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    Arresting system certification reinforce Kadena’s combat readiness

    KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JAPAN

    05.07.2026

    Photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley 

    18th Wing

    A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 119th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, engages a barrier cable during an aircraft arresting system certification at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 7, 2026. The certifications tested the stability and effectiveness of the BAK-12, which acts as a braking mechanism to stop the aircraft in the event of an emergency. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)

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    Date Taken: 05.07.2026
    Date Posted: 05.15.2026 01:27
    Photo ID: 9685680
    VIRIN: 260507-F-LD348-1043
    Resolution: 6699x4466
    Size: 2.37 MB
    Location: KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JP

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