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Kuwait Air Force F/A-18 Certifies Aircraft Arresting System

U.S. Air Force fire protection Airmen assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron disconnect a Kuwait Air Force F/A-18 Super Hornet from a Mobile Aircraft Arresting System (MAAS) at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 10, 2023. This certification event was beneficial to the U.S. and Kuwait as both parties received more experience using the MAAS, which has been certified to continue providing enhanced stopping power to inbound aircraft for a variety of scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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Kuwait Air Force F/A-18 Certifies Aircraft Arresting System

A Kuwait Air Force F/A-18 Super Hornet rests on the flightline following after connecting with a Mobile Aircraft Arresting System (MAAS) at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 10, 2023. The MAAS is a tool designed to aid in stopping an aircraft when there is minimal landing distance, or if there is a malfunction within the brake or directional control systems of an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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Kuwait Air Force F/A-18 Certifies Aircraft Arresting System

U.S. Air Force fire protection Airmen assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron prepare to disconnect a Kuwait Air Force F/A-18 Super Hornet from a Mobile Aircraft Arresting System (MAAS) at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 10, 2023. This certification event was beneficial to the U.S. and Kuwait as both parties received more experience using the MAAS, which has been certified to continue providing enhanced stopping power to inbound aircraft for a variety of scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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Kuwait Air Force F/A-18 Certifies Aircraft Arresting System

A Kuwait Air Force F/A-18 Super Hornet latches onto a Mobile Aircraft Arresting System (MAAS) following a full-throttle approach at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 10, 2023. The MAAS is a tool designed to aid in stopping an aircraft when there is minimal landing distance, or if there is a malfunction within the brake or directional control systems of an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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Kuwait Air Force F/A-18 Certifies Aircraft Arresting System

A Kuwait Air Force F/A-18 Super Hornet speeds down the runway towards a Mobile Aircraft Arresting System (MAAS) at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 10, 2023. This certification event was beneficial to both the U.S. and Kuwait as the MAAS was certified to provide enhanced stopping power to inbound aircraft, and the Kuwait Air Force received more experience hooking up to the system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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Kuwait Air Force F/A-18 Certifies Aircraft Arresting System

A Mobile Aircraft Arresting System (MAAS) lays ready to receive a Kuwait Air Force F/A-18 Super Hornet at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 10, 2023. This certification event was beneficial to both the U.S. and Kuwait as the MAAS was certified to provide enhanced stopping power to inbound aircraft, and the Kuwait Air Force received more experience hooking up to the system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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908th EARS’s KC-10s support USS Nimitz (CVN 68) mission

An F/A-18C Super Hornet approaches a flight deck for landing, Sept. 15, 2017, aboard the USS Nimitz. F/A-18C Super Hornet pilots with the strike group conduct maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners, preserve freedom of navigation, and maintain the free flow of commerce. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo by Lt. Col. Alex)
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908th EARS’s KC-10s support USS Nimitz (CVN 68) mission

An F/A-18C Super Hornet receives fuel from a KC-10 Extender with the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, Oct. 9, 2017, above southwest Asia. F/A-18C Super Hornet pilots with the strike group conduct maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners, preserve freedom of navigation, and maintain the free flow of commerce. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Preston Webb)
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908th EARS’s KC-10s support USS Nimitz (CVN 68) mission

An F/A-18C Super Hornet takes off from the USS Nimitz, Sept. 15, 2017. The Super Hornet is the most cost-effective aircraft in the U.S. tactical aviation fleet, costing less per flight hour than any other tactical aircraft in U.S. forces inventory. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo by Lt. Col. Alex)
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908th EARS’s KC-10s support USS Nimitz (CVN 68) mission

An F/A-18C Super Hornet departs after receiving fuel from a KC-10 Extender with the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, Oct. 9, 2017, above southwest Asia. The F/A-18C Hornet is an all-weather jet aircraft that is used by the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps as both a fighter and attack platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Preston Webb)
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908th EARS’s KC-10s support USS Nimitz (CVN 68) mission

An F/A-18C Super Hornet stands ready on a flight deck, Sept. 15, 2017, aboard the USS Nimitz. The Super Hornet is capable across the full mission spectrum: air superiority, fighter escort, reconnaissance, aerial refueling, close air support, air defense suppression and day/night precision strike. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo by Lt. Col. Alex)
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170822-F-DL987-206

Master Sgt. Kingsley, 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, refuels a 27th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-22 Raptor from a KC-10 Extender Aug. 22, 2017, in the skies over southwest Asia. By refueling the 27 EFS, 908 EARS Airmen directly support Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve's fight against ISIS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)
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170822-F-DL987-432

An F/A-18 Super Hornet refuels from a 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender Aug. 22, 2017, in the skies over southwest Asia. Using either an advanced aerial refueling boom, or a hose and drogue centerline refueling system, the KC-10 can refuel a wide variety of U.S. and allied military aircraft within the same mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)
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170822-F-DL987-084

A 27th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot receives fuel for an F-22 Raptor up to a 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender Aug. 22, 2017, in the skies over southwest Asia. Pilots in the 27 EFS are a critical component of the Global Strike Task Force, operating under the only wing to support all five Air Force core missions: the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)
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170822-F-DL987-197

A 27th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot disengages an F-22 Raptor from the boom of a 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender Aug. 22, 2017, in the skies over southwest Asia. As part of the Air Force Global Strike Task Force, members of the 27 EFS take the fight directly to ISIS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)
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170822-F-DL987-027

Master Sgt. Kingsley, 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, refuels a 27th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-22 Raptor from a KC-10 Extender Aug. 22, 2017, in the skies over southwest Asia. KC-10s can transport nearly 170,000 pounds of fuel and offload to a receiver at 1,000 gallons a minute through the boom or 470 gallons a minute through the centerline drogue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)
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170822-F-DL987-057

A 27th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot flies an F-22 Raptor up to a 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender Aug. 22, 2017, in the skies over southwest Asia. As part of the Air Force Global Strike Task Force, members of the 27 EFS take the fight directly to ISIS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)
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