Readiness

Students attending June Nelson Elementary School enter ”Santa’s Workshop” to receive toys from Santa Claus in Kotzebue, Alaska, Dec. 5, 2024. Members of the armed forces delivered toys to local school children dressed in holiday costumes during this year’s Toys for Tots operation. The Toys for Tots mission exemplifies the Marine Corps spirit in the Last Frontier, strengthening community ties while sharpening the Marines' readiness for Arctic operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ethan M. LeBlanc)