Securing the Runway: Heavy Equipment Operators Remove Bolts in Critical Overhaul

Securing the Runway: Heavy Equipment Operators Remove Bolts in Critical Overhaul

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Anthony Allegrati, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron pavement and equipment operator, sprays water on a drill during bolt removal within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 3, 2025. The bolt removal was part of the 10-year arresting system overhaul being conducted by the 379th ECES. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Jett)

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Securing the Runway: Heavy Equipment Operators Remove Bolts in Critical Overhaul

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Anthony Allegrati, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron pavement and equipment operator, secures a coring drill during bolt removal within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 3, 2025. During the overhaul, operators drilled more than a foot deep into the concrete arresting system bed to remove over 30 bolts, ensuring the system could be safely disassembled and rebuilt. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Jett)

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Securing the Runway: Heavy Equipment Operators Remove Bolts in Critical Overhaul

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Anthony Allegrati, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron pavement and equipment operator, lines up a coring drill during bolt removal within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 3, 2025. Heavy equipment operators are responsible for maintaining and inspecting concrete and asphalt runways, aircraft parking aprons and other airfield surfaces to ensure readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Jett)

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Securing the Runway: Heavy Equipment Operators Remove Bolts in Critical Overhaul

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Robert Mangum, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power production craftsman, observes bolt removal within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 3, 2025. The bolt removal was part of the 10-year aircraft arresting system overhaul being conducted by the 379th ECES. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Jett)

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Securing the Runway: Heavy Equipment Operators Remove Bolts in Critical Overhaul

A recently removed bolt lies on the ground after extraction within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 26, 2025. During the overhaul, operators drilled more than a foot deep into the concrete arresting system bed to remove over 30 bolts, ensuring the system could be safely disassembled and rebuilt. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Jett)

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Securing the Runway: Heavy Equipment Operators Remove Bolts in Critical Overhaul

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman John Sturm, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron pavement and equipment operator, watches a gauge during bolt removal within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 26, 2025. Heavy equipment operators are responsible for maintaining and inspecting concrete and asphalt runways, aircraft parking aprons and other airfield surfaces to ensure readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Jett)

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Securing the Runway: Heavy Equipment Operators Remove Bolts in Critical Overhaul

Water is sprayed by a coring drill during a bolt removal within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 3, 2025. The bolt removal was part of the 10-year arresting system overhaul being conducted by the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Jett)

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Securing the Runway: Heavy Equipment Operators Remove Bolts in Critical Overhaul

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman John Sturm, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron pavement and equipment operator, checks the depth of a drill during a bolt removal, June 3, 2025. During the overhaul, operators drilled more than a foot into the concrete arresting system bed to remove more than 30 bolts, ensuring the system could be safely disassembled and rebuilt. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Jett)

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