NV, NM postmasters use America’s 250th to connect with colleagues, customers
Use Postal Service time and property wisely
There is a limited personal exception, but exercise it with care
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Featured reader quote
“The story about Letter Carrier Adrienne Burns helping a veteran to get back his medals was so touching. It reminds us that there are still good people out there that, even with...”
— Susan George, Coppell, TX
USPS Ethics Awareness Week begins
The organization’s annual campaign focuses on maintaining integrity
Managers’ deadline for system access review is Aug. 27
Use eDispose to acquire, redistribute or dispose of USPS items
Central Area, Maine-New Hampshire-Vermont District lead in scanning
PMG remarks to Board of Governors available
Don’t throw away used batteries
Most contain hazardous materials such as lithium and lead acid
Heroes
He helped a man who was having a seizure
The customer had collapsed in his driveway on a hot day
Week in Review
Here’s what Link covered Aug. 9-15
Informed Delivery app updates and a vigilant NJ employee made news
People
A vehicle for outreach
This letter carrier shows off her ride, Santa clocks in, and a stamp artist gets credit from the community
News Quiz
This heat is no joke
What do you know about staying safe when working in extreme temperatures?
New video spotlights Postal Pulse results
Deputy PMG Doug Tulino thanks employees for offering their feedback
Go west, young Postal Service
The ‘Mailin’ It!’ podcast looks at how the organization crossed the continent
Pause before scanning that QR code
Scammers use quishing attacks to try to steal information
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Featured reader quote
“The story about Letter Carrier Adrienne Burns helping a veteran to get back his medals was so touching. It reminds us that there are still good people out there that, even with...”
— Susan George, Coppell, TX
Informed Delivery Mobile app gets a boost
The new features include notifications, package management and a dark mode
Milestones
Appointments, awards and retirements
Here’s a look at recent USPS leadership announcements
They looked like stamps, but something was off
A new school year means shifting gears on safety
This number offers USPS facility statuses during emergencies
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“I start my day off with Link. This has been a ritual of mine for years. What I love most is learning about the remarkable individuals — such as mural painter Richard Clarkson...”
— Imoan Martin, Stamford, CT
USPS reports third-quarter financial results
Total operating revenue was $19.9 billion
Heroes
Her customer was in the yard and needed help
This carrier associate came to the aid of a woman with a broken shoulder
Week in Review
Here’s what Link covered Aug. 2-8
Seasonal tips and a romance scam made news
This new product has a patriotic slant
USPS issues Diagonal U.S. Flag Stamped Envelope
People
Cause and effect
Employees run for charity and a coastal community sends a retail associate into retirement
News Quiz
Local landmarks liven the walls
What do you know about Letter Carrier Richard Clarkson’s painted murals?
Postal Bulletin spotlights back-to-school safety
Central Area, South Carolina District on top in scanning
PERF, EAP available to employees affected by disasters
These USPS tracking labels are being phased out
Column highlights
Trending stories
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They looked like stamps, but something was off
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This letter carrier was catfished
A romance scammer used the employee’s bank account to launder money
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USPS reports third-quarter financial results
Total operating revenue was $19.9 billion
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This new product has a patriotic slant
USPS issues Diagonal U.S. Flag Stamped Envelope