From Revolution to Resilience: USPS to Celebrate 250th Anniversaries of Army, Navy, and Marine Corps With Commemorative Stamps

WHAT:

The U.S. Postal Service to proudly unveil three individual commemorative
stamps honoring the 250th anniversaries of the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy and
U.S. Marine Corps, recognizing the enduring legacy and unwavering
dedication of these vital branches of the American military.

The first-day-of-issue event for the Armed Forces stamps is free and open to
the public. News of the stamp is being shared with the hashtag
#ArmedForces250Stamps.

WHO:

Jeffery A. Adams, USPS corporate communications vice president and
dedicating official

WHEN:

Friday, May 16, 2025, at 11 a.m. EDT

WHERE:

Freedom Plaza

1325 Pennsylvania Ave. NW

Washington, DC 20004

RSVP:

Attendees are encouraged to register at: usps.com/armedforcesstamps. 

BACKGROUND:     

The three Forever stamps commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Army,
Navy and Marine Corps, each a vital component of the nation's defense. All
three branches trace their origins to the Revolutionary War, born from the
necessity to secure American independence.

The Second Continental Congress in 1775 recognized the need for a unified
military force and established the Continental Army on June 14, the
Continental Navy on Oct. 13, and authorized the formation of the Continental
Marines on Nov. 10. The Continental forces were disbanded after the war but
were re-established in the years that followed when the need for a standing
military became clear.

These stamps honor the enduring legacy and unwavering commitment of the
men and women who have served and continue to serve. Each branch plays a
crucial role in safeguarding American interests, standing as symbols of
strength and resilience, upholding core values such as loyalty, duty, honor,
and courage.

The Armed Forces stamps are three individual stamp panes featuring the
respective symbols of the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps against a
white background.

Each stamp, designed by Antonio Alcalá, an art director for USPS, also
includes the inscriptions "250 YEARS OF SERVICE," "SINCE 1775," and 
FOREVER/USA".

As Forever stamps, the Armed Forces stamps will always be equal in value to
the current First-Class Mail 1-ounce price.