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By U.S. Air Forces Central Command
SOUTHWEST ASIA - Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan in the following operations, July 7, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials.
In Afghanistan, an Air Force B-1B Lancer dropped Guided Bomb Unit-31s onto enemy fighting positions in the vicinity of Bermel. Furthermore, Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs fired rockets, cannon rounds, and dropped general purpose 500-pound bombs on to additional enemy fighting positions in the area. The joint terminal attack controller confirmed the missions successful.
In the vicinity of Nagalam, an Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle dropped GBU-38s onto an anti-Afghan forces fighting position. Furthermore, a B-1B dropped a GBU-31 and GBU-38s onto additional anti-Afghan forces fighting positions. The missions were declared a success by the JTAC.
Near Bari Kowt, B-1Bs dropped a GBU-38 and GBU-31s onto enemy combatants. The JTAC reported the missions successful.
In the vicinity of Molla Ashraf, F-15Es dropped GBU-31s onto enemy combatants taking shelter in a building. The missions were confirmed a success by the JTAC.
French Mirage-2000s conducted shows of force in the vicinities of Gereshk and Sagin to deter enemy activities against coalition forces. The JTAC reported the mission successful.
In the vicinity of Nagalam, an F-15E conducted a show of force to deter activities by anti-Afghan forces in the area. The mission was declared a success by the JTAC.
Shows of force were performed by A-10s in Gardez to deter activities by anti-Afghan forces. The JTAC reported the mission as a success.
A Royal Air Force GR.7 Harrier performed a show of force in the vicinity of Tarin Kowt to deter enemy activities against coalition forces. The mission was reported a success by the JTAC.
In total, 52 close-air support missions were flown as part of the ISAF and Afghan security forces, reconstruction activities and route patrols.
Fourteen Air Force and RAF surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft flew missions as part of operations in Afghanistan. Additionally, two RAF aircraft performed tactical reconnaissance.
In Iraq, 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 over watch for reconstruction activities and helped to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.
Twenty-five Air Force, Navy, and Royal Australian Air Force surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft flew missions as part of operations in Iraq. Additionally, four Air Force, and RAF 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 129 airlift sorties were flown; 561 tons of cargo delivered, and 2,441 passengers were transported. This included approximately 26,000 pounds of troop re-supply air-dropped in Afghanistan.
Coalition C-130 crews from Australia, Canada, Iraq, Japan, and Korea flew as part of operations in Afghanistan or Iraq.
On, July 6, U.S. Air Force, French, RAF, and Singaporean aerial refueling crews flew 58 sorties and off-loaded approximately 3.5 million pounds of fuel to 255 receiving aircraft.
| Date Taken: | 07.07.2008 |
| Date Posted: | 07.08.2008 11:50 |
| Story ID: | 21299 |
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