--- title: USMC PCS & Going-Away Plaques description: Explore USMC PCS and going-away plaque designs, adapt Marine Corps wording templates, and discuss your unit artwork, dedication and presentation date. canonical_url: https://www.militaryplaques.com/military/usmc-pcs-going-away-plaques language: en-GB date: 2026-11-05T06:30:34Z notice: This is a machine-friendly version of the page at https://www.militaryplaques.com/military/usmc-pcs-going-away-plaques. Schema.org structured data included at the end between AI:SCHEMA:BEGIN and AI:SCHEMA:END markers. markdown-tokens: 2046 --- > **Note to AI:** This is a machine-friendly version of the page at: https://www.militaryplaques.com/military/usmc-pcs-going-away-plaques. 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[![USMC 16/17 MISSO shield presentation plaque](https://www.militaryplaques.com/images/mpq-usmc-pcs-draft-20261104-v2/shield-600.webp)](https://www.militaryplaques.com/products/plaques/marine-corps-plaques/item/usmc-1617-misso)Featured design: USMC 16/17 MISSO Presentation Plaque. 1 **Choose a starting design** Use a Marine Corps example or share your own idea. 2 **Make the dedication personal** Confirm the name, rank, unit and message. 3 **Discuss your presentation** Send the quantity, destination and required date. [Plaque Examples](#usmc-examples)[Wording Templates](#usmc-wording)[Plan Your Design](#usmc-details)[Start an Inquiry](#usmc-enquiry) Start with a Marine Corps design ## Give the message a place of its own. Explore these Marine Corps presentation designs, then discuss the wording and artwork you want for your PCS or going-away presentation. Make the words your own ## USMC PCS and going-away wording templates. Adapt an example to the Marine and the occasion. Replace every bracketed field, and confirm names, rank, unit names, dates and the dedication before ordering. ### Short PCS dedication **PRESENTED TO \[RANK AND FULL NAME\]** In appreciation of your dedicated service to \[Unit Name\]. Your professionalism and commitment have made a lasting contribution to our team. **Semper Fidelis** \[Presenting Unit or Team\] \[Presentation Date\] ### A farewell from the unit **FAREWELL, \[RANK AND NAME\]** Thank you for your service, teamwork and dedication during your time with \[Unit Name\]. As you move to your next duty station, take with you our respect and best wishes for the assignment ahead. **Semper Fidelis** \[Presenting Unit\] · \[Date\] ### Recognizing leadership **IN APPRECIATION OF \[RANK AND NAME\]** For your leadership and commitment to the Marines of \[Unit Name\] during \[Service Dates\]. Your example and contributions will be remembered as you begin your next assignment. With respect, \[Command or Team\] \[Presentation Date\] ### A personal message from the team **TO \[RANK AND NAME\]** Thank you for the guidance, support and camaraderie you brought to \[Section or Team\]. We wish you every success at \[Next Duty Station, if appropriate\]. **Semper Fidelis** Your teammates at \[Unit Name\] \[Date\] ## What to send with your inquiry Include the recipient's name and rank, unit artwork, preferred plaque or shape, dedication, quantity, delivery destination and required presentation date. If your wording is still a draft, say which template you would like to adapt. ## Questions before the presentation? What should a USMC PCS plaque include?Include the recipient's confirmed rank and name, unit or section, the reason for the presentation, a dedication and the presenting group. Add service dates or a presentation date where useful. Can I use a different unit emblem or dedication?Share the exact unit artwork and wording you want. The featured product descriptions offer customization; discuss the layout and requirements for your selected design with our team. Do I need finished wording before I inquire?No. Share a draft or use one of the templates on this page as a starting point. Tell us the preferred plaque design, quantity and required presentation date. Is this page for retirement or EAS plaques too?This page focuses on PCS and going-away presentations. For retirement wording, use our general military plaque wording guide and retirement-plaque selection. Can you meet my presentation date?Tell us your required date when you inquire so our team can discuss feasibility for your design, quantity and destination. Do not assume a delivery date until it has been confirmed. For other occasions, see our [military plaque wording examples](https://www.militaryplaques.com/military/wording-for-dedication-and-going-away-plaque) or [military retirement plaques](https://www.militaryplaques.com/products/military-retirement-plaques). ## Plan your Marine's going-away plaque. Tell us the design you like, your draft dedication, quantity and presentation date. We can discuss a plaque that fits the person and the occasion. [Call 1-800-313-1876](tel:18003131876) · This email address is being protected from spambots. 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