The Texas employee was first in line to become the pet’s new owner
Heroes
He helped lift a man who fell
This letter carrier came to the aid of a customer whose husband was on the floor
These stamps come from Bikini Bottom
A new release features SpongeBob SquarePants and his friends
People
USPS has talent
Employees, customers and Ben Franklin himself participate in the Postal Service’s 250th anniversary
News Quiz
Say what?
Test your memories of the 250 Years of Delivering stamp ceremony
USPS establishes a new processing region
Central will include five divisions
Together, these stamps tell a story
Here’s a look at the Postal Service’s latest se-tenant release
Mail
Featured reader quote
“‘He was more than a Founding Father,’ the recent Link article about Benjamin Franklin, was fascinating. I loved finding out all this material about him. Keep it coming.”
— Stephanie Ungarino, Setauket, NY
WestPac Area, Minnesota-North Dakota District on top in scanning
Sensitivity labeling now available for ACE users
Postal Bulletin celebrates the USPS 250th anniversary
Atlantic Area, Minnesota-North Dakota lead in scanning
This book shows employees how to dress while at work
Milestones
Appointments, awards and retirements
Here’s a look at recent USPS announcements
Mail
Featured reader quote
“I totally concur with the praise for the new banners on USPS headquarters in Washington, DC. They stand out majestically, towering on both sides in a dazzling display. It gave us...”
— Clara Tako, Orlando, FL
The Eagle looks at the Postal Service’s high-flying history
Service, community and trust
A new video showcases the 250 Years of Delivering stamps
There are rules governing how USPS manages personal information
The biggest draw this summer? USPS career conferences
Like always, the eagle faces forward
USPS is celebrating its past, but its focus remains the future
Heroes
He didn’t throw caution to the wind
This employee helped a customer who was knocked down by strong gusts
Week in Review
Here’s what Link covered July 20-26
USPS turned 250 — and we were there to cover it
A ceremony 250 years in the making
USPS celebrates its landmark anniversary with a special stamp dedication event
People
Here, there and everywhere
The USPS historian has been busy answering questions about the 250th
News Quiz
Don’t know much about history?
Put your postal knowledge to the test with our 250th anniversary quiz
He was more than a Founding Father
Five things about Benjamin Franklin you didn’t know
Have a favorite stamp? You can vote to bring it back
Connecting the nation — then and now
The ‘Mailin’ It!’ podcast explores the history of the Postal Service
