By Todd South
The U.S. Postal Service is honoring three of the nation’s military branches — the Army, Navy and Marine Corps — with commemorative stamps to mark 250 years of service.
Each of the three stamps features the respective name of the military service, the service seal and the inscriptions “250 Years of Service,” “Since 1775” and “Forever/USA.”
The stamps were unveiled during a ceremony today at Freedom Plaza in Washington.
Antonio Alcalá, an art director for the USPS, designed the stamps.
The three military-themed commemorations are in the “Forever” class of postage and can be used to send a one-ounce first-class letter, regardless of the current price of first-class postage, according to the release.
“Service isn’t about a uniform. It’s about impact. It’s about showing up. It’s about standing up when it matters the most,” said Jeffery Adams, USPS spokesperson and an Army veteran. “As we honor 250 years of military service … we also recognize those who are serving right now all over the world and keeping our freedoms alive.”
Originally published in Militarytimes.com
