2025 U.S. Flag Forever Stamps

The United States Postal Service dedicated a new U.S. Flag Forever stamp today at the Vickers Theater in Three Oaks, celebrating the American flag as a symbol of freedom and unity. The stamp, featuring a photograph of Old Glory by Doug Haight, marks a continuation of the Postal Service’s tradition of honoring the nation’s emblem.

“An enduring emblem of freedom, national unity and patriotic spirit, the flag of the United States has flown proudly stateside, abroad and even on the surface of the moon,” said Donald Dombrow Jr., the Postal Service’s Michigan 2 District manager, who spoke at the ceremony. Photographer Doug Haight, whose image is featured on the stamp, also addressed attendees, highlighting the significance of his artwork.

The stamp showcases the current American flag, with 13 alternating red and white horizontal stripes representing the original 13 Colonies and 50 white stars on a blue field symbolizing the present number of states. Set against a bright white background, the design includes “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” in blue above a red stripe and “FOREVER/USA” in gray at the bottom. Antonio Alcalá, a USPS art director, designed the stamp, which is available in booklets and panes of 20, as well as coils of 100, 3,000, and 10,000. As Forever stamps, they maintain value equal to the current First-Class Mail 1-ounce price.

The ceremony underscored the flag’s role as a powerful national symbol, recognized worldwide and even displayed on the moon during the Apollo missions. The Postal Service’s decision to feature Haight’s photograph reflects its commitment to capturing the flag’s vibrancy and movement, as seen in the stamp’s depiction of Old Glory fluttering in a breeze.

Issue: 2025 U.S. Flag Stamp
Item Number: 124200
Denomination &  First-Class Mail Forever
Type of Issue:
Format: Pane of 20 (1 design)
Series: N/A
Issue Date & City: June 7, 2025, Three Oaks, MI 49128
Art Director: Antonio Alcalá, Alexandria, VA
Designer: Antonio Alcalá, Alexandria, VA
Existing Photo: Doug Haight, Evanston, IL
Modeler: Joseph Sheeran
Manufacturing Process: Offset, Microprint
Printer: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)
Press Type: Muller A76
Stamps per Pane: 20
Print Quantity: 50000000
Paper Type: Nonphosphored Type III, Block Tagged
Adhesive Type: Pressure-sensitive
Processed at: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)
Stamp Orientation: Vertical
Image Area (w x h): 0.7300 x 0.8400 in. / 18.5420 x
Stamp Size (w x h): 0.8700 x 0.9800 in. / 22.0980 x
Pane Size (w x h): 5.3500 x 4.9300 in. / 135.8900 x
Colors: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black
Plate Size: 400 stamps per revolution
Plate Number: “P” followed by four (4) single digits
Marginal Markings:
Front: Plate number in four corners
Back: © 2024 USPS • USPS logo • 2 barcodes (124200) • Plate position diagram (10) • Promotional text

The U.S. Flag stamp joins a long line of Postal Service designs honoring the Stars and Stripes, a tradition that resonates with collectors and the public alike. Available for purchase nationwide, the stamp serves both practical and symbolic purposes, carrying mail while celebrating American identity. The Postal Service is promoting the stamp on social media with the hashtag #USFlagStamps, encouraging public engagement.

The Vickers Theater, a historic venue in Three Oaks, provided a fitting backdrop for the dedication, drawing local residents and postal officials to mark the occasion. The event highlighted the community’s pride in hosting the unveiling of a stamp with national significance. As the latest addition to the USPS’s Forever stamp series, the U.S. Flag stamp is expected to be a popular choice for mailers and collectors, reflecting the enduring appeal of the American flag.