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U.S. Marines with 25th Marine Regiment review their notes during the Yellow Ribbon Event at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, Dec. 13, 2025. The event provided resources, workshops and community-building opportunities to strengthen the resilience and readiness of military members and families before, during and after deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores)

U.S. Marines with 25th Marine Regiment review their notes during the Yellow Ribbon Event at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, Dec. 13, 2025. The event provided resources, workshops and community-building opportunities to strengthen the resilience and readiness of military members and families before, during and after deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores

U.S. Marines and U.S. Airmen prepare to depart to town after arriving in Kotzebue, Alaska, Dec. 4, 2025. The Marines, assigned to Detachment Delta Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group and the Airmen, assigned to the 673rd Security Forces Squadron, are participating in Operation Polar Knight in support of the Toys for Tots mission reaching remote Alaskan communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Orion Stpierre)

U.S. Marines and U.S. Airmen prepare to depart to town after arriving in Kotzebue, Alaska, Dec. 4, 2025. The Marines, assigned to Detachment Delta Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group and the Airmen, assigned to the 673rd Security Forces Squadron, are participating in Operation Polar Knight in support of the Toys for Tots mission reaching remote Alaskan communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Orion Stpierre)

Photo by Cpl. Orion Stpierre

U.S. Marines and U.S. Airmen prepare to depart to town after arriving in Kotzebue, Alaska, Dec. 4, 2025. The Marines, assigned to Detachment Delta Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group and the Airmen, assigned to the 673rd Security Forces Squadron, are participating in Operation Polar Knight in support of the Toys for Tots mission reaching remote Alaskan communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Orion Stpierre)

U.S. Marines and U.S. Airmen prepare to depart to town after arriving in Kotzebue, Alaska, Dec. 4, 2025. The Marines, assigned to Detachment Delta Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group and the Airmen, assigned to the 673rd Security Forces Squadron, are participating in Operation Polar Knight in support of the Toys for Tots mission reaching remote Alaskan communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Orion Stpierre)

Photo by Cpl. Orion Stpierre

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Nicholas Baumbach, parks his snow machine while Marines off load the KC-130 in Kotzebue, Alaska, Dec. 04, 2025. Baumbach is an armorer and California native with Detachment Delta Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group. The Toys for Tots program highlights the Marine Corps' commitment to community support in the Arctic, while also enhancing the Marines’ preparedness for cold-weather operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Orion Stpierre)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Nicholas Baumbach, parks his snow machine while Marines off load the KC-130 in Kotzebue, Alaska, Dec. 04, 2025. Baumbach is an armorer and California native with Detachment Delta Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group. The Toys for Tots program highlights the Marine Corps' commitment to community support in the Arctic, while also enhancing the Marines’ preparedness for cold-weather operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Orion Stpierre)

Photo by Cpl. Orion Stpierre

U.S. Marines and U.S. Airmen prepare to depart to town after arriving in Kotzebue, Alaska, Dec. 4, 2025. The Marines, assigned to Detachment Delta Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group and the Airmen, assigned to the 673rd Security Forces Squadron, are participating in Operation Polar Knight in support of the Toys for Tots mission reaching remote Alaskan communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Orion Stpierre)

U.S. Marines and U.S. Airmen prepare to depart to town after arriving in Kotzebue, Alaska, Dec. 4, 2025. The Marines, assigned to Detachment Delta Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group and the Airmen, assigned to the 673rd Security Forces Squadron, are participating in Operation Polar Knight in support of the Toys for Tots mission reaching remote Alaskan communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Orion Stpierre)

Photo by Cpl. Orion Stpierre

U.S. Marines and U.S. Airmen prepare to depart to town after arriving in Kotzebue, Alaska, Dec. 4, 2025. The Marines, assigned to Detachment Delta Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group and the Airmen, assigned to the 673rd Security Forces Squadron, are participating in Operation Polar Knight in support of the Toys for Tots mission reaching remote Alaskan communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Orion Stpierre)

U.S. Marines and U.S. Airmen prepare to depart to town after arriving in Kotzebue, Alaska, Dec. 4, 2025. The Marines, assigned to Detachment Delta Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group and the Airmen, assigned to the 673rd Security Forces Squadron, are participating in Operation Polar Knight in support of the Toys for Tots mission reaching remote Alaskan communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Orion Stpierre)

Photo by Cpl. Orion Stpierre

U.S. Marine Corps First Sgt. Robert Votta, prepares to take off the skags in Kotzebue, Alaska Dec. 4, 2025. Votta is an Oregon native and the I&I First Sergeant with Detachment Delta Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group. 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 Cpl. Orion Stpierre)

U.S. Marine Corps First Sgt. Robert Votta, prepares to take off the skags in Kotzebue, Alaska Dec. 4, 2025. Votta is an Oregon native and the I&I First Sergeant with Detachment Delta Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group. 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 Cpl. Orion Stpierre)

Photo by Cpl. Orion Stpierre

U.S. Marine Corps First Sgt. Robert Votta, unloads a Polaris snow machine in Kotzebue, Alaska, Dec. 4, 2025. Votta is an Oregon native and the I&I First Sergeant with Detachment Delta Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group. 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 Cpl. Orion Stpierre)

U.S. Marine Corps First Sgt. Robert Votta, unloads a Polaris snow machine in Kotzebue, Alaska, Dec. 4, 2025. Votta is an Oregon native and the I&I First Sergeant with Detachment Delta Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group. 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 Cpl. Orion Stpierre)

Photo by Cpl. Orion Stpierre

U.S. Marines and U.S. Airmen prepare to depart to town after arriving in Kotzebue, Alaska, Dec. 4, 2025. The Marines, assigned to Detachment Delta Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group and the Airmen, assigned to the 673rd Security Forces Squadron, are participating in Operation Polar Knight in support of the Toys for Tots mission reaching remote Alaskan communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Orion Stpierre)

U.S. Marines and U.S. Airmen prepare to depart to town after arriving in Kotzebue, Alaska, Dec. 4, 2025. The Marines, assigned to Detachment Delta Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group and the Airmen, assigned to the 673rd Security Forces Squadron, are participating in Operation Polar Knight in support of the Toys for Tots mission reaching remote Alaskan communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Orion Stpierre)

Photo by Cpl. Orion Stpierre

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Nicholas Baumbach, poses for a portrait in Kotzebue, Alaska, Dec. 06, 2025. Baumbach is an armorer and California native with Detachment Delta Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group. The Toys for Tots program highlights the Marine Corps' commitment to community support in the Arctic, while also enhancing the Marines’ preparedness for cold-weather operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Orion Stpierre)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Nicholas Baumbach, poses for a portrait in Kotzebue, Alaska, Dec. 06, 2025. Baumbach is an armorer and California native with Detachment Delta Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group. The Toys for Tots program highlights the Marine Corps' commitment to community support in the Arctic, while also enhancing the Marines’ preparedness for cold-weather operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Orion Stpierre)

Photo by Cpl. Orion Stpierre

U.S. Marines and U.S. Airmen prepare to depart to town after arriving in Kotzebue, Alaska, Dec. 4, 2025. The Marines, assigned to Detachment Delta Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group and the Airmen, assigned to the 673rd Security Forces Squadron, are participating in Operation Polar Knight in support of the Toys for Tots mission reaching remote Alaskan communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Orion Stpierre)

U.S. Marines and U.S. Airmen prepare to depart to town after arriving in Kotzebue, Alaska, Dec. 4, 2025. The Marines, assigned to Detachment Delta Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group and the Airmen, assigned to the 673rd Security Forces Squadron, are participating in Operation Polar Knight in support of the Toys for Tots mission reaching remote Alaskan communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Orion Stpierre)

Photo by Cpl. Orion Stpierre

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Niko Q. Azucenas greets a small class of children attending June Nelson Elementary School in Kotzebue, Alaska, Dec. 8, 2025. Azucenas is a military police officer with Detachment D Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group and is a native of Texas. Marines with 4th LEB delivered toys to the school with the assistance of 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 Cpl. Orion Stpierre)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Niko Q. Azucenas greets a small class of children attending June Nelson Elementary School in Kotzebue, Alaska, Dec. 8, 2025. Azucenas is a military police officer with Detachment D Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group and is a native of Texas. Marines with 4th LEB delivered toys to the school with the assistance of 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 Cpl. Orion Stpierre)

Photo by Cpl. Orion Stpierre

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Owen Long greets two children who received presents at June Nelson Elementary School in Kotzebue, Alaska, Dec. 8, 2025. Long is a native of Waynesboro, Pennsylvania and a combat videographer with Communications Strategy and Operations, Marine Forces Reserve. The Marines assigned to Detachment D Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group and the airmen assigned to the 673rd Security Forces Squadron are participating in Operation Polar Knight in support of the Toys for Tots mission reaching remote Alaskan communities.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Orion Stpierre)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Owen Long greets two children who received presents at June Nelson Elementary School in Kotzebue, Alaska, Dec. 8, 2025. Long is a native of Waynesboro, Pennsylvania and a combat videographer with Communications Strategy and Operations, Marine Forces Reserve. The Marines assigned to Detachment D Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group and the airmen assigned to the 673rd Security Forces Squadron are participating in Operation Polar Knight in support of the Toys for Tots mission reaching remote Alaskan communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Orion Stpierre)

Photo by Cpl. Orion Stpierre

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Owen Long greets two children who received presents at June Nelson Elementary School in Kotzebue, Alaska, Dec. 8, 2025. Long is a native of Waynesboro, Pennsylvania and a combat videographer with Communications Strategy and Operations, Marine Forces Reserve. The Marines assigned to Detachment D Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group and the airmen assigned to the 673rd Security Forces Squadron are participating in Operation Polar Knight in support of the Toys for Tots mission reaching remote Alaskan communities.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Orion Stpierre)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Owen Long greets two children who received presents at June Nelson Elementary School in Kotzebue, Alaska, Dec. 8, 2025. Long is a native of Waynesboro, Pennsylvania and a combat videographer with Communications Strategy and Operations, Marine Forces Reserve. The Marines assigned to Detachment D Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group and the airmen assigned to the 673rd Security Forces Squadron are participating in Operation Polar Knight in support of the Toys for Tots mission reaching remote Alaskan communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Orion Stpierre)

Photo by Cpl. Orion Stpierre

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Tyreese Green greets a child attending June Nelson Elementary School in Kotzebue, Alaska, Dec. 8, 2025. Green is a supply chain and materiel specialist with Detachment D Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group. The Marines with 4th LEB, and U.S. Airmen from various units participated 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 Cpl. Orion Stpierre)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Tyreese Green greets a child attending June Nelson Elementary School in Kotzebue, Alaska, Dec. 8, 2025. Green is a supply chain and materiel specialist with Detachment D Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group. The Marines with 4th LEB, and U.S. Airmen from various units participated 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 Cpl. Orion Stpierre)

Photo by Cpl. Orion Stpierre

U.S. Airforce Senior Airman Cassandra Doucete, greets a child attending June Nelson Elementary School in Kotzebue, Alaska, Dec. 8, 2025. Doucete is an independent duty medical technician with the 962 Airborne Air Control Squadron, and a New Hampshire native. Marines with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group and Airmen stationed on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, delivered toys to the school 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 Cpl. Orion Stpierre)

U.S. Airforce Senior Airman Cassandra Doucete, greets a child attending June Nelson Elementary School in Kotzebue, Alaska, Dec. 8, 2025. Doucete is an independent duty medical technician with the 962 Airborne Air Control Squadron, and a New Hampshire native. Marines with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group and Airmen stationed on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, delivered toys to the school 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 Cpl. Orion Stpierre)

Photo by Cpl. Orion Stpierre

U.S. Air Force Airman Aidan Facio greets a child attending June Nelson Elementary School in Kotzebue, Alaska, Dec. 8, 2025. Facio is a security forces member with the 673rd Security Forces Squadron and an Arizona native. The Marines with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group delivered toys to the school with the assistance of 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 Cpl. Orion Stpierre)

U.S. Air Force Airman Aidan Facio greets a child attending June Nelson Elementary School in Kotzebue, Alaska, Dec. 8, 2025. Facio is a security forces member with the 673rd Security Forces Squadron and an Arizona native. The Marines with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group delivered toys to the school with the assistance of 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 Cpl. Orion Stpierre)

Photo by Cpl. Orion Stpierre

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Curtis Darrow greets a child attending June Nelson Elementary School in Kotzebue, Alaska, Dec. 8, 2025. Darrow is a Colorado native with Detachment D Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group. The Marines with 4th LEB delivered toys to the school with the assistance of 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 Cpl. Orion Stpierre)

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Curtis Darrow greets a child attending June Nelson Elementary School in Kotzebue, Alaska, Dec. 8, 2025. Darrow is a Colorado native with Detachment D Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group. The Marines with 4th LEB delivered toys to the school with the assistance of 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 Cpl. Orion Stpierre)

Photo by Cpl. Orion Stpierre

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Daniel Kelly dressed as Santa Claus, greets a child attending June Nelson Elementary School in Kotzebue, Alaska, Dec. 8, 2025. Kelly, a military police officer and Inspector Instructor with 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 Cpl. Orion Stpierre)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Daniel Kelly dressed as Santa Claus, greets a child attending June Nelson Elementary School in Kotzebue, Alaska, Dec. 8, 2025. Kelly, a military police officer and Inspector Instructor with 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 Cpl. Orion Stpierre)

Photo by Cpl. Orion Stpierre

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Daniel Kelly dressed as Santa Claus, greets a child attending June Nelson Elementary School in Kotzebue, Alaska Dec. 8, 2025. Kelly, a military police officer and Inspector Instructor with 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 Cpl. Orion Stpierre)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Daniel Kelly dressed as Santa Claus, greets a child attending June Nelson Elementary School in Kotzebue, Alaska Dec. 8, 2025. Kelly, a military police officer and Inspector Instructor with 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 Cpl. Orion Stpierre)

Photo by Cpl. Orion Stpierre