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U.S. Airforce Senior Airman Amy Ayala greets a child attending June Nelson Elementary School in Kotzebue, Alaska, Dec. 8, 2025. Ayala is a security forces member with 673rd Security Forces Squadron. The Airmen and Marines 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. Airforce Senior Airman Amy Ayala greets a child attending June Nelson Elementary School in Kotzebue, Alaska, Dec. 8, 2025. Ayala is a security forces member with 673rd Security Forces Squadron. The Airmen and Marines 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 Airforce Senior Airman Amy Ayala greets a child attending June Nelson Elementary School in Kotzebue, Alaska, Dec. 8, 2025. Ayala is a security forces member with 673rd Security Forces Squadron. The Airmen and Marines 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 Airforce Senior Airman Amy Ayala greets a child attending June Nelson Elementary School in Kotzebue, Alaska, Dec. 8, 2025. Ayala is a security forces member with 673rd Security Forces Squadron. The Airmen and Marines 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

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

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ariel Dutt poses with a child attending June Nelson Elementary School in Kotzebue, Alaska, Dec. 8, 2025. Dutt is an administrative clerk and a Texas native, stationed with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group and helped deliver 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 Lance Cpl. Owen Long)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ariel Dutt poses with a child attending June Nelson Elementary School in Kotzebue, Alaska, Dec. 8, 2025. Dutt is an administrative clerk and a Texas native, stationed with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group and helped deliver 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 Lance Cpl. Owen Long)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Owen Long

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 the 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 the 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

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 Capt. Daniel Kelly, dressed as Santa Claus, and Lance Cpl. Ariel Dutt, hand out gifts to children attending Fred Ipalook Elementary School in Utqiagvik, Alaska, Dec. 11, 2025. Dutt, an administrative clerk as well as Texas native, and 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, and Lance Cpl. Ariel Dutt, hand out gifts to children attending Fred Ipalook Elementary School in Utqiagvik, Alaska, Dec. 11, 2025. Dutt, an administrative clerk as well as Texas native, and 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

Crisis response dogs pose for a group photo with Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and Buddy the Elf 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)

Crisis response dogs pose for a group photo with Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and Buddy the Elf 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

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

The Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth signs a football from the U.S. Naval Academy football team during a Toys for Tots charity drive and members of the U.S. Naval Academy 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)

The Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth signs a football from the U.S. Naval Academy football team during a Toys for Tots charity drive and members of the U.S. Naval Academy 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

The Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth poses for a group photo with Marines hosting a Toys for Tots charity drive 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)

The Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth poses for a group photo with Marines hosting a Toys for Tots charity drive 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

The Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth poses for a group photo with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus during a Toys for Tots charity drive 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)

The Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth poses for a group photo with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus during a Toys for Tots charity drive 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

Members of the U.S. Naval Academy Drum and Bugle Corps pose for a group photo with Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and Buddy the Elf 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)

Members of the U.S. Naval Academy Drum and Bugle Corps pose for a group photo with Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and Buddy the Elf 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

Cole, a crisis response dog, looks up at a handler 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)

Cole, a crisis response dog, looks up at a handler 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

A federal worker pets Lyndon, a crisis response dog, 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)

A federal worker pets Lyndon, a crisis response dog, 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

A Toys For Tots pin is displayed on a table during a 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)

A Toys For Tots pin is displayed on a table during a 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

Members of the U.S. Naval Academy cheerleading team pose for a group photo with Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and Buddy the Elf 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)

Members of the U.S. Naval Academy cheerleading team pose for a group photo with Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and Buddy the Elf 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