What:

The Postal Service is celebrating the release of three individual commemorative stamps honoring the 250th anniversaries this year of the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Marine Corps.

The San Diego region has a strong connection with the Navy and Marine Corps and more than 600 veterans are employed by the Postal Service throughout the region.

“It is an honor to serve as Postmaster of a city with such a rich history and strong connection to our military service members and veterans,” Said San Diego Postmaster Tanya Toedt Fitzharris. “On behalf of the employees throughout San Diego County, we thank you for more than two centuries of service to our country and our region.”

The San Diego Postmaster is celebrating this milestone, which coincides with the 250th anniversary of the Postal Service, with a special event at the Midway Post Office.

News of the stamps are being shared with the hashtag #ArmedForces250Stamps.

Who:

Tanya Toedt Fitzharris, San Diego Postmaster
Rob Shaw, Region Postal Director, U.S. Navy
CWO4 Christopher Heltebran, Postal Director, U.S. Marine Corps
Richard Madrid, San Diego Post Office Manager, Customer Service Operations and U.S. Army veteran

When:

Thursday, July 10, 11 am – 1 pm

Where:

Midway Post Office
2701 Midway Dr.
San Diego, CA 92110

RSVP:

Media, please RSVP if planning to attend.

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.

They were released on May 16 at a ceremony held at Freedom Plaza in Washington, D.C.

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”.

Postal Products

Customers may purchase these and other stamps and philatelic products through the Postal Store at usps.com/shopstamps, by calling 844-737-7826, by mail through USA Philatelic or at Post Office locations nationwide. For officially licensed stamp products, shop the USPS Officially Licensed Collection on Amazon. Additional information on stamps, First Day of Issue Ceremonies and stamp inspired products can be found at StampsForever.com.

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