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At the weapons trailer an Air Force munitions loader from the 28th Air Expeditionary Wing, preps Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM), base on the Mk-84 2,000-pound bomb, to load on a B-1B Lancer bomber during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. B-1B bombers have dropped over 3.8 million pounds of weapons and over 60 percent of all JDAMs to date. Operation ENDURING FREEDOM is in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad, after the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Major Command Shown: 28th AEW Scene More

Gemini X Mission Image - Archipelago

The original caption reads: Photograph of clouds; atolls of Chagos Archipelago: Egmont Islands, Diego Garcia Island, Three Brothers, and Indian Ocean taken during the Gemini X mission. GET time was 53:23 / GMT More

Gemini X Mission Image - Archipelago

The original caption reads: Photograph of clouds; atolls of Chagos Archipelago: Egmont Islands, Diego Garcia Island, and Three Brothers taken during the Gemini X mission. GET time was 53:23 / GMT time was 3:47 More

A port bow view of the oiler USNS MISPILLION (T-AO 105) moored in the lagoon

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 David Maclean Release Status: Released to Public Combined M More

Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Bruce McEwen, a US-3A Viking aircraft pilot, confers with a cargo master aboard the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV 41) prior to a flight to the US Naval Support Activity, Diego Garcia

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Midway (CV 41) Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Ken George Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service More

Passengers wait to go aboard a US-3A Viking aircraft on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV 41). The aircraft will be transporting them to the US Naval Support Activity, Diego Garcia

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Midway (CV 41) Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Ken George Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service More

Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Bruce McEwen sits in the co-pilot's seat aboard a US-3A Viking aircraft, as he prepares for takeoff from the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV 41) en route to the US Naval Support Activity, Diego Garcia

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Midway (CV 41) Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Ken George Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service More

Photographer's Mate 1ST class (PH1) Stokes uses a book to identify a seashell that he found on the beach near the Naval Support Activity

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Ken George Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili More

Photographer's Mate 1ST class (PH1) Stokes studies a shark's jaw that he found on the beach near the Naval Support Activity

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Ken George Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili More

Aerial view of the air operations area and runway

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se More

Aerial view of the living compound area

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se More

An aerial view of the air operations area and runway

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se More

Aerial view of the air operations area and runway

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se More

A port bow view of the vehicle cargo ship USNS MERCURY (T-AKR-10) at anchor

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Maclean Release Status: Released to Publ More

A port beam view of the cargo ship AMERICAN COURIER (T-AK-0107) at anchor off Diego Garcia. The AMERICAN COURIER is under charter to the Military Sealift Command

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Dave Maclean Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A starboard view of the cargo ship AMERICAN CHAMPION (T-AK-2011) of Diego Garcia. The AMERICAN CHAMPION is under charter to the Military Sealift Command

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Dave Maclean Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port view of the vehicle cargo ship USNS METEOR (T-AKR-9), with the Military Sealift Command charter transport oiler ZAPATA PATRIOT (T-AOT-1001) in the background

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Dave Maclean Release Status: Released to More

The transport oiler ZAPATA PATRIOT (T-AOT-1001) lies at anchor off Diego Garcia. The ZAPATA PATRIOT is under charter to the Military Sealift Command

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Dave Maclean Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port bow view of the vehilce cargo ship USNS JUNIPER (T-AKR) at anchor

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Dave Maclean Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi More

A left rear view of a C-5A Galaxy aircraft from Travis Air Force Base, California, being loaded with cargo by members of the 374th Aerial Port Squadron. The aircraft is participating in Project Diego Garcia airlift operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Alex Taningco Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil More

A rear view of a C-5A Galaxy aircraft from Travis Air Force Base, California, being loaded with cargo by members of the 374th Aerial Port Squadron. The aircraft is participating in Project Diego Garcia airlift operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Alex Taningco Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil More

A view of the crew in the cockpit of a C-5 Galaxy as they fly their aircraft to Diego Garcia from Clark Air Base, Philippines. The plane and its crew, participating in Diego Garcia Airlift Operations Project '81, are from Travis Air Force Base, California

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROJECT '81 Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Alex R. Taningco Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar More

Military Airlift Command personnel head for the beach from their trailer in which they are billeted on the island. They are assigned here while participating in Airlift Operations Project '81

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AIRLIFT OPERATIONS PROJECT '81 Base: Naval Air Station, Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Came More

An aerial view of the island, which is being used as home base by the Military Airlift Command for Airlift Operations Project '81

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROJECT '81 Base: Naval Air Station, Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT A More

An aerial view of the island, which is being used as home base by the Military Airlift Command for Airlift Operations Project '81

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROJECT '81 Base: Naval Air Station, Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT A More

The island of Diego Garcia appears on the radarscope of an approaching C-5 Galaxy aircraft. The island is being used as home base for Airlift Operations Project '81, directed by the Military Sealift Command

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROJECT '81 Base: Naval Air Station, Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT A More

A scenic view of a bay and causeway on the coast of the island, being used for Airlift Operations Project '81 by the Military Airlift Command

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AIRLIFT OPERATIONS PROJECT '81 Base: Naval Air Station, Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Came More

Military Airlift Command personnel relax in a trailer where they are billeted on the island. They are assigned here while participating in Airlift Operations Project '81

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AIRLIFT OPERATIONS PROJECT '81 Base: Naval Air Station, Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Came More

A side view of a forklift carrying cargo pallets during Airlift Operations Project '81. The activities are being held by the Military Airlift Command

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AIRLIFT OPERATIONS PROJECT '81 Base: Naval Air Station, Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Came More

Cargo is being loaded on board a C-5 Galaxy aircraft during Airlift Operations Project '81, directed by the Military Airlift Command

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AIRLIFT OPERATIONS PROJECT '81 Base: Naval Air Station, Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Came More

A view of several amphibious landing craft along the coast of the island, being used for Airlift Operations Project '81 by the Military Airlift Command

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROJECT '81 Base: Naval Air Station, Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT A More

A right front view of a C-5 Galaxy aircraft approaching the runway of the island. The aircraft and its crew, from Travis Air Force Base, California, are participating in Airlift Operations Project '81

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AIRLIFT OPERATIONS PROJECT '81 Base: Naval Air Station, Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Came More

Navy personnel refuel a C-5 Galaxy aircraft during Airlift Operations Project '81, directed by the Military Airlift Command

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AIRLIFT OPERATIONS PROJECT '81 Base: Naval Air Station, Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Came More

Navy personnel refer to their checklist while refueling a C-5 Galaxy aircraft, during Airlift Operations Project '81

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AIRLIFT OPERATIONS PROJECT '81 Base: Naval Air Station, Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Came More

An aerial view of buildings - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photograph

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nav Sup Activity, Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 J. Garing Release Status: Released to Pub More

An aerial view of the shoreline

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nav Sup Activity, Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 J. Garing Release Status: Released to Pub More

A vertical view of a dump truck at a construction site

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nav Sup Activity, Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Co More

An aerial view of surrounding islets

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 J. Garing Release Status: Released to Pu More

An aerial view of the oil storage area

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nav Sup Activity, Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 J. Garing Release Status: Released to Pub More

An aerial view of two dump trucks and a bulldozer at a construction site

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nav Sup Activity, Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 J. Garing Release Status: Released to Pub More

An aerial view of the sewage plant

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nav Sup Activity, Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 J. Garing Release Status: Released to Pub More

An aerial view of surrounding islets

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 J. Garing Release Status: Released to Pu More

An aerial view, looking toward the sea, of greenery

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nav Sup Activity, Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 J. Garing Release Status: Released to Pub More

An aerial view, looking toward the sea of greenery

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nav Sup Activity, Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 J. Garing Release Status: Released to Pub More