Airpower Summary for June 14

By the U.S. Air Forces Central Public Affairs Office

SOUTHWEST ASIA - Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan in the following operations June 14, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.

In Afghanistan, Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles dropped Guided Bomb Unit-31s and 38s to destroy anti-Afghan forces in caves in the vicinity of Nangalam. The Joint Terminal Attack Controller confirmed the missions successful.

In the vicinity of Orgun-E, an F-15E dropped a GBU-31 to destroy anti-Afghan forces with rocket launchers. The JTAC reported the mission successful.

In the vicinity of Lwara, F-15Es dropped GBU-12s, 31s, and 38s to destroy anti-Afghan forces with rocket launchers and spotters on a ridge line. The JTAC declared the mission successful.

Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs dropped GBU-12s to destroy anti-Afghan forces in a tree line in the vicinity of Uruzgan. The JTAC confirmed the mission successful.

In the vicinity of Qal-E-Naw, an F-15E dropped a GBU-31 to destroy anti-Afghan forces. The JTAC declared the mission successful.

In the vicinity of Garmser, A-10s dropped GBU-12s to destroy anti-Afghan forces in a building. The JTAC confirmed the mission successful.

To deter enemy activities, A-10s performed shows of force in the vicinity of Lwara, Orgun-E, and Sharona. JTACs reported the missions successful.

In the vicinity of Bari Kowt and Nagalam, F-15Es performed shows of force to deter enemy activities. JTACs declared the missions successful.

In total, 54 close air support missions were flown as part of the ISAF and Afghan security forces, reconstruction activities and route patrols.

Thirteen Air Force and Royal Air Force surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft flew missions as part of operations in Afghanistan.

Additionally, two Royal Air Force aircraft performed tactical reconnaissance.

In Iraq, British GR.4 Tornados performed shows of force to deter enemy activities in the vicinity of Al Amarah and Al Nasariyah. JTACs confirmed the missions successful.

In total, coalition aircraft flew 53 close air support missions for Operation Iraqi Freedom. These missions integrated and synchronized with coalition ground forces, protected key infrastructure, provided over watch for reconstruction activities and helped to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.

Twenty-two Air Force and Navy surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft flew missions as part of operations in Iraq. Additionally, four Air Force, and Royal Air Force aircraft performed tactical reconnaissance.

U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules and C-17 Globemaster III's provided intra-theater heavy airlift, helping to sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa.

Approximately 132 airlift sorties were flown; 446 tons of cargo delivered, and 2,774 passengers were transported. This included approximately 30,000 pounds of troop re-supply air-dropped in Afghanistan.

Coalition C-130 crews from Australia, Canada, and Iraq flew as part of operations in Afghanistan or Iraq.

On June 13, U.S. Air Force and Royal Air Force aerial refueling crews flew 56 sorties and off-loaded approximately 3.2 million pounds of fuel to 278 receiving aircraft.