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The US Postal Service is celebrating the three authentic branches of the army by releasing particular 250th anniversary stamps.
The particular version stamps will probably be embellished with the seal of both the Military, Marine Corps or Navy.
Beneath every seal, stamps will embody the next inscriptions: “250 Years of Service,” “Since 1775” and “Forever/USA.”
“As we commemorate this significant milestone, we honor their courage, their commitment and their vital role in safeguarding the freedoms we hold dear,” Jeffery Adams, USPS company communications vice chairman mentioned.
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Adams says the postal service desires to honor the women and men who serve within the army.
“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,” Adams mentioned in the course of the unveiling.
Numerous members of the army branches additionally attended the ceremony.
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Military Lt. Gen. Gregory J. Brady, Military inspector normal, mentioned the stamps will form troop morale.
“Today’s important commemoration should not close without recognizing the huge morale booster that the Postal Service has been to our military,” he mentioned. “Generations of military personnel serving in foreign lands, deployed — I can attest to this … firsthand — they’ve always cherished those two words when [their] first sergeant is coming in with that big bag.”
Navy Vice Adm. Michael Boyle, director of the Navy workers, famous that letters at all times acquired to the women and men serving on the excessive seas.
“You have well and faithfully delivered mail to ships on the far side of the world, always finding a way to keep people connected. No matter the distance. Letters and care packages from friends and family delivered to our deployed sailors at sea make an immense difference,” Boyle mentioned.
A sheet of 20 stamps with one of many army seals will price $14.60. (iStock / iStock)
Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Paul J. Rock Jr., director of the Marine Corps workers, talked in regards to the robust “connection” between the USPS and the army stays right this moment.
“I still have letters that my wife wrote me when I was a young first lieutenant overseas on my first shipboard deployment, and I cherish the pictures that came through the mail from my children the first time I went to war — precious memories made possible by the United States Postal Service,” Rock mentioned.
The stamps will probably be offered in sheets of 20 and can at all times maintain the worth of a present First-Class Mail 1-ounce stamp no matter present First-Class pricing.
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USPS has different commemorative Perpetually $.73 stamps accessible that includes Betty White, Dungeons and Dragons, Hank Aaron and extra.
A sheet of 20 stamps with one of many army seals will price $14.60.
