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Save the dates

Top story

Save the dates
Stamp releases announced
10 hours ago
Service and schooling
Webinar on military benefits Dec. 5
10 hours ago
Open season access
PIN must work in PostalEASE
10 hours ago

On the way

On the way

More 2024 releases announced
Dungeons & Dragons, John Wooden, Carnival Nights and Ansel Adams have been added to next year’s stamp lineup.
1 day ago

Write it down

Write it down

Webinar on journaling is Dec. 4
The session will offer tips and techniques to document emotions and reactions to stressful situations.
1 day ago

Comparison shopping

Comparison shopping

Checkbook breaks down health plans
The tool includes information on copays, deductibles, prescription drug costs and other items.
1 day ago

A new chapter

A new chapter

USPS historian to retire Dec. 1
Jenny Lynch has safeguarded Postal Service historical records, artifacts and digital resources for more than 32 years.
2 days ago

All about HDHPs

All about HDHPs

A look at high-deductible health plans
Benefits include lower premiums, greater flexibility and use of HSAs or HRAs to cover out-of-pocket costs.
2 days ago

Voyager duties

Voyager duties

Managers should keep accounts up to date
Always reconcile fuel purchases in the Fleet Asset Management System and ensure all drivers have their own PINs.
2 days ago

Scanning snapshot

News Briefs

Scanning snapshot

Delivery data also highlighted
Among the 50 districts, Massachusetts-Rhode Island ranked first with a 97.67 percent rating.
2 days ago

Fitting gifts

Fitting gifts

Among colleagues, ethics rules apply
It’s the season of giving — and a time for reminders about the rules for employee gift exchanges.
3 days ago

A spirit of service

A spirit of service

PMG, union leaders offer CFC message
The Postal Service has released a video highlighting the Combined Federal Campaign.
3 days ago

ABCs of FSAs

ABCs of FSAs

Save money with pretax accounts
Flexible spending accounts, or FSAs, can help a Postal Service employee’s health care dollars go further.
3 days ago

Help springs eternal

Help springs eternal

CFC, U.N. to honor volunteers on Dec. 5
The annual observation began in 1985 to highlight the crucial role volunteers play in sustaining good causes.
4 days ago

Good job

Good job

Do you have a unique postal position?
Link is looking for employees who make special contributions to the organization through the work they do.
4 days ago

Know your choices

Know your choices

Video explains FEHB options
The three-minute segment encourages employees to evaluate their health care options to ensure they choose a suitable plan.
4 days ago

VP named

VP named

Lawson to lead technology applications
Angela D. Lawson has held the position on an acting basis since June 30.
1 week ago

Still open

Still open

Two weeks left to make benefits changes
Postal Service employees have until Dec. 11 to change their health coverage or enroll in a new plan.
1 week ago

Virtual benefits fair

Virtual benefits fair

Five live Q&A chats scheduled
Postal Service employees may participate in the sessions held throughout open season, which runs through Dec. 11.
2 weeks ago

Season of change

Season of change

Update offered on benefits enrollment
The Thrift Savings Plan’s new pretax limits are among open season changes this year.
3 weeks ago

Now open

Now open

Annual benefits enrollment period begins
A variety of health, vision and dental coverage is available to USPS employees during open season from Nov. 13-Dec. 11.
3 weeks ago

‘Open Season 101’

‘Open Season 101’

Webinars slated for employees
Employees can choose from a variety of health, vision and dental coverage plans and make benefits changes.
4 weeks ago

FEDVIP webinars

FEDVIP webinars

Sessions to address open season
The webinar series provides an overview of the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program.
1 month ago

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Heroes’ Corner

  • White in shining armor

    Rural carrier aids injured customer

    Today

    White in shining armor

    Rural carrier aids injured customer
    Today at midnight

    Rural Carrier Brandon White was driving along his Russell Springs, KY, route on a sweltering day in August when he noticed a customer lying on the ground in her backyard.

    White parked his postal vehicle and found that the woman had injured her ankle after falling.

    He called 911 and comforted her until an ambulance and her family members arrived. Emergency responders took the customer to a hospital, where she underwent surgery for a broken ankle.

    According to Russell Springs Postmaster Jimmy Hare, the woman could have been stranded for an extended time if White hadn’t assisted her.

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    20th anniversary
    Learn how you can be part of the celebration.

On the Move

  • High achievers

    Executive, manager news

    Nov. 28

    High achievers

    Executive, manager news
    Nov. 28 at 9:10 a.m.

    Here’s a look at Postal Service employees who received appointments or recognition recently:

    • Allen Mitchell, the St. Louis Processing and Distribution Center’s plant manager, was named the Milwaukee Processing and Distribution Center’s acting plant manager.

    • Dapo O. Oladeji, the Champaign, IL, Processing and Distribution Center’s plant manager, was named the Carol Stream, IL, Processing and Distribution Center’s acting plant manager. Steven J. Bacik, the Milwaukee Processing and Distribution Center’s distribution operations senior manager, was named the Champaign center’s acting plant manager.

    • Reece L. Steelman, the Richmond, VA, Processing and Distribution Center’s plant manager, was named the Des Moines, IA, Processing and Distribution Center’s acting plant manager.

    • Mark E. Wilson, the Columbus, OH, Processing and Distribution Center’s plant manager, was named the Atlanta Regional Processing and Distribution Center’s acting plant manager. Kenneth E. Hanson Jr., plant manager at the Michigan Metroplex Processing and Distribution Center in Pontiac, was named the Columbus center’s acting plant manager. Jerome H. Mitchell II, the Charleston, WV, Processing and Distribution Center’s plant manager, was named Michigan Metroplex acting plant manager.

Mailbag

  • Pierra Jones, Cedar Hill, TN:

    The Veterans Day video — highlighted in the “A salute to service” article — was an excellent presentation. Grateful for employees who have served in the military.

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Latest videos

  • ‘Give Happy’ Nov. 28
  • ‘Veterans Day 2023′ Nov. 8
  • ‘Built for the Holidays’ Nov. 6

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