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Media Advisory: New Forever Stamp Salutes First Responders


WASHINGTON, July 17, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --

USPS Honors our Nation's First Responders with a Forever Stamp

WHO: The firefighters, emergency medical professionals and law enforcement officers who serve our communities across the nation.

WHAT: Honored on a Forever stamp at U.S. Postal Service first-day-of-issue ceremony

WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018
11 a.m. (MDT)

WHERE: Aerial Fire Depot and Smokejumper Center
5765 W. Broadway St.
Missoula, MT 59808

WHY: Emergencies of various types occur in our communities every day, from crimes and medical incidents to accidents and fires. These critical situations require men and women who possess the training and knowledge to rescue the endangered, treat the injured, and restore safety and order. With this stamp, the Postal Service recognizes all first responders for their skill, dedication and uncommon bravery.

Note: The dedicating official will be Guy Cottrell, Chief Postal Inspector, U.S. Postal Inspection Service.

Artist Brian Stauffer worked with art director and designer Antonio Alcalá and designer Ricky Altizer to create this stamp. Additional details will be provided before the ceremony date.

For U.S. Postal Service media resources, including broadcast quality video and audio and photo stills, please visit the USPS Newsroom. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and LinkedIn. Subscribe to our YouTube channel and enjoy our Postal Posts blog. For more information about the Postal Service, visit usps.com and usps.com/postalfacts.

Cathy Purcell
202-819-2268
[email protected]
usps.com/news

(PRNewsfoto/U.S. Postal Service)

SOURCE U.S. Postal Service


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