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  • August 25, 2021 at 12:15 pm in reply to: Covers arriving #9826
    Rich Hoffner
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    One of my favorite collecting categories in the U S Coast Guard. A news release about the USCGC EAGLE visiting Portland MA to celebrate Mains 200th Anniversary, which took place in 2020. Apparently COVID delayed the visit which was accomplished in 2021.Scan0123

    August 25, 2021 at 12:01 pm in reply to: Covers arriving #9825
    Rich Hoffner
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    I saw this on a cover that someone else received. It is somewhat different as it mentions “BLUE” in the cancel. I suspect that refers to the crew that is using the marking. But, keep in mind that none of the LCS vessels have a post office aboard. Better send for it before it beams up. I added the

    cachet.

    Scan0097Scan0098

    August 25, 2021 at 11:55 am in reply to: Covers arriving #9824
    Rich Hoffner
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    Yesterdays mail arrived with covers from USS STERETT DDG 104. Nice clean, clear strikes.Scan0122

    August 20, 2021 at 12:16 pm in reply to: Pictorial Postmarks #9791
    Rich Hoffner
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    CVN-71 35TH Anniversary

    Looks like the max that can be uploaded to a message is five images. There is sixth image. The ASHEVILLE image will not be that large.

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    August 20, 2021 at 12:15 pm in reply to: Pictorial Postmarks #9790
    Rich Hoffner
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    These are the most recent pictorials that will be applied for at the Newport News post office. Do not send before the date of the event.SSN-775 15th Anniversary revisedSSN-773 25th Anniversary revisedSSN-721 35th Anniversary pmkSSN-758 30th Anniversary pmk rev.SSN-781, 10th Anniversary

    August 20, 2021 at 12:05 pm in reply to: Pictorial Postmarks #9787
    Rich Hoffner
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    Just wanted to see if I could upload a cover that just came back from USS DETROIT LCS 7. I found the crest on the Internet and save it and added it to the cover.

    Scan0097

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    August 20, 2021 at 11:48 am in reply to: Pictorial Postmarks #9786
    Rich Hoffner
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    These are the pictorials I have had the most requests about.SSBN-733 35th AnniversarySSBN-737 30th AnniversarySSBN-742 25th Anniversary

    August 20, 2021 at 11:43 am in reply to: Pictorial Postmarks #9785
    Rich Hoffner
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    I am at a standstill on why the Groton CT post office has been MIA with regard to pictorial postmarks. None have been acknowledged for 2021. All required paperwork was submitted. At this point I can only suggest that perhaps if collectors complaints were received we may bet a resolution to this problem. The best two places that could intervene would be these addresses. I aks that you take a few minutes and write to both addresses and explain any requests you made and any covers that are missing. If we do this we might get results.

    Manager

    Connecticut Valley District-Retail

    USPS

    141 Weston St

    Hartford CT 06101

    and

    USPS/Stamp Fulfillment Services

    Manager Cancellations Division

    8300  NE Underground Drive, Pillar 210

    Kansas City, MO 64144-9998

     

    August 14, 2021 at 3:01 pm in reply to: Pictorial Postmarks #9748
    Rich Hoffner
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    FYI: I sent a certified letter to the Connecticut Valley District of the USPS in Hartford, CT last week. I spelled out our problems with Groton in great detail. No replay yet but I am watching my emails and my rural mailbox every day.

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