What:

The Van Nuys Post Office in partnership with the Sierra Coastal Postal Customer Council will honor Postal employee Veterans with a breakfast celebration.

Who:

Ramela Younekian
Van Nuys Postmaster, Co-Chair, Sierra Coastal PCC

Robert Monzon
Executive Board Member, Sierra Coastal PCC,
LCpl E3 US Marine Corps Veteran

Howard Hernandez
Vietnam Veteran Sgt. E5 1971-72
23rd Infantry Division, 196th Infantry Brigade
“C” Battery 3/16 Artillery Section Chief

Taleen Keuroghlian
Field Representative
Office of Congressman Brad Sherman

Osvaldo Ramirez
Deputy District Director
Office of Congressman Tony Cardenas

Alfred Santos
District Manager, USPS
California 3 District

Presentation of Colors: Van Nuys High School JROTC students

Music National Anthem: Birmingham Community Charter School student band

When:

Wednesday, November 9, 2022, 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Where:

Van Nuys Post Office
15701 Sherman Way
Van Nuys CA  91406

MEDIA INSTRUCTION: Please RSVP to Art Stillwell before or upon arrival:
arthur.j.stilwell@usps.gov, 818-400-4575

Background:

As one of the nation’s largest employers of veterans, nearly 10% of our workforce nationally, the Postal Service is proud to honor the men and women who have served our country in the armed services abroad and at home and those who continue that tradition today.

The Sierra Coastal Postal Customer Council represents businesses in Santa Clarita, San Fernando Valley, and Ventura County area that work both with and in the mailing industry, and provides educational resources, networking and access to Postal Service officials.

Holiday Shipping Military Deadlines
The Postal Service is expecting to process more than 10.1 million pounds of mail for APO/FPO/DPO destinations this holiday season.

To ensure timely delivery by Dec. 25, the Postal Service recommends that cards and packages be sent to military APO/FPO/DPO addresses overseas no later than the mailing dates listed below:

Military Mail Addressed To and From	Priority Mail Express Military Service*	First-Class Mail Service	Priority Mail Service
APO/FPO/DPO AE ZIPs 090-092	Dec. 16	Dec. 9	Dec. 9
APO/FPO/DPO AE ZIP   093	N/A	Dec. 9	Dec. 9
APO/FPO/DPO AE ZIPs 094-099	Dec. 16	Dec. 9	Dec. 9
APO/FPO/DPO AA ZIP   340	Dec. 16	Dec. 9	Dec. 9
APO/FPO/DPO AP ZIPs 962-966	Dec. 16	Dec. 9	Dec. 9

Military Hiring

The U.S. Postal Service is hiring in the Van Nuys and Santa Clarita area for the holidays and beyond. Veterans have a long proud tradition of serving in the USPS. Veterans receive preference in their applications and their dedicated years of military service is credited towards retirement.

There are many great federal benefits included in working with the USPS and those who have served can find a thriving successful career providing service to the American public by joining the Postal Proud. Openings are posted regularly at usps.com/careers.

The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products, and services to fund its operations.

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