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Welcome to the Parris Island Buying Guide. This graduation gifts page contains suggestions for items you can send to your recruit along with new Marine gift recommendations. It will help you decide what to get for that special someone after they transition from civilian to Marine. In addition there is a section for items with a Marine Corps theme.
If you click on a picture, you will be brought to a site with a more detailed description and purchase information. Most links go to Amazon.com but I will be adding more affiliates as I find them. ParrisIsland.com is an Amazon Affiliate and will earn a small commission (at no cost to you), if you purchase items through these links.
Browse the selections in each section to give you ideas, check the prices so you can do some comparison shopping. If you have a Prime membership with Amazon, look for the Prime logo that indicates free shipping on many items. * Amazon Prime offers a lower introductory rate for people 18 to 24 years old and college students.
Also visit the MCCS graduation gifts site for unique items like graduation videos, commemorative bricks, plaques, banners, etc… MCCS stands for the Marine Corps Community Services. They have direct access to your recruit’s graduation picture and can put it on a variety of items.
Gifts for Your Recruit
Never underestimate the value of a good multitool like this one from Leatherman. It's perfect for a bug out bag or any kind of emergency bag. This one has 18 tools including plyers, wire cutters, scissors and screw drivers.
Amazon Prime Membership
An Amazon Prime membership has excellent benefits including free shipping; fast delivery (most of the time), wish lists that can be shared with family members, many free movies and shows.
Officially Licensed MCRD Parris Island Challenge Coin
Amazon link to woven USMC Blanket
Treasure Gurus United States Marine Corps Heavy Metal Red Ball Point Pen and Gift Box
Amazon Affiliate link for a desktop challenge coin holder
Wireless head phones make a great gift. They can be used to watch movies, play games, listen to podcasts or music without disturbing anyone around you.
Amazon Prime offers a special rate for people ages 18 to 24. Get free shipping on many items, free movies and shows and more.
Another good quality wireless head set.
This printer is small and easy to pack. And the sticker photos are so cool!
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A laptop with the basics is all you need to run your business. As your income grows, you can upgrade to a better machine if necessary.
Use an external drive to back up your data and pictures.
Gifts for You
Amazon link to woven USMC Blanket
If you have children, bring along some coloring books, crayons and other fun activities for them. You can download free coloring pages from this site or visit BeeandKiwi 's Ko-Fi page where you can get free coloring pages or buy the artist a cup of coffee. Check the site occasionally for more freebees.
Wireless head phones make a great gift. They can be used to watch movies, play games, listen to podcasts or music without disturbing anyone around you.
Another good quality wireless head set.
