What:

American Legion Post 5 and the United States Postal Service designed a Pictorial Postmark to Celebrate the Centennial of the American Legion.

When:

March 15 , 11:00 AM

Who:

Colorado Springs Postmaster JoLea Quintana and Sons of the American Legion Squadron 5 Commander Keith LaMee.

Where:

American Legion Post 5
15 E Platte Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Background:

The postmark art features the World War One Acknowledgement of Service Veterans Star. “Veterans Helping Veterans for a Century Post 5 Station” are scribed on the image.

FACTS and INFORMATION

• The Postal Service employs more than 100,000 military veterans and is one of the largest employers of veterans in the country.

• The Postal Service also has issued more than 140 stamps honoring the nation’s military history, including the Service Cross Medals stamps.

The Military Care Kit contains six Priority Mail Flat Rate Boxes -- two large and four medium -- six address labels, one roll of tape and six customs forms. The kit can be ordered online at usps.com/shop at no charge. The Postal Service is the best way to ship directly to APO and FPO locations. The Military Care Kit and special pricing make it easier than ever before to send care packages to the ones you love stationed overseas.

The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations

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