With the U.S. Marine Corps 250th stamp, the U.S. Postal Service celebrates the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps and honors its service to the nation.
Deeply respectful of tradition while remaining highly adaptable and ready to serve, the Marine Corps has distinguished itself around the world for more than two centuries.Today, more than 170,000 active-duty Marines in this elite fighting force remain committed to the nation and each other, as exemplified by their motto, Semper Fidelis: "Always Faithful" Art director Antonio Alcalá designed the stamp. The U.S. Marine Corps 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 price.
