Keywords: Under the Hood (9664838146).jpg Cpl Jose L Polanco top a 25-year-old heavy equipment mechanic for Combat Logistics Battalion 31 31st Marine Expeditionary and a native of Truth or Consequences N M loosens a drive shaft mount with the assistance of Lance Cpl Tanner M Jones a 19-year-old light armored vehicle mechanic for CLB-31 31st MEU and a native of Denver Colo in Bradshaw Field Australia Sept 1 2013 The Marines of CLB-31's maintenance section are working long days and late nights to keep pace with the required maintenance that comes with supporting the battalion-sized element currently executing Exercise Koolendong 13 Koolendong is a week-long live-fire exercise that demonstrates the operational reach of the 31st MEU and reinforces why it is the force of choice for the Asia-Pacific region Also participating in the exercise is the Marine Rotational Force - Darwin and soldiers of the 5th Royal Australian Army The 31st MEU brings what it needs to sustain itself to accomplish the mission or to pave the way for follow-on forces The size and composition of the 31st MEU makes it well suited for amphibious operations which includes raids assaults evacuations and humanitarian assistance operations U S Marine Corps photo by Sgt Paul Robbins/Released https //www flickr com/photos/marine_corps/9664838146/ Under the Hood 2013-09-01 09 17 https //www flickr com/people/40927340 N03 Marines from Arlington VA United States PD-USGov United States Marine Corps Official Page https //flickr com/photos/40927340 N03/9664838146 2016-09-03 22 11 33 United States Government Work Equipment 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit Tubes Wires Work Amphibious forces Labour |