CENTAF airpower summary for Oct. 14

SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- In Afghanistan Oct. 13, U.S. Navy F/A-18s provided close-air support for International Security Assistance Force, or ISAF, troops in contact with Taliban extremists near Now Zad.

Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs provided close-air support to ISAF troops in contact with enemy forces near Anbar Tappeh.

In total, 44 close- air- support missions were flown in support of ISAF and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and route patrols.

Additionally, 11 Air Force and Royal Air Force intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, or ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Afghanistan.

In Iraq, Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons provided close-air support to troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Baghdad and Al Musayyib.

Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles provided close-air support to troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Khan Bani Sa'd and Al Hawijah.

In total, coalition aircraft flew 43 close-air-support missions for Operation Iraqi Freedom. These missions included support to coalition troops, infrastructure protection, reconstruction activities and operations to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.

Additionally, 13 Air Force, Navy and RAF ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq. Air Force fighter aircraft performed in non-traditional ISR roles with their electro-optical and infrared sensors.

On Oct. 12, Air Force rescue and medical crews on HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopters flew a medical evacuation mission in support of OEF. Two local nationals with injuries requiring urgent care were evacuated as a result of this mission.

Air Force C-130 Hercules and C-17 Globemaster IIIs provided intra-theater heavy airlift support, helping sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa. Nearly 150 airlift sorties were flown; more than 410 tons of cargo was delivered, and more than 3,320 passengers were transported. This included about 15,000 pounds of troop re-supply air-dropped in eastern Afghanistan.

Coalition C-130 crews from Australia, Canada, Japan and South Korea flew in support of OIF or OEF.

On Oct. 12, Air Force, RAF, French and Singaporean tankers flew 35 sorties and off-loaded more than 2.2 million pounds of fuel.

CENTAF airpower summary for Oct. 16

SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials have released the airpower summary for Oct. 16.

In Afghanistan Oct. 15, French Mirage 2000Ds and an Air Force B1-B Lancer provided close air support to International Security Assistance Force, or ISAF, troops in contact with enemy forces near Gangikhel. The B1-Bs expended guided bomb unit-38s and GBU-31s on enemy positions.

In total, 44 close-air support missions were flown in support of ISAF and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and route patrols.

Additionally, nine Air Force, Navy and Royal Air Force intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, or ISR, aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Afghanistan .
In Iraq , Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons provided close-air support to troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Samarra .

RAF GR-4 Tornados provided close-air support to troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Kirkuk .

Air Force F-16s provided close-air support to troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Muhafazat, Hawijah, Kirkuk and Tall Afar.

Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles provided close-air support to troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Tall Ash Shi hah and Hawijah.

In total, coalition aircraft flew 46 close-air-support missions for Operation Iraqi Freedom. These missions included support to coalition troops, infrastructure protection, reconstruction activities and operations to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.

Additionally, 18 Air Force, Navy, Army and RAF ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq .

On October 14, Air Force rescue and medical crews on HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopters flew a medical evacuation mission in support of OEF. One Afghan patient with injuries requiring urgent care was evacuated as a result of this mission.

On Oct. 15, Air Force rescue and medical crews on HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopters flew a medical evacuation mission in support of OEF. Two Afghan children with injuries requiring urgent care were evacuated as a result of this mission.

Air Force C-130 Hercules and C-17 Globemaster IIIs provided intra-theater heavy airlift support, helping sustain operations throughout Afghanistan , Iraq and the Horn of Africa. Approximately 175 airlift sorties were flown; more than 388 tons of cargo were delivered, and nearly 4,320 passengers were transported. This included about 21,000 pounds of troop re-supply air-dropped in eastern Afghanistan .

Coalition C-130 crews from Australia and Canada flew in support of OIF or OEF.

On Oct.14, Air Force, RAF, French and Singaporean tankers flew 37 sorties and off-loaded almost 2.4 million pounds of fuel.

CENTAF releases airpower summary for Oct. 18

SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials have released the airpower summary for Oct. 18.

In Afghanistan Oct. 17, Royal Air Force Harrier GR-7s conducted a strike against Taliban extremists near Gereshk. The GR-7s expended rockets on enemy targets.

RAF GR-7s provided close-air support to International Security Assistance Force, or ISAF, troops in contact with enemy forces near Gereshk. The GR-7s expended an Enhanced Paveway II munition on an enemy position.

An Air Force B-1 Lancer provided close-air support to ISAF troops in contact with enemy forces near Bez Bel. The B-1 expended Guided Bomb Unit-31s and GBU-38s on enemy positions.

An Air Force B-1 provided close-air support for ISAF troops in contact with Taliban extremists near Gol Kowt.

Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs provided close-air support to ISAF troops in contact with enemy forces near Kuh-e Pahsakhvan and Now Zad.

In total, 34 close-air-support missions were flown in support of ISAF and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and route patrols.

Additionally, nine U.S. Air Force and RAF intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, or aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Afghanistan.

In Iraq, Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons provided close-air support to troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Fallujah, Baghdad and Tal Afar.

Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornets provided close-air support to troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Baghdad.

RAF Tornado GR-4s provided close-air support to troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Basrah.

In total, coalition aircraft flew 40 close-air support missions for Operation Iraqi Freedom. These missions included support to coalition troops, infrastructure protection, reconstruction activities and operations to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.

Additionally, 18 Air Force, Navy, Army, RAF and Royal Australian Air Force ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq.

Air Force C-130 Hercules and C-17 Globemaster IIIs provided intra-theater heavy airlift support, helping sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa. They flew 150 airlift sorties, delivered 370 tons of cargo and transported 3,720 passengers. This included about 21,000 pounds of troop resupply airdropped in eastern Afghanistan.

Coalition C-130 crews from Australia, Canada, Japan and South Korea flew in support of OIF or OEF.

On Oct. 16, U.S., RAF, French and Singaporean air force tankers flew 34 sorties and off-loaded more than 2.1 million pounds of fuel.

CENTAF releases airpower summary for Oct. 19

SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials have released the airpower summary for Oct. 19.

In Afghanistan Oct. 18, Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs provided close-air support for International Security Assistance Force, or ISAF, troops in contact with Taliban extremists near Darya-I-Baghlan. The A-10s expended cannon rounds on enemy positions.

Air Force A-10s and an Air Force B-1 Lancer provided close-air support to ISAF troops in contact with enemy forces near Worzhanah Kalay.

In total, 32 close-air-support missions were flown in support of ISAF and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and route patrols.

Additionally, nine Air Force and Navy intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, or ISR, aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Afghanistan.

In Iraq, Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons provided close-air support to troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Muqdadiyah and Balad.

Royal Air Force Tornado GR-4s and Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles provided close-air support to troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Baqubah.

Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornets provided close-air support to troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Al Iskandariyah and At Tarmiyah.

In total, coalition aircraft flew 40 close-air-support missions for Operation Iraqi Freedom. These missions included support to coalition troops, infrastructure protection, reconstruction activities and operations to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.

Additionally, 21 Air Force, Navy, Army and RAF ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq.

On Oct. 17, Air Force rescue and medical crews on HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopters flew a medical evacuation mission in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. One Afghan local national with injuries requiring urgent care was evacuated as a result of this mission.

Air Force C-130 Hercules and C-17 Globemaster IIIs provided intra-theater heavy airlift support, helping sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa. They flew 150 airlift sorties, delivered 520 tons of cargo and transported 3,700 passengers.

Coalition C-130 crews from Australia, Canada and Japan flew in support of OIF or OEF.

On Oct. 17, U.S., RAF, French and Singaporean air force tankers flew 31 sorties and off-loaded almost 1.9 million pounds of fuel.

CENTAF releases airpower summary for Oct. 20

SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials have released the airpower summary for Oct. 20.

In Afghanistan Oct. 19, a U.S. Air Force B-1 Lancers provided close-air support for International Security Assistance Force, or ISAF, troops in contact with Taliban extremists near Sangay Ghar. The B-1 expended Guided Bomb Unit-31s on enemy positions.

Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs provided close-air support to ISAF troops in contact with enemy forces near Bar Kanday.

In total, 36 close-air support missions were flown in support of ISAF and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and route patrols.

Additionally, 11 Air Force, Navy and Royal Air Force intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Afghanistan.

In Iraq, Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles provided close-air support to troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Mahmuyidah.

Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons provided close-air support to troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Mosul, Tal Afar and Baghdad.

Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornets provided close air-support to troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Mahmuyidah and Musayyib.

In total, coalition aircraft flew 45 close-air support missions for Operation Iraqi Freedom. These missions included support to coalition troops, infrastructure protection, reconstruction activities and operations to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.

Additionally, 16 Air Force, Navy and Royal Air Force ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq. Air Force fighter aircraft performed in non-traditional ISR roles with their electro-optical and infrared sensors.

Air Force C-130 Hercules and C-17 Globmaster IIIs provided intra-theater heavy airlift support, helping sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa. They flew more than 150 airlift sorties delivered more than 480 tons of cargo and transported 3,800 passengers. This included about 21,000 pounds of troop re-supply air-dropped in eastern Afghanistan.

Coalition C-130 crews from Australia, Canada and Japan flew in support of OIF or Operation Enduring Freedom.

On Oct. 18, U.S. Air Force, Royal Air Force and French Air Force tankers flew 34 sorties and off-loaded almost 2.1 million pounds of fuel.

CENTAF releases airpower summary for Oct. 22

SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials released the airpower summary for Oct. 22.

In Afghanistan Oct. 21, Air Force A-10s Thunderbolt IIs provided close-air support for International Security Assistance Force, or ISAF, troops in contact with Taliban extremists near Bar Kanday. The A-10s fired cannon rounds on enemy positions.

Air Force A-10s provided close-air support to ISAF troops in contact with enemy forces near Garmsir. The A-10s dropped a general-purpose 500-pound bomb and fired cannon rounds on enemy positions.

In total, 37 close-air support missions were flown in support of ISAF and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and route patrols.

Additionally, eight Air Force and Royal Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, or ISR, aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Afghanistan.

In Iraq, U.S. Marine AV-8 Harriers conducted a strike against anti-Iraqi forces near Ramadi. The AV-8s fired cannon rounds on enemy targets.

Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons, Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles and U.S. Marine F/A-18s provided close-air support to troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Baghdad.

U.S. Air Force F-16s provided close-air support to troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Al Musayyib and Tikrit.

Air Force F-15Es provided close-air support to troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Qal'at Rashid ar Rawt.

In total, coalition aircraft flew 38 close-air support missions for Operation Iraqi Freedom. They included support to coalition troops, infrastructure protection, reconstruction activities and operations to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.

Additionally, 18 Air Force, U.S. Navy, RAF and Royal Australian ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq.

On Oct. 20, Air Force rescue and medical crews on HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopters flew a medical evacuation mission in support of OEF. One Afghan local national with injuries requiring urgent care was evacuated as a result of this mission.

Air Force C-130 Hercules and C-17 Globemaster IIIs provided intra-theater heavy airlift support, helping sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa. They flew more than 150 airlift sorties, delivered 430 tons of cargo and transported 4,800 passengers.

Coalition C-130 crews from Australia flew in support of OIF or OEF.

On Oct. 20, Air Force, RAF, French and Singaporean tankers flew 37 sorties and off-loaded more than 2.3 million pounds of fuel.

CENTAF releases airpower summary for Oct. 23

SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials have released the airpower summary for Oct. 23.

In Afghanistan Oct. 22, an Air Force B-1 Lancer and Royal Air Force Harrier GR-7s provided close-air support for International Security Assistance Force, or ISAF, troops in contact with Taliban extremists near Garmsir. The B-1 expended a Guided Bomb Unit-38 and the GR-7s expended a rocket and a 540-pound bomb on enemy positions.

An Air Force B-1 provided close-air support to ISAF troops in contact with enemy forces near Mangratay. The B-1 expended GBU-31s on enemy positions.

An Air Force B-1 and RAF GR-7s provided close-air support to ISAF troops in contact with enemy forces near Gereshk. The B-1 expended a GBU-38 and the GR-7s expended rockets and a 540-pound bomb on enemy positions.

An Air Force B-1 provided close-air support for ISAF troops in contact with Taliban extremists near Lwara Dasta. The B-1 expended GBU-31s on enemy positions.

In total, 35 close-air-support missions were flown in support of ISAF and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and route patrols.

Additionally, seven U.S. and RAF intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, or ISR, aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Afghanistan.

In Iraq, Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons, Navy F/A-18Cs and RAF Tornado GR-4s provided close-air support to troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Baghdad.

Air Force F-16s also provided close-air support to troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Samarra, Rumalijah and Al Hawija.

Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles provided close-air support to troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces in the southern part of Baghdad.

In total, coalition aircraft flew 38 close-air-support missions for Operation Iraqi Freedom. These missions included support to coalition troops, infrastructure protection, reconstruction activities and operations to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.

Additionally, 21 Air Force, Navy, Army and RAF ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq.

Air Force C-130 Hercules and C-17 Globemaster IIIs provided intra-theater heavy airlift support, helping sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa. They flew 150 airlift sorties, delivered 435 tons of cargo and transported 4,800 passengers were transported.

Coalition C-130 crews from Australia, Canada and Korea flew in support of OIF or OEF.

On Oct. 21, U.S., RAF and French air force tankers flew 33 sorties and off-loaded almost 2.2 million pounds of fuel.

CENTAF releases airpower summary for Oct. 24
SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials have released the airpower summary for Oct. 23.
In Afghanistan Oct 23, Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs and an Air Force B-1 Lancer provided close-air support for International Security Assistance Force, or ISAF, troops in contact with Taliban extremists near Bermel Rod. The B-1 expended guided bomb unit-31s and GBU-38s on enemy positions.
Royal Air Force Harrier GR-7s provided close-air support to ISAF troops in contact with enemy forces near Eybak.
An Air Force B-1 provided close-air support to ISAF troops in contact with enemy forces near Kandahar. The B-1 expended GBU-38s and one GBU-31 on enemy positions.
In total, 31 close-air-support missions were flown in support of ISAF and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and route patrols.
Additionally, 11 Air Force, Navy and RAF intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, or ISR, aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Afghanistan.
In Iraq, an Air Force Predator conducted a strike against anti-Iraqi forces near Ramadi. The Predator expended a Hellfire missile on the enemy target.
Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons and F-15E Strike Eagles provided close-air support to troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Baghdad.
Air Force F-15Es provided close-air support to troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Basrah.
Air Force F-16s provided close-air support to troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Al Yusufiyah and Fayyad.
In total, coalition aircraft flew 28 close-air-support missions for Operation Iraqi Freedom. These missions included support to coalition troops, infrastructure protection, reconstruction activities and operations to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.
Additionally, 15 Air Force, Navy and Army ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq.
On Oct. 22, Air Force rescue and medical crews on HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopters flew two medical evacuation missions in support of OEF. One Afghan National Army soldier and one local national child with injuries requiring urgent care were evacuated as a result of these missions.
Air Force C-130 Hercules and C-17 Globemaster IIIs provided intra-theater heavy airlift support, helping sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa. Nearly 180 airlift sorties were flown; more than 375 tons of cargo was delivered, and more than 3,030 passengers were transported.
Coalition C-130 crews from Australia, Canada, Japan and South Korea flew in support of OIF or OEF.
On Oct. 22, Air Force, Royal Air Force, French and Singaporean tankers flew 33 sorties and off-loaded more than 2.1 million pounds of fuel.

CENTAF releases airpower summary for Oct. 26

SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials have released the airpower summary for Oct. 26.

In Afghanistan Oct. 25, Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs provided close-air support for International Security Assistance Force, or ISAF, troops in contact with Taliban extremists near Khakeran. The A-10s expended a general-purpose 500-pound bomb on an enemy position.

Royal Air Force GR-7 Harriers provided close-air support to ISAF troops in contact with enemy forces near Band-e Kajaki.

In total, 31 close-air-support missions were flown in support of ISAF and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and route patrols.

Additionally, 10 Air Force, Navy and RAF intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Afghanistan.

In Iraq, Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles provided close-air support to troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Baghdad.

In total, coalition aircraft flew 34 close air support missions for Operation Iraqi Freedom. These missions included support to coalition troops, infrastructure protection, reconstruction activities and operations to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.

Additionally, 13 Air Force, Army, RAF and Royal Australian air force ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq.

Air Force C-130 Hercules and C-17 Globemaster IIIs provided intra-theater heavy airlift support, helping sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa. Approximately 150 airlift sorties were flown; more than 350 tons of cargo was delivered, and some 3,190 passengers were transported.

Coalition C-130 crews from Australia, Canada, Japan and Korea flew in support of OIF or OEF.

On Oct. 24, Air Force, RAF and French tankers flew 36 sorties and off-loaded more than 2.3 million pounds of fuel.

CENTAF releases airpower summary for Oct. 30

SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials have released the airpower summary for Oct. 30.

In Afghanistan Oct. 29, Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs provided close-air support for International Security Assistance Force, or ISAF, troops in contact with Taliban extremists near Kajah Ulva. The A-10s expended cannon rounds, a guided bomb unit-12 and a general-purpose 500-pound bomb on enemy positions.

An Air Force B1-B Lancer provided close-air support to ISAF troops in contact with enemy forces near Shami Kabol.

In total, 34 close-air-support missions were flown in support of ISAF and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and route patrols.

Additionally, 10 Air Force and Royal Air Force intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, or ISR, aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Afghanistan.

In Iraq , Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons provided close-air support to troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Baghdad.

Royal Air Force GR-4 Tornados provided close-air support to troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Al Mansuriyah.

In total, coalition aircraft flew 36 close-air-support missions for Operation Iraqi Freedom. These missions included support to coalition troops, infrastructure protection, reconstruction activities and operations to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.

Additionally, 13 Air Force and Navy ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq.

Air Force C-130 Hercules and C-17 Globemaster IIIs provided intra-theater heavy airlift support, helping sustain operations throughout Afghanistan , Iraq and the Horn of Africa. They flew about 140 airlift sorties, delivered more than 400 tons of cargo and transported more than 3,700 passengers. This included about 12,000 pounds of troop re-supply air-dropped in eastern Afghanistan .

Coalition C-130 crews from Australia , Canada and Korea flew in support of OIF or OEF.

On Oct. 28, U.S. Air Force, Royal Air Force, Singaporean and French tankers flew 33 sorties and off-loaded more than 2.2 million pounds of fuel.