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A collection of toys sit on a table during a Toys for Tots charity event on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 8, 2025. Since 1947, the Marine Corps Reserve has spearheaded the Toys for Tots program nationwide to collect toys for less fortunate children during the holiday season. Presently, the program distributes 7 to 18 million toys to children annually. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

A collection of toys sit on a table during a Toys for Tots charity event on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 8, 2025. Since 1947, the Marine Corps Reserve has spearheaded the Toys for Tots program nationwide to collect toys for less fortunate children during the holiday season. Presently, the program distributes 7 to 18 million toys to children annually. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

Santa Claus hugs a child at a Toys for Tots charity event on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 8, 2025. Since 1947, the Marine Corps Reserve has spearheaded the Toys for Tots program nationwide to collect toys for less fortunate children during the holiday season. Presently, the program distributes 7 to 18 million toys to children annually. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Santa Claus hugs a child at a Toys for Tots charity event on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 8, 2025. Since 1947, the Marine Corps Reserve has spearheaded the Toys for Tots program nationwide to collect toys for less fortunate children during the holiday season. Presently, the program distributes 7 to 18 million toys to children annually. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, center, commander, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, talks to Marines during a Toys for Tots charity event on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 8, 2025. Since 1947, the Marine Corps Reserve has spearheaded the Toys for Tots program nationwide to collect toys for less fortunate children during the holiday season. Presently, the program distributes 7 to 18 million toys to children annually. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, center, commander, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, talks to Marines during a Toys for Tots charity event on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 8, 2025. Since 1947, the Marine Corps Reserve has spearheaded the Toys for Tots program nationwide to collect toys for less fortunate children during the holiday season. Presently, the program distributes 7 to 18 million toys to children annually. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, center, commander, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, talks to Marines during a Toys for Tots charity event on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 8, 2025. Since 1947, the Marine Corps Reserve has spearheaded the Toys for Tots program nationwide to collect toys for less fortunate children during the holiday season. Presently, the program distributes 7 to 18 million toys to children annually. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, center, commander, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, talks to Marines during a Toys for Tots charity event on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 8, 2025. Since 1947, the Marine Corps Reserve has spearheaded the Toys for Tots program nationwide to collect toys for less fortunate children during the holiday season. Presently, the program distributes 7 to 18 million toys to children annually. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, center, commander, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, talks to Marines with the Quantico Marine Band, during a Toys for Tots charity event on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 8, 2025. Since 1947, the Marine Corps Reserve has spearheaded the Toys for Tots program nationwide to collect toys for less fortunate children during the holiday season. Presently, the program distributes 7 to 18 million toys to children annually. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, center, commander, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, talks to Marines with the Quantico Marine Band, during a Toys for Tots charity event on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 8, 2025. Since 1947, the Marine Corps Reserve has spearheaded the Toys for Tots program nationwide to collect toys for less fortunate children during the holiday season. Presently, the program distributes 7 to 18 million toys to children annually. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, talks to the first lady of the United States, Melania Trump, during a Toys for Tots charity event on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 8, 2025. Since 1947, the Marine Corps Reserve has spearheaded the Toys for Tots program nationwide to collect toys for less fortunate children during the holiday season. Presently, the program distributes 7 to 18 million toys to children annually. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, talks to the first lady of the United States, Melania Trump, during a Toys for Tots charity event on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 8, 2025. Since 1947, the Marine Corps Reserve has spearheaded the Toys for Tots program nationwide to collect toys for less fortunate children during the holiday season. Presently, the program distributes 7 to 18 million toys to children annually. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

Amy Anderson, center, wife of Lt. Gen. Leonard Anderson, far right, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South receives Christmas letters during a Toys for Tots charity event on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 8, 2025. Since 1947, the Marine Corps Reserve has spearheaded the Toys for Tots program nationwide to collect toys for less fortunate children during the holiday season. Presently, the program distributes 7 to 18 million toys to children annually. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Amy Anderson, center, wife of Lt. Gen. Leonard Anderson, far right, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South receives Christmas letters during a Toys for Tots charity event on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 8, 2025. Since 1947, the Marine Corps Reserve has spearheaded the Toys for Tots program nationwide to collect toys for less fortunate children during the holiday season. Presently, the program distributes 7 to 18 million toys to children annually. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

First lady of the United States, Melania Trump, draws and writes Christmas cards with children during a Toys for Tots charity event on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 8, 2025. Since 1947, the Marine Corps Reserve has spearheaded the Toys for Tots program nationwide to collect toys for less fortunate children during the holiday season. Presently, the program distributes 7 to 18 million toys to children annually. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

First lady of the United States, Melania Trump, draws and writes Christmas cards with children during a Toys for Tots charity event on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 8, 2025. Since 1947, the Marine Corps Reserve has spearheaded the Toys for Tots program nationwide to collect toys for less fortunate children during the holiday season. Presently, the program distributes 7 to 18 million toys to children annually. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

First lady of the United States, Melania Trump, draws and writes Christmas cards with children during a Toys for Tots charity event on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 8, 2025. Since 1947, the Marine Corps Reserve has spearheaded the Toys for Tots program nationwide to collect toys for less fortunate children during the holiday season. Presently, the program distributes 7 to 18 million toys to children annually. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

First lady of the United States, Melania Trump, draws and writes Christmas cards with children during a Toys for Tots charity event on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 8, 2025. Since 1947, the Marine Corps Reserve has spearheaded the Toys for Tots program nationwide to collect toys for less fortunate children during the holiday season. Presently, the program distributes 7 to 18 million toys to children annually. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

Children write Christmas cards during a Toys for Tots charity event on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 8, 2025. Since 1947, the Marine Corps Reserve has spearheaded the Toys for Tots program nationwide to collect toys for less fortunate children during the holiday season. Presently, the program distributes 7 to 18 million toys to children annually. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Children write Christmas cards during a Toys for Tots charity event on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 8, 2025. Since 1947, the Marine Corps Reserve has spearheaded the Toys for Tots program nationwide to collect toys for less fortunate children during the holiday season. Presently, the program distributes 7 to 18 million toys to children annually. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

First lady of the United States, Melania Trump, listens to a child during a Toys for Tots charity event on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 8, 2025. Since 1947, the Marine Corps Reserve has spearheaded the Toys for Tots program nationwide to collect toys for less fortunate children during the holiday season. Presently, the program distributes 7 to 18 million toys to children annually. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

First lady of the United States, Melania Trump, listens to a child during a Toys for Tots charity event on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 8, 2025. Since 1947, the Marine Corps Reserve has spearheaded the Toys for Tots program nationwide to collect toys for less fortunate children during the holiday season. Presently, the program distributes 7 to 18 million toys to children annually. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

A child grabs a toy during a Toys for Tots charity event on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 8, 2025. Since 1947, the Marine Corps Reserve has spearheaded the Toys for Tots program nationwide to collect toys for less fortunate children during the holiday season. Presently, the program distributes 7 to 18 million toys to children annually. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

A child grabs a toy during a Toys for Tots charity event on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 8, 2025. Since 1947, the Marine Corps Reserve has spearheaded the Toys for Tots program nationwide to collect toys for less fortunate children during the holiday season. Presently, the program distributes 7 to 18 million toys to children annually. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

First lady of the United States, Melania Trump, talks with Santa Claus during a Toys for Tots charity event on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 8, 2025. Since 1947, the Marine Corps Reserve has spearheaded the Toys for Tots program nationwide to collect toys for less fortunate children during the holiday season. Presently, the program distributes 7 to 18 million toys to children annually. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

First lady of the United States, Melania Trump, talks with Santa Claus during a Toys for Tots charity event on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 8, 2025. Since 1947, the Marine Corps Reserve has spearheaded the Toys for Tots program nationwide to collect toys for less fortunate children during the holiday season. Presently, the program distributes 7 to 18 million toys to children annually. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

Children move to sort toys during a Toys for Tots charity event on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 8, 2025. Since 1947, the Marine Corps Reserve has spearheaded the Toys for Tots program nationwide to collect toys for less fortunate children during the holiday season. Presently, the program distributes 7 to 18 million toys to children annually. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Children move to sort toys during a Toys for Tots charity event on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 8, 2025. Since 1947, the Marine Corps Reserve has spearheaded the Toys for Tots program nationwide to collect toys for less fortunate children during the holiday season. Presently, the program distributes 7 to 18 million toys to children annually. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

Santa Claus speaks with children at a Toys for Tots charity event on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 8, 2025. Since 1947, the Marine Corps Reserve has spearheaded the Toys for Tots program nationwide to collect toys for less fortunate children during the holiday season. Presently, the program distributes 7 to 18 million toys to children annually. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Santa Claus speaks with children at a Toys for Tots charity event on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 8, 2025. Since 1947, the Marine Corps Reserve has spearheaded the Toys for Tots program nationwide to collect toys for less fortunate children during the holiday season. Presently, the program distributes 7 to 18 million toys to children annually. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

Santa Claus gifts a child with a goodie bag at a Toys for Tots charity event on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 8, 2025. Since 1947, the Marine Corps Reserve has spearheaded the Toys for Tots program nationwide to collect toys for less fortunate children during the holiday season. Presently, the program distributes 7 to 18 million toys to children annually. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Santa Claus gifts a child with a goodie bag at a Toys for Tots charity event on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 8, 2025. Since 1947, the Marine Corps Reserve has spearheaded the Toys for Tots program nationwide to collect toys for less fortunate children during the holiday season. Presently, the program distributes 7 to 18 million toys to children annually. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

Santa Claus speaks with children at a Toys for Tots charity event on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 8, 2025. Since 1947, the Marine Corps Reserve has spearheaded the Toys for Tots program nationwide to collect toys for less fortunate children during the holiday season. Presently, the program distributes 7 to 18 million toys to children annually. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Santa Claus speaks with children at a Toys for Tots charity event on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 8, 2025. Since 1947, the Marine Corps Reserve has spearheaded the Toys for Tots program nationwide to collect toys for less fortunate children during the holiday season. Presently, the program distributes 7 to 18 million toys to children annually. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

Santa Claus speaks with children at a Toys for Tots charity event on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 8, 2025. Since 1947, the Marine Corps Reserve has spearheaded the Toys for Tots program nationwide to collect toys for less fortunate children during the holiday season. Presently, the program distributes 7 to 18 million toys to children annually. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Santa Claus speaks with children at a Toys for Tots charity event on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 8, 2025. Since 1947, the Marine Corps Reserve has spearheaded the Toys for Tots program nationwide to collect toys for less fortunate children during the holiday season. Presently, the program distributes 7 to 18 million toys to children annually. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

Pete, a crisis response dog, spreads holiday cheer during a Toys For Tots charity event at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Dec. 9, 2025. Since 1947, the Marine Corps Reserve has spearheaded the Toys for Tots program nationwide to collect toys for less fortunate children during the holiday season. Presently, the program distributes 7 to 18 million toys to children annually. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Pete, a crisis response dog, spreads holiday cheer during a Toys For Tots charity event at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Dec. 9, 2025. Since 1947, the Marine Corps Reserve has spearheaded the Toys for Tots program nationwide to collect toys for less fortunate children during the holiday season. Presently, the program distributes 7 to 18 million toys to children annually. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

Cpl. Tyler Reed poses for a photo with his dog Doden during an Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) Muster at Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 14, 2025. Reed is a Marine in the IRR. During these muster events, Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity (MCIRSA) conducts an administrative screening of IRR Marines to ensure their readiness to augment and reinforce the active component. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

Cpl. Tyler Reed poses for a photo with his dog Doden during an Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) Muster at Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 14, 2025. Reed is a Marine in the IRR. During these muster events, Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity (MCIRSA) conducts an administrative screening of IRR Marines to ensure their readiness to augment and reinforce the active component. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

Photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre