Wednesday, April 16, 2025
These stamps honor the fight for liberty
USPS will dedicate its Battlefields of the American Revolution release in Massachusetts
The Postal Service will release its Battlefields of the American Revolution stamps on Wednesday, April 16.
The stamps are being issued ahead of the semiquincentennial — or 250th anniversary — of the American Revolution and highlight five crucial battles in the Revolutionary War: Lexington and Concord; Bunker Hill; Trenton; Saratoga; and Yorktown.
The pane dedicates a row of stamps for each battle. A stamp’s image is either a photograph linked to the site or a watercolor illustration of a battle scene.
The rows and their battles are in chronological order, starting in 1775 with the two battles in Massachusetts, Lexington and Concord and Bunker Hill; Trenton, NJ, in 1776; Saratoga, NY, in 1777; and Yorktown, VA, in 1781.
A quote from Thomas Paine in the upper right of the pane begins, “These are the times that try men’s souls.”
Derry Noyes, an art director for USPS, designed the stamps with illustrations by Greg Harlin and photographs by Jon Bilous, Richard Lewis, Tom Morris, Gregory J. Parker and Kevin Stewart.
A dedication ceremony will take place at Minute Man National Historical Park in Concord, MA. The Forever stamps will be available at Post Offices and usps.com.
Milestones
Appointments, awards and retirements
Here’s a look at recent USPS announcements
• Kellie C. Calderon was named compensation and benefits executive director. She previously served as compensation programs director.
• Daniela De Rossi was named facilities repair and alterations director. She previously served as repair and alterations manager.
• Joy M. Hawkins was named the Springfield, MA, Network Distribution Center’s plant manager. She previously served as the Rochester, NY, Processing and Distribution Center’s plant manager.
• Rachel L. Ivory, a Washington, DC, logistics training analyst, is included in the latest edition of Marquis Who’s Who (formerly Who’s Who in America). She has authored 22 self-published children’s books and founded Ivory Publishing LLC in 2024. Her books, for children aged 9 to 14, are in the “I Want to Be …” series, exploring various professions.
• Gary P. Holland was named the Rochester, NY, Processing and Distribution Center’s plant manager. He previously served as the Syracuse, NY, Processing and Distribution Center’s in-plant support manager.
• Mary J. Veasey was named the Memphis, TN, Network Distribution Center’s plant manager. She previously served as the Columbus, OH, Processing and Distribution Center’s distribution operations senior manager.
• Jacqueline Y. Watts, industry segment representative, was named acting integration and support specialist.
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April 23, 2025
Datebook
‘Holistic Approach to Financial Wellbeing’
Postal Service employees may participate in an upcoming webinar to learn simple daily habits to improve well-being and decrease financial stress.
The session, “Holistic Approach to Financial Wellbeing,” will be held Wednesday, April 23, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern.
Representatives from Kaiser Permanente, 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 with questions can email the USPS Benefits and Wellness team.
April 23, 2025
Datebook
‘Allergies and Asthma’
Postal Service employees may participate in an upcoming webinar that will provide information about seasonal, food and pet allergies and treatment options.
The session, “Allergies and Asthma,” will be held Wednesday, April 23, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern.
Representatives from CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, 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 with questions can email the USPS Benefits and Wellness team.
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These stamps honor the fight for liberty
USPS will dedicate its Battlefields of the American Revolution release in Massachusetts
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Milestones
Appointments, awards and retirements
Here’s a look at recent USPS announcements
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‘Holistic Approach to Financial Wellbeing’
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April23Datebook
‘Allergies and Asthma’