Lance Cpl. Kris K. Byington, a generator mechanic with

Lance Cpl. Kris K. Byington, a generator mechanic with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a native of Sacramento, Calif., inspects the wiring of an 831A Generator as part of the unit's "Maintenance Stand-down" here, Oct. 17. The initiative occurs before and after every 31st MEU deployment, ensuring every vehicle and piece of equipment is inspected and repaired in preparation for the next patrol or mission. The 31st MEU is the Marine Corps' force in readiness for the Asia-Pacific region and is the only continuously forward-deployed MEU.