With the U.s. Army 250th stamp, the U.S. Postal Service celebrates the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and honors its serviceto the nation.
Predating the establishment of the United States by more than a year, the Army has been called America's first national institution.With its Revolutionary-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: loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service,honor, integrity, and personal courage.
Art director Antonio Alcalá desiqned 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.
5 Sheets=100 Stamps
10 Sheets=200 Stamps
25 Sheets=500 Stamps
50 Sheets=1000 Stamps
