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Plan accordingly, the U.S. Postal Service will soon close for one day. In observance of Veterans Day, USPS locations will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11. The federal holiday honors military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Only Priority Mail Express will be delivered that day, and regular mail delivery and retail services will resume on Wednesday, Nov. 12. “On this important day we honor the military veterans who have served our nation,” said Postmaster General and CEO David Steiner. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement “The Postal Service is proud to be one of the largest civilian employers of America’s veterans. Their dedication, discipline and commitment to service enrich our organization and strengthen our connection to the communities we serve.” While Post Offices will be closed, customers can access many postal products and services through the Postal Service’s network of more than 2,600 self-service kiosks, which are available 24/7 in select Post Office lobbies nationwide. The kiosks feature: Postage printing for Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express and international shipping Stamps for purchase Ability to weigh and mail packages Package tracking information Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Check the Postal Locator online for updated holiday hours by location. Veterans Day began as Armistice Day, which was first observed on November 11, 1919, marking the first anniversary of the end of World War I. In 1954, after World War II and the Korean War, the U.S. Congress amended the law to change the name to Veterans Day — expanding the holiday to honor all U.S. military veterans, not just those who fought in World War I. Veterans Day is distinct from Memorial Day in May, which specifically honors those who have died while in military service. Read the original article on mlive.com. (责任编辑：) |