Readiness

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Nicholas Baumbach, left, an armory chief and Cpl. Steven Manning, right, an administration specialist with Detachment D Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, set up a tent, Jim Creek, Alaska, Nov. 19, 2024. The Marines set up a tent while conducting cold-weather safety training to prepare for upcoming Toys for Tots events. The Marines’ participation in this training prepares them to operate in harsh-weather conditions above the arctic circle, familiarizing themselves with survival techniques, snowmobile operation and the daily tasks they will conduct during the Toys for Tots mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ethan M. LeBlanc)