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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 island of Diego Garcia appears on the radarscope of an approaching...

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 four ship formation of US Navy (USN) F/A-18A Hornets, in flight over Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT). The group is made up of aircraft from Strike Fighter Squadron 25 (VFA-25), Fist of the Fleet, (400 series), and Strike Fighter Squadron 113 (VFA-113), Stingers, (300 series)

A four ship formation of US Navy (USN) F/A-18A Hornets, in flight over...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Barrett, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

US Air Force AIRMAN First Class Reggie Cooper from the 2nd Bomb Wing, boards a KC-10 Extender aircraft at the end of his deployed rotation at Naval Station Diego Garcia in support of Operation DESERT THUNDER 2

US Air Force AIRMAN First Class Reggie Cooper from the 2nd Bomb Wing, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT THUNDER 2 Base: Nav Sup Activity, Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: SR... More

Shot of the Ship's Store at Naval Station Diego Garcia. The store sells basic necessities, clothing, uniforms, music, sporting goods and other common needs

Shot of the Ship's Store at Naval Station Diego Garcia. The store sell...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nav Sup Activity, Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Sarah E. Shaw, USAF Release Status: Relea... More

Shot of dorm style billeting which is the basic design for housing permanent party and transient personnel at Naval Station Diego Garcia

Shot of dorm style billeting which is the basic design for housing per...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nav Sup Activity, Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Sarah E. Shaw, USAF Release Status: Relea... More

Air Force personnel from Civil Engineering, Services, Munitions and Personnel, from the 28th Air Expeditionary Wing break down wooden pallets used to secure bombs downloaded from the Motor Vessel "MAJ. Bernard F. Fisher" cargo ship at Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia, Diego Garcia, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. This is the first time the MV Fisher has been downloaded for combat operations since it was loaded with munitions in 1999. Operation ENDURING FREEDOM is in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad

Air Force personnel from Civil Engineering, Services, Munitions and Pe...

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

With a load of 2,000-pound bombs and other munitions, an Air Force truck from the 28th Air Expeditionary Wing sits at a dock at the Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia, Diego Garcia. It is waiting to transport the munitions downloaded from the Motor Vessel MAJ. Bernard F. Fisher cargo ship during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. This is the first time the Fisher has been downloaded for combat operations since it was loaded with munitions in 1999. Operation ENDURING FREEDOM is in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad

With a load of 2,000-pound bombs and other munitions, an Air Force tru...

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

A USAF VC-135 Stratolifter aircraft takes off from the flight line at Diego Garcia carrying General (GEN), William J. Bergert, USAF, Commander Pacific Air Forces, Hickam AFB, HI. GEN Bergert (Not shown) visited with USAF personnel assigned to the 28th Air Expeditionary Wing deployed to Diego Garcia in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

A USAF VC-135 Stratolifter aircraft takes off from the flight line at ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Rebeca M. Luquin... More

STAFF Sergeant Smith, an Air Force aircrew life support technician from the 28th Air Expeditionary Wing, Diego Garcia, checks the oxygen regulator and mask on a KC-10A Extender refueler prior to take off during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Aircrew life support members check the instruments before and after each flight to ensure they are functioning properly. In response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon, President George W. Bush initiated Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad

STAFF Sergeant Smith, an Air Force aircrew life support technician fro...

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

STAFF Sergeant Smith, an Air Force aircrew life support technician from the 28th Air Expeditionary Wing, Diego Garcia, checks the oxygen regulator and mask on a KC-10A Extender refueler prior to take off during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Aircrew life support members check the instruments before and after each flight to ensure they are functioning properly. In response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon, President George W. Bush initiated Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad

STAFF Sergeant Smith, an Air Force aircrew life support technician fro...

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

An Air Force Aircrew Life Support member from the 28th Air Expeditionary Wing, Diego Garcia, performs routine maintenance on an oxygen mask during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Aircrew Life Support members perform the preventative maintenance every 30 days on aircrew flight helmets, oxygen masks, and survival vest to ensure pilots are always prepared for a mission. In response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon, President George W. Bush initiated Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad

An Air Force Aircrew Life Support member from the 28th Air Expeditiona...

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

An Air Force pilot from the 28th Air Expeditionary Wing, Diego Garcia, empties his flight gear after returning from a combat mission over Afghanistan during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. The gear will be checked right away by Aircrew Life Support members. Generally, Life Support performs preventative maintenance every 30 days on aircrew flight helmets, oxygen masks, and survival vest to ensure pilots are always prepared for a mission. Operation ENDURING FREEDOM is in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad, initiated in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon

An Air Force pilot from the 28th Air Expeditionary Wing, Diego Garcia,...

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

Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) David Cline (left) USN, Naval Support Facility, Diego Garcia, and Major (MAJ) Jerry Cohn, USAF, 81st Surgical Operations Squadron, Keesler AFB, MS, are suturing close an incision after performing Keloid excision surgery on a patient, while deployed with the 28th Medical Group to Diego Garcia, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) David Cline (left) USN, Naval Support Faci...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Rebeca M. Luquin... More

Close up view of Keloid excision surgery being performed on a patient by Deployed members of the 28th Medical Group, at Diego Garcia during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

Close up view of Keloid excision surgery being performed on a patient ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURIGN FREEDOM Base: Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Rebeca M. Luquin... More

Major (MAJ) Jerry Cohn, USAF, 81st Surgical Operations Squadron, Keesler AFB, MS, perform a Keloid excision surgery on a patient, using a Bovie Wand for coagulation of surgical wound and Alice clamps, while deployed with the 28th Medical Group to Diego Garcia, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

Major (MAJ) Jerry Cohn, USAF, 81st Surgical Operations Squadron, Keesl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Rebeca M. Luquin... 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

Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Bruce McEwen, a US-3A Viking aircraft pilo...

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

A right side view of four Fighter Squadron 2 (VF-2) F-14A Tomcat aircraft in flight near Diego Garcia. The aircraft are based aboard the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV 61)

A right side view of four Fighter Squadron 2 (VF-2) F-14A Tomcat aircr...

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

An aerial view of the runway located at Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT)

An aerial view of the runway located at Diego Garcia, British Indian O...

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

Underway north of Diego Garcia are, from left to right, the frigate USS BREWTON (FF-1086), the guided missile cruiser USS JOUETT (CG-29), the frigate USS REASONER (FF-1063) and the guided missile cruiser USS ANTIETAM (CG-54). The ships are en route to the Persian Gulf after the invasion of Kuwait by Iraqi forces

Underway north of Diego Garcia are, from left to right, the frigate US...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Indian Ocean(IOC) Scene Camera Operator: OS2 Bouvia Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Underway north of Diego Garcia are the frigates USS REASONER (FF-1063), background, and USS BREWTON (FF-1086). The ships are en route to the Persian Gulf after the invasion of Kuwait by Iraqi forces

Underway north of Diego Garcia are the frigates USS REASONER (FF-1063)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD/STORM Country: Indian Ocean(IOC) Scene Camera Operator: OS2 Bouvia Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

STS050-48-023 - STS-050 - Earth observation views of Diego Garcia atoll, Indian Ocean.

STS050-48-023 - STS-050 - Earth observation views of Diego Garcia atol...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Earth observation views of Diego Garcia atoll, Indian Ocean. Subject Terms: STS-50, COLUMBIA (ORBITER), EARTH OBSERVATIONS (FROM SPACE), ATOLLS ONBOARD... More

STS050-48-022 - STS-050 - Earth observation views of Diego Garcia atoll, Indian Ocean.

STS050-48-022 - STS-050 - Earth observation views of Diego Garcia atol...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Earth observation views of Diego Garcia atoll, Indian Ocean. Subject Terms: STS-50, COLUMBIA (ORBITER), EARTH OBSERVATIONS (FROM SPACE), ATOLLS ONBOARD... More

Captain Gordon Giessler, Electronic Warfare Officer, 96th Bomb Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, reviews logs of software updates and maintenance status with Crew CHIEF STAFF Sergeant Brad Rowe, 96th Bomb Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. This is a part of the daily operations while deployed to Navy Support Facility (NFS) Diego Garcia as part of the Second Air Expeditionary Group in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. SOUTHERN WATCH involves patrolling the no-fly zone in southern Iraq

Captain Gordon Giessler, Electronic Warfare Officer, 96th Bomb Squadro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Nav Sup Activity, Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: SRA ... More

A B-52 Stratofortress from the 96th Bomber Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, arrives at Navy Support Facility (NFS) Diego Garcia as part of the Second Air Expeditionary Group in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. SOUTHERN WATCH involves patrolling the no-fly zone in southern Iraq

A B-52 Stratofortress from the 96th Bomber Squadron, Barksdale Air For...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Nav Sup Activity, Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: SRA ... More

US Air Force Technical Sergeant Doug Garrett from the 2nd Air Refueling Squadron, McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, adds up the total weight of cargo loaded on a KC-10 Extender aircraft leaving Naval Station Diego Garcia at the end of the crew's deployed rotation in support of Operation DESERT THUNDER 2

US Air Force Technical Sergeant Doug Garrett from the 2nd Air Refuelin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT THUNDER 2 Base: Naval Station, Diego Garcia Country: United Kingdom (GBR) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Sarah E. Shaw, US... More

Exhaust is visible behind the engines of a B-52H Stratofortress aircraft during engine runs at Naval Station Diego Garcia. The engine runs are held to detect any problems that might keep the jets from being rapidly deployed in support of Operation DESERT THUNDER 2

Exhaust is visible behind the engines of a B-52H Stratofortress aircra...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT THUNDER 2 Base: Nav Sup Activity, Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: SR... More

US Air Force Technical Sergeant Mike McMullan, 36th Civil Engineer Squadron, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, and US Navy Commander Larry Macias, Navy Public Works, Naval Station Diego Garcia, raise a tent which will house airmen assigned to the 96th Bomb Squadron and support personnel from the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force base, Louisiana. The airmen are deployed to Naval Station Diego Garcia in support of Operation DESERT THUNDER 2

US Air Force Technical Sergeant Mike McMullan, 36th Civil Engineer Squ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT THUNDER 2 Base: Nav Sup Activity, Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: SR... More

Shot of the British police office on Diego Garcia. British police maintain order in the British territory of Diego Garcia

Shot of the British police office on Diego Garcia. British police main...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Sarah E. Shaw, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

General (GEN), William J. Bergert, USAF, Commander Pacific Air Forces, Hickam AFB, HI goes through the serving line, at the "Galley" dinning facility, during his visit with members of the 28th Air Expeditionary Wing, deployed to Diego Garcia, in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

General (GEN), William J. Bergert, USAF, Commander Pacific Air Forces,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Rebeca M. Luquin... More

Using a forklift Air Force crewchiefs lineup downloaded pallets off a KC-10A Extender at Diego Garcia in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. 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

Using a forklift Air Force crewchiefs lineup downloaded pallets off a ...

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

An Air Force crewchief from the 28th Air Expeditionary Wing, Diego Garcia, marshals a KC-10A Extender into its parking spot during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. The KC-10A completed over 300 sorties while offloading 30 million pounds of fuel in the first 30 days of combat. The KC-10A has the capability to refuel the full spectrum of U.S. and Allied fighters, bombers, and mobility aircraft using either centerline drogue or a fly-by-wire boom system. 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

An Air Force crewchief from the 28th Air Expeditionary Wing, Diego Gar...

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

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN (AMN) Jeremy Peters, 28th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW), Fire Department, rolls fire hose after participating in an Egress Exercise using a USAF C-17A Globemaster III aircraft at Diego Garcia during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN (AMN) Jeremy Peters, 28th Air Expeditionary...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Rebeca M. Luquin, USAF Release Status: Released to Public C... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant, Jimmy Boone, 2nd Communications Squadron, uses a video camera to document USAF SENIOR MASTER Sergeant (SMSGT) Milo Millovitch, as he conducts a debriefing with USAF personnel assigned to the 28th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW), Fire Department, after an Egress Exercise, at Diego Garcia during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant, Jimmy Boone, 2nd Communications Sq...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Rebeca M. Luquin, USAF Release Status: Released to Public C... 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

Passengers wait to go aboard a US-3A Viking aircraft on the flight dec...

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

Four Fighter Squadron 2 (VF-2) F-14A Tomcat aircraft fly in formation near Diego Garcia while operating from the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV 61)

Four Fighter Squadron 2 (VF-2) F-14A Tomcat aircraft fly in formation ...

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

A quarter view of the guided missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG-54) underway north of Diego Garcia en route to the Persian Gulf after the invasion of Kuwait by Iraqi forces

A quarter view of the guided missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG-54) unde...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Indian Ocean(IOC) Scene Camera Operator: OS2 John Bouvia Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A starboard quarter view of the frigate USS BREWTON (FF-1086) underway north of Diego Garcia en route to the Persian Gulf after the invasion of Kuwait by Iraqi forces

A starboard quarter view of the frigate USS BREWTON (FF-1086) underway...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD/STORM Country: Indian Ocean(IOC) Scene Camera Operator: OS2 Bouvia Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

A starboard bow view of the frigate USS BREWTON (FF-1086) underway north of Diego Garcia en route to the Persian Gulf after the invasion of Kuwait by Iraqi forces

A starboard bow view of the frigate USS BREWTON (FF-1086) underway nor...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD/STORM Country: Indian Ocean(IOC) Scene Camera Operator: OS2 Bouvia Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

Crew CHIEF STAFF Sergeant Gary Doolittle, 96th Bomb Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, drains fuel from the right outboard tank of a B-52 Stratofortress. This was done so that a small leak may be repaired that was found during the daily maintenance check while deployed to Navy Support Facility (NFS) Diego Garcia as part of the Second Air Expeditionary Group in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. SOUTHERN WATCH involves patrolling the no-fly zone in southern Iraq

Crew CHIEF STAFF Sergeant Gary Doolittle, 96th Bomb Squadron, Barksdal...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Nav Sup Activity, Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: SRA ... More

A fuels specialist connects a line to ground tanks to defuel a KC-10A Extender from Travis Air Force Base, California, for a night mission while deployed to Navy Support Facility (NFS) Diego Garcia as part of the Second Air Expeditionary Group in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. SOUTHERN WATCH involves patrolling the no-fly zone in southern Iraq

A fuels specialist connects a line to ground tanks to defuel a KC-10A ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Nav Sup Activity, Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: SRA ... More

US Air Force MASTER Sergeant Chuck Dove, 21st Airlift Squadron, finishes his pre-flight inspection of a C-5 Galaxy aircraft at Naval Station Diego Garcia. The C-5 is preparing to leave after dropping off deployed troops from the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, in support of Operation DESERT THUNDER 2

US Air Force MASTER Sergeant Chuck Dove, 21st Airlift Squadron, finish...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT THUNDER 2 Base: Nav Sup Activity, Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: SR... More

KC-10 Extender aircraft, assigned to McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, and Travis Air Force Base, California, and B-52 Stratofortress aircraft assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, fill the flightline at Naval Station Diego Garcia. The aircraft are deployed in support of Operation DESERT THUNDER 2. (Substandard image)

KC-10 Extender aircraft, assigned to McGuire Air Force Base, New Jerse...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT THUNDER 2 Base: Naval Station, Diego Garcia Country: United Kingdom (GBR) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Sarah E. Shaw, US... More

US Air Force Technical Sergeant Norm Bomberger, 96th Bomb Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, hooks up and monitors a thrust simulator on a B-52H Stratofortress aircraft during an investigation of an indicator light that illuminated signaled a problem during engine runs at Naval Station Diego Garcia. The 96th Bomb Squadron and support personnel from the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, are deployed to Diego Garcia in support of Operation DESERT THUNDER 2

US Air Force Technical Sergeant Norm Bomberger, 96th Bomb Squadron, Ba...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT THUNDER 2 Base: Nav Sup Activity, Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: SR... More

Shot of the dormitories and billeting lining the streets in the downtown area on Naval Station Diego Garcia which provide housing for military residents

Shot of the dormitories and billeting lining the streets in the downto...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nav Sup Activity, Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Sarah E. Shaw, USAF Release Status: Relea... More

Air Force Combat Camera members from the 28th Air Expeditionary Wing, Diego Garcia, construct a TEMPER (Tents, Extendible, Modular, PERsonnel) tent frame during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. The airmen are adding a foyer to their work tent. Combat Camera provides photography and video support to the Pentagon, Joint Chiefs of STAFF and in-theater commanders. In response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon, President George W. Bush initiated Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad

Air Force Combat Camera members from the 28th Air Expeditionary Wing, ...

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

An Air Force Aircrew Life Support member from the 28th Air Expeditionary Wing, Diego Garcia, performs routine maintenance on a survival vest during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Aircrew Life Support members perform preventative maintenance every 30 days on aircrew helmets, masks, and survival vest to ensure pilots are always prepared for a mission. In response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon, President George W. Bush initiated Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad

An Air Force Aircrew Life Support member from the 28th Air Expeditiona...

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

Air Force Fuels SPECIALIST disconnects hydrant coupler from a ground refueling point after refueling KC-10A Extender at Diego Garcia in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. 28th AEW Fuels SPECIALIST has delivered over 10,000,000 gallons of JP-5 fuel since the start of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. In response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon, President George W. Bush initiated Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad

Air Force Fuels SPECIALIST disconnects hydrant coupler from a ground r...

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

Air Force Security Forces members from the 28th Air Expeditionary Wing, Diego Garcia, fire at White Egrets near the flightline during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. The Royal Marines are training Security Forces so they can take over the Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard Program (BASH). The BASH program is designed to reduce the number of Egrets and to harass the areas where they congregate around the flightline to prevent future aircraft strikes. There have been sixteen bird strikes since the beginning of the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM at Diego Garcia. Operation ENDURING FREEDOM is in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad

Air Force Security Forces members from the 28th Air Expeditionary Wing...

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

USAF personnel assigned to the 28th Air Expeditionary Wing, deployed to Diego Garcia, in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM gather to watch a air show during their deployment

USAF personnel assigned to the 28th Air Expeditionary Wing, deployed t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Rebeca M. Luquin... 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

A rear view of a C-5A Galaxy aircraft from Travis Air Force Base, Cali...

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

Naval Support Activity, Diego Garcia. An aerial view of the petroleum-oil-lubricants (POL) tanks

Naval Support Activity, Diego Garcia. An aerial view of the petroleum-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nav Sup Activity, Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Frazier Release Status: Released to Publi... More

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN James Peterson, 96th Bomb Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, changes the liquid oxygen (LOX) on a B-52H Stratofortress aircraft during a post-flight at Naval Station Diego Garcia. The 96th Bomb Squadron is part of the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force base, Louisiana, deployed to Diego Garcia in support of Operation DESERT THUNDER 2.(Substandard image)

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN James Peterson, 96th Bomb Squadron, Barksda...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT THUNDER 2 Base: Naval Station, Diego Garcia Country: United Kingdom (GBR) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Sarah E. Shaw, US... More

Shot of a medical clinic located on Naval Station Diego Garcia. The clinic is used to take care of permanent party personnel

Shot of a medical clinic located on Naval Station Diego Garcia. The cl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nav Sup Activity, Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Sarah E. Shaw, USAF Release Status: Relea... More

Shot of the interior of the outdoor movie theater located at Naval Station Diego Garcia

Shot of the interior of the outdoor movie theater located at Naval Sta...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nav Sup Activity, Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Sarah E. Shaw, USAF Release Status: Relea... More

STAFF Sergeant Smith, an Air Force aircrew life support technician from the 28th Air Expeditionary Wing, Diego Garcia, checks the oxygen regulator and mask on a KC-10A Extender refueler prior to take off during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Aircrew life support members check the instruments before and after each flight to ensure they are functioning properly. In response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon, President George W. Bush initiated Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad

STAFF Sergeant Smith, an Air Force aircrew life support technician fro...

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

Working late into the night a B-52H Stratofortress (right), sits next to a KC-10A Extender on the flightline at Diego Garcia. The planes are there in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. In response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon, President George W. Bush initiated Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad

Working late into the night a B-52H Stratofortress (right), sits next ...

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

An Air Force Crewchief conducts panel replacement and maintenance on a B-1B Lancer at Diego Garcia in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. In response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon, President George W. Bush initiated Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad

An Air Force Crewchief conducts panel replacement and maintenance on a...

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

The Motor Vessel "MAJ. Bernard F. Fisher" uses its 30-ton onboard gantry cranes to download some of its 1,600 containers of Air Force munitions and Mk-84 2,000-pound bombs at Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia, Diego Garcia. The bombs are destined for targets in Afghanistan, in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon. President George W. Bush initiated Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad

The Motor Vessel "MAJ. Bernard F. Fisher" uses its 30-ton onboard gant...

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

Ground-to-air view of a USAF, B-1B Lancer aircraft assigned to the 28th Air Expeditionary Wing flying low-level over the flight line at Diego Garcia, in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

Ground-to-air view of a USAF, B-1B Lancer aircraft assigned to the 28t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Rebeca M. Luquin... More

A KC-10 Boom Operator, 60th Air Expeditionary Group, Diego Garcia, takes control of the aircraft as he engages a B-52H Stratofortress, 28th Air Expeditionary Wing, with the refueling boom. The B-52H, with an unused GBU-32 (Mk-84 2,000-pound bomb) JDAM (Joint Direct Attack Munition), will head back to Diego Garcia from a successful bombing mission over Afghanistan during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. The KC-10 will stand by for other aircraft in need of fuel. In response to the orist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon, President George W. Bush initiated Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting...

A KC-10 Boom Operator, 60th Air Expeditionary Group, Diego Garcia, tak...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A KC-10 Boom Operator, 60th Air Expeditionary Group, Diego Garcia, takes control of the aircraft as he engages a B-52H Stratofor... More

A KC-10 Extender Flight Engineer, 60th Air Expeditionary Group, Diego Garcia, calculates take off and landing data for his aircraft. The Flight Engineer and his crew are preparing to fly a mission to refuel two B-52H Stratofortress in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. In response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon, President George W. Bush initiated Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad

A KC-10 Extender Flight Engineer, 60th Air Expeditionary Group, Diego ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Cedric H. Rudis... More

Close up view of the Keloid, being placed on the medical instrument tray, that was removed from a patient by members of the 28th Medical Group deployed to Diego Garcia, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

Close up view of the Keloid, being placed on the medical instrument tr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Rebeca M. Luquin... More

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Phillip Gargas, Munitions Systems Apprentice, works on an MK 84 Bomb, Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) GBU-32, at Diego Garcia in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM and IRAQI FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Phillip Gargas, Munitions...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jocelyn Rich, USAF Relea... 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

A view of the crew in the cockpit of a C-5 Galaxy as they fly their ai...

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

A starboard beam view of the frigate USS BREWTON (FF-1086) underway north of Diego Garcia en route to the Persian Gulf after the invasion of Kuwait by Iraqi forces

A starboard beam view of the frigate USS BREWTON (FF-1086) underway no...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD/STORM Country: Indian Ocean(IOC) Scene Camera Operator: OS2 Bouvia Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

A starboard bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS JOUETT (CG-29) underway north of Diego Garcia en route to the Persian Gulf after the invasion of Kuwait by Iraqi forces

A starboard bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS JOUETT (CG-29) ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD/STORM Country: Indian Ocean(IOC) Scene Camera Operator: OS2 Bouvia Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

STS050-48-021 - STS-050 - Earth observation views of Diego Garcia atoll, Indian Ocean.

STS050-48-021 - STS-050 - Earth observation views of Diego Garcia atol...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Earth observation views of Diego Garcia atoll, Indian Ocean. Subject Terms: STS-50, COLUMBIA (ORBITER), EARTH OBSERVATIONS (FROM SPACE), ATOLLS ONBOARD... More

KC-10 Extender aircraft's from the 9th Air Refueling Squadron, Travis Air Force Base, California, ready to deploy to Diego Garcia to provide air refueling support for B-52 Bombers during Operation DESERT STRIKE

KC-10 Extender aircraft's from the 9th Air Refueling Squadron, Travis ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STRIKE Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Robert Jackson, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Crew CHIEF SENIOR AIRMAN John Archer, 20th Bomb Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, performs daily tire pressure checks on B-52 Stratofortress' from the 96th Bomb Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, deployed to Navy Support Facility (NFS) Diego Garcia as part of the Second Air Expeditionary Group in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. SOUTHERN WATCH involves patrolling the no-fly zone in southern Iraq

Crew CHIEF SENIOR AIRMAN John Archer, 20th Bomb Squadron, Barksdale Ai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Nav Sup Activity, Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Major Command Shown: ... More

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Larry Potter (left) from the 605th Aircraft Generation Squadron, McGuire Air Force base, New Jersey, signs the passenger manifest and out-processes with US Air Force AIRMAN First Class J.C. Rainy from the 2nd Mission Support Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, before boarding a KC-10 Extender aircraft to head home from Naval Station Diego Garcia. SRA Potter has finished his deployed rotation in support of Operation DESERT THUNDER 2

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Larry Potter (left) from the 605th Aircraft...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT THUNDER 2 Base: Nav Sup Activity, Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: SR... More

US Air Force Major Greg Perkinson and US Air Force Technical Sergeant Mike McMullan both of the 36th Civil Engineer Squadron, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, raise up a tent to house airmen from the 96th Bomb Squadron and support personnel from the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force base, Louisiana. The airmen are deployed to Naval Station Diego Garcia in support of Operation DESERT THUNDER 2

US Air Force Major Greg Perkinson and US Air Force Technical Sergeant ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT THUNDER 2 Base: Nav Sup Activity, Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: SR... More

KC-10 aircraft from Travis Air Force base, California and McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey and B-52H aircraft from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, deployed to the 2nd Air Expeditionary Squadron, Naval Station Diego Garcia, stand by on the flightline in support of Operation DESERT THUNDER 2

KC-10 aircraft from Travis Air Force base, California and McGuire Air ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT THUNDER 2 Base: Nav Sup Activity, Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: SR... More

An aerial view of Naval Station Diego Garcia

An aerial view of Naval Station Diego Garcia

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nav Sup Activity, Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Sarah E. Shaw, USAF Release Status: Relea... More

An Air Force Crewchief cleans the axle of the main landing gear while putting new brakes on a KC-10A Extender at Diego Garcia in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. In response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon, President George W. Bush initiated Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad

An Air Force Crewchief cleans the axle of the main landing gear while ...

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

A KC-10 Boom Operator from the 60th Air Expeditionary Group, Diego Garcia, uses the HP Weight and Balance Computer to check the weight and balance of 51,846 gallons of fuel loaded into a KC-10 Extender. The KC-10 is preparing to fly a mission to refuel aircraft in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. In response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon, President George W. Bush initiated Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad

A KC-10 Boom Operator from the 60th Air Expeditionary Group, Diego Gar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Nsf Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Cedric H. R... More

Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) David Cline (left), USN, Naval Support Facility, Diego Garcia and Major (MAJ) Jerry Cohn, USAF, 81st Surgical Operations Squadron, Keesler AFB, MS, perform a Keloid excision surgery on a patient, while deployed with the 28th Medical Group to Diego Garcia, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) David Cline (left), USN, Naval Support Fac...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Rebeca M. Luquin... More

Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) David Cline USN, Naval Support Facility, Diego Garcia sutures close an incision after performing Keloid excision surgery on a patient, while deployed with the 28th Medical Group to Diego Garcia, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) David Cline USN, Naval Support Facility, D...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Rebeca M. Luquin... More

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Steve Hamilton, 28th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW), Fire Department, re-packs a hand line fire hose after participating in an Egress Exercise, at Diego Garcia during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Steve Hamilton, 28th Air Exped...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Rebeca M. Luquin, USAF Release Status: Released to Public C... More

US Air Force (USAF) Fire, Crash and Rescue crews from the 28th Air Expeditionary Wings (AEW) Fire Department respond to a ground emergency during an Egress Exercise, at Diego Garcia during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Several USAF KC-10 Extender aircraft are parked in the background

US Air Force (USAF) Fire, Crash and Rescue crews from the 28th Air Exp...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Rebeca M. Luquin, USAF Release Status: Released to Public C... More

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Jesse Thompson (right) and USAF SRA Elizabeth Stenbakken, Missile Maintenance troops augmenting Munitions Systems Troops, upgrade the system software of an KMU-556 in the tail kit of a Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) GBU-32 at Diego Garcia in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM and IRAQI FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Jesse Thompson (right) and USA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jocelyn Rich, USAF Relea... 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

Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Bruce McEwen sits in the co-pilot's seat a...

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

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 transport oiler ZAPATA PATRIOT (T-AOT-1001) lies at anchor off Die...

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 four ship formation of US Navy (USN) F/A-18A Hornets, in flight over Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT). The group is made up of aircraft from Strike Fighter Squadron 25 (VFA-25), Fist of the Fleet, (400 series), and Strike Fighter Squadron 113 (VFA-113), Stingers, (300 series)

A four ship formation of US Navy (USN) F/A-18A Hornets, in flight over...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Barrett, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

A starboard quarter view of the frigate USS REASONER (FF-1063) underway north of Diego Garcia en route to the Persian Gulf after the invasion of Kuwait by Iraqi forces

A starboard quarter view of the frigate USS REASONER (FF-1063) underwa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Indian Ocean(IOC) Scene Camera Operator: OS2 Bouvia Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A starboard bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS ANTIETAM (CG-54) underway north of Diego Garcia en route to the Persian Gulf after the invasion of Kuwait by Iraqi forces

A starboard bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS ANTIETAM (CG-54...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD/STORM Country: Indian Ocean(IOC) Scene Camera Operator: OS2 Bouvia Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

Navy journalist Steven J. Pape of the Navy Broadcasting Service Detachment, Diego Garcia, makes a selection from the record library while preparing for his live show at the detachment's primary radio station

Navy journalist Steven J. Pape of the Navy Broadcasting Service Detach...

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

A KC-10 Extender aircraft from the 9th Air Refueling Squadron, Travis Air Force Base, California, is prepared for an engine change out. The tanker is being deployed to Diego Garcia in support of Operation DESERT STRIKE

A KC-10 Extender aircraft from the 9th Air Refueling Squadron, Travis ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STRIKE Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Robert Jackson, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

B-52 Stratofortress' of the 96th Bomb Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, and KC-10 Extenders of the 60th Air Mobility Command Wing, Travis Air Force Base, California, set ready to respond serving under the Second Air Expeditionary Group at Navy Support Facility (NFS) Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory. The Second Air Expeditionary Group is in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. SOUTHERN WATCH involves patrolling the no-fly zone in southern Iraq

B-52 Stratofortress' of the 96th Bomb Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Ba...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Nav Sup Activity, Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Major Command Shown: ... More

STAFF Sergeant Emmanuel Scott, Radio Operator, 2nd Communications Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, uses a secured satellite network radio to communicate with aircraft while deployed Navy Support Facility (NFS) to Diego Garcia to as part of the 2nd Air Expeditionary Group in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. SOUTHERN WATCH involves patrolling the no-fly zone in southern Iraq

STAFF Sergeant Emmanuel Scott, Radio Operator, 2nd Communications Squa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Nav Sup Activity, Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Major Command Shown: ... More

Members of the 96th Bomb Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, roll up the drag shoot of a B-52 Stratofortress after arrival at Navy Support Facility (NFS) Diego Garcia as part of the Second Air Expeditionary Group in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. SOUTHERN WATCH involves patrolling the no-fly zone in southern Iraq

Members of the 96th Bomb Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Nav Sup Activity, Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: SRA ... More

US Air Force MASTER Sergeant Kenneth Holman from the 2nd Air Refueling Squadron, McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, loads pallets onto a KC-10 Extender aircraft at Naval Station Diego Garcia. The KC-10 is bound for home after finishing it's deployed rotation in support of Operation DESERT THUNDER 2

US Air Force MASTER Sergeant Kenneth Holman from the 2nd Air Refueling...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT THUNDER 2 Base: Nav Sup Activity, Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: SR... More

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Bryon Trowbridge and US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Shane Coffman, 96th Bomb Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, go over checklists after receiving an indicator light during B-52H aircraft engine runs at Naval Station Diego Garcia. The 96th Bomb Squadron and support personnel from the 2nd Bomb Wing are taking part in Operation DESERT THUNDER 2

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Bryon Trowbridge and US Air Force SENIOR A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT THUNDER 2 Base: Nav Sup Activity, Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: SR... More

A KC-10 Extender aircraft fom the 6th Air Refueling Squadron, Travis Air Force Base, California, deployed to the 2nd Air Expeditionary Group, Naval Station Diego Garcia, engages in an air refueling training session in support of Operation DESERT THUNDER 2

A KC-10 Extender aircraft fom the 6th Air Refueling Squadron, Travis A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT THUNDER 2 Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SRA Sarah E. Shaw, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

A KC-10 Extender aircraft fom the 6th Air Refueling Squadron, Travis Air Force Base, California, deployed to the 2nd Air Expeditionary Group, Naval Station Diego Garcia drops down out of an air refueling training session in support of Operation DESERT THUNDER 2

A KC-10 Extender aircraft fom the 6th Air Refueling Squadron, Travis A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT THUNDER 2 Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SRA Sarah E. Shaw, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

MASTER Sergeant (MSGT), Mitchell Guidrew (right), USAF, 654th Combat Logistics Support Squadron, Tinker AFB, OK plays a game of table tennis with AIRMAN First Class (A1C), Mel Sanchez, USAF, 305th Civil Engineering Squadron, McGuire AFB, NJ inside the recreational room at Diego Garcia. MSGT Guidrew and AIC Sanchez are deployed to Diego Garcia with the 28th Air Expeditionary Wing, in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

MASTER Sergeant (MSGT), Mitchell Guidrew (right), USAF, 654th Combat L...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Rebeca M. Luquin... More

At night, using hand signals, an Air Force crewchief guides a forklift with a pallet, off a KC-10A Extender, to place the pallet on a truck trailer at Diego Garcia in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. 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

At night, using hand signals, an Air Force crewchief guides a forklift...

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

Air Force crewchiefs pull off seats so they can off load pallets on a KC-10A Extender at Diego Garcia in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. 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

Air Force crewchiefs pull off seats so they can off load pallets on a ...

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

A KC-10 Boom Operator watches as a crewchief check out a minor AC electrical problem. Both Airmen are from the 60th Air Expeditionary Group, Diego Garcia. The KC-10 Extender and crew are preparing to fly a mission to refuel aircraft in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. In response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon, President George W. Bush initiated Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad

A KC-10 Boom Operator watches as a crewchief check out a minor AC elec...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Nsf Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Cedric H. R... More

At Naval Support Facility (NSF) Diego Garcia, a KC-10 Extender pilot and flight engineer from the 60th Air Expeditionary Group, Diego Garcia, go over the preflight checklist. The KC-10 is preparing to fly a mission to refuel aircraft in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. In response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon, President George W. Bush initiated Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad

At Naval Support Facility (NSF) Diego Garcia, a KC-10 Extender pilot a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Nav Sup Activity, Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: TS... More

US Air Force (USAF) medical personnel from the 28th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW) and Naval medical personnel from the Naval Support Facility (NSF) Diego Garcia, check their medical supply kits en-route to pick up four downed B1-B bomber airmen, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) medical personnel from the 28th Air Expeditionary ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Shane Cuomo, US... More

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