the Arizona Regional Transportation Hub’s plant manager, was named the Kansas City, MO, Processing and Distribution Center’s acting plant manager. Richard C. Escobedo, the Phoenix Processing and Distribution Center’s distribution operations senior manager, was named the Arizona Regional Transportation Hub’s acting plant manager. • Thomas M. Raspet Sr., automation and material handling […]

250 Years of Delivering stamp ceremony

7/16/25 at 5:01 am | Updated 7/15/25 at 11:07 am

The Postal Service will dedicate its 250 Years of Delivering stamps and “Putting a Stamp on the American Experience” prestige booklet on Wednesday, July 23, in Washington, DC. The event will be held at noon Eastern outside USPS headquarters, located at 475 L’Enfant Plaza SW. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP online. […]

‘Master the Art of Personal Branding’

7/16/25 at 4:48 am | Updated 7/15/25 at 11:00 am

Postal Service employees may participate in an upcoming webinar on how to shift one’s thinking to empower progress. The session, “Master the Art of Personal Branding,” will be held on Wednesday, July 23, at 10 a.m. and noon Pacific. Representatives from the University of Phoenix will lead the webinar. Participants must register before the event […]

Have an ACE computer? Set up password recovery in eAccess

7/15/25 at 10:54 am | Updated 7/15/25 at 10:54 am

All Postal Service employees and contractors who use ACE desktop and laptop computers must set up new password recovery settings in eAccess. After signing into eAccess with an ACE ID and their password, ACE users will be asked to choose a four-digit password reset key and choose answers to three security questions. A system upgrade […]

Post Offices to get items to promote 250th anniversary

7/9/25 at 5:10 am | Updated 7/9/25 at 10:17 am

Post Office retail units and other USPS retail outlets will receive items to help celebrate the organization’s 250-year anniversary. Among the items in the promotional kit are: • A “Proudly Delivering for 250 Years” door decal listing holiday closures; • A poster featuring the limited-edition 250th anniversary stamps; and • A menu board promoting the […]

Appointments, awards and retirements

7/9/25 at 5:07 am | Updated 7/8/25 at 11:02 am

• Richard K. Brown was named international processing and logistics director. He previously served as global products and market development manager. • Felicia L. Jackson, Atlantic Area’s customer relations director, was named Southern Area’s acting customer relations director. Steven L. Booker, Atlantic Area’s business service network manager, was named the area’s acting customer relations director. […]

Posts by Mike Milligan

These agencies help protect USPS, its employees and its integrity

USPS dedicates world expo stamps

Appointments, awards and retirements

Thank you for your thank-yous

‘Current Cancer Care’

‘Proactive Steps for Prostate Health’

Two new stamps highlight Boston’s role in the Revolution

More love for Ian Burke (and Pretty Boy Floyd)

‘USPS FSA Plan’

WestPac Area, California 6 District on top in scanning

Employees must order semipostal stamp shirts by Aug. 15

This toy truck delivers for toddlers

Appointments, awards and retirements

‘Great news’ from Link

‘Cognitive Fitness’

‘Foot Care and Digital Eye Strain’

‘USPS Retirement Health Benefits’

Improving the customer experience

Have a favorite stamp? You can vote to bring it back

Appointments, awards and retirements

‘Microsoft Teams — Navigating Teams, Channels and Files’

‘At Home and Anywhere: Best Exercises’

Connecting the nation — then and now

Acting engineering systems VP named

Appointments, awards and retirements

250 Years of Delivering stamp ceremony

‘Master the Art of Personal Branding’

Have an ACE computer? Set up password recovery in eAccess

Post Offices to get items to promote 250th anniversary

Appointments, awards and retirements

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