U.S. Marine Corps 250th Anniversary Forever Stamp

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.

Stamp Issuance:
May 16, 2025
Washington, DC 20066

Made in the USA

How it Works:

A Forever® stamp is for sending domestic mail weighing up to 1 oz via First-Class Mail®.

Purpose: Send letters and cards up to 1 oz (approximately 4 sheets of regular, 8-1/2" x 11" paper in a rectangular envelope) within the U.S., including U.S. territories and military bases overseas.
Value: Always valid for the First-Class Mail 1 oz rate, even if postage rates increase. Visit First-Class Mail and Postage to view current rates.
Other Uses: Pair this stamp's value with other postage to meet mailing costs when additional postage is required.

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