There was a time in my life that I had the privilege to be detached from my USAF military unit and…read moreassigned to work for No Such Agency. The team leader of my new civilian side of what we were doing in our tasking was such a super guy and he as did others made me see the importance of being very diligent in our job And he continued to further the critical Importance of not taking our job home with us. Truly enjoyed the wonderful opportunities that came from having a high level security clearance So it was with great enthusiasm that after years of not stopping to see the Cryptologic museum and visit the memorial to "Those Who served in silence". What a treat to visit and see things I was quite familiar with on display and written about. They also have a good library on the subject and those who did exceptionally well at their work.

I called the number listed: 301-688-6311, and after 45 rings, a lady answered. I asked her for the…read morethe name they used for the general data gathering centers around the United States. I later found out they are called "Fusion Centers". She said their agency had nothing to do with them and then abruptly hung up on me. What she told me was patently untrue based on the information about the centers posted right on their website. I will follow up with whomever they are accountable to, if anyone. I'm so sick of government agencies, NSA or not, not treating American Citizens (who pay their high salaries) as customers, instead of bothersome people wasting their bureacratic time. They don't get it, nor understand where they fall in the pecking order of things. We The People are their bosses. In order to get someone to talk to me I had to call The White House switchboard and have them transfer me through. The lady that had hung up on me 3 times before now answered in just 2 rings instead of 45, but when asked to speak with her supervisor, claimed she didn't have one. No accountability equals the poor customer service I received. Instead, not allowing me to speak to consumer affairs, she transferred me to an equally rude person in security who would not identify herself either, who also refused to answer my simple question, or tranfer me to public affairs. All she would say is look at our website for consumer affairs.

Countless thousands (millions?) have driven this stretch of US1 (Baltimore Road) and missed the…read morehistorical marker that's buried a bit in the weeds and trees across from a closed camera factory at Ritz Way. And really, none of these folks should be concerned. There's nowhere to stop or really even pull over to get a good look at this marker. And while it's absolutely an important one, why it's here in Beltsville makes no sense to this Yelper. The marker reads "The first telegram 'What Hath God Wrought' was sent from the Capitol in Washington DC to Baltimore May 24, 1844 over wires laid along the right of way of the B&O railroad adjacent to this highway. The telegraph was invented by Samuel F.B. Morse (1791-1872)." The statement "What Hath God Wrought" is from Numbers 23:23. It was the first message that Mr. Morse (yes, the Morse code guy) sent along the lines and is similar to "Watson! Come here. I need you." or "That's one small step." Historic. Important. Deep thinking. But why they put this marker here, where no one can really see it or look at it, as opposed to further down the road where there's at least a decent intersection, I do not know. But now you don't have to, because I risked my life for you, my fellow Yelper.

Five stars for the marker. Zero stars for any website that puts this marker in Beltsville, MD. They…read moremoved the mile marker to Laurel (roughly 104 1st. St. in Laurel MD) in 2015. It marks the first telegram from the U.S. Capitol in D.C. to a train station in Baltimore so I suppose the location represents the electrons in transit.

Today was my first day ever at NARA II. I felt like a fish out of water--every archive is…read moredifferent. But the staff were so friendly (and patient!). I managed to get through quite a few boxes. But I will return tomorrow. FYI: There is a shuttle that goes from NARA I and NARA II (and vice versa). It arrives at NARA II every hour and leave five minutes past; it's really useful for everyone, but particularly students who are on research trips on a budget.

My review for National Archives is solely based on digitalized search records as ulterior motive…read morefor genealogy research or ancestry records retainment. I personally find familial history and records fascinating including oral history. I plan to sustained these military records perpetually. I sorrowfully wished I have driving skills enabling car ownership to make the long-haul trek to this federal archival material data files record keeper office at 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740 from New York City as I would search deeper obtaining more information. National Archives' website has painstaking digitalized and categorized military personnel records by all military branches: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. It is all personal to me as a next of kin seeking my beloved family member who was a U.S. Army veteran. Searches are further categorized by war periods dating back 250 years American Revolutionary War (1775-1783), War of 1812, Mexican War, Civil War, World War I, World War II including later wars and conflicts Korean War and Vietnam War. Oh! I am highly impressed that U.S. military personnel records dating 250 years are maintained and retained perpetually because my search is dating 83 years ago as it is not in recent years. My online search is very gruesome, daunting, extensive time consuming with high level of patience tolerance as there are many, many layered links and sub-links in a national centralized database. Links take users to more links and further complicated specified links. The records or biographical information are mostly abbreviated as "19" for birth year rather than year 1919 and does not explain rank, title, grade, grade code military jargon or military codes in everyday ordinary civilian language. The DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or "Discharge from Active Duty," is the official discharge paper and Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) which can also be obtained either online or mail. My data search encountered United States, Army Enlistment Records and Flexoline Index Database, by Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) under Department of Justice originated the Alien Registration Act of 1940 which I did successfully achieved basic biographical results from both file units. Further document requests can be obtain by submitting requests either online or U.S. mail for fees as draft registration cards and Records of the Selective Service. National Archives is a federal government official record keeper. These were service members who have names. They are significantly more than Army Serial Number. They lived and served. They have narratives. They are still loved and remembered.

Vote. Ballet. Gym…read more Gymnasium. Home owners association. Field sports. Classes. My staple in my community.

Very friendly staff...they know who you are...it's like a family affair whenever I go to Zumba!…read moreCarol is the best Zumba instructor ever and the atmosphere of her class makes you want to dance all the time...even the folks with no rhythm or clue be grooving! Come join us if you're in the area!

This place is the most bizarre USPS facility ever. Personnel are rude, and act as if they are doing…read moreyou a HUGE favor to DO THEIR JOB. The last time I was there the AA male was giving me grief for something stupid like where I placed the mailing sticker. REALLY? I was very stressed out due to the fact that he was sloth slow with me and others as if exhausted to move and he gave others grief too. Not the customers fault you do not like nor want to be working dude. My package arrived but late. I was happy it arrived intact and not damaged due to the careless way he tossed it back. I would not recommend this location for anything other than purchasing stamps.

Smooth and Easy experience I had today mailing a letter. I've never done that before because as you…read morecan imagine sending letters is a dying artform here in our age of technology. The gentlemen at the front desk kindly helped me with this and I was on my way within 2 minutes. Thanks a bunch!

Horrible. Took this picture at 1:26PM. Writing this review at 1:57 PM and there are still 6 people…read morein front of me. Tried to use the "self service" kiosk but the "send a letter" option was out of service. SMH. Why have a kiosk if they don't work?? One person working without any efficiency or speed. -2:33PM walking out now...

The service at the post office is not good unless you can come there to get something done. However…read moreif you are a person that for some reason( medical, etc.) Or have no one to take care of your problem for you, you are out of luck. Phone questions, huh!, you are just out of luck. Either there no answer or the phone just rings until you get a busy signal. It's just a waste of time. Atleast UPS answers the phone and gives you the best phone service the can give. Thank you USPS for you non phone help.