Throughout 2025, real-life heroes stepped up at the right moment
Heroes
Week in Review
Here’s what Link covered Dec. 21-27
A peak season wrap-up and a history of holiday stamps made news
ACE computer users to receive emailed survey
Blog post looks at Postal Inspection Service’s holiday work
Postal Bulletin outlines organization’s readiness for holiday returns
Southern Area, Arizona-New Mexico District lead in scanning
Off the Clock
Downtime? Not for these folks
How some USPS employees followed their off-hour passions this year
People
Their postal pride is showing
A look back at USPS employees who made unique contributions this year
News Quiz
Total recall
How much do you remember about this year?
USPS is bringing home the holidays
As the season winds down, employees are focused on serving customers
Milestones
Appointments, awards and retirements
Here’s a look at recent USPS announcements
Fa-la-la philately
Here’s the story of how holiday stamps came to be
Processing operations VP to retire
Dane Coleman began his career as a 21-day casual employee
Christmastime is here
Historians believe the holiday originated in Rome
Mail
Featured reader quote
“I was pleasantly surprised to read your article regarding the Nordstrom holiday gift guide. As a consumer, I have always loved Christmas catalogs. Going online, store by store,...”
— Pattie Arismendez, Richgrove, CA
USPS employees are stepping into the spotlight this holiday season
Heroes
He comforted a customer who had fallen
This employee ensured the injured man received emergency medical care
Week in Review
Here’s what Link covered Dec. 14-20
Holiday stories and upcoming stamp releases made news
Blog post focuses on holiday season
‘Mail with Mr. ZIP’ holiday special now on YouTube
Employees to get letter with overtime tax deduction information
Southern Area, Massachusetts-Rhode Island District on top in scanning
His big heart grew USPS Operation Santa
A Jewish postmaster in midcentury New York helped scale up and shape the effort
People
From out of the past
Employees discover a treasure trove and a retail associate helps get care packages to troops
News Quiz
American teamwork
What do you know about the 250-year partnership between USPS and the military?
USPS announces bid solicitation for access to last-mile delivery network
Priority Mail Express refund policy adjusted for the holidays
Mail
Featured reader quote
“Your article, ‘This partnership has lasted for 250 years,’ made me reminisce about my service as a young Marine serving halfway around the globe. There is nothing like...”
— Aaron Flynn, Adams, MA
Here’s when the first 2026 stamps will arrive
Here’s how to protect the mailstream
USPS offers guidance on disposing of hazardous and regulated items
Column highlights
USPS events
Trending stories
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PMG testimony to House committee available
Steiner addresses USPS financial challenges during hearing
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USPS to hold 51 career conferences
This year’s theme is ‘Own Your Path to Success’
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Healthy eating challenge begins April 6
This six-week program will promote adding fruits and vegetables to your diet
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Emailing sensitive information? Take the proper steps