Catching jets: 627th CES completes annual BAK-12 test

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 627th Civil Engineer Squadron, tie cable tie-down ropes on a Barrier Arresting Kit-12 system on the flightline at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Jan. 31, 2025. The BAK-12 system is a ground-based braking system designed to be used on a tail-hook equipped aircraft in emergency situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Geiger)

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Catching jets: 627th CES completes annual BAK-12 test

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Emerson Santillana, 627th Civil Engineer Squadron power production apprentice, holds tie-down ropes for the Barrier Arresting Kit-12 system at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Jan. 31, 2025. The 627th CES conducts the aircraft arresting barrier system training annually in coordination with the 142nd Wing from the Oregon Air National Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Geiger)

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Catching jets: 627th CES completes annual BAK-12 test

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 627th Civil Engineer Squadron, measure the space between the Barrier Arresting Kit-12 system cable support discs at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Jan. 31, 2025. The BAK-12 system is a ground-based braking system designed to be used on a tail-hook equipped aircraft in emergency situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Geiger)

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Catching jets: 627th CES completes annual BAK-12 test

A Barrier Arresting Kit-12 system lies across the runway at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Jan. 31, 2025. The 627th Civil Engineer Squadron conducts the aircraft arresting barrier system training annually in coordination with the 142nd Wing from the Oregon Air National. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Geiger)

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Catching jets: 627th CES completes annual BAK-12 test

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle assigned to the 142nd Wing sits on the flightline at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Jan. 31, 2025. The 627th Civil Engineer Squadron conducts the aircraft arresting barrier system training annually. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Geiger)

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Catching jets: 627th CES completes annual BAK-12 test

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle assigned to the 142nd Wing sits on the flightline at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Jan. 31, 2025. The 627th Civil Engineer Squadron conducts the aircraft arresting barrier system training annually. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Geiger)

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Catching jets: 627th CES completes annual BAK-12 test

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Emerson Santillana, 627th Civil Engineer Squadron power production apprentice, uses hand signals to guide his teammates reeling in the Barrier Arresting Kit-12 system at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Jan. 31, 2025. The BAK-12 system is a ground-based braking system designed to be used on a tail-hook equipped aircraft in emergency situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Geiger)

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Catching jets: 627th CES completes annual BAK-12 test

Published Feb. 11, 2025
By Airman 1st Class Megan Geiger
62d Airlift Wing Public Affairs

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. --

The 627th Civil Engineer Squadron conducted their annual aircraft arresting barrier system test in coordination with the 142nd Wing at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Jan. 31, 2025. The Barrier Arresting Kit-12 system is a ground-based braking system designed to be used on a tail-hook equipped aircraft in emergency situations. This annual training ensures Team McChord Airmen maintain readiness to support transiting fighter jets.