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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Julian Dan hands a toy to Capt. Michael McDonald, dressed as Santa Claus, to give to a student at June Nelson Elementary School during a Toys for Tots event in Kotzebue, Alaska, Dec. 5, 2024. McDonald, inspector-instructor for Detachment Delta Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, and Dan, inspector-instructor command senior enlisted leader, 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)