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SOUTHWEST ASIA — Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan in the following operations Feb. 13, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials.
In Afghanistan, Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs and French Mirage-2000s dropped Guided Bomb Unit-12s and 500lb bombs in order to destroy enemy buildings and a compound in Deh Rawod. The Joint Terminal Attack Controller confirmed that the missions were successful.
In Nangalam, Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles dropped GBU-38s in order to destroy enemy combatant firing positions. The JTAC reported that the missions were successful.
In Orgune, an Air Force B-1B Lancer, an A-10, and F-15s performed shows of force in order to deter enemy activities. The missions were declared successful by the JTAC.
In order to deter enemy activities a show of force was performed by an A-10 in Gereshk. The success of the mission was confirmed by the JTAC.
In Bari Kowt, an F-15 performed a show of force in order to deter enemy activities. The JTAC reported that the mission was successful.
In total, 43 close air support missions were flown as part of the ISAF and Afghan security forces, reconstruction activities and route patrols.
Ten 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, an Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons dropped GBU-38s in order to destroy enemy combatants in an enemy structure in Baqubah. In addition an F-16 performed a show of force in order to deter any further enemy activities. The missions were declared successful by the JTAC.
In order to deter enemy activities Navy F/A-18C Hornets performed shows of force. The missions were confirmed successful by the JTAC.
In total, coalition aircraft flew 60 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-four Air Force and Navy surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft flew missions as part of operations in Iraq. Additionally, 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 127 airlift sorties were flown; 552 tons of cargo were delivered, and 2,841 passengers were transported. This included approximately 29,300 pounds of troop re-supply air-dropped in Afghanistan.
Coalition C-130 crews from Australia, Canada, Iraq, and Japan flew as part of operations in Afghanistan or Iraq.
On Feb. 11, U.S. Air Force and Royal air force aerial refueling crews flew 37 sorties and off-loaded approximately 2.6 million pounds of fuel to 206 receiving aircraft.
| Date Taken: | 02.13.2008 |
| Date Posted: | 02.13.2008 12:55 |
| Story ID: | 16317 |
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