USPS to honor employees’ military service

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…

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USPS: Retail Associate’s encounter solves MIA mystery

January 27, 2023 When Unity, ME, Retail Associate Barb Henkle greeted customer Leonard Lazure recently, she noticed his cap indicated he is a veteran of the Vietnam War. She thanked him for his service and showed him a missing-in-action bracelet she purchased 50 years ago. These bracelets are metal cuffs that were created in the…

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EEOC: Resource Document for Military Service Members & Veterans Facing Employment Discrimination

EEOC Press Release – November 10, 2022 WASHINGTON- The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today released a resource document, “Protections Against Employment Discrimination for Service Members and Veterans,” describing federal protections from unlawful employment discrimination against service members and veterans. The document, jointly-authored by the EEOC, the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Federal…

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USPS seeks photos for salute to veterans

September 13, 2022 The Postal Service encourages employees who are military veterans or presently serving in the military to submit photos for inclusion in a video in honor of Veterans Day, Nov. 11. The photos may be old or new and may reflect participation in any branch or component of the military — Army, Navy,…

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USPS recognizes employees who served in military (video)

November 8, 2021 The Postal Service has released a video of this year’s virtual Veterans Day ceremony. The video honors the organization’s military veterans and features remarks from Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and others, including: • Angela H. Curtis, Delivery Operations vice president and an Air Force veteran; • Myriam B. Irizarry, a Human Resources…

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USPS: Special flag requirements this month

The Postal Service wants employees to know about special flag requirements for this month’s holidays: • Peace Officers Memorial Day, which honors police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty, is Saturday, May 15. Postal Service facilities are usually required to fly the U.S. flag at half-staff this day. However, because Peace…

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