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U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Michael McDonald, dressed as Santa Claus, hugs a student member of June Nelson Elementary School while handing out toys in Kotzebue, Alaska, Dec. 5, 2024. McDonald, inspector-instructor, Detachment Delta Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, along with members of the Air Force and Navy, passed out toys to students 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)

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U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Kasen Lee, dressed as Santa Claus, and Sgt. Maj. Julian Dan, dressed as an elf, greets a class of children attending Napaaqtugmiut School in Noatak, Alaska, Dec. 9, 2024. Lee, an administrative specialist with Detachment Delta Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, and Dan, inspector-instructor command senior enlisted leader, Force Headquarters Group, delivered toys to the school with the assistance of Marines from Detachment Delta Company and U.S. Airmen from various units 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)

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U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Kasen Lee, dressed as Santa Claus, poses for a photo with a group of school children attending Napaaqtugmiut School in Noatak, Alaska, Dec. 9, 2024. Lee, an administrative specialist with Detachment Delta Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, delivered toys to the school with the assistance of Marines from Detachment Delta Company and U.S. Airmen from various units 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)

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U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Kasen Lee, dressed as Santa Claus, hands a toy to a child attending Napaaqtugmiut School in Noatak, Alaska, Dec. 9, 2024. Lee, an administrative specialist with Detachment Delta Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, delivered toys to the school with the assistance of Marines from Detachment Delta Company and U.S. Airmen from various units 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)

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U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Kasen Lee, dressed as Santa Claus, and Sgt. Maj. Julian Dan, dressed as an elf, hands a toy to a child attending Napaaqtugmiut School in Noatak, Alaska, Dec. 9, 2024. Lee, an administrative specialist with Detachment Delta Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, and Dan, inspector-instructor command senior enlisted leader, Force Headquarters Group, delivered toys to the school with the assistance of Marines from Detachment Delta Company and U.S. Airmen from various units 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)

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U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Kasen Lee, dressed as Santa Claus, and Sgt. Maj. Julian Dan, dressed as an elf, hands a toy to a child attending Napaaqtugmiut School in Noatak, Alaska, Dec. 9, 2024. Lee, an administrative specialist with Detachment Delta Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, and Dan, inspector-instructor command senior enlisted leader, Force Headquarters Group, delivered toys to the school with the assistance of Marines from Detachment Delta Company and U.S. Airmen from various units 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)

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U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Kasen Lee, dressed as Santa Claus, and Sgt. Maj. Julian Dan, dressed as an elf, hands a toy to a child attending Napaaqtugmiut School in Noatak, Alaska, Dec. 9, 2024. Lee, an administrative specialist with Detachment Delta Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, and Dan, inspector-instructor command senior enlisted leader, Force Headquarters Group, delivered toys to the school with the assistance of Marines from Detachment Delta Company and U.S. Airmen from various units 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)

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U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Michael McDonald, dressed as Santa Claus, hands a student a toy at June Nelson Elementary School, Kotzebue, Alaska, Dec. 5, 2024. McDonald, inspector-instructor for Detachment Delta Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, along with members of the Air Force and Navy, passed out 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)

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U.S. Marines with Detachment D Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, and Airmen with 673rd Medical Group, Joint Base Elemendorf-Richardson, participate in a simulated snowmobile retrieval mission, Jim Creek, Alaska, Nov. 20, 2024. The servicemembers conducted the simulated retrieval mission during 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)

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U.S. Marines with Detachment D Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, and Airmen with 673rd Medical Group, Joint Base Elemendorf-Richardson, participate in a simulated snowmobile retrieval mission, Jim Creek, Alaska, Nov. 20, 2024. The servicemembers conducted the simulated retrieval mission during 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)

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U.S. Marines with Detachment D Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, hike in snowshoes, Jim Creek, Alaska, Nov. 19, 2024. The Marines hiked in snowshoes 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)

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U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Robert Votta, left, first sergeant of Detachment D Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, and Pfc. Kasen Lee, right, an administrative specialist with Detachment D Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, clear snow to prepare a campsite, Jim Creek, Alaska, Nov. 19, 2024. The Marines cleared the snow in order to 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)

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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)

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U.S. Marines with Detachment D Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, unload equipment from a sled, Jim Creek, Alaska, Nov. 19, 2024. The Marines unloaded the sled while conducting cold-weather safety training to prepare for upcoming Toys for Tots events in December. 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)

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The annual Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign is the hallmark community outreach program of the United States Marine Corps (USMC). The mission of the Toys for Tots (TFT) Program is to collect new unwrapped toys and distribute those toys to less fortunate children at Christmas in order to help bring the joy of Christmas and send a message of hope to America’s less fortunate children. Local Campaign Coordinators, either Marine Forces Reserve Marines / Sailors, or a Local Community Organization (LCO) volunteer, lead and supervise over 860 local campaigns across our great Nation. The Foundation hosts an annual training conference to prepare both new and veteran Toys for Tots Campaign Coordinators for the upcoming campaign. This annual training conference began in 1999 and grew to a level of approximately 500 Coordinators. The training that the Coordinators receive is through active participation in classes provided in all-hands sessions, panel discussions, and Regional group breakout sessions. The training is also provided virtually via WebEx to allow campaign staff and volunteers to participate. The speakers include members of the MTFTF staff, USMC and Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES or MFR) leadership, and current TFT Campaign Coordinators.

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The annual Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign is the hallmark community outreach program of the United States Marine Corps (USMC). The mission of the Toys for Tots (TFT) Program is to collect new unwrapped toys and distribute those toys to less fortunate children at Christmas in order to help bring the joy of Christmas and send a message of hope to America’s less fortunate children. Local Campaign Coordinators, either Marine Forces Reserve Marines / Sailors, or a Local Community Organization (LCO) volunteer, lead and supervise over 860 local campaigns across our great Nation. The Foundation hosts an annual training conference to prepare both new and veteran Toys for Tots Campaign Coordinators for the upcoming campaign. This annual training conference began in 1999 and grew to a level of approximately 500 Coordinators. The training that the Coordinators receive is through active participation in classes provided in all-hands sessions, panel discussions, and Regional group breakout sessions. The training is also provided virtually via WebEx to allow campaign staff and volunteers to participate. The speakers include members of the MTFTF staff, USMC and Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES or MFR) leadership, and current TFT Campaign Coordinators.

Photo by Manrico Zottig at Take One Production, Inc.

The annual Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign is the hallmark community outreach program of the United States Marine Corps (USMC). The mission of the Toys for Tots (TFT) Program is to collect new unwrapped toys and distribute those toys to less fortunate children at Christmas in order to help bring the joy of Christmas and send a message of hope to America’s less fortunate children. Local Campaign Coordinators, either Marine Forces Reserve Marines / Sailors, or a Local Community Organization (LCO) volunteer, lead and supervise over 860 local campaigns across our great Nation. The Foundation hosts an annual training conference to prepare both new and veteran Toys for Tots Campaign Coordinators for the upcoming campaign. This annual training conference began in 1999 and grew to a level of approximately 500 Coordinators. The training that the Coordinators receive is through active participation in classes provided in all-hands sessions, panel discussions, and Regional group breakout sessions. The training is also provided virtually via WebEx to allow campaign staff and volunteers to participate. The speakers include members of the MTFTF staff, USMC and Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES or MFR) leadership, and current TFT Campaign Coordinators.

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U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Valerie A. Jackson, right, commanding general of 4th Marine Logistics Group, Marine Forces Reserve and First Lady of the United States, Dr. Jill Biden, address guests during a Toys for Tots event hosted at the White House, Washington D.C., Dec. 6, 2023. It is the hard work of the Marines and many civilian volunteers combined with the incredible generosity of the American public and support from national and local partners that allows the Toys for Tots Program to help so many less-fortunate children each year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Schmid)

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Nicholas Baumbach, a armory chief, with Detachment Delta Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, loads a snowmobile onto a KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, to transport snow machines at Kotzebue, Alaska, Dec. 15, 2022. Marines went to Alaska’s Northwest Arctic Borough and traveled by snowmobile and aircraft to deliver toys to children in remote villages. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Diaz)

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President of the United States, Joseph Biden gives a speech during a Toys for Tots event at Henderson Hall in Arlington, Virginia, Dec. 12, 2022. Founded in 1947 by Maj. Bill Hendricks and his wife Diane Hendricks, this year marks the 75th anniversary of the charitable organization run by the United States Marine Corps Reserve. Toys for Tots aims to provide happiness and hope to disadvantaged children through the gift of a new toy during the holiday season. The toys, books and other gifts collected and distributed by the Marines and Toys for Tots Foundation offers children recognition and a positive memory that can last a lifetime. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sarah Pysher)

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