Here’s a look at recent USPS announcements
Milestones
Barbara Bush’s stamp is here
The new release honors the beloved first lady
Get answers to your TSP questions
USPS employees can participate in the latest online sessions
Mail
Featured reader quote
“Mary Hulshouser’s photographs in ‘She has an eye for nature’ are simply beautiful! The great horned owls are so well camouflaged. Hope to see one of her photos on a stamp...”
— Ravi Sant, Boston
USPS, APWU reach tentative agreement
The 36-month contract will run through Sept. 20, 2027
Heroes
They heard screams and ran toward them
This postmaster and letter carrier came to the aid of a customer being attacked by a dog
Week in Review
Here’s what Link covered June 1-7
Dog attacks, standout employees and a wellness challenge made news
This stamp has a patriotic spirit
The design features Old Glory fluttering in the breeze
Here’s where most dog attacks occurred last year
People
They get into the nitty-gritty
Custodians step into the spotlight, a marketing specialist promotes the Armed Forces stamps and a district touts customer surveys
News Quiz
What’s the number?
How much do you know about this year’s USPS National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign?
Mail
Featured reader quote
“Thank you for sharing the ‘Heroes’ story about Imlay City, MI, Letter Carrier Tara Marsh. Her willingness to donate a kidney to a stranger is inspiring. I am proud to have a...”
— Kin Yim, Washington, DC
Off the Clock
She has an eye for nature
This employee takes photos of flora and fauna in their element
Mail
Featured reader quote
“Loved ‘How the U.S. Mail moved onward and upward,’ from your series on 250 years of postal history. What a great picture! Those tiny tires on that biplane, those haircuts …...”
— Anita Miller, Denver
WestPac Area, Minnesota-North Dakota District lead in scanning
Postal Bulletin shares information about dog bite campaign
WestPac Area, Colorado-Wyoming District lead in scanning
WestPac Area, Pennsylvania 1 District on top in scanning
Use an ACE workstation? Reboot each week
The Postal Service offers a reminder for employees and contractors
Milestones
Appointments, awards and retirements
Here’s a look at recent USPS announcements
Keeping your vision clear
There are many ways to help prevent cataracts
There are rules about outside gifts
USPS can accept on behalf of an employee under certain circumstances
On the Job
This IT manager ensures USPS stays connected
A supercomputer sparked Derrick Milling’s fascination with technology
Are your USPS accounts safe?
Here are tips for creating and keeping strong passwords, passphrases and PINs
Wellness challenge begins June 16
This six-week program will use summer memories to promote physical activity
Heroes
She was a perfect match
A stranger needed a kidney and this letter carrier donated hers
Week in Review
Here’s what Link covered May 25-31
Dog bites, postal history and semipostal stamps made news
Dog attacks on USPS employees increased again last year
People
She’s near the finish line
A letter carrier wraps things up, a postmaster takes an oath and the Pony Express rides again
News Quiz
Ring a bell?
How much do you remember about this musical father-son duo?
Column highlights
USPS events
Trending stories
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Fireworks are fun, but they don’t belong in the mail
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National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association approves contract with USPS
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USPS, APWU reach tentative agreement
The 36-month contract will run through Sept. 20, 2027
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Off the Clock
She has an eye for nature
This employee takes photos of flora and fauna in their element