CENTAF releases daily airpower summary

SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- U.S Central Command Air Forces officials released today's airpower summary.

Coalition aircraft flew 48 close-air-support missions Feb. 27 for Operation Iraqi Freedom. They included support to coalition troops, infrastructure protection, reconstruction activities and operations to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.

Air Force F-15 Eagles, F-16 Fighting Falcons and Navy F/A-18 Hornets provided close air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Al Mahmudiyah, Al Miqdadiyah, Baghdad, Baquba, Salman Pak and Tall Afar.

In addition, 13 Air Force, Navy and Royal Air Force intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, or ISR, aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq. Also, Air Force fighter aircraft flew in a non-traditional ISR role with their electro-optical and infrared sensors.

In Afghanistan, coalition aircraft flew 20 close-air-support missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. They included support to coalition and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and presence route patrols.

Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs and a B-52 Stratofortress provided close air support to coalition troops in contact with enemy forces near Gereshk and Khowst.

Four Air Force ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Afghanistan.

Air Force C-130 Hercules and C-17 Globemaster IIIs provided intratheater heavy airlift support, helping sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa. They flew 170 airlift sorties, delivered 400 tons of cargo and transported 2,480 passengers.

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

On Feb. 26 Air Force and RAF tankers flew 32 sorties and off-loaded more than 2.4 million pounds of fuel.

CENTAF releases daily airpower summary

SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials released today's airpower summary.

Coalition aircraft flew 56 close-air-support missions Feb. 28 for Operation Iraqi Freedom. They included support to coalition troops, infrastructure protection, reconstruction activities and operations to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.

Navy F/A-18 Hornets provided close air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Balad. The F/A-18s expended a precision-guided munition against an enemy position.

Air Force F-15 Eagles, Navy F/A-18s and Royal Air Force Tornado GR4s provided close air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Al Amarah, Al Taji and Baghdad.

In addition, nine Air Force, Navy and RAF intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, or ISR, aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq.

In Afghanistan, coalition aircraft flew 22 close-air-support missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. They included support to coalition and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and presence route patrols.

An Air Force B-52 Stratofortress and RAF Harrier GR7s provided close air support to Coalition troops in contact with enemy forces near Jalalabad and Tarin Kowt.

Five Air Force and RAF ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Afghanistan.

Air Force C-130 Hercules and C-17 Globemaster IIIs provided intratheater heavy airlift support, helping sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa. They flew 160 airlift sorties, delivered 385 tons of cargo and transported 2,760 passengers.

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

On Feb. 27 Air Force and RAF tankers flew 30 sorties and off-loaded more than 2.2 million pounds of fuel.

CENTAF releases daily airpower summary

SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials released today's airpower summary.

Coalition aircraft flew 50 close-air-support missions March 1 for Operation Iraqi Freedom. They included support to coalition troops, infrastructure protection, reconstruction activities and operations to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.

Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons and Navy F/A-18 Hornets provided close air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Balad, Baghdad and Ramadi.

In addition, 11 Air Force, Navy and Royal Air Force intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, or ISR, aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq. Also, Air Force fighter aircraft flew in a non-traditional ISR role with their electro-optical and infrared sensors.

In Afghanistan, coalition aircraft flew 22 close-air-support missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. They included support to coalition and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and presence route patrols.

Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs provided close air support to coalition troops in contact with enemy forces near Deh Rawood.

Three Air Force and RAF ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Afghanistan.

Air Force C-130 Hercules and C-17 Globemaster IIIs provided intratheater heavy airlift support, helping sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa. THey flew 160 airlift sorties, delivered 385 tons of cargo and transported 2,760 passengers.

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

On Feb. 28 Air Force and RAF tankers flew 29 sorties and off-loaded more than 2.2 million pounds of fuel.

CENTAF releases daily airpower summary

SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials released today's airpower summary.

Coalition aircraft flew 56 close-air-support missions March 2 for Operation Iraqi Freedom. They included support to coalition troops, infrastructure protection, reconstruction activities and operations to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.

Air Force F-16 FIghting Falcons, F-15 Eagles and Navy F/A-18 Hornets provided close air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Al Hawijah, Al Miqdadiyah, Baghdad, Jallulah and Mosul.

In addition, 12 Air Force, Navy and Royal Air Force intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, or ISR, aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq. Also, Air Force fighter aircraft flew in a non-traditional ISR role with their electro-optical and infrared sensors.

In Afghanistan, coalition aircraft flew 20 close-air-support missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. They included support to coalition and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and presence route patrols.

Three Air Force ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Afghanistan.

Air Force C-130 Hercules and C-17 Globemaster IIIs provided intratheater heavy airlift support, helping sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa. They flew 175 airlift sorties, delivered 450 tons of cargo and transported 3,380 passengers.

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

On March 1 Air Force and RAF tankers flew 31 sorties and off-loaded more than 2.3 million pounds of fuel.

CENTAF releases combined airpower summary

SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials released the airpower summary for March 4 to 6.

Coalition aircraft flew 56 close-air-support missions March 5 for Operation Iraqi Freedom. They included support to coalition troops, infrastructure protection, reconstruction activities and operations to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.

Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons and Navy F/A-18 Hornets provided close air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Al Hawijah, Baghdad and Tikrit.

In addition, 13 Air Force, Navy and Royal Air Force intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, or ISR, aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq. Also, Air Force fighter aircraft flew in a non-traditional ISR role with their electro-optical and infrared sensors.

In Afghanistan, coalition aircraft flew 6 close-air-support missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. They included support to coalition and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and presence route patrols.

An Air Force B-52 Stratofortress provided close air support to coalition troops in contact with enemy forces near Orgun-E.

Three Air Force ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Afghanistan.

Air Force C-130 Hercules and C-17 Globemaster IIIs provided intratheater heavy airlift support, helping sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa. They flew 160 airlift sorties, transported 2,670 passengers and delivered 310 tons of cargo including 8,000 pounds of troop re-supply air-dropped in Afghanistan.

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

On March 4 Air Force and RAF tankers flew 29 sorties and off-loaded more than 2.4 million pounds of fuel.

Coalition aircraft flew 34 close-air-support missions March 4 for Operation Iraqi Freedom. They included support to coalition troops, infrastructure protection, reconstruction activities and operations to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.

Air Force F-16s provided close air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Baghdad. An F-16 successfully expended a precision-guided munition against an enemy weapons cache.

Air Force F-16s provided close air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Abu Ghraib prison and Al Miqdadiyah.

In addition, 12 Air Force, Navy and RAF ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq.

In Afghanistan, coalition aircraft flew 15 close-air-support missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. They included support to coalition and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and presence route patrols.

An Air Force B-52 and RAF Harrier GR-7s provided close air support to coalition troops in contact with enemy forces near Qalat.

Four Air Force and RAF ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Afghanistan.

Air Force C-130s and C-17s provided intratheater heavy airlift support, helping sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa. They flew 175 airlift sorties, transported 2,240 passengers and delivered 600 tons of cargo including 20,000 pounds of emergency relief and 8,000 pounds of troop re-supply air-dropped in Afghanistan.

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

On March 3 Air Force tankers flew 28 sorties and off-loaded more than 2.3 million pounds of fuel.

Coalition aircraft flew 52 close-air-support missions March 3 for Operation Iraqi Freedom. They included support to coalition troops, infrastructure protection, reconstruction activities and operations to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.

Air Force F-16s and Navy F/A-18s provided close air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Al Iskandariyah, Al Mahmudiyah and Tikrit.

In addition, 13 Air Force, Navy and Royal Australian Air Force ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq.

In Afghanistan, coalition aircraft flew 14 close-air-support missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. They included support to coalition and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and presence route patrols.

Four Air Force and RAF ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Afghanistan.

Air Force C-130s and C-17s provided intratheater heavy airlift support, helping sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa. They flew 180 airlift sorties, delivered 455 tons of cargo and transported 3,130 passengers.

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

On March 2 Air Force and RAF tankers flew 32 sorties and off-loaded more than 2.7 million pounds of fuel.

CENTAF releases daily airpower summary

SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials released today's airpower summary.

Coalition aircraft flew 52 close-air-support missions March 6 for Operation Iraqi Freedom. They included support to coalition troops, infrastructure protection, reconstruction activities and operations to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.

Air Force F-15 Eagles provided close air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Salman Pak.

In addition, 13 Air Force, Navy and Royal Air Force intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, or ISR, aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq. Also, Air Force fighter aircraft flew in a non-traditional ISR role with their electro-optical and infrared sensors.

In Afghanistan, coalition aircraft flew 16 close-air-support missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. They included support to coalition and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and presence route patrols.

An Air Force B-52 Stratofortress provided close air support to coalition troops in contact with enemy forces near Deh Rawood. The B-52 successfully expended precision-guided munitions against an enemy position.

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

Six Air Force and RAF ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Afghanistan.

Air Force C-130 Hercules and C-17 Globemsater IIIs provided intratheater heavy airlift support, helping sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa. They flew 160 airlift sorties, transported 2,350 passengers and delivered 220 tons of cargo including 17,000 pounds of humanitarian aid air-dropped in Afghanistan.

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

On March 5 Air Force and RAF tankers flew 31 sorties and off-loaded more than 2.6 million pounds of fuel.

CENTAF releases daily airpower summary

SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials released today's airpower summary.

Coalition aircraft flew 52 close-air-support missions March 7 for Operation Iraqi Freedom. They included support to coalition troops, infrastructure protection, reconstruction activities and operations to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.

Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons and Royal Air Force Tornado GR4s provided close air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Baghdad, Bayji and Tikrit.

In addition, 14 Air Force, Navy, RAF and Royal Australian Air Force intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, or ISR, aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq. Also, Air Force fighter aircraft flew in a non-traditional ISR role with their electro-optical and infrared sensors.

In Afghanistan, coalition aircraft flew 20 close-air-support missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. They included support to coalition and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and presence route patrols.

Four Air Force ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Afghanistan.

Air Force C-130 Hercules and C-17 Globemaster IIIs provided intratheater heavy airlift support, helping sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa. They flew 174 airlift sorties, delivered 300 tons of cargo and transported 3,475 passengers.

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

On March 6 Air Force and RAF tankers flew 32 sorties and off-loaded more than 2.5 million pounds of fuel.

CENTAF releases daily airpower summary

SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials released today's airpower summary.

Coalition aircraft flew 46 close-air-support missions March 8 for Operation Iraqi Freedom. They included support to coalition troops, infrastructure protection, reconstruction activities and operations to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.

Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons and Navy F/A-18 Hornets provided close air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Al Taji and Tall Afar.

In addition, 11 Air Force, Navy and Royal Air Force intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, or ISR, aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq. Also, Air Force fighter aircraft flew in a non-traditional ISR role with their electro-optical and infrared sensors.

In Afghanistan, coalition aircraft flew 22 close-air-support missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. They included support to coalition and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and presence route patrols.

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

Five Air Force and RAF ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Afghanistan.

Air Force C-130 Hercules and C-17 Globemaster IIIs provided intratheater heavy airlift support, helping sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa. They flew 165 airlift sorties, delivered 460 tons of cargo and transported 3,310 passengers.

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

On March 7 Air Force and RAF tankers flew 37 sorties and off-loaded more than 2.8 million pounds of fuel.

CENTAF releases daily airpower summary

SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials released today's airpower summary.

Coalition aircraft flew 36 close-air-support missions March 9 for Operation Iraqi Freedom. They included support to coalition troops, infrastructure protection, reconstruction activities, and operations to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.

Navy F/A-18 Hornets provided close air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Bayji.

In addition, 14 Air Force, Navy and Royal Air Force intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, or ISR, aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq. Also, Air Force fighter aircraft flew in a non-traditional ISR role with their electro-optical and infrared sensors.

In Afghanistan, coalition aircraft flew 22 close-air-support missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. They included support to coalition and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and presence route patrols.

An Air Force B-52 Stratofortress executed a pre-planned strike near Jalalabad. The B-52 successfully expended precision-guided munitions against a cave used by insurgents.

An Air Force B-52 provided close air support to coalition troops in contact with enemy forces near Kandahar.

Five Air Force ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Afghanistan.

Air Force C-130 Hercules and C-17 Globemaster IIIs provided intratheater heavy airlift support, helping sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa. They flew 120 airlift sorties, transported 1,610 passengers and delivered 290 tons of cargo including 18,000 pounds of troop re-supply air-dropped in Afghanistan.

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

On March 8 Air Force and RAF tankers flew 33 sorties and off-loaded more than 2.2 million pounds of fuel.

CENTAF releases combined airpower summary report

SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials released the airpower summary report for March 11 to 13.

Coalition aircraft flew 54 close air support missions March 12 for Operation Iraqi Freedom. They included support to coalition troops, infrastructure protection, reconstruction activities and operations to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.

Air Force F-15 Eagles and Navy F/A-18 Hornets provided close air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces in the vicinities of Al Miqdadiyah, Ramadi and Tikrit.

In addition, 12 Air Force, Navy and Royal Air Force intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, or ISR, aircraft flew missions supporting operations in Iraq. Also, an Air Force fighter aircraft performed in a non-traditional ISR role with its electro-optical and infrared sensors.

In Afghanistan, coalition aircraft flew 22 close air support missions supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They included support to coalition and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and route patrols.

An Air Force B-52 Stratofortress provided close air support to coalition troops in contact with enemy forces near Deh Rawood. The B-52 expended precision-guided munitions against an enemy position.

An Air Force B-52, A-10 Thunderbolt IIs and RC-135 provided close air support to coalition troops in contact with enemy forces near Asadabad.

Five Air Force and Royal Air Force ISR aircraft flew missions supporting operations in Afghanistan.

Air Force C-130 Hercules and C-17 Globemaster IIIs provided intratheater heavy airlift support, helping sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa. They flew 180 airlift sorties, delivered 480 tons of cargo and transported 4,330 passengers.

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

On March 11 Air Force and Royal Air Force tankers flew 27 sorties and unloaded more than 2 million pounds of fuel.

Coalition aircraft flew 46 close air support missions March 11 for Operation Iraqi Freedom. They included support to coalition troops, infrastructure protection, reconstruction activities, and operations to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.

Navy F/A-18s provided close air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Al Hawijah, Balad and Tikrit.

Coalition aircraft flew 46 close air support missions March 11 for Operation Iraqi Freedom. They included support to coalition troops, infrastructure protection, reconstruction activities and operations to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.

Navy F/A-18s provided close air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Al Hawijah, Balad and Tikrit.

In addition, 16 Air Force, Navy and Royal Air Force ISR aircraft flew missions supporting operations in Iraq.

In Afghanistan, coalition aircraft flew 22 close air support missions supporting OEF. They included support to coalition and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and route patrols.

Four Air Force and Royal Air Force ISR aircraft flew missions supporting operations in Afghanistan.

Air Force C-130s and C-17s provided intratheater heavy airlift support, helping sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa. They flew 175 airlift sorties, delivered 420 tons of cargo and transported 3,470 passengers.

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

On March 10 Air Force and Royal Air Force tankers flew 32 sorties and unloaded more than 2.4 million pounds of fuel.

Coalition aircraft flew 56 close air support missions March 10 for OIF. They included support to coalition troops, infrastructure protection, reconstruction activities and operations to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.

Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons and F-15s, Navy F/A-18s, and Royal Air Force GR-4s provided close air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Al Amarah, Al Taji, Baghdad, Balad, Salman Pak and Tikrit.

In addition, 11 Air Force, Navy and Royal Air Force ISR aircraft flew missions supporting operations in Iraq.

In Afghanistan, coalition aircraft flew 19 close air support missions supporting OEF. They included support to coalition and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities, and route patrols.

Air Force A-10s provided close air support to coalition troops in contact with enemy forces near Deh Rawood and Kandahar.

Three Air Force ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Afghanistan.

Air Force C-130s and C-17s provided intra-theater heavy airlift support, helping sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa. They flew 160 airlift sorties, delivered 240 tons of cargo and transported 3,400 passengers. This included approximately 17 thousand pounds of troop re-supply air-dropped in central Afghanistan.

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

On March 9 Air Force and Royal Air Force tankers flew 36 sorties and unloaded more than 2.5 million pounds of fuel.