Parris Island Gift Buying Guide

graduation gifts

Welcome to the Parris Island Buying Guide.  On this page, you will find two tabs. The first tab is designed to give you ideas and information while you wait for your recruit to graduate.  It also contains suggestions for items you can send to your recruit. The second tab contains new Marine graduation gift recommendations.  It will help you decide what to get for that special someone after they transition from civilian to Marine.

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 we 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.

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.

Gift Buying Guide (Affiliate Links)

Parris Island Planner

Discover the best way to keep in touch with your loved one during USMC boot camp. Each chapter will give you new insight into the Marine Boot Camp process from a loved one's point of view. Become an expert support person to your loved one as you follow the Adapt and Overcome Action Steps in each chapter.

Parris Island Coloring Book

Coloring can help pass the time while your loved one is in boot camp.  In this coloring book for adults and families that like to color you will learn more about Parris Island through pictures and word search puzzles.

Patriotic Stationary

Patriotic Stationary by Nicole Nava

Shop on Etsy's Beeandkiwi shop and download this beautiful set of red, white and blue digital stationary from artist Nicole Nava.

Marine Mini Flag

Show how proud you are of your new Marine with this welcome home mini flag.  It's only 18.5 in. x 13 in. allowing you to put it in a small yard all by itself or add it to other decorations.  The flag stand is sold separately.

Tired Marine Sticker

Tired Marine Sticker

Tired marine Sticker

Designed by artist Nicole Nava.  Visit her Society 6 page (BeeandKiwi), where you can find her designs on mugs, pillows, masks etc...

Postage Stamps

First class postage stamps are a welcome gift for any recruit. They are provided an opportunity to buy stamps but it's sure great to have some on hand like these Forever Military working dog stamps! You can send a set or just a self-addressed stamped envelope each time you write. Don't forget to buy extra stamps for you.

Writing Paper

Have plenty of stationary on hand to write to your recruit.  Don't forget to include a blank sheet or two along with a self-addressed stamped envelope for a reply.  For boot camp correspondence stay away from bold colored envelopes.

Small Security Envelopes

These are smaller than business size,(3 5/8 x 6 1/2), and lined so your writing doesn't show through. They are just the right for smaller stationery. Keep some larger envelopes on hand too for pictures, articles, etc...

Pilot Pens

Make sure you have pens available to write to your recruit.  There are many different types you can buy; you may already have a favorite like these Pilot G2 pens.  They glide over the paper and make writing a pleasure, not a chore.

Proud Family of a Marine Garden Flag

USMC themed garden flag

Do you have a garden flag in your yard?  If not, you are missing out on an easy way to dress up the front of your home year round.  Start with this Marine Corps themed flag.  When you want to change things up, there are all kinds of different designs from sports teams to animals.

Patriotic 2 Piece Banner Set

Patriotic Banner

I thought these 2 banners looked really snazzy to decorate the front door.  If you buy some bunting, it can be hung between the banners to make it look like the picture above.    Note:  The price is for the 2 banners only; the bunting is sold separately.  I think it would look pretty either way.

Patriotic Picnic Blanket 60 "X 60"

Patriotic Picnic Blanket

I love the easy carry handle on this blanket.  We keep one in the car so it's ready to go if we are at the beach or the park.  This one is 60" x 60" but it comes in other sizes and colors, It's stain resistant and waterproof.

Vintage Airmail Stationary

Write to your recruit using vintage airmail stationary.

Camouflage Balloons

These camouflage balloons will look great at your new Marine's welcome home celebration.

Marine Corps Cupcake Toppers

Add these glittery EGA's to your welcome home party treats.

Marine Corps Table Runner

Your table will look fabulous with this Marine Corps table runner. Use it for Veteran's Day, Memorial Day, the Marine Corps birthday, 4th of July or any time you feel patriotic. When it gets dirty, just put it in the washing machine.

Veteran's Day Table Runner

These camouflage balloons will look great at your new Marine's welcome home celebration.

Marine Corps Ornament

Personalized USMC ornaments for your tree