Col. Matthew G. St. Clair, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) commanding officer, sits down to enjoy a slice of cake during a get together to recognize efforts of family readiness volunteers, the link between deployed Marines, spouses and children left behind during the 26th MEU's latest deployment, Feb. 7, 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael S. Lockett/Released)