U.S. Army 250th Stamps

With the U.s. Army 250th stamp, the U.S. Postal Service celebrates the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Ary and honors its serviceto the nation.

Predating the establishment of the United States by more than a year, the Armmy has been called America's first national institution.With its Revolutionany-era motto "This We’l Defend" today's Army includes approximately 450.000 active-duty soldiers, more thar325,000 soldiers in the Army National Guard, nearly 190,000 soldiers in the Army Reserve, and more than 265,000 civilians whoprovide mission-essential support, all of whom remain mindful of the Army's core values: lovalty, duty, respect, selfless service.honor, integrity, and personal courage.

Art director Antonio Alcalá designed the stamp.The U,s, Army 250th stamp is being issued as a Forever@ stamp. This Forever stamp will always be equal in value to the currentFirst-Class Mail® one-ounce rate.

Stamp lssuance:

May 16.2025

Washington, DC 20066

Made in the USA