USPS To Observe Veterans Day Holiday on Tuesday, Nov. 11

All Post Office locations will be closed in recognition of the federal holiday. Only Priority Mail Express will be delivered that day, and regular mail delivery and retail services will resume on Wednesday, Nov. 12.

Marty Mieras, the USPS military programs specialist

I joined the Postal Service in 1998 after leaving active duty but was called back into service after 9/11.

USPS to honor veteran and military employees with certificate, video

The certificates will be signed by Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and mailed to the homes of all employees who have self-identified as veterans. Veterans are encouraged to update their mailing addresses through the MyHR website.

USPS murals salute military service

November 3, 2023 Three USPS employees — two in Utah and one in California — have deployed their artistic talents in service to veterans. Norah Strebel, a mail handler at the Salt Lake City Processing and Distribution Center, worked as a graphic designer for 18 years before joining USPS last year. She is a veteran … Read more

USPS Flag Check: Are your banners fit to be flown?

October 19, 2023 The Postal Service is reminding facility managers to check the condition of their POW-MIA flags before Veterans Day, Nov. 11. The upcoming observance is also a good time to check the condition of U.S. flags and the poles that they fly from. USPS facilities are required to display the POW-MIA flag along with the … Read more

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 … Read more