The United States Postal Service

The United States Postal Service, also known as the Post office or Postal Service, was founded on 1st July 1971. It is an independent agency of the executive branch of the U.S. federal government responsible for handling postal services in the United States, its associated areas, and insular areas. As of 2022, USPS has over 516,636 career employees and over 136,531 non-career employees.

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Casey, Australian Antartica Territory

Casey Station (www.antarctica.gov.au)

Casey Station, commonly called Casey, is one of three permanent stations and research outposts in Antarctica managed by the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD). Casey lies on the northern side of the Bailey Peninsula overlooking Vincennes Bay on the Budd Coast of Wilkes Land in the Australian Antarctic Territory, a territory claimed by Australia. Casey is 3,880 kilometres (2,410 mi) due south of Perth, Western Australia. Casey was named in honour of Richard, Baron Casey.

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