The organization is once again using ‘extraordinary measures’ to ensure ballot deliveries
Milestones
Appointments, awards and retirements
Here’s a look at recent USPS leadership announcements
Delivering smiles for the holidays
The ‘Mailin’ It!’ podcast looks at USPS Operation Santa
Don’t set it and forget it
Review your benefits each year to make sure they still fit your needs
Thinking about becoming a postal inspector?
The Inspection Service is taking applications through Nov. 5
Have questions about benefits?
USPS employees can get answers during virtual fair sessions
Mail
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“‘This Post Office has an underwater mailbox’ was an awesome article! I really enjoy reading Link stories. They are very interesting, informative and inspiring. Keep up the...”
— Melonie Booker, Ruffin, NC
Open season is almost here
Here are some tips for navigating the benefits enrollment period
Heroes
He saw a hand knocking on a window
This letter carrier responded when a customer signaled for help
Week in Review
Here’s what Link covered Oct. 18-24
Open season reminders and a new USPS hockey promotion made news
USPS Sonic Eagle meets the Detroit Red Wings
Postal Service-branded Zamboni takes the ice at NHL arena
People
This employee follows the music
One employee pays respect to her role model, another helps a customer in need and a mayor gives his stamp of approval
The Inspection Service practices vigilance in protecting the vote
News Quiz
‘Mailin’ It!’ is nailin’ it with listeners
Repair contractor to pay $1M for bilking USPS
OIG special agents used a software tool to spot fake invoices and other problems
When you are on the clock, you are working for USPS
Mail
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“‘This postal clerk went down with the ship’ was an interesting piece. I recently visited the Titanic museum in Branson, MO, and they had sea postal clerk Oscar Scott Woody’s...”
— Jodi Woosley, Miles City, MT
WestPac Area, Maine-New Hampshire-Vermont lead in scanning
Check on passwords before open season begins
Holiday Newsroom website provides peak season updates
Check and update tax withholding on PostalEASE
Diwali is latest holiday to receive a new stamp
Adding someone to your health plan this year?
The OPM now requires you to provide eligibility documents to get them covered
Milestones
Appointments, awards and retirements
Here’s a look at recent USPS leadership announcements
Do you have a Login.gov account?
Employees need one for open season and to access other services
This Post Office has an underwater mailbox
Divers can drop off postcards and letters in Susami Bay in Japan
Mail
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“‘Timely threads’ was a cute article. I would love to see some of the other uniforms Letter Carrier Alonzo Leroy has worn throughout the years. ”
— Na Tell Miller, Greensboro, NC
Election Mail resources are available
There’s a guide for officials, a video on YouTube and information on Blue
Heroes
Her customer fell off a riding lawn mower
This rural carrier associate came to the rescue of a woman with an injured knee
Column highlights
Trending stories
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If the bombs fell, there was a plan
The ‘Mailin’ It!’ podcast looks at the Postal Service’s role in civil defense
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Do you have a Login.gov account?
Employees need one for open season and to access other services
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USPS publishes Election Mail guidance
Two memos provide instruction on extraordinary measures and postmarking
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‘Mailin’ It!’ surpasses 1 million downloads