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Art of Magic Stamps Cast Spell of Wonder and Illusion

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Sep 21, 2018

USPS Writer/Editor Michael Hotovy Art of Magic Stamps Cast Spell of Wonder and Illusion I never knew stamps could be so magical. I am not speaking about how one little piece of paper, affixed to the upper right corner of …

In the Community, Inside USPS, Postal People

USPS Clerk Passport Earns Agent of the Year Award

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Mar 16, 2018

2018 Passport Agent of the Year, April Burger.   USPS® Clerk Wins Passport Agent of the Year for Outstanding Services For Jefferson City, MO Clerk April Burger, providing customers with great service is just part of the job. “April takes …

Inside USPS, Postal HQ, Postal People

USPS Internship Provides Valuable Hands-On Experience

Tim Ratliff

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Dec 1, 2017

USPS Summer Marketing Internship Comes to an End for Michigan Student From left, Summer Marketing Intern LeeAnn Lugo and Customer Service Program Analyst – Retail Lois Gunlogson review data at the Customer Experience Local Operation Center.   With the closing weeks …

Inside USPS, Tips & Tricks, USPS Did You Know & Tips

Save Time by Visiting a USPS Self-Service Kiosk

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Nov 3, 2017

   USPS® Kiosk Services Post Office™ lobbies can be very busy during the holiday season. To provide our customers with a convenient alternative to the full-service counter, USPS self-service kiosks are placed in lobbies which offer a wide range of …

Inside USPS, Postal People

USPS Employee Shares the Most Common Postal Abbreviations

Denise Varano

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Mar 17, 2017

Your Guide to Postal Abbreviations My days of studying French are over, but I’ve found new work in translating the wild world of words at the Postal Service® starting with monkey-free swing rooms, buggies without babies and bird-less cages. Sound …

Celebrations, Inside USPS, Postal People

Wouldn’t Change a Thing After 50 Years of Federal Service

Elizabeth Najduch

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Nov 18, 2016

  Postal worker Daniel Kistka celebrates 50 years The Postal Service® has experienced a lot of changes in the last half century including the introduction of ZIP Code™ and Express Mail® service . At the Jackson, MI Post Office™ one thing …

Inside USPS

Postal Service Shows Its Commitment to Energy Conservation

Kristine Sedey

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Oct 28, 2016

Postal Service™ Celebrates Energy Conservation During Energy Action Month 2016 October is Energy Action Month. This month long celebration is declared by Presidential Proclamation each October. It is a time to celebrate energy saving successes and renew our commitment to energy …

In the Community, Inside USPS

Holland, Michigan Windmill Makes Students Feel at Home

Tim Ratliff

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Sep 23, 2016

  When students arrive in Holland, MI, the Dutch heritage is evident by actual windmills, windmill replicas, and windmill symbols dotting the landscape. One windmill is particularly important, as it stands in front of the Holland, Michigan Post Office  serving …

Delivery, In the Community, Inside USPS, Uncategorized

The History Behind the USPS Logo

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Nov 5, 2015

In 1970, the Postal Reorganization Act transformed the Post Office Department into the United States Postal Service. The “standing” eagle was adopted as the Postal Service’s official seal.     Eagles are powerful, stately, determined and undeniably American, which reflects …

In the Community, Inside USPS

The History of Owney the Postal Dog, Mascot of the Railway Mail Service

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Nov 2, 2015

On an autumn day in 1888, a shaggy pup took his first step toward becoming a postal legend when he crept into the Albany, New York Post Office. The postal workers soon took a liking to the dog’s friendly demeanor …

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