Kunsan Airmen break barriers by repairing them

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron replace the old end of the nylon tape used for the aircraft arresting system at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 9, 2017. The system includes a 1.25-inch steel cable attached to 1,200 feet of the nylon tape wrapped in a large metal reel. When activated, the reel spins and activates a hydraulic pump which compresses brake pads. Safely bringing the aircraft to a halt in a controlled fashion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria H. Taylor)

PHOTO BY: Staff Sgt. Victoria H. Taylor

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