Friday, May 22, 2026
News Quiz
The flag never touched the ground
What do you know about the first African American to earn the Medal of Honor?
“News Quiz” is a weekly feature that lets you test your knowledge of recent Link stories. The correct answers appear at the end.
1. The bravery and heroism of William Carney inspired which of the following movies?
a) “Gettysburg”
b) “Glory”
c) “Shenandoah”
d) “The Searchers”
2. When did the Postal Service release its first bald eagle stamps?
a) 1869
b) 1908
c) 1950
d) 1976
3. Which of the following images is not featured on the American Icons stamps?
a) Apple pie
b) Baseball glove
c) Horses
d) Lighthouse
4. With the addition of Almon Frederick, how many personnel from the Postal Inspection Service have their names etchedin the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial?
a) 7
b) 10
c) 12
d) 16
5. What is social engineering?
a) Manipulating people listed in users’ contact folders to vote a certain way.
b) Methods to convince people to lure friends into illegal money-making schemes.
c) Tactics used by online platforms to get users to spend more time scrolling.
d) Using psychological pressure to influence people to divulge confidential data.
Answers: 1) b. 2) a. 3) a. 4) d. 5) d.
Acting international business VP named
Himesh Patel began his Postal Service career in 1996
Himesh Patel was named acting vice president and managing director of international business effective May 30.
He succeeds Robert H. Raines Jr., who is retiring May 29.
In his new role, Patel will be responsible for the Postal Service’s international strategy, business development, product development, processing and logistics functions.
Most recently, he served as director of international strategy and business development support, where he was responsible for creating a cohesive international business plan and providing guidance to senior leadership on international business policies and programs.
Patel joined the Postal Service in 1996 as an operations research analyst in engineering.
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May 29, 2026
Datebook
Figures of the American Revolution stamps ceremony
The Postal Service will have a special dedication ceremony for its Figures of the American Revolution stamps on Friday, May 29, in Boston.
The event will be held at 11 a.m. Eastern at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center at 415 Summer St.
Attendees are encouraged to RSVP online.
They’re giving the 411 about USPS
The ‘Mailin’ It!’ podcast hosts answer common questions customers have
The latest episode of “Mailin’ It!,” the USPS podcast, takes on some of the most common questions customers ask about the Postal Service.
The podcast hosts, Karla Kirby and Jeff Marino, read questions and then provide the answers.
The 17-minute episode was released May 19 and is available on Link and other postal websites, as well as most podcast platforms.
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News Quiz
The flag never touched the ground
What do you know about the first African American to earn the Medal of Honor?
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Acting international business VP named
Himesh Patel began his Postal Service career in 1996
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May29Datebook
Figures of the American Revolution stamps ceremony
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They’re giving the 411 about USPS
The ‘Mailin’ It!’ podcast hosts answer common questions customers have