FYI
Marine Stamp Ceremony Set
The date for the First Day of Issuance (FDOI) of the Distinguished Marines block of stamps, is set for 10 November 2005. The official ceremony will take place here in the National Capitol Region at a place to be determined. I am developing suggested COAs for CMC decision and your input on an appropriate location is always welcome.
This Distinguished Marines block of stamps consists of four individual stamps honoring John Lejeune, Lewis Puller, John Basilone and Daniel Daly. The First Day of
Issuance is the ONLY USPS and USMC sanctioned event. There will be two secondary ceremonies on Monday, 14 November, at Camp Pendleton and Camp Lejeune.
Due to the numerous affinity groups associated with these legendary Marines, and the stamp issuance ceremony, I encourage inquiries be directed to myself or Ms. Patsy Laws, Event Coordinator, United States Postal Service. She may be reached at 475 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Room IP-801, Washington, DC 20260-2207, (202) 268-2220. I will attempt to ensure everyone is kept informed regarding this historical ceremony. We will establish a web link on usmc.millater this week and we encourage you to forward this infor
mation to those you feel may be interested.
Major Jason A. Johnston
Public Affairs Officer Commandant, U. S. Marine Corps HQMC, 2 Navy Annex
(Pentagon Rm 4B548)
(703) 614-4309-6251 JohnstonJA@hqmc.usmc.mil
Visit the Second Marine Division Association Website at: www.2marine.com