U.S. Navy 250th Stamps

2025 Armed Forces: US Navy

Commemorates 250th anniversary of founding of US Navy
Part of set of three honoring US Army, Navy, and Marine Corps
Each stamp features an emblem of one branch

Stamp Category: Commemorative
Set: Armed Forces
Value: 73¢, First Class Mail (Forever)
First Day of Issue: May 16, 2025
First Day City: Washington, DC
Printing Method: Offset, Microprint
Format: Pane of 20
Perforations: Die Cut

History the stamp represents:
US Navy

Black powder smoke curled across the Atlantic as cannons roared in defiance of tyranny. A fledgling fleet, outnumbered and outgunned, fought with fury to carve America’s place on the seas.

Established on October 13, 1775, the United States Navy began with a ragtag group of ships and patriots challenging the British Navy. The Navy’s daring raids during the Revolution set a precedent for maritime courage. By the War of 1812, legends like the USS Constitution earned the nickname “Old Ironsides,” while naval might helped shape a growing empire. The Navy surged to prominence in World War II, leading amphibious assaults across the Pacific and securing victory in battles like Midway and Leyte Gulf. Its aircraft carriers and nuclear submarines now project power worldwide, safeguarding commerce, deterring conflict, and providing disaster relief.

To mark the Navy’s 250th anniversary, the USPS issued this stamp. The eagle perched on an anchor is a symbol of the Navy’s vigilance, strength, and global reach. It’s a powerful emblem of maritime excellence, linking early sea raiders to today’s modern fleets. This commemorative stamp honors the Navy’s unbroken tradition of defending America’s interests across every ocean, and it salutes the sailors whose courage has shaped history and secured the seas for 250 years.