What:

Elizabeth City, NC, Post Office will host a special dedication ceremony for the United States Coast Guard Forever Stamp. The event is free and open to the public.      

Who:

Commander Bruce Brown, U.S. Coast Guard
Rear Admiral James Heinz, U. S. Coast Guard
Postmaster Robert Day, Elizabeth City Post Office
Denise Edmonds, Acting Marketing Manager, USPS Greensboro District
Myra Thompson, Retail Specialist, USPS Greensboro District

When:

Friday, August 7, 2015 at 1 p.m.

Where:

Museum of the Albemarle in Elizabeth City, 501 S. Water Street, Elizabeth City NC 27909

Background:

The Postal Service celebrates the 225th anniversary of the Coast Guard and raises awareness of its role in protecting the security of the nation and advancing vital maritime interests by dedicating the United States Coast Guard Forever stamp Forever stamp. The stamp depicts the cutter Eagle, a three-masted sailing ship often called “America’s Tall Ship,” and an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter, the standard rescue aircraft of the Coast Guard. 

Elizabeth City, NC, was proudly declared a "Coast Guard City" on May 29, 2015 by Admiral Paul Zukunft, 25th Commandant of the United States Coast Guard.  This long-awaited honor was celebrated by the minting of a commemorative medallion.

During an average day, U.S. Coast Guard personnel assist more than 300 people in distress, save more than $2 million in property, board 90 large vessels for port safety checks, conduct 120 law enforcement boardings and investigate more than a dozen marine accidents.

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