U.S. Coast Guard/U.S. Postal Service unveil stamp at the National Naval Aviation Museum


  • August 11, 2015
  • /   Mike Ensley
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On Tuesday, August 18, at 10 a.m., The National Naval Aviation Museum will host a stamp unveiling in conjunction with the U.S. Postal Service in honor of the new U.S. Coast Guard stamp. The stamp commemorates the 225th Anniversary of the U.S. Coast Guard and honors its role in protecting the security of the nation and advancing its vital maritime interests.

The U.S. Coast Guard 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. Art director William S. Phillips designed the stamp.

The unveiling, which will take place in the Museum’s newest expansion, Hangar Bay One, will feature remarks by Hill Goodspeed, National Naval Aviation Museum Historian; Capt. George Krietemeyer USCG (RET); Capt. John Turner, Coast Guard liaison officer; and David J. McClelland, manager, Jacksonville Network Distribution Center.

“Stamps are pieces of history that remain immortalized. It is an honor in its 225th year, to recognize the U.S. Coast Guard in the Forever Stamp collection,” said David J. McClelland, manager, Jacksonville Network Distribution Center, and a U.S. Coast Guard veteran.

During an average day, Coast Guard personnel assist more than 300 people in distress, save more than $2 million in property, board 90 large vessels for port safety checks, conduct 120 law enforcement boardings and investigate more than a dozen marine accidents.

The Coast Guard today has more than 49,000 active-duty men and women: 7,300 reservists; 8,300 civilian employees and 30,000 volunteer auxiliary personnel. In addition to saving lives at sea, members of the Coast Guard enforce maritime law, oversee aids to navigation, conduct icebreaking operations, protect the marine environment, respond to oil spills and water pollution, ensure port security, support scientific research at sea, combat terrorism and aid in the nation’s defense.

The stamp unveiling is free and open to the public. Admission to the National Naval Aviation Museum is also free. For more information on exhibits, events and attractions, visit www.NavalAviationMuseum.org or call the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation at (850) 453-2389 or (800) 327-5002.

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