Some keep the busy clutter of the holidays separate from annual traditions, or strategically maneuver using shopping and cooking chore short-cuts. What the Holidays Mean to USPS Employees How Santa’s Other Helpers Deliver Their Holiday Rush How do Santa’s helpers …
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Holiday Greetings From the U.S. Postal Inspection Service It’s hard to believe the holidays are upon us, and another year is drawing to a close. Wasn’t it just yesterday we were basking in the summer sun’s warm rays? Nevertheless, I’ve always …
10 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT SHIPPING FOOD AND SHIPPING FRAGILE ITEMS The holiday season is upon us, which means many of us may be considering mailing gifts, foods or potentially fragile items to friends and loved ones across the country. …
Announcing the Premiere of the USPS® 2018 Holiday Blog The Holidays Are Coming! The Holidays Are Coming! The most magical time of the year is quickly approaching! We’ve been planning for it all year long and we’re ready to kick …
As a United States Postal Inspector for over 20 years, I’ve seen the impact distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks can have on the private sector. Hackers attempt to flood compromised systems with repeated requests, overpowering networks and disabling the …
New York Letter Carriers Carmelo LaSalle and Monique Richardson Cold Camaraderie – New York Letter Carriers persevere As a former Letter Carrier in Brooklyn, New York, I remember all too well those days when you close your eyes and hope …
Authored by: Junemarie Brandt, Research Analyst Postal History, 29 years in service In 2014, I visited the Supai, Arizona, Post Office™ facility—the last Post Office™ in the U.S. receiving mail by mule. To most Americans, communication in 2016 is fast, …
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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 his recent Office of Inspector General blog article, “Rethinking Mailbox Access,” UPS executive Keith Kellison proposes giving other delivery companies access to your mailbox. If delivery companies want to discuss stuffing your mailbox with their packages, then that discussion …
Several Logos, Mottos have Represented USPS Through the Years The Postal Service’s iconic blue and white eagle isn’t the only insignia that has represented the organization throughout its history. In 1782, Postmaster General Ebenezer Hazard chose Mercury, the Greek messenger …