Postal Service Marketing Manager Jim Holland, aided by Coast Guard Admiral Linda L. Fagan and Captain Andrew J. Tiongson unveiled the new Coast Guard forever stamp
The Postal Services’ newest Forever Stamp, paying tribute to the US Coast Guard, was unveiled Wednesday on the deck of the new Cutter James, at port in the Boston Coast Guard Station on Commercial Street awaiting it’s official christening on August 8th. The Coast Guard was first honored on postage with a 3 cent stamp in 1945 saluting their accomplishments in World War II. A commemorative postcard saluting the service was issued in 1965. In 1997 the women of the armed services, including the Coast Guard, were honored with a stamp release and in 2013 the New England Lighthouse stamp series included one depicting historic Boston Light, the only lighthouse still manually operated by the Coast Guard and its Auxiliary.
This newest stamp features a Coast Guard helicopter and The Eagle, the services magnificent, square rigged, barque sailing ship. The US Coast Guard is celebrating 225 years of protecting those on the sea, the nation from threats delivered by the sea and the sea itself. As their motto “Semper Paratus” indicates, they are Always Ready.
The Postal Services is proud to continue our long standing support for the men and women of the Coast Guard and the role they play in securing our nations ports and protecting our citizens at sea.# # #
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