Wednesday, August 6, 2025
SpongeBob and his friends can now live on envelopes
The Postal Service’s newest stamps were unveiled in Times Square
The Postal Service debuted its SpongeBob SquarePants stamps in New York City’s Times Square on Aug. 1.
The stamps — which feature characters from Nickelodeon’s animated children’s show “SpongeBob SquarePants” — were unveiled by Lisa Bobb-Semple, the USPS stamp services director, and Graham Beck, a member of the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee, the panel that makes recommendations for future stamp subjects.
The cartoon features the perpetually optimistic titular sea sponge and a colorful cast of characters embarking on various adventures around the undersea town of Bikini Bottom.
The stamps come in four designs. One displays a host of characters from the show; two others focus on SpongeBob SquarePants, the show’s namesake character; and the fourth shows SpongeBob and his best friend, Patrick Star.
Greg Breeding, an art director for USPS, designed the stamps using art provided by Nickelodeon.
The Forever stamps are available in panes of 16 at Post Offices and at usps.com.
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Improving the customer experience
The ‘Mailin’ It!’ podcast explores retail modernization efforts
The latest episode of “Mailin’ It!,” the USPS podcast, focuses on how the organization is modernizing its approach to retail and creating a more efficient and customer-friendly experience.
Tracy Raymond, the Postal Service’s retail operations director, and Bob Dixon, the organization’s director of delivery and retail modernization, are the guests.
The 28-minute episode was released Aug. 5 and is available on Link and other postal websites, as well as most podcast platforms.
Milestones
Appointments, awards and retirements
Here’s a look at recent USPS announcements
• Adam E. Briones was named corporate accounting manager. He previously served as lease accounting manager.
• Billy R. Fetterhoff Jr. was named the Tulsa, OK, Processing and Distribution Center’s plant manager. He previously served as a Spokane, WA, distribution operations manager.
• Kathy J. Hand, Northern Plains Division’s senior processing director, will retire Sept. 30 after 30 years of service. Kenyata B. Moore, network implementation director, was named Northern Plains Division’s acting senior processing director.
• Jason W. Kirrane, operations integration manager for California 1 District, was named the San Francisco Post Office’s officer in charge.
• James H. Murphy, Massachusetts-Rhode Island District’s Post Office operations manager, was named the Boston Post Office’s officer in charge.
• Titus G. Muyuela was named the Seattle Processing and Distribution Center’s plant manager. He previously served as the Portland, OR, Regional Processing and Distribution Center’s distribution operations senior manager.
• Natalie S. Schulhof, a Washington, DC, facilities and fleet acquisition contracting officer, received the 30 Under 30 Award from the Institute for Supply Management, an industry trade association. The award recognizes outstanding young procurement and supply chain management professionals around the world.
• Kriti B. Vichare, marketing strategy and planning director, was named acting talent acquisition director.
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Understanding skin disease
These ailments can result in rashes, inflammation and itchiness
Skin diseases may be caused by allergies, irritants, genetics and problems with the immune system, according to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.
These disorders may produce rashes, inflammation, itchiness or other skin changes. Some conditions may be genetic, but some are linked with lifestyle choices.
Treatments include medications, creams, ointments and lifestyle changes.
Two types of skin diseases are:
• Psoriasis, which causes red, scaly skin that may feel painful, swollen or hot. The cause is not fully understood, but it involves a mix of genetics and environmental factors. It is most common in adults, and it affects men and women equally.
• Rosacea, which causes reddened skin and pimples, usually on the face. It can also thicken the skin and cause eye problems. There is no cure for rosacea, but treatment can keep it under control. It is most common among middle-aged and older women, but it is more severe when contracted by men.
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases website has more information.
Benjamin Franklin is focus of blog post
The latest entry on Postal Posts, the USPS blog, looks at Benjamin Franklin, the first postmaster general.
Stephen Kochersperger, the Postal Service’s historian, wrote the post.
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SpongeBob and his friends can now live on envelopes
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Improving the customer experience
The ‘Mailin’ It!’ podcast explores retail modernization efforts
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Milestones
Appointments, awards and retirements
Here’s a look at recent USPS announcements
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Understanding skin disease
These ailments can result in rashes, inflammation and itchiness
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Benjamin Franklin is focus of blog post