ASAB Airmen perform MAAS certification

Members assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power production unit drag a Mobile Aircraft Arresting System cable off the runway during a MAAS certification at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Nov. 22, 2020. The arresting cable, which weighs more than 550 pounds, helps slow the aircraft in as little as 300-400 feet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Monica Roybal)

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ASAB Airmen perform MAAS certification

U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron push a 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon during a Mobile Aircraft Arresting System certification at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Nov. 22, 2020. While deployed, the 480th EFS conducts a wide range of missions enhancing the unit's overall readiness and returns to U.S. European Command better prepared to support future operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Monica Roybal)

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ASAB Airmen perform MAAS certification

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Benjamin Wilson, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power production journeyman, adjusts a component of the Mobile Aircraft Arresting System during a MAAS certification at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Nov. 22, 2020. The system is comprised of two units secured on each side of a runway, which utilizes a cable to catch and stop a fighter aircraft in as little as 300-400 feet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Monica Roybal)

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ASAB Airmen perform MAAS certification

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot assigned the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron awaits 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter assessments during a Mobile Aircraft Arresting System certification at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Nov. 22, 2020. While deployed, the 480th EFS conducts a wide range of missions enhancing the unit's overall readiness and returns to U.S. European Command better prepared to support future operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Monica Roybal)

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ASAB Airmen perform MAAS certification

Members assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power production unit evaluate Mobile Aircraft Arresting System staging during a MAAS certification at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Nov. 22, 2020. Electrical power production unit members are required to perform daily system inspections and must record data to be analyzed after each engagement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Monica Roybal)

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ASAB Airmen perform MAAS certification

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron attaches to a Mobile Aircraft Arresting System cable during a MAAS certification at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Nov. 22, 2020. While deployed, the 480th EFS conducts a wide range of missions enhancing the unit's overall readiness and returns to U.S. European Command better prepared to support future operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Monica Roybal)

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ASAB Airmen perform MAAS certification

Published Nov. 30, 2020
By Senior Airman Monica Roybal
386th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs

ALI AL SALEM AIR BASE, Kuwait --

Members assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power production unit and fire department partnered with the 407th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron and the 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron to perform a Mobile Aircraft Arresting System certification for an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron. MAAS certification enables ASAB airfield units to maintain readiness for safe fighter aircraft diverts to the runway.Members assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power production unit and fire department partnered with the 407th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron and the 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron to perform a Mobile Aircraft Arresting System certification for an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron. MAAS certification enables ASAB airfield units to maintain readiness for safe fighter aircraft diverts to the runway.