Airpower Summary: June 17
Release Number: 180610
6/19/2010 - SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan in the following operations June 17, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.
Air Operations in Afghanistan
Asmar, Regional Command - East
A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer aircrew supported friendly ground forces. The B-1B aircrew released precision-guided munitions against an enemy sniper position and eliminated a threat to friendly forces during a military operation.
Later, U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircrews provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. Aircrews conducted shows of force to deter enemy activity and released precision-guided munitions to deter anti-Afghan forces activity and eliminate an enemy cave position used to attack friendly forces. Joint terminal attack controllers and ground controllers called the engagements successful.
Kandahar, RC-S
U.S. Air Force MQ-9A Reaper operators provided armed overwatch and close air support for friendly forces. Operators observed enemy machine gun fire against friendly forces and released a missile against the enemy fighting position, which destroyed it. The engagement was determined successful.
Shurakian, RC-SW
U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II pilots provided armed overwatch and close air support for friendly forces. When friendly forces came under attack from enemy forces, A-10 pilots conducted several cannon fire strafing runs, which eliminated the threat to friendly forces. Pilots also conducted a show of presence to deter enemy action while friendly forces changed their location. Ground controllers declared all actions successful when no further enemy activity was observed.
Sangin, RC-SW
U.S Air Force F-15E aircrews and Coalition pilots provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. When friendly forces came under enemy fire, F-15E aircrews conducted numerous strafing runs against enemy fighting positions and eliminated the threat to friendly forces. Coalition pilots conducted a show of force over a friendly forces convoy to deter enemy activity when the convoy reported taking enemy fire. Ground controllers declared all engagements successful.
Sheykhabad, RC-E
U.S. Air Force F-6C Fighting Falcon pilots provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. Pilots released precision-guided munitions against an enemy fighting position after friendly forces reported taking enemy fire. Ground controllers declared the engagement successful.
Qarah Bahg, RC-E
A U.S. Air Force B-1B aircrew provided armed overwatch for a friendly-forces convoy. Aircrews conducted a show of force to deter enemy activity while convoy began its operation. Ground controllers declared the action successful.
Asadabad, RC-E
U.S. Air Force F-16 pilots provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. Pilots conducted a show of force, with flares launched, to deter enemy action. Ground controllers declared the show of force successful.
Balocan, RC-S
U.S. Navy F/A-18C Hornet pilots provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. Pilots conducted a show of force, which ground controllers declared successful.
Sar Banader, RC-SW
U.S. Navy F/A-18C Hornet pilots provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. Pilots conducted a show of force, which ground control determined successful.
Lashkar Gah, RC-SW
U.S. Navy F/A-18C Hornet pilots provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. Pilots conducted a show of force, which ground control determined successful.
Marjeh, RC-SW
Coalition aircrews provided armed overwatch for friendly forces dismounted patrols. Aircrews conducted a show of force, with flares launched, to deter enemy activity, which ground control determined successful.
Airlift Action
Zabul Province, RC-S
A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircrew flew a combat-airdrop mission in Zabul Province, Afghanistan, delivering approximately 68,000 pounds of combat-sustainment supplies to friendly forces.
Day Kundi Province, RC-S
A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules aircrew flew a combat-airdrop mission in Day Kundi Province, Afghanistan, delivering approximately 36,000 pounds of combat-sustainment supplies to friendly forces.
Helmand Province, RC-S
A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules aircrew flew a combat-airdrop mission in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, delivering approximately 14,000 pounds of combat-sustainment supplies to friendly forces.
Oruzgan Province, RC-S
A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircrew a flew combat-airdrop mission in Oruzgan Province, Afghanistan, delivering approximately 71,000 pounds of combat-sustainment supplies to friendly forces.
Air Operations in Iraq:
Nothing significant to report.
Air Power Statistics:
Close Air Support:
Sorties flown to support ISAF & Afghan security forces: 87
Sorties flown to support Operation IRAQI FREEDOM: 22
Surveillance & Reconnaissance:
Sorties flown in Afghanistan: 52
Sorties flown in Iraq: 25
On June 16
Air Mobility:
U.S. Air Force airlift sorties: 164
Short tons of delivered cargo: 718
Passengers: approximately 3,100
Airdropped cargo: approximately 189,000 pounds
Aerial Refueling:
Sorties flown: 56
Fuel delivered: approximately 3.5 million pounds
Aircraft refueled: 263
Personnel Recovery, Casualty Evacuation and Aero-medical Evacuations:
Casualty Evacuation -- Air Force Rescue Airmen transported 21 patients.
Saves: 13
Assists: 8
Other: 0
Hero Flights: 0
Sorties flown to support OEF: 24
Sorties flown to support OIF: 2
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