Mike Milligan

The Postal Service is marking USPS Ethics Awareness Week by reminding employees of the rules they must follow while on the organization’s property. Known as the Conduct on Postal Property regulations, these rules cover all USPS premises, including inside facilities and in parking lots. The regulations apply to certain activities governed by ethics rules as […]

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The deadline for Postal Service employees to order T-shirts to promote semipostal stamps is Thursday, Aug. 15. Employees can order the shirts from Tee Luv, at their own expense, using password USPS2024. Tee Luv is a provider of USPS-licensed apparel. Uniformed employees can wear the licensed semipostal stamp T-shirts during promotional activities, with the head […]

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The Postal Service has released a video about its new Hank Aaron stamp. The Forever stamp pays tribute to Aaron, who spent 21 years as a member of the Braves organization — first in Milwaukee, where he led the team to the 1957 World Series title — then later in Atlanta, where he hit home […]

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The Postal Service will release its stamp honoring baseball great Hank Aaron on Wednesday, July 31. Henry “Hammerin’ Hank” Aaron (1934-2021) became famous for shattering baseball records and breaking down racial barriers. Aaron spent 21 years as a member of the Braves organization — first in Milwaukee, where he led the team to the 1957 […]

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Alex Trebek, the beloved “Jeopardy!” host, was hailed as a cultural icon at the Postal Service’s July 22 dedication ceremony for the new stamp in his honor. “Millions of Americans invited Alex Trebek into their living rooms each weeknight,” said Michael Elston, secretary of the USPS Board of Governors, who spoke at the event in […]

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The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) has announced a new slate of informational webinars and online training courses, which Postal Service employees can participate in. The topics will include TSP contributions, death benefits, distributions, investment funds, in-service withdrawals and loans. The webinars will last one hour, while the courses are two-and-a-half-hours. Participation is voluntary. Nonexempt employees […]

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When a member of the public asks for information, the Postal Service is obligated to provide it — but there are rules about such requests that everyone must follow. The Freedom of Information Act, or FOIA, gives the public the right to access records from any federal agency, including USPS. FOIA requires those seeking information […]

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The Postal Service wants to remind employees and contractors of ways to protect their USPS-issued mobile devices from hackers. Smartphones, laptops and tablets are susceptible to cyberattacks through malware and other threats if they are not secured. A successful cyberattack could disrupt mail processes, cause data loss and damage the Postal Service’s brand. Employees and […]

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The Postal Service has announced plans for a stamp that honors those workers who dedicate their lives to our health, safety and well-being — often at great personal risk. The Thank You, Healthcare Community stamp will be released with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The artwork will consist of health-related icons spelling […]

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Thursday, July 4, is Independence Day, the federal holiday that commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The day is meaningful for all Americans but has added significance for the Postal Service, whose history is inextricably linked with the nation’s fight for independence. On July 26, 1775, the Second Continental Congress established […]

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The Postal Service has released a video about its new Shaker Design stamps. The Forever stamps, which were dedicated June 20 in Pittsfield, MA, celebrate the minimalist design of the Shakers, a socially progressive offshoot of mainstream Quakerism. Participants in the four-minute video include Linda Crawford, the Postal Service’s Southern Area vice president; Carrie Holland, […]

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The Postal Inspection Service is warning USPS employees and the public that scammers are using text messages to steal personal data — a scam called smishing, short for SMS phishing — to commit identity fraud. Scammers do this by sending a text that appears to be from a bank, government agency or a well-known company. […]

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The Postal Service honored the refined, timeless beauty of Shaker design at a June 20 stamp ceremony in Pittsfield, MA. The release of the Shaker Design stamps coincide with the 250th anniversary of the arrival of the first Shakers in America. Founded in England in the 18th century, the Shakers were a celibate, pacifist and […]

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The Postal Service is reminding employees that the Privacy Act of 1974 applies to collecting, using and maintaining personal information. If a USPS business initiative involves any personally identifiable information, team members should contact the Postal Service’s Privacy and Records Management Office to determine whether the act’s provisions apply. Here are some points about the […]

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The Postal Inspection Service is warning USPS employees and the public of a new identity fraud scheme called vishing — short for voice phishing — where scammers try to hook you as soon as you answer the phone. The scammers will call from a number that may look familiar or even appear to be from […]

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