Distinguished Marines Stamps Approved

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Distinguished Marines Stamps Approved

The United States Postal Service (USPS) announced the 2005 U.S.
stampprogram at the August American Philatelic Society Stampshow in
Sacramento,Calif.. Key to the 2005 program for all Marines is the
long-awaited debutof a Distinguished Marines block of stamps which will be
unveiled in thefall of 2004 and issued sometime in 2005. No image of the
stamps will beavailable until the unveiling. According to Mr. Mark Saunders
of the media relations section of the USPS,the Distinguished Marine stamps
will include a set of four stamps honoringMarine icons, General John A.
Lejeune, Lieutenant General Lewis B. "Chesty"Puller, Sergeant Major Dan Daly
and Gunnery Sergeant John "Manila John"Basilone. Mr. Saunders also confirmed
that these commemorative stamps will only beprinted once and be available
for one year after being issued. Thisannouncement has been long awaited.
Multiple Marine organizations andindividuals have repeatedly requested a
series of stamps honoring Marinesand military personnel of the other
branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. ThisDistinguished Marines set is a
follow-on to the 2000 Distinguished Soldiersseries of four stamps.
Persistence is rewarded.



Ellie

[vance]

Outstanding ! Have been hoping this went through .