![]() Michael Cheatham, Offutt Air Force Base Ronald Aiello, president, United States War Dogs Association and Dave Keeton, author and former military working dog trainer and caretaker.ĭKNG Studios created the stamp artwork by hand-sketching the dogs and then using Adobe Illustrator to bring them to life with basic shapes and layers of color. Don Bacon (R-NE) Scott English, executive director, American Philatelic Society Lt. Joining Williams to dedicate the stamps were Rep. ![]() They are heroes deserving of our respect and gratitude.” “Today, these dogs are born and raised to serve alongside soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen and women, and members of the Coast Guard. Postal Service Board of Governors, who served as the dedicating official for the ceremony. “As a military veteran and former law enforcement officer, I have the greatest appreciation for these animals and the service they provide,” said David C. News of the stamp is being shared using the hashtag #MilitaryDogsStamps. In the booklet of 20, each block of four stamps features a stylized geometric illustration of one of the canine breeds - German shepherd, Labrador retriever, Dutch shepherd and Belgian Malinois - that commonly serve in America’s armed forces. The first-day-of-issue event took place during the American Philatelic Society Stamp Show in Omaha. Postal Service today issued Forever stamps recognizing Military Working Dogs, the four-legged heroes of the nation’s military. 1, 2019 Military Working Dogs Now on Stamps
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