Maple Resolve

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Robert Votta, left, and Staff Sgt. Ivan Cerkez, right, discuss loading procedures prior to boarding a KC-130J Super Hercules in Kotzebue, Alaska, Dec. 13, 2024. Votta, first sergeant of Detachment Delta Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, and Cerkez, a loadmaster with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 153, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, discussed the details for loading for snowmobiles prior to flying from Kotzebue to Utqiagvik, Alaska, to continue 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)