A new Postal Service video shows how Dutch shepherd dogs help members of the U.S. armed forces complete a variety of missions. The dogs offer superior bomb detection and patrol capabilities. “They’re known as a reliable dog [and] are intelligent and active. They just want to please their handler,” Air Force Staff Sgt. Angel Flores […]
Here’s a look back at 1969, a year packed with pivotal events — including a few that inspired recent stamp releases. 1. We said hello to one president and goodbye to two others. Richard Nixon was sworn in as president Jan. 20, succeeding Lyndon Johnson. Dwight Eisenhower, who served as president from 1953-1961, died March […]
Millions of Americans are vacationing around the world this summer — and more than a few of those trips were made possible by the Postal Service. USPS accepts millions of passport applications each year, making passports an important part of the organization’s efforts to grow revenue. Post Offices accepted more than 6.8 million passport applications […]
Postal Support Employee Debra Carver and Letter Carrier Jeffrey King were recently on duty in Louisville, KY, when a colleague, Rural Carrier Gary Curlee, collapsed. While 911 was called, Carver, King and others rushed to the scene to aid Curlee, who had gone into cardiac arrest. Carver and King performed CPR on Curlee until paramedics […]
I ordered a cheesecake from The Furlough Cheesecake, which was profiled in “Slice of success.” Let me tell you: It was the best cheesecake I’ve ever eaten. I’m so glad the company ships with USPS. […]
After former President George H.W. Bush died last year at 94, his devoted service dog, Sully, captured hearts worldwide when he was photographed lying beside Bush’s casket. Though a family spokesman described the scene with the poignant words “mission complete,” Sully’s career is far from over. In fact, the yellow Labrador, around 3 years old, […]
The Postal Service recently updated the list of acceptable forms of identification that customers must show for picking up various types of mail and applying for other services. The Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) now features a section, 608.10.0, Forms of Identification, that details acceptable forms of ID. The update clarifies previous guidance for identification that […]
The recent Sesame Street stamp dedication ceremony is highlighted in a new Postal Service video. The 1-minute, 17-second video features remarks from Ed Wells, senior vice president of international media and education for Sesame Workshop, the organization that produces “Sesame Street.” “Our mission is to help children grow smarter, stronger and kinder, and we’ve been […]
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 image on the Wild and Scenic Rivers stamp pane was not taken by photographer Bob Wick? a) Clarion River b) Deschutes River c) Flathead River d) Missouri River […]
Good for Bill Vance, the Gowanda, NY, substitute rural carrier highlighted in “Mr. Dependable” who is celebrating 45 years with the Postal Service. The photo of Vance recalls a time when carriers were known for dressing sharply. […]
Letter Carrier Paige Klenk was recently delivering mail to a customer’s home in Marion, IA, when she noticed something unusual: a walking cane sticking out of the front door. Klenk called out to the customer, who had fallen at the doorway several hours earlier and had been unable to dislodge the cane when the door […]
To help mark the release of the Woodstock stamp this week, here are six facts about the landmark 1969 music festival. 1. A dairy farmer saved Woodstock. Festival producers planned to hold the event in Wallkill, NY — near the town of Woodstock, NY — but Wallkill officials changed their minds and passed a law […]
Inderpreet “Indy” Gill recently recited a long-awaited oath to fulfill her dream of U.S. citizenship. The Albany, NY, retail associate became a citizen in the spring after leaving her home in India several years ago to start a new life. “I wanted to jump up and down,” Gill said of becoming a citizen. The freedom […]
The Postal Service will host a career conference this month to allow employees to learn about job opportunities at USPS headquarters and in the field. The conference, the first of its kind, will be held from Saturday, Aug. 17-Sunday, Aug. 18, at the National Center for Employee Development in Norman, OK. The two-day meeting is […]
The “By his side” article about Mail Processing Clerk Frank Facio, who is blind, and his service dog, Garfunkel, was very well written. It’s a reminder that if you have the willpower and determination, you can overcome all obstacles. […]
Rural Carrier Laurance Lawrence was recently servicing a neighborhood delivery and collection box unit at an apartment complex in Lewiston, ME, when a customer collapsed nearby. Lawrence rushed to the man’s side, carried him to his apartment and called 911. Paramedics soon arrived and took the customer to a hospital. Local Officer in Charge Don […]
The Postal Service is accelerating the use of data-driven analytics to drive results. Mail Condition Visualization (MCV) is the latest super-charged module from Informed Visibility designed to improve operations and enhance mail visibility. MCV is now the organization’s official system of record for mail processing conditions. It replaces the Mail Condition Reporting System (webMCRS), which […]
Teamwork award. The Postal Service recently recognized the team of employees who oversaw communications for last year’s peak delivery season. The team managed the USPS Holiday Newsroom site and produced news releases, media advisories, newsletter articles and other materials that helped inform journalists, employees and others about the organization’s peak season efforts. USPS presented the […]
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. Fill in the blank: USPS dedicated the State and County Fairs stamps at the (blank) State Fair. a) North Carolina b) North Dakota c) South Carolina d) South Dakota […]
Bob Wick shot three of the photographs featured on the Postal Service’s new Wild and Scenic Rivers stamp pane. “They’re my smallest enlargements but my biggest thrill,” he said. Wick, a California-based wilderness specialist for the federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM), said having his work featured on stamps is “different than having an image […]
I really enjoyed “Lunar knowledge,” the edition of “The List” that highlighted seven tidbits about the moon. […]
Letter Carrier Benjamin Stadler was recently delivering mail to an apartment building in St. Louis Park, MN, when he heard a customer yelling for help. Stadler found the disabled man in his kitchen, where he’d gotten sick and needed assistance to get to his living room. The Postal Service employee reassured the distressed customer and […]
When Bill Vance heard the Postal Service needed a substitute rural carrier in Gowanda, NY, he applied for the job. Soon, he was delivering mail. That was 45 years ago. Vance has been working part-time for USPS ever since. “I never expected it would last this long, but I said, ‘What the heck?’ This is […]
The Postal Service’s career development and learning platform is now available on LiteBlue, which you can access on personal devices. HERO, which launched last year, allows you to manage your career development activities from a single online platform. You can also use HERO to access applications such as PostalEASE, eReassign, eRetire, ePayroll and more. Other […]
The Postal Service wants you to know what to do if an earthquake strikes the area where you live and work. Two recent quakes in central California served as a reminder about the importance of being prepared. The July 4 and July 5 earthquakes, which registered magnitudes of 6.4 and 7.1, respectively, spurred more than […]
To help mark this week’s release of the Military Working Dogs stamps, here are five facts about the nation’s combat canines. 1. There are approximately 2,300 military working dogs currently in service. Canines have been officially supporting American military operations since World War II. Today, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in Texas, the Air Force […]
It brought joy to my heart when I read “Sparking joy,” the article about a young entrepreneur who launched a business that mails historical letters to customers. […]
A rural carrier associate in Riverside, IA, proved earlier this year that Postal Service customers aren’t the only ones who can benefit from the actions of concerned and compassionate employees. Elijah Hoyt was making deliveries on a snowy day in January when he spotted a fawn trapped in a wire fence alongside a road. He […]
During a recent tour of the Luling, LA, Post Office, the St. Charles Parish fire chief struck up a conversation with Customer Services Supervisor Frank Noto Jr. The chief was looking for a low-cost way to deliver the fire department’s newsletter to all residents of the parish. Noto was sure the Postal Service could help, […]
The Postal Service highlights the value of mail to business customers in “Fresh Look,” a new video. The 1-minute, 16-second segment shows how USPS is using innovations like Informed Delivery, Informed Visibility and targeted direct mail to help businesses promote their products and services to consumers. “Fresh Look” also cites research that shows top firms that […]