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Brig. Gen. Helen G. Pratt, commanding general of 4th Marine Logistics Group, lets a child try on her cover and talks to her about what it’s like to be a Marine during the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club’s annual Toys for Tots distribution at New Orleans City Hall, Dec. 16, 2017. Nearly 2,000 families lined up to receive toys and gifts. Toys for Tots, an annual Marine Corps Reserve program, aims at collecting new, unwrapped Christmas gifts for less fortunate children in the community. Since its inception in 1947, Toys for Tots has distributed 512 million toys to 237 million children.

Brig. Gen. Helen G. Pratt, commanding general of 4th Marine Logistics Group, lets a child try on her cover and talks to her about what it’s like to be a Marine during the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club’s annual Toys for Tots distribution at New Orleans City Hall, Dec. 16, 2017. Nearly 2,000 families lined up to receive toys and gifts. Toys for Tots, an annual Marine Corps Reserve program, aims at collecting new, unwrapped Christmas gifts for less fortunate children in the community. Since its inception in 1947, Toys for Tots has distributed 512 million toys to 237 million children.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dallas Johnson

A Zulu crew member stands by to distribute approximately 700 bicycles lining the hallway of New Orleans City Hall during the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club’s annual Toys for Tots toy distribution, Dec. 17, 2016. Nearly 2,000 families lined up to receive toys and gifts. Toys for Tots, an annual Marine Corps Reserve program, aims at collecting new, unwrapped Christmas gifts for less fortunate children in the community. Since its inception in 1947, Toys for Tots has distributed 512 million toys to 237 million children.

A Zulu crew member stands by to distribute approximately 700 bicycles lining the hallway of New Orleans City Hall during the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club’s annual Toys for Tots toy distribution, Dec. 17, 2016. Nearly 2,000 families lined up to receive toys and gifts. Toys for Tots, an annual Marine Corps Reserve program, aims at collecting new, unwrapped Christmas gifts for less fortunate children in the community. Since its inception in 1947, Toys for Tots has distributed 512 million toys to 237 million children.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dallas Johnson

Mrs. Claus speaks with a child who has been eagerly waiting in line to get a bicycle at New Orleans City Hall for the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club’s annual Toys for Tots distribution, Dec. 17, 2016. Nearly 2,000 families lined up to receive toys and gifts. Toys for Tots, an annual Marine Corps Reserve program, aims at collecting new, unwrapped Christmas gifts for less fortunate children in the community. Since its inception in 1947, Toys for Tots has distributed 512 million toys to 237 million children.

Mrs. Claus speaks with a child who has been eagerly waiting in line to get a bicycle at New Orleans City Hall for the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club’s annual Toys for Tots distribution, Dec. 17, 2016. Nearly 2,000 families lined up to receive toys and gifts. Toys for Tots, an annual Marine Corps Reserve program, aims at collecting new, unwrapped Christmas gifts for less fortunate children in the community. Since its inception in 1947, Toys for Tots has distributed 512 million toys to 237 million children.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dallas Johnson

U.S. Army Maj. Manuel Acosta helps a young child move the brand new bicycle she received during the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club’s annual Toys for Tots distribution at New Orleans City Hall, Dec. 17, 2016. Nearly 2,000 families lined up to receive toys and gifts. Toys for Tots, an annual Marine Corps Reserve program, aims at collecting new, unwrapped Christmas gifts for less fortunate children in the community. Since its inception in 1947, Toys for Tots has distributed 512 million toys to 237 million children.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dallas Johnson

Senior leaders from Marine Forces Reserve and the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club join actors portraying Santa, Mrs. Claus and an elf for a group photo at New Orleans City Hall for the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club’s annual Toys for Tots distribution, Dec. 17, 2016. Nearly 2,000 families lined up to receive toys and gifts. Toys for Tots, an annual Marine Corps Reserve program, aims at collecting new, unwrapped Christmas gifts for less fortunate children in the community. Since its inception in 1947, Toys for Tots has distributed 512 million toys to 237 million children.

Senior leaders from Marine Forces Reserve and the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club join actors portraying Santa, Mrs. Claus and an elf for a group photo at New Orleans City Hall for the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club’s annual Toys for Tots distribution, Dec. 17, 2016. Nearly 2,000 families lined up to receive toys and gifts. Toys for Tots, an annual Marine Corps Reserve program, aims at collecting new, unwrapped Christmas gifts for less fortunate children in the community. Since its inception in 1947, Toys for Tots has distributed 512 million toys to 237 million children.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dallas Johnson

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, fist bumps a child who has been eagerly waiting to receive a bicycle at New Orleans City Hall during the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club’s annual Toys for Tots distribution, Dec. 17, 2016. Nearly 2,000 families lined up to receive toys and gifts. Toys for Tots, an annual Marine Corps Reserve program, aims at collecting new, unwrapped Christmas gifts for less fortunate children in the community. Since its inception in 1947, Toys for Tots has distributed 512 million toys to 237 million children.

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, fist bumps a child who has been eagerly waiting to receive a bicycle at New Orleans City Hall during the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club’s annual Toys for Tots distribution, Dec. 17, 2016. Nearly 2,000 families lined up to receive toys and gifts. Toys for Tots, an annual Marine Corps Reserve program, aims at collecting new, unwrapped Christmas gifts for less fortunate children in the community. Since its inception in 1947, Toys for Tots has distributed 512 million toys to 237 million children.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dallas Johnson

Sgt. Maj. Patrick L. Kimble (left), sergeant major of Marine Forces Reserve, Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian (middle), commander of MFR and Marine Forces North, and Brig. Gen. Helen G. Pratt (right), commanding general of 4th Marine Logistics Group, speak with families waiting in line to receive bicycles and other gifts at the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club’s annual Toys for Tots distribution at New Orleans City Hall, Dec. 17, 2016. Nearly 2,000 families lined up to receive toys and gifts. Toys for Tots, an annual Marine Corps Reserve program, aims at collecting new, unwrapped Christmas gifts for less fortunate children in the community. Since its inception in 1947, Toys for Tots has distributed 512 million toys to 237 million children.

Sgt. Maj. Patrick L. Kimble (left), sergeant major of Marine Forces Reserve, Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian (middle), commander of MFR and Marine Forces North, and Brig. Gen. Helen G. Pratt (right), commanding general of 4th Marine Logistics Group, speak with families waiting in line to receive bicycles and other gifts at the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club’s annual Toys for Tots distribution at New Orleans City Hall, Dec. 17, 2016. Nearly 2,000 families lined up to receive toys and gifts. Toys for Tots, an annual Marine Corps Reserve program, aims at collecting new, unwrapped Christmas gifts for less fortunate children in the community. Since its inception in 1947, Toys for Tots has distributed 512 million toys to 237 million children.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dallas Johnson

Phyllis M. Taylor, Taylor Energy Company’s chief executive officer, proudly displays the toys collected and donated by Patrick F. Taylor Foundation’s employees at the Patrick F. Taylor Foundation building in New Orleans, Dec. 14, 2016. Every year the Patrick F. Taylor Foundation receives individual donations from its employees in order to support the Toys For Tots annual toy drive. The program collects new, unwrapped toys during the holiday season so that less fortunate children may have a new toy to open during the holidays. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ian Ferro)

Phyllis M. Taylor, Taylor Energy Company’s chief executive officer, proudly displays the toys collected and donated by Patrick F. Taylor Foundation’s employees at the Patrick F. Taylor Foundation building in New Orleans, Dec. 14, 2016. Every year the Patrick F. Taylor Foundation receives individual donations from its employees in order to support the Toys For Tots annual toy drive. The program collects new, unwrapped toys during the holiday season so that less fortunate children may have a new toy to open during the holidays. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ian Ferro)

Photo by Sgt. Ian Ferro

From left to right, Sgt. Christopher Vidaurre, protocol clerk with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, Phyllis M. Taylor, Staff Sgt. Sylvester T. Dollard, security administrative staff noncommissioned officer in charge at MARFORRES, and Sgt. Joseph a White, protocol clerk with HQBN, MARFORRES, stand in front of toys collected and donated by Patrick F. Taylor Foundation’s employees at the Patrick F. Taylor Foundation building in New Orleans, Dec. 14, 2016. Every year the Patrick F. Taylor Foundation receives individual donations from its employees in order to support the Toys For Tots annual toy drive. The program collects new, unwrapped toys during the holiday season so that less fortunate children may have a new toy to open during the holidays. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ian Ferro)

From left to right, Sgt. Christopher Vidaurre, protocol clerk with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, Phyllis M. Taylor, Staff Sgt. Sylvester T. Dollard, security administrative staff noncommissioned officer in charge at MARFORRES, and Sgt. Joseph a White, protocol clerk with HQBN, MARFORRES, stand in front of toys collected and donated by Patrick F. Taylor Foundation’s employees at the Patrick F. Taylor Foundation building in New Orleans, Dec. 14, 2016. Every year the Patrick F. Taylor Foundation receives individual donations from its employees in order to support the Toys For Tots annual toy drive. The program collects new, unwrapped toys during the holiday season so that less fortunate children may have a new toy to open during the holidays. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ian Ferro)

Photo by Sgt. Ian Ferro

Phyllis M. Taylor, Taylor Energy Company’s chief executive officer, admires a plaque she received from Marine Forces Reserve to commemorate the continuous and abundant contributions the Patrick F. Taylor Foundation has provided to the Toys For Tots program at the Patrick F. Taylor Foundation building in New Orleans, Dec. 14, 2016. Every year the Patrick F. Taylor Foundation receives individual donations from its employees in order to support the Toys For Tots annual toy drive. The program collects new, unwrapped toys during the holiday season so that less fortunate children may have a new toy to open during the holidays. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ian Ferro)

Phyllis M. Taylor, Taylor Energy Company’s chief executive officer, admires a plaque she received from Marine Forces Reserve to commemorate the continuous and abundant contributions the Patrick F. Taylor Foundation has provided to the Toys For Tots program at the Patrick F. Taylor Foundation building in New Orleans, Dec. 14, 2016. Every year the Patrick F. Taylor Foundation receives individual donations from its employees in order to support the Toys For Tots annual toy drive. The program collects new, unwrapped toys during the holiday season so that less fortunate children may have a new toy to open during the holidays. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ian Ferro)

Photo by Sgt. Ian Ferro

Lieutenant General Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North (left) talks briefly about the Toys for Tots program with Chief Warrant Officer 3 Michael J. Smith and actors portraying Santa and Rudolph during the “Santa Meets Sousa” holiday concert at Saenger Theatre, Dec. 10, 2016. The performance was the third in the regional concert series that served to benefit the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. Toys for Tots is a nationwide program that collects new, unwrapped toys for less-fortunate children in the community. Since its inception in 1947, Toys for Tots has distributed 512 million toys to 237 million children.

Lieutenant General Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North (left) talks briefly about the Toys for Tots program with Chief Warrant Officer 3 Michael J. Smith and actors portraying Santa and Rudolph during the “Santa Meets Sousa” holiday concert at Saenger Theatre, Dec. 10, 2016. The performance was the third in the regional concert series that served to benefit the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. Toys for Tots is a nationwide program that collects new, unwrapped toys for less-fortunate children in the community. Since its inception in 1947, Toys for Tots has distributed 512 million toys to 237 million children.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dallas Johnson

Marines with Marine Corps Band New Orleans finish the “Santa Meets Sousa” holiday concert with a drum line at Saenger Theatre, Dec. 10, 2016 for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program. The performance was the third in the regional concert series that served to benefit the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. Toys for Tots is a nationwide program that collects new, unwrapped toys for less-fortunate children in the community. Since its inception in 1947, Toys for Tots has distributed 512 million toys to 237 million children.

Marines with Marine Corps Band New Orleans finish the “Santa Meets Sousa” holiday concert with a drum line at Saenger Theatre, Dec. 10, 2016 for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program. The performance was the third in the regional concert series that served to benefit the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. Toys for Tots is a nationwide program that collects new, unwrapped toys for less-fortunate children in the community. Since its inception in 1947, Toys for Tots has distributed 512 million toys to 237 million children.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dallas Johnson

Gunnery Sgt. Justin A. Hauser, enlisted conductor of Marine Corps Band New Orleans, conducts the band as the Ghost of Christmas Past during the “Santa Meets Sousa” holiday concert at Saenger Theatre, Dec. 10, 2016. The performance was the third in the regional concert series that served to benefit the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. Toys for Tots is a nationwide program that collects new, unwrapped toys for less-fortunate children in the community. Since its inception in 1947, Toys for Tots has distributed 512 million toys to 237 million children.

Gunnery Sgt. Justin A. Hauser, enlisted conductor of Marine Corps Band New Orleans, conducts the band as the Ghost of Christmas Past during the “Santa Meets Sousa” holiday concert at Saenger Theatre, Dec. 10, 2016. The performance was the third in the regional concert series that served to benefit the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. Toys for Tots is a nationwide program that collects new, unwrapped toys for less-fortunate children in the community. Since its inception in 1947, Toys for Tots has distributed 512 million toys to 237 million children.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dallas Johnson

Maggie Windler, a singer and songwriter from Saint Louis, Mo., sings “Where are you, Christmas?” as a guest performer with Marine Corps Band New Orleans at the “Santa Meets Sousa” holiday concert at Saenger Theatre, Dec. 10, 2016. The performance was the third in the regional concert series that served to benefit the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. Toys for Tots is a nationwide program that collects new, unwrapped toys for less-fortunate children in the community. Since its inception in 1947, Toys for Tots has distributed 512 million toys to 237 million children.

Maggie Windler, a singer and songwriter from Saint Louis, Mo., sings “Where are you, Christmas?” as a guest performer with Marine Corps Band New Orleans at the “Santa Meets Sousa” holiday concert at Saenger Theatre, Dec. 10, 2016. The performance was the third in the regional concert series that served to benefit the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. Toys for Tots is a nationwide program that collects new, unwrapped toys for less-fortunate children in the community. Since its inception in 1947, Toys for Tots has distributed 512 million toys to 237 million children.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dallas Johnson

Marines with Marine Corps Band New Orleans sing the parody Christmas song “The Restroom Door Said Gentlemen” at Saenger Theatre, Dec. 10, 2016, during the “Santa Meets Sousa” holiday concert. The performance was the third in the regional concert series that served to benefit the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. Toys for Tots is a nationwide program that collects new, unwrapped toys for less-fortunate children in the community. Since its inception in 1947, Toys for Tots has distributed 512 million toys to 237 million children.

Marines with Marine Corps Band New Orleans sing the parody Christmas song “The Restroom Door Said Gentlemen” at Saenger Theatre, Dec. 10, 2016, during the “Santa Meets Sousa” holiday concert. The performance was the third in the regional concert series that served to benefit the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. Toys for Tots is a nationwide program that collects new, unwrapped toys for less-fortunate children in the community. Since its inception in 1947, Toys for Tots has distributed 512 million toys to 237 million children.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dallas Johnson

Lieutenant Colonel Tanya M. Murnock, assistant chief of staff for public affairs, performs “All I Want for Christmas is You” at the Marine Corps Band New Orleans “Santa Meets Sousa” holiday concert at Saenger Theatre, Dec. 10, 2016. The performance was the third in the regional concert series that served to benefit the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. Toys for Tots is a nationwide program that collects new, unwrapped toys for less-fortunate children in the community. Since its inception in 1947, Toys for Tots has distributed 512 million toys to 237 million children.

Lieutenant Colonel Tanya M. Murnock, assistant chief of staff for public affairs, performs “All I Want for Christmas is You” at the Marine Corps Band New Orleans “Santa Meets Sousa” holiday concert at Saenger Theatre, Dec. 10, 2016. The performance was the third in the regional concert series that served to benefit the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. Toys for Tots is a nationwide program that collects new, unwrapped toys for less-fortunate children in the community. Since its inception in 1947, Toys for Tots has distributed 512 million toys to 237 million children.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dallas Johnson

Chief Warrant Officer 3 Michael J. Smith, band officer of Marine Corps Band New Orleans, conducts the band as they perform a rendition of “Greensleeves” at the Saenger Theatre, Dec. 10, 2016, during the “Santa Meets Sousa” holiday concert. The performance was the third in the regional concert series that served to benefit the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. Toys for Tots is a nationwide program that collects new, unwrapped toys for less-fortunate children in the community. Since its inception in 1947, Toys for Tots has distributed 512 million toys to 237 million children.

Chief Warrant Officer 3 Michael J. Smith, band officer of Marine Corps Band New Orleans, conducts the band as they perform a rendition of “Greensleeves” at the Saenger Theatre, Dec. 10, 2016, during the “Santa Meets Sousa” holiday concert. The performance was the third in the regional concert series that served to benefit the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. Toys for Tots is a nationwide program that collects new, unwrapped toys for less-fortunate children in the community. Since its inception in 1947, Toys for Tots has distributed 512 million toys to 237 million children.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dallas Johnson

Marines from Marine Forces Reserve pose for a photo with Secretary of State John Kerry at a Toys for Tots event in Arlington, Va., Dec. 17, 2015. Toys for Tots was established in 1947 by the Marine Corps Reserve and provides new, unwrapped toys to millions of children in communities across the country every year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Bryan Tupaz)

Marines from Marine Forces Reserve pose for a photo with Secretary of State John Kerry at a Toys for Tots event in Arlington, Va., Dec. 17, 2015. Toys for Tots was established in 1947 by the Marine Corps Reserve and provides new, unwrapped toys to millions of children in communities across the country every year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Bryan Tupaz)

Photo by Master Sgt. Bryan Tupaz

Cpl. Adam Chandler, a singer and clarinet player with Marine Corps Band New Orleans, performs for the crowd during their holiday concert, “Santa Meets Sousa,” at Saenger Theater in New Orleans, Louisiana on Dec. 11, 2015. This is the 10th year the Marine Corps Band New Orleans has performed in the Toys for Tots Concert production tour.

Cpl. Adam Chandler, a singer and clarinet player with Marine Corps Band New Orleans, performs for the crowd during their holiday concert, “Santa Meets Sousa,” at Saenger Theater in New Orleans, Louisiana on Dec. 11, 2015. This is the 10th year the Marine Corps Band New Orleans has performed in the Toys for Tots Concert production tour.

Photo by Sgt. Sara Graham

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, takes charge of conducting the Marine Corps Band New Orleans during their “Santa Meets Sousa” holiday concert at Saenger Theater in New Orleans, Louisiana on Dec. 11, 2015. This is the 10th year the Marine Corps Band New Orleans has performed in the Toys for Tots Concert production tour.

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, takes charge of conducting the Marine Corps Band New Orleans during their “Santa Meets Sousa” holiday concert at Saenger Theater in New Orleans, Louisiana on Dec. 11, 2015. This is the 10th year the Marine Corps Band New Orleans has performed in the Toys for Tots Concert production tour.

Photo by Sgt. Sara Graham