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Appointments, awards and more

• Yosef A. Boutakov was named revenue evaluation manager. He previously served as commerce pricing analyst. • Eric K. Dolloff was named plant and process modernization senior director. He previously served as plant modernization director. • Bradley J. Ledford was named logistics network implementation director. He previously served as operations program support manager. Got news […]

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• Tara Murray, the Brooklyn, NY, Processing and Distribution Center’s plant manager, was named the New Jersey Network Distribution Center’s acting plant manager. • Shontay L. Porter, talent acquisition director, was named succession and internal talent acting director. Paulette Rhynehardt, talent acquisition manager, was named talent acquisition acting director. • Jose A. Roman, South Atlantic […]

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‘Stay Active’

Postal Service employees may participate in an upcoming webinar designed for anyone interested in aging with vitality. The session, “Stay Active, Stay Healthy, Stay Happy,” will be held Wednesday, Sept. 4, at noon Eastern. Representatives from CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield, a provider of health plans for federal employees, will lead the discussion. Participants must […]

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USPS announces prefiling conference

The Postal Service has announced it will host a prefiling virtual conference to discuss its plans to improve mail processing and transportation, and how these improvements will align with proposed refinements within its existing service standards for mail and package products. The conference discussion — to be held Thursday, Sept. 5, at 1 p.m. Eastern […]

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Capturing fall’s vivid palette

The Postal Service dedicated its Autumn Colors stamps on Aug. 16 at the Great American Stamp Show in Hartford, CT. The stamps showcase 10 photographs by Allen Rokach (1941-2021), who developed a technique that imbues the images with an impressionistic cast. “Every year, millions of Americans seek the beauty of leaves turning from coast to […]

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Appointments, awards and more

• Donna Berry, processing finance and budget manager for Lakeshores, Southwest and Westshores divisions, was named Western Region’s acting finance and budget manager. • Richard S. Firestone, a strategic project specialist in the chief customer and marketing officer’s organization, received a Chief FOIA Officer’s Award for his efforts to help the Postal Service respond to […]

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Area and Regional Update newsletters published

The latest editions of the quarterly Area and Regional Update newsletters will be mailed to Postal Service employees’ homes throughout August. In addition to local and regional news coverage, each issue includes national stories and regular columns from USPS leaders, including Postmaster General Louis DeJoy. Area and Regional Update is available in Atlantic-Eastern, Southern-Eastern, Central-Western […]

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Employees should heed the rules on conduct on postal property

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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Appointments, awards and more

• Jaanai Beckford, the Albany, NY, Processing and Distribution Center’s processing support manager, was named acting plant manager at the Southern Maine Processing and Distribution Center in Scarborough. • Travis K. Eaton was named enterprise reporting and workhours manager. He previously  served as customer analytics and reporting manager. • Samson R. Elsbernd, a USPS attorney, […]

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‘Protecting Veterans from Fraud’

USPS employees and their families may participate in an upcoming Postal Inspection Service webinar on how to avoid scams that target the benefits of military veterans. The session, “Protecting Veterans from Fraud,” will be held Wednesday, Aug. 21, from to 1 to 2 p.m. Eastern. Inspector in Charge Carroll Harris, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, […]

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‘Jumpstart Your Metabolism’

Postal Service employees may participate in an upcoming webinar on how to boost your metabolism naturally. The session, “Jumpstart Your Metabolism,” will be held Wednesday, Aug. 21, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern. Representatives from the Virginia Hospital Center and Blue Cross Blue Shield, a provider of health plans for federal employees, will lead the […]

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Want to order a semipostal stamp shirt? The deadline is Aug. 15

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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Appointments, awards and more

• David C. Guiney was named Florida 3 District manager. He previously served as Boston postmaster. • Matthew L. Jones was named the Trenton, NJ, Processing and Distribution Center’s processing support manager. He previously served as maintenance support specialist. • Wanda P. Prater was named Louisiana District manager. She previously served as Milwaukee postmaster. Got […]

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A giant on and off the field

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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Appointments, awards and more

• Henry E. Barber was named Southern Area’s operations integration manager. He previously served as Florida 1 District’s Post Office operations manager. • James N. Dale Jr. was named letter and flat planning and implementation director. He previously served as a strategic planning and implementation operations specialist. • Antonio Gracia Jr. was named Miami postmaster. […]

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Appointments, awards and more

• Bryan D. Cole, the Eugene, OR, Local Processing Center’s distribution operations manager, was named the Grand Junction, CO, Main Post Office’s acting plant manager. • Cory E. Stibley, the Cheyenne, WY, Processing and Distribution Center’s plant manager, was named the Colorado Springs, CO, Processing and Distribution Center’s acting plant manager. Tanner F. Eslick, a […]

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Hank Aaron stamp ceremony

The Postal Service will dedicate its Hank Aaron stamp on Wednesday, July 31, in Atlanta. The ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. Eastern at Truist Park, located at 755 Battery Ave. SE. The speakers will include Tom Marshall, the Postal Service’s general counsel. Attendees must RSVP online. […]

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Alex Trebek ‘made it cool to be smart’

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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Want to learn more about the Thrift Savings Plan?

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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It takes two to tango under FOIA

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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Appointments, awards and more

• Tracy L. Damron was named New England Division’s logistics director. She previously served as Atlantic Region’s operations support manager. • Mit J. Desai was named plant design, methods and standards executive manager. He previously served as the Dulles, VA, Processing and Distribution Center’s executive manager. • Edward O. Obobi, internal reporting manager, was named […]

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Use a smartphone, tablet or laptop? Keep it secured

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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Appointments, awards and more

• Mobile, AL, Postmaster Robert P. Birge Jr. was named the El Paso, TX, acting postmaster. • Michael M. Janssens was named facilities hub management director. He previously served as property management manager. • Chicago Postmaster Jewel Morrow completed an assignment as Illinois 1 District’s acting manager and resumed her regular duties. Wisconsin District Manager […]

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‘USPS Retirement Health Benefits’

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, July 17, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern. Representatives from Aetna, a provider of health plans for federal employees, will lead the discussion. Participants must […]

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USPS to honor health workers

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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Independence Day

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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Shakers, in motion

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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