Behind the balloon
Last week, Devante Lockamy found himself in Central Park during the early hours of Thanksgiving, teeming with a mix of excitement and nervous anticipation as he embarked on a unique Forest Service holiday tradition. Never in his life did he ever expect to hold the tether of a 51-foot-tall Smokey Bear balloon in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.…
Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, #WildfirePrevention, Thanksgiving, #AdCouncil
HRM: Thanksgiving administrative leave
Secretary Vilsack has authorized employees to use two hours of administrative leave between Wednesday, Nov. 22, and Saturday, Dec. 30.What You Need to KnowYou must obtain supervisor approval to use this administrative leave.You don’t need to use all two hours on the same day, but you must use it…
Thanksgiving, #USDA
USDA: Thanksgiving message
Dear USDA colleagues,As we gather to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, we would like to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude for your unwavering dedication, exceptional work and remarkable contributions to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Our employees are the very foundation of…