Airpower Summary for Dec. 24, 2009

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12.24.2009

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United States Air Forces Central           

SOUTHWEST ASIA — Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan in the following operations, Dec. 24, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials.

Air Operations in Afghanistan:

Asadabad
Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft provided armed overwatch and surveillance for a friendly forces convoy. The friendly convoy reported taking enemy small arms fire and requested air power assistance. A show of force was performed and declared successful when the enemy fire stopped.

Shurikian
Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. The friendly forces reported unusual activities as unidentified personnel were seen gathering in the open. They requested a show of force. The show of force was performed to ensure no enemy action took place around the convoy. The show of force was considered successful when no enemy action was noted and the personnel dispersed.

Air Operations in Iraq:

Mosul
Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft provided armed overwatch for friendly forces and a check point. Shows of force were performed to ensure no enemy action took place around the friendly forces. The shows of force were considered successful when no enemy action was noted.

Air Power Statistics:

Air Mobility:
U.S. Air Force airlift sorties: 171
Short tons of delivered cargo: 821
Passengers: nearly 2,700
Airdropped cargo: no drops to report

Close Air Support:
Sorties flown to support ISAF & Afghan security forces: 79
Sorties flown to support Operation IRAQI FREEDOM: 18

Surveillance & Reconnaissance:
Sorties flown in Afghanistan: 31
Sorties flown in Iraq: 25
Tactical reconnaissance sorties flown in Afghanistan: 2 (NAVY)
Tactical reconnaissance sorties flown in Iraq: 2 (USAF)

Medical Evacuation:
On Dec. 23, Air Force HH-60 aircrew and Pararescue Airmen transported 14 patients

Aerial Refueling:
Sorties flown: 46
Fuel delivered: nearly 2.9 million pounds
Aircraft refueled: 231

• Date Taken: 12.24.2009
• Date Posted: 12.30.2009 01:56
• Story ID: 43272
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