As the mother of a United States Marine I understand the sacrifice both Marines and their families make, starting with the long months of Recruit Training known as bootcamp, extending through deployments and PDS moves to receiving their DD-214 upon reaching veteran status. I hand stitch each symbol-rich blossom to order to cheer on loved ones who are supporting their poolees, recruits, Marines and veterans through every step of their journey with the United States Marine Corps
"Moto" means motivation...a requirement for a strong military. Moto Blossoms LLC is here to help celebrate, encourage and give back to our amazing Marine Corps Family
Most orders will ship in 2 to 4 weeks
However, new Moto Monday Bouquet orders are prioritized to start support for current recruit families right away! Please contact me via email if you are up against a deadline like graduation:
blossoms4moto@gmail.com
New Recruit Training Battalion Blossoms
Available in battalion colors or MARPAT sourced from retired field uniforms
Click on the Bootcamp Collection to find yours!
Yellow Footprints
A keepsake of your loved one's first step onto the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, with a customized tag marking the date s/he arrived at bootcamp and began the transformation from civilian to Marine
The first blossom in every bouquet represents those at home who worry and wait as their recruit ships to Marine Recruit Training, ready to defend our beloved United States of America
Week 4: Swim Week
Water-logged uniforms and boots that don't fit can make passing swim quals very challenging. As an amphibious assault force, all Marines must have basic water survival skills
Week 6: Grass Week
Three weeks of training on the range starts with Grass Week as each recruit learns to embody the adage: "Every Marine a rifleman"
Basic Warrior Training
Vintage M81 camouflage with a compass rose center signifies a tradition of combat readiness and the land navigation skills mastered during BWT
Week 10: The Crucible
Retired MARPAT uniforms are used to signify this final 54 hour test in the field, culminating in the EGA ceremony where each recruit receives the emblem of the Corps and the title of United States Marine
The Bootcamp Bouquet
Thirteen blossoms represent the 13 weeks of USMC Recruit Training, a dated keepsake of the journey from civilian to United States Marine
Bouquet Blossoms
The first blossom in every bouquet represents those at home who worry and wait as their recruit ships to Marine Recruit Training, ready to defend our beloved United States of America
Week 4: Swim Week
Water-logged uniforms and boots that don't fit can make passing swim quals very challenging. As an amphibious assault force, all Marines must have basic water survival skills
Week 6: Grass Week
Three weeks of training on the range starts with Grass Week as each recruit learns to embody the adage: "Every Marine a rifleman"
Basic Warrior Training
Vintage M81 camouflage with a compass rose center signifies a tradition of combat readiness and the land navigation skills mastered during BWT
Week 10: The Crucible
Retired MARPAT uniforms are used to signify this final 54 hour test in the field, culminating in the EGA ceremony where each recruit receives the emblem of the Corps and the title of United States Marine
The Bootcamp Bouquet
Thirteen blossoms represent the 13 weeks of USMC Recruit Training, a dated keepsake of the journey from civilian to United States Marine
Once a Marine Always a Marine Veteran Blossom
Celebrating the service of Marines who served any time between the 1980s and the present
Formed during WWII and adopting the Blue Star Flag of WWI symbolizing a child in service, Blue Star Mothers of America supports active duty service members and Veterans across the country.
**This item has not been officially endorsed by Blue Star Mothers of America**
Show your support for America's deployed Marines with an EGA emblazoned yellow ribbon centered on a bright yellow Moto Blossom. Although yellow ribbons have meaning to several other causes in this country, the best known is "Support our Troops".
For each Yellow Ribbon Blossom sold, Moto Blossoms will make a $2 donation to the USO to support their great work on behalf of our troops overseas
Available with a pin back, a 9" wire stem, a magnet or as an ornament