Western Area Update

Western Area Update, Year 2018

Highlights:  Numerous stories of USPS heroes.  Best Practices from around the nation.  Peak Season preparation..

Western Area Update, Year 2017

Highlights:  Postal Workers using actual photos of loved ones in safety posters.  New Stamp Collecting App unveiled.  “Customer Letters of Appreciation” Issue.  An Automated Parcel Drop Vending Machine.

Western Area Update, Fall 2016          Arizona:  Star Trek enthusiasts beam to Tucson to attend special stamp unveiling.

Western Area Update, Summer 2016         “Commitment to Safety” issue.  Celebrating 100 Years of National Parks.

Western Area Update, Spring (June) 2016          Arizona:  Tempe carriers connect to millions in sales.  Grammy Award crafters and baseball seam art.

Western Area Update, Winter 2016          Postal Pride.  “What the Postal Service Means to Me” from Postal Workers across the country.

Western Area Update, Fall 2015          Arizona:  The Past and Present of mail delivery.  A Pony Express statue standing in Scottsdale Fashion Square.

Western Area Update, Summer 2015          Arizona:  Tucson startup Bottle Breacher, makers of bottle openers created from .50 caliber and 20mm. ammunition.

Western Area Update, Spring 2015          Three words:  Batman Forever Stamp.

Western Area Update, Winter 2015          Arizona:  Phoenix metro area becomes the third location to test same-day delivery of items ordered online.

Western Area Update, Fall 2014          A “Salute to the Veterans” issue including Arizona War Hero Hiroshi Miyamura.

Western Area Update, Summer 2014          The University of Arizona uses direct mail to build the U of A brand.

Western Area Update, Spring 2014          Mailing baby chicks.  A story of the little animals we all know and love.

Western Area Update, Winter 2014          Phoenix Vehicle Maintenance Facility bands together to help a former co-worker’s widow and daughter.

Western Area Update, Fall 2013          In Alaska, a catastrophic flood doesn’t dampen a postmaster’s spirits.

Western Area Update, Summer 2013          “Express Mail” is renamed to “Priority Mail Express.”

Western Area Update, Spring 2013          A special “Green” Issue highlighting the benefits of recycling.

Western Area Update, Winter 2013          Postal Service package delivery is 100 years old.  A story and pictures.