Airmen deploy MAAS for VS23

U.S. Air Force 51st Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) electrical power production Airmen assemble the Mobile Aircraft Arresting System (MAAS) during Vigilant Storm 23 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 1, 2022. VS23 is an annually recurring, re-planned training that allowed Wing Inspection Team members the opportunity to observe and evaluate the CES Airmen’s ability to survive and operate within a simulated emergency environment during the training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)

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Airmen deploy MAAS for VS23

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Juylon Moton, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power production Airman, assembles the Mobile Aircraft Arresting System during Vigilant Storm 23 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 1, 2022. In addition to all the disparate flying capabilities VS23 is an annually recurring, re-planned training that brings together the supporting forces on the ground to train their base defense procedures and survivability in case of attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)

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Airmen deploy MAAS for VS23

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Oscar Gomez and Airman 1st Class Hunter Naylor, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power production Airmen, tighten bolts while assembling the Mobile Aircraft Arresting System during Vigilant Storm 23 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 1, 2022. VS23 is an annually recurring, re-planned training that assesses Airmen’s ability to perform their duties while operating in a simulated emergency environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)

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Airmen deploy MAAS for VS23

U.S. Air Force 51st Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power production Airmen measure cable distance for the Mobile Aircraft Arresting System (MAAS) during Vigilant Storm 23 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 1, 2022. The MAAS reduces the time and space needed for an aircraft to make a full landing in the event of a damaged flight line. VS23 is an annually recurring, re-planned training that tests the readiness of Osan Airmen and bolsters joint partnerships during combined operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)

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Airmen deploy MAAS for VS23

U.S. Air Force 51st Civil Engineering Squadron (CES) electrical power production Airmen unravel cable attached to the Mobile Aircraft Arresting System (MAAS) during Vigilant Storm 23 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 1, 2022. VS23 is an annually recurring, re-planned training event that tested CES Airmen’s ability to deploy the MAAS system to catch aircraft on the runway to come to a complete stop. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)

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Airmen deploy MAAS for VS23

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Erick Plascencia, 51st Civil Engineering Squadron electrical power production journeyman, looks out of a work truck during Vigilant Storm 23 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 1, 2022. VS23 is an annually recurring, re-planned training that provides Airmen the ability to test their proficiency and readiness to perform tasks in an emergency environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)

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Airmen deploy MAAS for VS23

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Thearith Em, 51st Civil Engineering Squadron electrical power production Airman, unravels a cable attached to the Mobile Aircraft Arresting System (MAAS) during Vigilant Storm 23 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 1, 2022. During VS23, an annually recurring, re-planned training event, CES Airmen assembled the MASS in a simulated training environment to strengthen their communication and teamwork in preparation for a real-world emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)

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Airmen deploy MAAS for VS23

Published Nov. 7, 2022
By Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --

U.S. Air Force 51st Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power production Airmen assemble the Mobile Aircraft Arresting System (MAAS) during Vigilant Storm 23 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 1, 2022. The MAAS reduces the time and space needed for an aircraft to make a full landing in the event of a damaged flight line. VS23 is an annually recurring, pre-planned training that tests the readiness of Osan Airmen and bolsters joint partnerships during combined operations.