USPS: Veterans Day is next week
There were 16.2 million veterans in the United States in 2022, according to the most recent U.S. Census data.
There were 16.2 million veterans in the United States in 2022, according to the most recent U.S. Census data.
May 9, 2024 May is National Military Appreciation Month, a time to honor those who are serving or have served in the U.S. military. The observance was created through a bipartisan effort spearheaded by Sen. John McCain in 1999. The legislation was quickly approved by a unanimous vote in Congress. May was selected because of the many … Read more
November 8, 2023 The Postal Service has released a Veterans Day video honoring employees who have served, or are serving, in the military. The video includes remarks from Postmaster General Louis DeJoy; Mike Poll, postmaster of Gowen, MI, and a retired Army command sergeant major; and others. The presentation also features a photo montage of employees who … Read more
October 16, 2023 The Postal Service will honor active military and veteran employees from all branches of service with a certificate of appreciation to mark Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Employees who have self-identified their veteran status will receive the certificate, signed by Postmaster General Louis DeJoy. They will also receive a thank-you card signed by … Read more