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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)