Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Is your identification compliant?
Employees will need a Real ID to travel
The Postal Service is reminding employees that they’ll need a Real ID Act-compliant driver license or ID card beginning Wednesday, May 7, if they fly domestically for business or for personal reasons.
The Real ID Act of 2005 established minimum documentation requirements for state-issued driver licenses and ID cards. A Real ID Act-compliant license or ID card will have a star in the upper right corner.
Called “Real IDs,” these forms of identification will be required for anyone who wishes to board a domestic flight.
A U.S. passport, military ID or a Department of Homeland Security-approved ID can be used in place of a Real ID.
Employees who don’t have a Real ID or an acceptable alternative should visit their state’s department of motor of vehicles to obtain one. You’ll need either a birth certificate or passport; Social Security number; and two proofs of residency, such a utility bill or bank statement. Individual states may also have additional requirements.
More information is available on the Department of Homeland Security’s website.
Milestones
Appointments, awards and retirements
Here’s a look at recent USPS announcements
• Cipriano S. Corona was named California 4 District manager. He previously served as operations integration manager.
• Donna D. Gill was named Atlantic Area’s field human resources director. She previously served as safety and health field operations manager.
• Aron R. Jones was named California 1 District manager. He previously served as San Jose, CA, postmaster.
• Thomas C. King II was named retail and Post Office field operations support director. He previously served as retail and Post Office operations support manager.
• Maricela Luna was named Los Angeles postmaster. She previously served as the Van Nuys, CA, postmaster.
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April 16, 2025
Datebook
‘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, April 16, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern.
Representatives from Aetna, a provider of health plans for federal employees, will lead the discussion.
Participants must register before the event on the webinar website.
Participation is voluntary. Nonexempt employees must be off the clock or on authorized breaks.
Employees who have questions can email the USPS Benefits and Wellness team.
April 16, 2025
Datebook
Battlefields of the American Revolution stamp ceremony
The Postal Service will dedicate its Battlefields of the American Revolution stamps on Wednesday, April 16, in Concord, MA.
The ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. Eastern at the North Bridge Visitors Center in Minute Man National Historical Park, located at 174 Liberty St.
The speakers will include Judy de Torok, the Postal Service’s corporate affairs vice president.
Attendees are encouraged to RSVP online.