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By U.S. Central Command Air Forces
SOUTHWEST ASIA - Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan in the following operations, June 2, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials.
In Afghanistan, Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles and Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs dropped a general purpose 500 pound bomb, a Guided Bomb Unit-12, GBU-31s, and GBU-38s onto enemy combatants in the vicinity of Bahramchan. The Joint Terminal Attack Controller declared the missions successful.
An Air Force MQ-9A Reaper fired a hellfire missile onto enemy combatants in Kandahar. The mission was reported as a success by the JTAC.
In Orgune, an F-15E conducted shows of force in order to deter enemy activities against coalition forces. The JTAC confirmed the missions as successful.
In the vicinity of Nangalam, A-10s fired rockets and cannon rounds onto enemy combatant fighting positions. Furthermore, F-15Es dropped GBU-31s and GBU-38s onto enemy combatant fighting positions in the same area. The missions were declared successful by the JTAC.
In Zormat, F-15Es dropped a GBU-38 and GBU-12s onto enemy combatants. The JTAC reported the mission as a success.
A Royal Air Force GR.9 Harrier successfully performed a show of force over enemy positions in Uruzgan.
In Farah, a French Mirage-2000 and a GR.9 conducted shows of force in order to deter enemy activities in the area. The missions were confirmed as successful by the JTAC.
In the vicinity of Orgune, A-10s performed shows of force in order to deter enemy activities in the area. The JTAC declared the missions successful.
In total, 52 close air support missions were flown as part of the ISAF and Afghan security forces, reconstruction activities and route patrols.
Twelve 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, coalition aircraft flew 67 close air support missions for Operation Iraqi Freedom. These missions integrated and synchronized coalition ground forces, protected key infrastructure, provided over watch for reconstruction activities and helped to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.
Twenty-seven Air Force, Navy, and Royal Australian Air Force surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft flew missions as part of operations in Iraq. Additionally, four Navy aircraft performed tactical reconnaissance.
U.S. Air Force C-130s and C-17s provided intra-theater heavy airlift, helping to sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa.
Approximately 144 airlift sorties were flown; 484 tons of cargo delivered, and 2,541 passengers were transported.
Coalition C-130 crews from Australia, Iraq, and Japan flew as part of operations in Afghanistan or Iraq.
On, June 1, U.S. Air Force and Royal Air Force aerial refueling crews flew 53 sorties and off-loaded approximately 2.9 million pounds of fuel to 239 receiving aircraft.
| Date Taken: | 06.02.2008 |
| Date Posted: | 06.03.2008 11:59 |
| Story ID: | 20063 |
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