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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 December 2008, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials.
In Afghanistan, a Navy F/A-18C Hornet and a coalition aircraft dropped guided bomb unit-12s and GBU-38s onto anti-Afghan forces who were firing at a coalition forces convoy conducting search operations in the vicinity of Shurakian. The missions were confirmed a success by the Joint Terminal Attack Controllers.
Near Lashkar Gah, a coalition aircraft conducted a show of force to deter enemy activities. The JTAC declared the mission successful.
In total, 63 close air support missions were flown in support of the ISAF and Afghan security forces, reconstruction activities and route patrols.
Seven Air Force surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft flew missions as part of operations in Afghanistan. Additionally, four Navy and coalition aircraft performed tactical reconnaissance.
In Iraq, Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons performed shows of force to deter enemy fighters and armed reconnaissance to investigate the reports of small arms fire in the vicinity of Baghdad. The JTACs declared the missions successful.
In total, coalition aircraft flew 47 close air support missions for Operation Iraqi Freedom. These missions integrated and synchronized with coalition ground forces, protected key infrastructure, provided overwatch for reconstruction activities and helped to deter and disrupt hostile activities.
Twenty-nine Air Force and Navy surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft flew missions as part of operations in Iraq. Additionally, three Air Force and coalition 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 130 airlift sorties were flown; more than 500 tons of cargo were delivered; and nearly 3,200 passengers were transported. This included approximately 93,000 pounds of troop re-supply that was air-dropped in Afghanistan.
Coalition C-130 crews flew as part of operations in Afghanistan or Iraq.
On December 07, U.S. Air Force and coalition aerial refueling crews flew 46 sorties and off-loaded approximately 3.4 million pounds of fuel to 267 receiving aircraft.
| Date Taken: | 12.09.2008 |
| Date Posted: | 12.09.2008 23:59 |
| Story ID: | 27423 |
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