A pair of students attending June Nelson Elementary School inspect their toys from Santa Claus in Kotzebue, Alaska, Dec. 5, 2024. Members of the armed forces delivered toys to local school children 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)