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From the left, U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kris Pfennig, Staff Sgt. Hunter Ricketts, and Staff Sgt. Joseph Clower, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron barrier maintenance technicians, observe a barrier arresting system test within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Sept. 14, 2025. The aircraft arresting system is vital for preventing runway overruns during emergency landings or aborted takeoffs, ensuring both the safety of the pilots and aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Jett)