On Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, Arcata carrier Richard Vega will clock in for the very last time after 41 years of Postal Service and 47 years of combined Federal service.
He didn’t leave without a party though. There was a special send-off at the Arcata Post Office, 799 H Street, Arcata CA 95521, on Aug. 29.
Vega started his Postal Career in 1984 as a carrier at the Oakland Post Office after completing his service in the Army.
Vega later transferred to the Benicia Post Office where he served until coming to his final assignment at the Arcata Post Office in 2016.
Over the course of his career Vega witnessed a lot of change with an increase in package volume and enhancement in automation.
He is also the proud recipient of the Million Mile award.
