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March 1, 2024

The ‘Long’ and Short of It: Daleville, AL Postmaster to Take Oath of Office

What:

Oath of Office Ceremony for Postmaster, Daleville, AL

Who:

Nicholas Long, Postmaster, Daleville, AL
June Martindale, USPS District Manager, Alabama-Mississippi District
The Honorable Jayme Stayton, Mayor, Daleville, AL
Kristie Grant, President, United Postmasters and Managers of America (UPMA)
Scott Jones, Postmaster, Elba, AL
Kellie Culver, Supervisor, Customer Service, Daleville, AL
Ricky Long, Father and Retired Postmaster, Nauvoo, AL

When:

Thursday, March 7, 2024, 11:00 a.m.

This event is free and is open to the public. Following the ceremony, light refreshments will be served.

Where:

Daleville Community Room
750 South Daleville Avenue
Daleville, AL 36322

Background:

As Daleville, AL Postmaster, Long manages 20 dedicated employees who provide outstanding delivery and retail service to Daleville and Novosel, AL communities.

Long comes from a postal family. His father, Ricky Long, retired as Postmaster, Nauvoo, AL. Joyce Long, his stepmother, currently is Postmaster, Hackleburg, AL.

Long began his 10-year career as a City Carrier Assistant (CCA) in Dothan, AL. He delivered mail and packages for three years before becoming Supervisor, Customer Service at the Daleville, AL Post Office, located at 100 Virginia Avenue, Daleville, AL 36322.

“I was looking for stable employment with benefits and upward mobility. My dad’s postal career checked all those boxes,” said Long.

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