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The Perfect Starting Point for Parents of Poolees & Recruits

Get started here preparing for your son or daughter leaving for Marine Corps Recruit Training, also known as Boot Camp at both Parris Island and San Diego.

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Looking for a gift for your soon-to-be-Marine? Parris Island 2nd Battalion coin limited edition. Perfect gift with the silver engraved achievement coin!

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