U.S. Army 250th Stamps

With the U.S. Army 250th stamp, the U.S. Postal Servicecelebrates the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and honors itsservice to the nation.Predating the establishment of the United States by more than ayear, the Army has been called America's first national institution.With its Revolutionary-era motto “This We'll Defend," today's Armyincludes approximately 450,000 active-duty soldiers, more than325,000 soldiers in the Army National Guard, nearly 190,000soldiers in the Army Reserve, and more than 265,000 civilians whoprovide mission-essential support, all of whom remain mindful ofthe Army's core values: loyalty, 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 current First-Class Mail® one-ounce rate.Stamp Issuance:May 16, 2025Washington, DC 20066Made in the USA