Mildenhall Certifies Barrier Engagement System

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Albert, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron power production craftsman, communicates via radio with an F-15E Strike Eagle pilot and the power production shop Oct. 28, 2016, on RAF Mildenhall, England. The power production shop consistently tests the Mobile Aircraft Arresting System, but once a year they conduct re-certification. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christine Halan)

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Mildenhall Certifies Barrier Engagement System

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Albert, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron power production craftsman, adjusts a barrier cable Oct. 28, 2016, on RAF Mildenhall, England. For optimum performance, the cable needs to be properly aligned and tied down to catch aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christine Halan)

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Mildenhall Certifies Barrier Engagement System

A U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 100th Civil Engineer Squadron power production shop tie down a Mobile Aircraft Arresting System cable Oct. 28, 2016, on RAF Mildenhall, England. The power production shop conducts a certification of the MAAS annually. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christine Halan)

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Mildenhall Certifies Barrier Engagement System

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 100th Civil Engineer Squadron power production shop ties down a Mobile Aircraft Arresting System cable Oct. 28, 2016, on RAF Mildenhall, England. For optimum performance, the cable needs to be properly aligned and tied down to catch aircraft. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christine Halan)

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Mildenhall Certifies Barrier Engagement System

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle from the 48th Fighter Wing on RAF Lakenheath engages a barrier during a certification test of Mobile Aircraft Arresting System Oct. 28, 2016, on RAF Mildenhall, England. On an annual basis, the 100th Civil Engineer Squadron conducts a certification test to ensure proper function of the MAAS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christine Halan)

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Mildenhall Certifies Barrier Engagement System

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Albert, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron power production craftsman measures the distance the Mobile Aircraft Arresting System took to stop an RAF Lakenheath F-15E Strike Eagle Oct. 28, 2016, on RAF Mildenhall, England. The power production shop worked with the 48th Fighter Wing and the 100th Civil Engineering Squadron Fire Department during the MAAS certification process. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christine Halan)

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Mildenhall Certifies Barrier Engagement System

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Albert, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron power production craftsman measures the distance the Mobile Aircraft Arresting System took to stop an RAF Lakenheath F-15E Strike Eagle Oct. 28, 2016, on RAF Mildenhall, England. The power production shop worked with the RAF Lakenheath 48th Fighter Wing and the RAF Mildenhall 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department during the MAAS certification process. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christine Halan)

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Mildenhall Certifies Barrier Engagement System

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Patrick Costello, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron power production NCO in charge, unties a rope from a Mobile Aircraft Arresting System cable Oct. 28, 2016, on RAF Mildenhall, England. The power production shop worked with the 48th Fighter Wing from RAF Lakenheath and the 100th Civil Engineering Squadron Fire Department from RAF Mildenhall during the MAAS certification process. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christine Halan)

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Mildenhall Certifies Barrier Engagement System

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Patrick Costello, left, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron power production NCO in charge, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Albert, 100th CES power production craftsman, review paperwork Oct. 28, 2016, on RAF Mildenhall, England. The power production shop conducts a certification of the Mobile Aircraft Arresting System on an annual basis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christine Halan)

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Mildenhall Certifies Barrier Engagement System

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle from RAF Lakenheath stands parked on the flightline Oct. 28, 2016, on RAF Mildenhall, England. The 100th Civil Engineer Squadron power production shop consistently tests the Mobile Aircraft Arresting System, but once a year they conduct its recertification. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christine Halan)

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Mildenhall Certifies Barrier Engagement System

Published Nov. 4, 2016
By Senior Airman Christine Halan
100th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs