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Oshkosh Defense Receives $543 Million Order for More JLTVs as Follow-On Contract Award Nears

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Friday, December 16, 2022

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221216005277/en/
    The order includes Oshkosh Defense JLTVs for the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Navy.
  • Since winning the competitive JLTV contract in 2015, Oshkosh has built over 18,500 JLTVs and fielded vehicles to over 50 U.S. and international military installations.
  • Oshkosh Defense is a global leader in the design, production and sustainment of best-in-class military vehicles, technology solutions and mobility systems.
  • Oshkosh products can be found in more than 150 countries under the brands of JLG, Pierce, Oshkosh Defense, McNeilus, IMT, Jerr-Dan, Frontline, Oshkosh Airport Products, London, Pratt Miller and Maxi-Metal.

IAA Expands Inspection Services Platform with Undercarriage Images

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

IAA, Inc. (NYSE: IAA), a leading global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers, announces the launch of undercarriage photo services within its Inspection Services platform.

Key Points: 
  • IAA, Inc. (NYSE: IAA), a leading global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers, announces the launch of undercarriage photo services within its Inspection Services platform.
  • Providers will receive 10 standard images through IAAs CSAToday inventory management system, which will include multiple views showing the vehicles entire undercarriage.
  • This undercarriage image service can be added to any level of inspection services or as a separate request.
  • As the industry leader in this space, we are excited to add undercarriage imaging to our Inspection Services platform to deliver further value to our customers.

Jacobs Provides Consulting Services to US Air Bases in Japan

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

DALLAS, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) was selected to provide professional facility planning, programming, design and construction management services for the United States Air Force (USAF) at Yokota Air Base, Misawa Air Base and Camp Zama, Japan.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) was selected to provide professional facility planning, programming, design and construction management services for the United States Air Force (USAF) at Yokota Air Base, Misawa Air Base and Camp Zama, Japan.
  • This indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) architecture and engineering (AE) services contract for the USAF 374th Airlift Wing, Yokota Air Base, Japan has a shared potential ceiling across multiple awardees of $99 million.
  • Services encompass the full range of Title I (Design Services), Title II (Construction and Inspection Services), and Title III services (Other Professional Services, Investigation, and Studies) work scope that support the construction and renovation of new and current installations.
  • With approximately $15 billion in annual revenue and a talent force of approximately 60,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.

USPS Gets Festive With a Lunar New Year Stamp - Stamp will be unveiled in San Francisco

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Monday, December 12, 2022

The Postal Service will issue the latest Lunar New Year stamp celebrating the Year of the Rabbit.

Key Points: 
  • The Postal Service will issue the latest Lunar New Year stamp celebrating the Year of the Rabbit.
  • This stamp design calls to mind the elaborately decorated masks used in the dragon or lion dances often performed in Lunar New Year parades.
  • Art director Antonio Alcal designed the stamp and the pane with original art by Camille Chew.
  • For USPS media resources, including broadcast-quality video and audio and photo stills, visit the USPS Newsroom .

WEAR WHAT YOU LOVE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON: AFFINITY BANDS UNVEILS ALL-NEW PEANUTS, BETTY BOOP AND U.S. POSTAL SERVICE COLLECTIONS

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

TROY, Mich., Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wear what you love, from classic Peanuts and Betty Boop characters to iconic brands like the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), made specially for your tech accessories from Affinity Bands. Each collection is infused with nostalgia through six designs for watch bands, phone cases and earbud cases designed for Apple, Samsung and Fitbit products. The Betty Boop and USPS collections are available now to ship in time for holiday celebrations, while the Peanuts collection will be available in January 2023.

Key Points: 
  • TROY, Mich., Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wear what you love, from classic Peanuts and Betty Boop characters to iconic brands like the U.S.
  • Postal Service (USPS), made specially for your tech accessories from Affinity Bands.
  • The Betty Boop and USPS collections are available now to ship in time for holiday celebrations, while the Peanuts collection will be available in January 2023.
  • Since Affinity Bands began in 2017, we've always had our sights set on being leaders of smartwatch and wearable personalization.

Valpak Highlights Major Innovations in Data-Driven, Omnichannel Marketing for Local and National Advertisers

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Valpak, the leader in American household data, direct marketing and omnichannel media solutions, today outlined key aspects of its ongoing transformation as a modern powerhouse in consumer marketing and media solutions. Valpak is innovating a dynamic and growing range of data-driven products and capabilities that are increasing marketing efficiency, brand awareness and sales lift for local and national advertisers.

Key Points: 
  • "We want national and local advertisers to understand the New Valpak," said Benjy Uhl, executive vice president of audience and product development for Valpak.
  • The company's continuing innovation is a major reason Valpak is significantly out-performing today's resurgent multibillion-dollar direct marketing and mail industry."
  • Valpak is the leader in American household data, direct marketing and omnichannel media solutions for local and national businesses and brands.
  • Visit valpak.com/advertise to see what Valpak Direct Marketing can do for your business, and connect with Valpak on Twitter: @Valpak and Facebook: @ValpakAdvertising .

Swiss start-up LOXO presents market-ready autonomous vehicle for last mile delivery

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

BERN, Switzerland, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tech start-up LOXO today unveiled its autonomous vehicle for last mile delivery. Developed and produced in Switzerland, it will be on public roads for the first time in spring 2023. This will be the first commercial application of an autonomous last mile delivery vehicle in Switzerland and presumably in all of Europe. However, LOXO is not only intended to ride on local roads, but in other countries too. The focus lies on Germany and Great Britain. The claim for the new transport solution is no less than to revolutionise autonomous mobility and e-commerce and to become the standard for home deliveries. Thanks to disruptive technology, LOXO is not only safe and sustainable on the road – it also offers an answer to the current problems in the area of last mile delivery such as low margins, high delivery costs or lack of drivers. 

Key Points: 
  • BERN, Switzerland, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tech start-up LOXO today unveiled its autonomous vehicle for last mile delivery.
  • This will be the first commercial application of an autonomous last mile delivery vehicle in Switzerland and presumably in all of Europe.
  • The Swiss start-up LOXO promises to solve all these problems with its autonomous vehicle for last mile delivery.
  • LOXO is an autonomous vehicle coupled with services, also called Autonomous Delivery as a Service (ADaaS).

Swiss start-up LOXO presents market-ready autonomous vehicle for last mile delivery

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

BERN, Switzerland, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tech start-up LOXO today unveiled its autonomous vehicle for last mile delivery. Developed and produced in Switzerland, it will be on public roads for the first time in spring 2023. This will be the first commercial application of an autonomous last mile delivery vehicle in Switzerland and presumably in all of Europe. However, LOXO is not only intended to ride on local roads, but in other countries too. The focus lies on Germany and Great Britain. The claim for the new transport solution is no less than to revolutionise autonomous mobility and e-commerce and to become the standard for home deliveries. Thanks to disruptive technology, LOXO is not only safe and sustainable on the road – it also offers an answer to the current problems in the area of last mile delivery such as low margins, high delivery costs or lack of drivers. 

Key Points: 
  • BERN, Switzerland, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tech start-up LOXO today unveiled its autonomous vehicle for last mile delivery.
  • This will be the first commercial application of an autonomous last mile delivery vehicle in Switzerland and presumably in all of Europe.
  • The Swiss start-up LOXO promises to solve all these problems with its autonomous vehicle for last mile delivery.
  • LOXO is an autonomous vehicle coupled with services, also called Autonomous Delivery as a Service (ADaaS).

Postal Service Closed Monday, Dec. 26, and Monday, Jan. 2

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

As a result, all Post Offices will be closed for the observation of both federal holidays on Monday, Dec. 26, 2022 and Monday, Jan. 2, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • As a result, all Post Offices will be closed for the observation of both federal holidays on Monday, Dec. 26, 2022 and Monday, Jan. 2, 2023.
  • 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.
  • Postal Service media resources, including broadcast quality video and audio and photo stills, visit the USPS Newsroom .
  • For reporters interested in speaking with a regional Postal Service public relations professional, please go to about.usps.com/news/media-contacts/usps-local-media-contacts.pdf .

USPS Operation Santa Now Open for Letter Adoption

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Monday, November 28, 2022

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Are you in a position to give a child or family some extra magic this season? If so, you can now adopt a letter written to Santa at USPSOperationSanta.com. 

Key Points: 
  • If so, you can now adopt a letter written to Santa at USPSOperationSanta.com .
  • USPS Operation Santa reliessolely on random acts of kindness and the generosity of strangers.
  • There is only one USPS Operation Santa program, sanctioned by the Postal Service.
  • More USPS holiday news, including shipping deadlines and letters to Santa, can be found at usps.com/holidaynews .