PMG Brennan recognizes veterans

The following message is from Postmaster General Megan J. Brennan: This Veterans Day marks the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, the milestone that established Nov. 11 as the day set aside to honor those who have served in the American armed forces. The Postal Service is proud to be one of…

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USPS: Nov. 11 is Veterans Day – Postal Facilities Must Fly the POW-MIA flag

Flag notice. Sunday, Nov. 11, is Veterans Day, one of six days each year that Postal Service facilities are required to fly the POW-MIA flag. Because Veterans Day is a designated USPS holiday, the POW-MIA flag should be raised Saturday, Nov. 10. The flag honors the sacrifices made by members of the armed forces held…

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PMG recognizes veterans with special lapel pin

The following message is from PMG Megan J. Brennan: Veterans Day provides our nation with the opportunity to recognize brave patriots — courageous individuals including the veterans employed throughout our organization. They have served our country in two ways: first in the armed forces and now through the U.S. Postal Service. We thank them for…

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USPS Flag notice for Veterans Day and Texas church mass shooting

Saturday, Nov. 11, is Veterans Day, one of six days each year that Postal Service facilities are required to fly the POW-MIA flag.  Because Veterans Day is a designated USPS holiday, the POW-MIA flag should be raised Friday, Nov. 10. The flag honors the sacrifices made by members of the armed forces held as prisoners…

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PMG offers Veterans Day gratitude

The following message is from PMG Megan J. Brennan: Veterans Day has always had a special significance to the Postal Service, as we are one of the nation’s largest employers of veterans. President John F. Kennedy said of our ancestors who fought to preserve American ideals: “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget…

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Reminder: USPS Facilities must fly POW-MIA flag Nov. 11

Nov. 11 is Veterans Day, one of six days each year that Postal Service facilities are required to fly the POW-MIA flag. Because Veterans Day is a designated Postal Service holiday, the POW-MIA flag should be raised Nov. 10. The flag honors the sacrifices made by members of the armed forces held as prisoners of…

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USPS to issue lapel pins to recognize and honor veterans

To mark Veterans Day, the Postal Service is providing employees who served in the U.S. military with lapel pins they can wear year-round. Approximately 113,000 USPS employees have served in the armed forces, making the Postal Service one of the nation’s largest employers of veterans. The pin features the words “Proud Veteran” in the center…

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