The U.S. Postal Service is preparing to celebrate its 250th anniversary on July 26, 2025, and it’s doing more than just looking back. Acting Postmaster General Doug Tulino told a crowd of more than 5,000 at the National Postal Forum this week that the agency is undergoing the biggest transformation in its history.
USPS marks 250 years with sweeping modernization
In his keynote address, Tulino described how the Postal Service is reinventing itself after centuries of delivering for America. He emphasized that while USPS’s core mission remains binding the nation together, the agency must adapt to keep meeting modern mailing and shipping needs.
“After 44 years with the Postal Service, I can confidently say that the past four years have brought the most significant and necessary changes in our organization’s history,” Tulino said.
What’s changing at USPS in 2025?
As part of its 10-year transformation plan launched in 2021, USPS is:
- Modernizing its delivery network and logistics hubs
- Improving on-time delivery performance
- Expanding products like USPS Ground Advantage and Priority Mail Next Day
- Increasing negotiated shipping deals with major retailers
- Rolling out mail promotions to boost volume
Tulino said these changes make USPS “more efficient, more capable, and more competitive for the future.”
Why the 250th anniversary matters
The Postal Service’s July 26 milestone isn’t just symbolic. It highlights USPS’s crucial role in American commerce and community life. Tulino called it “an incredibly important moment” for the country, noting that the agency has supported every aspect of daily life for centuries, from delivering ballots to medicines.
USPS plans to mark the 250th anniversary with nationwide events, commemorative stamps, and continued rollout of service upgrades.
Looking ahead
“I am very optimistic about the prospects of this great institution,” Tulino said.
The National Postal Forum continues through April 30, featuring workshops, product demos, and discussions on how USPS and its partners are innovating for the next 250 years.
For updates on USPS’s 250th anniversary events and modernization plans, visit about.usps.com.
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