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U.S. Central Command Air Forces
SOUTHWEST ASIA - Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force-Afghanistan in the following operations, Oct. 16, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials.
In Afghanistan, Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles conducted an armed overwatch for friendly transports and monitored enemy activity in the vicinity of Mirvish. During the mission, an enemy fighting position was struck with Guided Bomb Unit-31s. The Joint Terminal Attack Controller
confirmed the munitions hit the target and declared the target was destroyed. The mission was successful.
An Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II performed a show of force dispensing flares to deter enemy action against friendly forces conducting a mission in Sangin. The JTAC declared the mission was successful.
A Royal Air Force Harrier GR-9 performed a show of force dispensing flares to deter enemy action against friendly convoys traveling through Sangin. The JTAC declared the mission was successful.
In total, 31 close air support missions were flown in support of the International Security Assistance Force and Afghan security forces, reconstruction activities and route patrols.
Eight Air Force Surveillance and Reconnaissance aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Afghanistan. Additionally, two Royal Air Force aircraft performed tactical reconnaissance.
In Iraq, coalition aircraft flew a total of 49 close air support missions for Operation Iraqi Freedom. These missions supported coalition ground forces, protected key infrastructure, provided over watch for reconstruction activities and helped to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.
Nineteen Air Force and Navy Surveillance and Reconnaissance aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq. Additionally, one Air Force and two Royal Air Force aircraft performed tactical reconnaissance.
U.S. Air Force C-130s and C-17s provided intra-theater heavy airlift support, helping to sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa.
Approximately 158 airlift sorties were flown; 412 tons of cargos were delivered, and 3,988 passengers were transported. This included approximately 43,320 pounds of troop re-supply air-dropped in Afghanistan.
Coalition C-130 crews from Australia, Canada and Japan flew in support of operations in Afghanistan or Iraq.
On Oct. 15, U.S. Air Force and French aerial refueling crews flew 39 sorties and off-loaded approximately 2.3 million pounds of fuel to 193 receiving aircraft.
| Date Taken: | 10.17.2007 |
| Date Posted: | 10.17.2007 13:05 |
| Story ID: | 13072 |
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