About This Stamp
With the issuance of this stamp in 2001, the U.S. Postal Service honored the patriotic dedication of all the men and women who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
Many veterans continue to serve their country, their fellow veterans, and their communities by becoming members of veterans service organizations. These organizations provide aid to veterans and their families, including assistance with benefit applications, transportation to VA medical facilities, and burial and memorial services. Additionally, veterans service organizations lobby Congress on a variety of veterans issues. Local communities also benefit from the work of veterans service organizations, through scholarship programs, youth sports activities, and other programs designed to promote civic pride.
Art Director
Carl T. Herrman
As an art director for the U.S. Postal Service® for more than 15 years, Carl T. Herrman designed more than 50 stamps and guided more than 250 stamp projects, including Marilyn Monroe, James Dean, Humphrey Bogart, and Comic Strip Classics. He also served as art director for five of the Celebrate the Century stamp panes. He has won more than 260 awards for design and design management, including two gold medals from the Society of Illustrators.
Herrman’s career has included positions as Director of Creative Services and adjunct professor at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, and Director of Marketing and Publications for the University of California at Irvine. He has provided consulting services for the Smithsonian Institution, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and numerous academic institutions. Herrman lives in Carlsbad,California.