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Dec. 24, 2024

USPS Marks Milestones This Holiday Season

Letter Carrier Craig Barrett and package receipient, Kate Larson

ST. PAUL, Mn - The Postal Service’s incredible streak continued with the delivery of the 9.5 billionth peak season mailpiece in St. Paul, MN. On Dec. 24, Letter Carrier Craig Barrett delivered the milestone package to a local resident, marking yet another extraordinary achievement for the organization.

“It’s an honor to be part of this historic moment,” said Barrett. “This reflects the hard work and dedication of every USPS employee who ensures that each package and letter reaches its destination.”

The recipient, Kate Larson, expressed her amazement at the milestone delivery. “It’s incredible to think about how much goes into making all of this happen,” she said. “Thank you to all the postal workers for making this season so special.”

The Postal Service will continue to mark milestone deliveries throughout its peak season, which runs from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day.

For more updates and a real-time counter of how many mailpieces and packages have been accepted, visit our online Holiday Newsroom.

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The United States Postal Service is an independent federal establishment, mandated to be self-financing and to serve every American community through the affordable, reliable and secure delivery of mail and packages to 169 million addresses six and often seven days a week. Overseen by a bipartisan Board of Governors, the Postal Service is implementing a 10-year transformation plan, Delivering for America, to modernize the postal network, restore long-term financial sustainability, dramatically improve service across all mail and shipping categories, and maintain the organization as one of America’s most valued and trusted brands.

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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