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E-2, F-15, F/A-18 made barrier arrested landing during Cope North 21

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The two Barrier Arresting Kits (BAK-12) at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam were replaced on Apr. 26. In the new releases on May 3 from the 36th Wing Public Affairs, Master Sgt. Robert Smith from the 36th Civil Engineer Squadron said the BAK-12 was used to catch a E-2, F-15 and F/A-18 during exercise Cope North 21 in February.

The 36th Civil Engineer Squadron removes the old Barrier Arresting Kit from the flight line at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, April 26, 2021. According to the technical order, BAK-12s are overhauled and replaced every ten years. The BAK-12 feeds a cable across the flight line and, in the case of an in-flight emergency, acts as a mechanical barrier that rapidly decelerates a landing aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Brooks)

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HMLA-169 replacing HMLA-267 at MCAS Futenma, Japan

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HMLA-267 will be replaced by HMLA-169 as the Unit Deployment Program (UDP) squadron at MCAS Futenma, Japan this week.

A UH-1Y Huey helicopter with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169 flies over Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 19, 2019. HMLA-169 successfully launched a formation of 12 aircraft, six AH-1Z Viper helicopters and six UH-1Y Venom helicopters, for a single flight as a display of appreciation for the hard work of the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Madeline Jones)

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