Episode

No Mail, Low Morale: The 6888’s Courage to Deliver

Podcast

Mailin’ It! - The Official USPS Podcast

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May 5, 2026

Duration seconds

2009

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https://about.usps.com/newsroom/

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Summary

In this episode of Mailin’ It!, retired U.S. Army Colonel Edna Cummings joins to share the extraordinary story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion. Listeners will learn how these 855 pioneering women overcame immense challenges to clear a massive backlog of mail for millions of American soldiers during World War II.