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Spring 2025 Scuttlebutt
Welcome to another quarter of military news and events in the spring issue of the UMA Scuttlebutt! Read about: Spring 2025 Scuttlebutt... Read More
Veteran Highlight: Angelica McKinney
Whether it’s patrolling in Navy uniform or examining her patent docket at her desk, Angelica has decades of experience about what it means to serve—all across the globe. Her life journey has taken... Read More
Winter 2024 – 2025 Scuttlebutt
We are pleased to bring you a jam-packed winter issue of the UMA Scuttlebutt! UMA has been busy with events this quarter, and this 16-page issue shares SO photos, news, and resources for members. Rea... Read More
USPTO awarded two veteran-friendly designations
It was apt timing that during the month of Veterans Day, the USPTO was awarded two veteran-friendly designations. First, the agency was named a 2024 U.S. Veterans Magazine Top Veteran-Friendly Governm... Read More
UMA hosts Veterans Day celebration
Our USPTO Military Association (UMA) hosted a Veterans Day program at the Alexandria campus on November 7th to honor America’s veterans for their willingness to serve and make sacrifices for the nat... Read More
UMA scholarship awarded to USPTO colleague’s son
The USPTO Military Association is pleased to announce a scholarship in the amount of $1,000 was awarded to Ethan Pwu, son of patent examinerJeffrey Pwu. Upon learning of the award, Ethan sent the boar... Read More
UMA highlights colleagues on Citizenship Day
In September, the USPTO Military Association (UMA) celebrated our colleagues who made the decision to become U.S. citizens as well as those who served in the Air Force. At the Citizenship Day panel, h... Read More
Fall 2024 Scuttlebutt
We are pleased to share the fall issue of the UMA Scuttlebutt. This issue shares photos, news, and resources for members. Read about: Fall 2024 Scuttlebutt... Read More
UMA members represent at Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War
UMA members John Schneider, left, and Eric Atkisson, right, attended the 143rd National Encampment of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW) in Lexington, Kentucky, August 1-4. Organized ... Read More
Summer 2024 Scuttlebutt
We are pleased to share the summer issue of the UMA Scuttlebutt. This issue shares photos, news, and resources for members. Read about: Summer 2024 Scuttlebutt... Read More