56th CES maintain barriers, ensure safety
An airman from the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron prepares to release an F-16A Fighting Falcon from a BAK-12 arresting system at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 22, 2019. The BAK-12, an aircraft arresting system used on the runway to rapidly slow down aircraft in emergency situations, is tested annually to ensure maximum safety for flight operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zoie Rider)