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    B-2 Spirit prepared for anything [Image 4 of 4]

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    A military service member in an olive drab t-shirt is working with a large munition or bomb casing, handling a red strap and chain. The ordnance item bears stenciled yellow text including 'EXPLOSIVE TRITOL,' a date of 'JUX 1973 MCALISTER,' 'TOTAL WT 600 LBS,' and 'W/O CABLE ASS...' The photo is taken from a low angle against a partly cloudy sky, giving a dramatic perspective.

    BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY

    08.12.2020

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandria Lee 

    Pacific Air Forces

    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Herrmann, 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron weapons load crew lead, deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, load live weapons for B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber training at Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia, to support a Bomber Task Force deployment, Aug. 13, 2020. They deployed along with three B-2 Spirit Stealth Bombers, which tests the readiness of the Airmen and equipment, as well as their collective ability to operate at forward locations. U.S. Strategic Command routinely conducts such operations across the globe to demonstrate U.S. commitment to a free and open Into-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexandria Lee)

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    Date Taken: 08.12.2020
    Date Posted: 09.29.2020 20:18
    Photo ID: 6316466
    VIRIN: 200813-F-XW046-1215
    Resolution: 4912x7360
    Size: 1.67 MB
    Location: IO
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    Downloads: 12

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    Two military personnel in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are handling what appears to be a munition on a weapons loading cart on a flight line or tarmac. One airman is operating a munitions loader vehicle marked 'BL 24' while the other guides the nose section of the ordnance. Both personnel are wearing face masks, suggesting this was taken during the COVID-19 pandemic period.
    Three military personnel are handling a large munition on what appears to be a munitions cart or trailer on a flight line or airfield tarmac. The ordnance appears to be a general-purpose bomb with a yellow and black nose section, consistent with a practice or live bomb body. The personnel are wearing a mix of OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms and olive drab t-shirts.
    Three military personnel in camouflage uniforms are handling a large munition using chains on what appears to be a transport or storage platform outdoors. The munition has yellow markings and text visible on its body, including 'SERVICE LIFE START DATE' and a partial designation. One individual is wearing a black face mask, suggesting this was taken during or after the COVID-19 pandemic period.
    A military service member in an olive drab t-shirt is working with a large munition or bomb casing, handling a red strap and chain. The ordnance item bears stenciled yellow text including 'EXPLOSIVE TRITOL,' a date of 'JUX 1973 MCALISTER,' 'TOTAL WT 600 LBS,' and 'W/O CABLE ASS...' The photo is taken from a low angle against a partly cloudy sky, giving a dramatic perspective.

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