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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 Apr. 25, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.
In Afghanistan, a British GR.7 Harrier performed a show of force in order to deter enemy activities in Qalat. The JTAC confirmed that the missions were successful.
In Asadabad, Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles dropped a Guided Bomb Unit-31 and 38 in order to destroy an enemy rocket position. The JTAC declared that the mission was successful.
In Nangalam, an F-15 dropped a GBU-31 in order to destroy enemy combatants. In addition F-15s performed shows of force in order to deter any additional activities. The JTAC reported that the missions were successful.
An Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II dropped GBU-12s in order to destroy enemy rocket positions in Bermel. The JTAC confirmed that the mission was successful.
In order to deter enemy activities French Mirage-2000s performed shows of force in Bermel. The JTAC declared that the missions were successful.
In Orgune, an A-10 dropped a 500 pound bomb in order to destroy enemy combatants. 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.
Eleven 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, a Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet performed a show of force in order to deter enemy activities. The JTAC confirmed that the mission was successful.
In total, coalition aircraft flew 70 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, eight Air Force, Navy, 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 145 airlift sorties were flown; 705 tons of cargo delivered, and 3,418 passengers were transported. This included approximately 135,520 pounds of troop re-supply air-dropped in Afghanistan.
Coalition C-130 crews from Canada, Iraq, and Japan flew as part of operations in Afghanistan or Iraq.
On Apr. 24, U.S. Air Force, French, and Royal Air Force aerial refueling crews flew 47 sorties and off-loaded approximately 2.9 million pounds of fuel to 252 receiving aircraft.
| Date Taken: | 04.25.2008 |
| Date Posted: | 04.29.2008 12:58 |
| Story ID: | 18893 |
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