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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)