Col. Matthew Jones, commanding officer, Marine Corps

Col. Matthew Jones, commanding officer, Marine Corps Tactics and Operations Group, sits down to lunch during a luncheon at the Classic Club in Palm Desert, Calif., May 15. The 1st Marine Division Association held a spousal appreciation luncheon at club. The association is made up of members of 1st Marine Division, past and present. They invited the spouses of 1st Marine Division Marines to thank them for their unyielding support and strength of character through their many years as part of the family. Each spouse was acknowledged by name and asked to stand as they were individually recognized and applauded.