U.S. Marines with the Marine Forces Central Command Forward (MARCENT (FWD) stand ready with the traditional birthday cake on display before the 237th Marine Corps Birthday Ball ceremony held in Manama, Bahrain on Nov. 9, 2012. MARCENT(FWD) provides command and control of Marine Corps Forces deployed to the region, for theater security cooperation, crisis response and contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Leon M. Branchaud / Released)