In 1968, tragedy struck during a routine Cold War mission when a U.S. B-52 bomber carrying four hydrogen bombs crashed into the frozen waters near Thule Air Base in Greenland. The accident occurred after a fire broke out on board, forcing the crew to abandon the aircraft as it disintegrated over the Arctic. In the frantic recovery operation that followed, three of the nuclear bombs were located and secured — but one vanished beneath the ice. Despite extensive searches involving submarines, diver

Mary Fields was the first African-American postal delivery woman. She emerged from slavery to become one of the Wild West's most impressive pioneers. 'Stagecoach' Mary carried a pistol and a rifle and knew how to use them. She was extremely tough and went on foot through extreme if her stagecoach broke down in the Montana wilderness. Now she's fondly remembered for her dedication to duty and her actions that inspired many women that came after her. | History Collection

G.E.H.A is celebrating 250 years of postal service by partnering with the Smithsonian Postal Museum to recognize great moments in postal history. John T. Jackson, a postmaster in Virginia, served his community for more than 48 years. His movable post office unit, with its 30 mail-sorting shelves, stands as a testament to the adaptability and dedication of postal employees. At G.E.H.A, we're inspired by such stories of service. #250years #postal #history | GEHA Health

Tucked away in the heart of Manama, the Post Office Museum tells the story of Bahrain’s postal history. From rare stamps to the evolution of communication through the decades. 🇧🇭 Check it out on your next walk! | Bahrain Confidential