374 AW completes annual aircraft arresting system certification

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  • By Senior Airman Samantha White,
  • 374th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 374th Airlift Wing completed an aircraft arresting system certification, with the assistance of U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornets assigned to the Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 12, 2025.

The certification tests the stability and effectiveness of the 374 AW’s AAS when the aircraft cannot perform a standard landing in the event of an emergency.