The new mural in Washington, DC, honoring USPS retiree Roger “Buck” Hill is the latest example of a postal-themed public art project. Here are six others. 1. “Statue of the Mail Carriers.” This Milwaukee artwork stands near the site where the National Association of Letter Carriers was formed in 1889. The artist sculpted the bronze […]
Here’s Link’s latest “News Quiz,” a weekly feature that invites readers to test their knowledge of recent stories. The correct answers appear at the end. 1. Which of the following topics were discussed during the recent National Postal Customer Council Week? a) Informed Delivery b) Informed Visibility c) A new marketing campaign for the mailing […]
Letter Carrier David Rink was making deliveries last winter in Adrian, MI, when he grew concerned that mail was accumulating for a customer, Luvisa Cousino, who normally emptied her mailbox daily. Rink alerted a neighbor, and they both checked on Cousino, whom they soon heard weakly crying out for help. The Postal Service employee and […]
The world needs more people like Meredith Taylor, the Kenna, WV, retail associate who fostered a homeless teenager and helped him graduate high school. […]
When Destiny Dixon attended a recent Greater South Carolina District career conference, she didn’t expect to be chosen to work alongside her boss — for a day at least. Dixon, a Columbia, SC, letter carrier, received a ticket during the conference. When its number was called, she learned the prize was a “shadow day” with […]
The Postal Service is offering suggested mail-by dates for customers who want to send holiday letters and packages to diplomatic and military service members overseas. The dates are listed in an Oct. 8 news release, along with details on ordering free military care kits and guidelines for addressing packages to Army/Air Post Offices, Fleet Post […]
Stamps are small, but they have a big effect on the Postal Service’s bottom line. For more than 170 years, the organization has issued stamps that honor the nation’s history, heroes and heritage. Stamps aren’t just miniature works of art, though. They’re also a unique product that generates revenue for the Postal Service. Customers once […]
To help mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, here are some facts about the disease and the Postal Service’s contributions to the fight against it. 1. Breast cancer is a disease in which cells in the breast grow out of control. There are different kinds of breast cancer, such as invasive ductal carcinoma, in […]
Rural Carrier Tammy Covietz was recently delivering mail to an older customer’s home in Jordan, MN, when the man fell while walking to the front door. Covietz promptly administered first aid to the customer, whose head was bleeding. At the man’s request, the Postal Service employee called his daughter, then comforted him until family members […]
“Saving Skippy,” the article about the injured Pomeranian mix rescued by Wilmington, DE, Letter Carrier Laura Domnick, brought tears to my eyes. Life is so full of miracles. […]
In honor of firefighters who have died in the line of duty, postal facilities that fly the flag at all times, and those that are open Sundays, should fly the flag at half-staff Sunday, Oct. 6, which is National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service Day. USPS facilities that fly the flag at all times and are […]
Amy Tackett was in a tough spot a decade ago when her son, Elijah, was born 13 weeks early. Tackett, a USPS retail associate in Printer, KY, lived more than two hours away from the hospital, so traveling back and forth to visit him posed a significant hardship. When a nurse told her about Ronald […]
My name is Mark Roche and I’m a tractor-trailer driver in Milwaukee. I transport mail between Lakeland District postal facilities within the area surrounding the Milwaukee Processing and Distribution Center. Following the set schedule for each run is of great importance to me. It’s up to me to get the mail delivered on time once […]
Are you ready for flu season? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), individuals 6 months of age and older should get a flu vaccine each year. All Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) plans cover flu shots at no cost to Postal Service employees. The CDC also encourages people to learn more […]
The recent Woodstock stamp dedication ceremony is highlighted in a new Postal Service video. The stamp honors the 50th anniversary of the legendary Woodstock Music and Art Fair held in August 1969 in Bethel, NY. The festival was promoted as “3 Days of Peace and Music.” Featuring such performers as Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix and […]
The “Heroes’ Corner” article about Meredith Taylor, the Kenna, WV, retail associate who fostered homeless student Jason Thomas and helped him graduate high school, brought tears to my eyes. […]
City Carrier Assistant Dante Linyear was recently delivering mail in Olean, NY, when he saw a man fall outside his home and strike his head. Linyear rushed to the customer’s aid and found that he was foaming at the mouth and unable to speak. The Postal Service employee alerted a neighbor, who called 911, and […]
More Americans have a favorable opinion of the Postal Service than any other government agency, a new survey has found. The Pew Research Center conducted the poll from Sept. 5-16, asking 2,004 U.S. adults their views about 16 agencies. The results, released Oct. 1, show 90 percent of respondents have a favorable view of USPS. […]
The Postal Service will release its Purple Heart Medal stamp Friday, Oct. 4. The Purple Heart is awarded in the name of the president of the United States to members of the military who have been wounded or killed in action. According to the Military Order of the Purple Heart, an organization for combat-wounded veterans, […]
Here’s Link’s latest “News Quiz,” a weekly feature that invites readers to test their knowledge of recent stories. The correct answers appear at the end. 1. True or false: More than 3.4 billion greeting cards were mailed in the 12-month period that ended Sept. 30, 2018, reflecting a 2.3 percent increase during a three-year period. […]
“‘Amazed’ by Grace,” the article about the young woman with Down syndrome who spent a day delivering mail with a letter carrier, was inspiring. I’m so happy the Postal Service granted her special request. […]
Rural Carrier Associate Janine Kikla was recently delivering mail in Sutton, WV, when she grew concerned about a customer whose mail was piling up. Kikla contacted local Postmaster Steven Jackson, who called police. Responding officers checked on the man and found that he was gravely ill. Paramedics were immediately dispatched to take him to a […]
The Postal Service is increasing the safety and security of its collection box procedures. The organization is modifying the long-standing Aviation Mail Security Rule, which was established in 1996 and called for packages weighing 16 ounces or more to be presented in person to a retail associate or letter carrier. The rule was introduced to […]
To help mark the release of the Literary Arts stamp honoring Walt Whitman (1819-1892), here are some facts about the man hailed by many as the father of modern American poetry. 1. Printing inspired Whitman’s passion for the written word. Born in present-day Huntington Station, NY, Whitman attended public schools in Brooklyn. At age 12, […]
Network Specialist James Tracey was on the job recently at the Middlesex-Essex Processing and Distribution Center in North Reading, MA, when a co-worker experienced a medical emergency. The man, who had been operating a forklift, lost consciousness while sitting upright, leaving him unable to breathe when his head fell forward. While 911 was called, Tracey […]
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Tim Reisch joined the Army National Guard in 1978 when he was just a few years out of high school. More than 40 years later, he retired as a two-star general with the South Dakota National Guard. Now Reisch, who served as adjutant general when he stepped down in June, has embarked on a new […]
Just in time for Thinking of You Week, a campaign that encourages consumers to mail a greeting card each day from Sept. 23-29, the Greeting Card Association has released updated facts on the industry. Here are some highlights: • U.S. consumers purchase approximately 6.5 billion greeting cards each year, generating $7 billion-$8 billion in annual […]
Platinum PR Awards. The Postal Service’s Corporate Communications department was honored twice last week during the Platinum PR Awards competition. The 2018 Annual Sustainability Report was the winner in the annual report category, while the department’s Social Business Intelligence program won the social listening award, which honors excellence in the use of social media. Additionally, […]
Here’s Link’s latest “News Quiz,” a weekly feature that invites readers to test their knowledge of recent stories. The correct answers appear at the end. 1. Under the Hatch Act, USPS employees are prohibited from which activity or activities? a) Being candidates in partisan elections b) Engaging in political fundraising c) Using their postal authority […]