What:

The two District Managers who oversee - within the five boroughs - operational and customer service networks for the United States Postal Service will host simultaneous community ceremonies in tribute to the 1776 Postal Military Veterans employed at postal facilities in New York City.
During each ceremony a keepsake program will also be distributed to every guest.  The public is invited to attend either of the two ceremonies. 
This year each postal veteran will receive in the mail a special badge thanking them for their services to the country and for choosing to work for the U.S. Postal Service.

Who:

Government Officials
The Department of Veterans Affairs
Industry and Postal Officials
Men and Women of the Armed Services
Professional entertainers

When:

Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at 11:00am

Where:

Simultaneous USPS Veteran Recognition Events

Brooklyn Processing and Distribution Center
Triboro District Office
1050 Forbell Street
Brooklyn, NY 11256

James A. Farley Post Office
New York District Office
421 8th Avenue (Between 31st and 33rd Streets)
New York, NY 10199

MEDIA

Media is invited to attend the events, take photos and interview speakers and other agreeable audience members. Please contact Connie Chirichello at 631-524-9735 for additional assistance.

Background:

The United States Postal Service New York District Manager Lorraine Castellano for Manhattan and the Bronx boroughs and Triboro District Manager Elvin Mercado for Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island continue a yearly tradition in each district by hosting a ceremony which recognizes and thanks veterans for their service to this country.

This year the Postal Service has issued a special recognition badge to the 109,843 employed military postal veterans on record throughout the country.  The badge, encased in a lanyard, expresses thanks to each veteran for their unique services to the American people.  The new veterans’ badges will accompany the personal identification badges worn by U.S. Postal Service employees who have or continue to serve in the armed services.

The USPS continues to recognize veterans all year round through their stamp program. Over the years, more than 100 stamps images have recognized famous veterans, battles and services. Still others show the aircraft or ships that veterans use in battle.

Collectively the Postal Service stamp program is a reflection of the events and people who have built this great nation – portraying the American experience through stamps.

Learn more about the stories behind stamps at uspsstamps.com.