Welcome to the Parris Island Buying Guide. This graduation gifts page contains gift suggestions for your new Marine. It will help you decide what to get for that special someone after they transition from civilian to Marine.
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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.
My son-in-law, a disabled Marine veteran, creates original apparel and gifts inspired by Marine pride, tradition, and military life. If you’re looking for unique designs for Marines and their families, take a look at his shop.
My daughter took on a year-long creative challenge: one original mixed-media cat artwork every day for 365 days. The result is a charming collection of whimsical, feline-inspired art, now featured on apparel, stickers, and gifts through her Redbubble shop. She is gradually adding all 365 cat designs, with new artwork appearing regularly, so check back often for new discoveries. If you love cats—or know someone who does—I hope you’ll enjoy browsing her designs. Thank you for supporting an independent artist.
A wonderful gift to keep Marine Corps mementos.
I bought this letter opener for my husband. He loves it.
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