The United States Postal Service (USPS) officially released a new suite of commemorative stamps honoring the 250th anniversaries of the U.S. Army, Navy, and Marine Corps.
These stamps, first unveiled in March, were officially launched at a ceremony held in Washington, D.C. on Friday, and are designed recognize the founding of these military branches during the American Revolutionary War and celebrate their continued role in national defense.
The stamps are now available for purchase nationwide both in post offices and online.
Why It Matters
The 250th anniversaries of the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps are milestones in American history, marking a quarter-millennium since the Second Continental Congress established these foundational forces in 1775. The USPS, through these new stamps, is encouraging Americans to mark and reflect on the legacy and sacrifices of service members who have shaped the country’s security and freedoms.
The release is part of the USPS’s longstanding tradition of using stamps to commemorate important national events, serving as both educational tools and collectible artifacts that spotlight America’s history and heritage.
What To Know
Designed by USPS art director Antonio Alcalá, the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps stamps each feature their official emblems against a white background. They will be available in panes of 20.
As Forever stamps, they will be valid for First-Class Mail at the current rate and will remain so regardless of future postage increases.
As the postal service marks its 250th year, other planned celebrations include assorted branded merchandise, a USPS-licensed coffee table book, and a special 250th anniversary edition of The United States Postal Service: An American History, which will be available both online and in print.
What People Are Saying
Jeffery Adams, USPS corporate communications vice president, said at the unveiling ceremony: ”These stamps serve as a powerful reminder of the enduring legacy and unwavering dedication of the women and men who have built and sustained the United States Army, Navy and Marine Corps for the past 250 years. As we commemorate this significant milestone, we honor their courage, their commitment and their vital role in safeguarding the freedoms we hold dear.”
Other Major Stamp Releases Announced for 2025
The newly issued stamps join a growing roster of 2025 releases that honor key events and figures in U.S. history as the postal service celebrates 250 years. These include:
- Battlefields of the American Revolution: This pane of 15 Forever stamps features artwork and photography commemorating the battles of Lexington and Concord, Bunker Hill, Trenton, Saratoga, and Yorktown, marking the upcoming quarter-millennium of the American Revolution.
- Former First Lady Barbara Bush was honored with a commemorative stamp, unveiled earlier this month. She is the eighth first lady to be on a U.S. postage stamp, joining the likes of Martha Washington, Dolley Madison, Abigail Adams and Eleanor Roosevelt.
- A 32-page booklet titled Putting a Stamp on the American Experience features an exclusive Benjamin Franklin stamp, celebrating the creation of the U.S. postal system in 1775.
- Another stamp pane, 250 Years of Delivering, offers a tour through American postal history.
How to Buy the 2025 Anniversary Stamps
All 2025 commemorative designs, including the Armed Forces and battlefields stamps, are available for purchase online, by phone, mail, or at post office locations.
Each stamp is issued in panes of 20 and, as Forever stamps, will remain valid for future First-Class mail rates. They are available through the online Postal Store, by phone (844-737-7826), by mail order, and at locations nationwide.
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