CENTAF releases airpower summary

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

Coalition aircraft flew 58 close-air-support missions April 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-15 Eagles and Navy F/A-18 Hornets provided close air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Al Habbaniyah, Fallujah and Tikrit.

In addition, 15 Air Force, Navy 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 18 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 Asadabad.

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

Air Force C-130 Hercules and C-17 Golobemaster IIIs provided intratheater heavy airlift support, helping sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa. They flew 190 airlift sorties, transported 2,110 passengers and delivered 340 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 April 2 Air Force tankers flew 25 sorties and off-loaded almost 1.4 million pounds of fuel.

CENTAF releases 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 April 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-16 Fighting Falcons and Navy F/A-18 Hornets provided close air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Baghdad.

In addition, 15 Air Force, Navy, Royal Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, or ISR, aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq. Also, Air Force and Navy 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.

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

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 200 airlift sorties, transported 2,150 passengers and delivered 610 tons of cargo including 6,600 pounds of humanitarian aid air-dropped in Afghanistan.

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

On April 3 Air Force and RAF tankers flew 32 sorties and off-loaded almost 2.4 million pounds of fuel.

CENTAF releases airpower summary report

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

In Iraq on April 5, U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornets provided close-air support to coalition troops who identified insurgents emplacing an improvised explosive device in the vicinity of Al Miqdadiyah. The F/A-18s successfully struck the position with cannon rounds, preventing the intended attack on coalition forces and local citizens.

United States Air Force F-15 Eagles, F-16 Fighting Falcons and U.S. Navy F/A-18s provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces in the vicinities of Al Habbaniyah, Al Hawijah, Tall Afar and Ramadi.

Coalition aircraft flew a total of 56 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.

In addition, 12 U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy and Royal Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance aircraft flew missions supporting operations in Iraq. U.S. Navy fighter aircraft also performed in a nontraditional ISR role with their electro-optical and infrared sensors.

In Afghanistan, coalition aircraft flew 25 close-air support missions supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. These missions included support to coalition and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and route patrols.

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with enemy forces in the vicinity of Deh Rawood. The B-52 dropped GBU-31 precision-guided JDAMs against enemy targets with successful effects.

United States Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs and Royal Air Force GR-7 Harriers provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with enemy forces in the vicinity of Gereshk and Orgun-E.

Five U.S. Air Force ISR aircraft flew missions supporting operations in Afghanistan.

United States Air Force C-130 Hercules and C-17 Globemaster III aircraft provided intratheater heavy airlift support, helping sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa. About 180 airlift sorties were flown, almost 335 tons of cargo were delivered, and close to 2,660 passengers were transported. This included 6,600 pounds of humanitarian aid airdropped in central Afghanistan.

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

On April 4 U.S. Air Force tankers flew 31 sorties and unloaded almost 2.1 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 April 8 to 10.

April 10
In Iraq April 9, Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons providing close-air support to coalition troops successfully strafed a group of men trying to plant an improvised explosive device near Samarra. Initial reports indicate several of the insurgents were killed.

Air Force F-16s and U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornets provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Al Miqdadiyah, Mosul, Ramadi and Tall Afar.

Coalition aircraft flew a total of 52 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.

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. Air Force and Navy fighter aircraft performed in a non-traditional ISR role with their electro-optical and infrared sensors.

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

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

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 185 airlift sorties, delivered 435 tons of cargo and transported 2,415 passengers.

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

April 9

Coalition aircraft flew 56 close-air-support missions April 8 for Operation Iraqi Freedom. These missions included support to coalition troops, infrastructure protection, reconstruction activities, and operations to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.

Air Force F-16s, U.S. Navy F/A-18s and Royal Air Force GR-7 Harrier IIs provided close air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Al Iskandariyah and Ramadi.

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

In Afghanistan, coalition aircraft flew 12 close-air-support missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. These missions included support to coalition and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and route patrols.

Six 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 190 airlift sorties, delivered 530 tons of cargo and transported 3,120 passengers.

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

On March 29, Air Force and Royal Air Force tankers flew 31 sorties and off-loaded almost 2.4 million pounds of fuel.

Air Force and Royal Air Force tankers flew 32 sorties and off-loaded almost 2.5 million pounds of fuel.

April 8

Coalition aircraft flew 54 close-air-support missions April 7 for Operation Iraqi Freedom. These missions included support to coalition troops, infrastructure protection, reconstruction activities, and operations to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.

Air Force F-16s, Navy F/A-18s and Royal Air Force GR-4 Tornados provided close air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Al Miqdadiyah and Baghdad.

In addition, 12 Air Force, Navy, Royal Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq. Air Force and Navy fighter aircraft performed 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. These missions included support to coalition and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and route patrols.

Six Air Force and Royal 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 190 airlift sorties, delivered 410 tons of cargo and transported 2,950 passengers.

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

CENTAF releases airpower summary report

4/11/2006 - SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- Coalition aircraft flew 46
close-air-support missions April 10 for Operation Iraqi Freedom. These
missions 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 Mahmudiyah, Balad, Hit and Tikrit.


In addition, 12 Air Force and Navy intelligence, surveillance and
reconnaissance, or ISR, aircraft flew missions in support of operations
in Iraq. Air Force F-16 and Navy F-18 fighter aircraft performed in a
non-traditional ISR role with their electro-optical and infrared
sensors.

Coalition aircraft flew 24 close-air-support missions for Operation
Enduring Freedom. These missions included support to coalition and
Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and route patrols.

An Air Force B-52 Stratofortress and several Royal Air Force GR-7
Harrier IIs provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact
with enemy forces near Kandahar.

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

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 190
airlift sorties, delivered 460 tons of cargo and transported 2,600
passengers.

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

On April 9, Air Force and Royal Air Force tankers flew 33 sorties and
off-loaded almost 2.6 million pounds of fuel.

CENTAF releases airpower summary report

4/11/2006 - SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- Coalition aircraft flew 46
close-air-support missions April 10 for Operation Iraqi Freedom. These
missions 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 Mahmudiyah, Balad, Hit and Tikrit.


In addition, 12 Air Force and Navy intelligence, surveillance and
reconnaissance, or ISR, aircraft flew missions in support of operations
in Iraq. Air Force F-16 and Navy F-18 fighter aircraft performed in a
non-traditional ISR role with their electro-optical and infrared
sensors.

Coalition aircraft flew 24 close-air-support missions for Operation
Enduring Freedom. These missions included support to coalition and
Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and route patrols.

An Air Force B-52 Stratofortress and several Royal Air Force GR-7
Harrier IIs provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact
with enemy forces near Kandahar.

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

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 190
airlift sorties, delivered 460 tons of cargo and transported 2,600
passengers.

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

On April 9, Air Force and Royal Air Force tankers flew 33 sorties and
off-loaded almost 2.6 million pounds of fuel.

CENTAF releases airpower summary

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

Coalition aircraft flew 53 close-air-support missions April 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 F-16 Fighting Falcons provided close air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Al Hawijah, Karbala and Samarra.

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

In Afghanistan, coalition aircraft flew 23 close-air-support missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. They included support to coalition and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and presence route patrols.

Eight 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 405 tons of cargo and transported 2,900 passengers.

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

On April 11 Air Force and Royal Air Force tankers flew 36 sorties and off-loaded almost 2.3 million pounds of fuel.

CENTAF releases airpower summary

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

Coalition aircraft flew 54 close-air-support missions April 13 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 Royal Air Force Tornado GR4s provided close-air-support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Al Mahmudiyah, Balad, Habbaniyah and Salman Pak.

In addition, 13 Air Force, Navy and RAF intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, or ISR, aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq. Air Force and Navy 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.

A-10 Thunderbolt IIs and F-15s provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with enemy forces near Asadabad.

Seven 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 195 airlift sorties, transported 3,225 passengers and delivered 610 tons of cargo including 12,300 pounds of troop re-supply air-dropped in Afghanistan.

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

On April 12, Air Force and RAF tankers flew 37 sorties and off-loaded almost 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 April 15 to 17.

Coalition aircraft flew 34 close-air-support missions April 16 for Operation Iraqi Freedom. They included support to coalition troops, infrastructure protection, reconstruction activities, and operations to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.

In addition, 15 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 24 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 Jalalabad.

Seven 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 185 airlift sorties, delivered 535 tons of cargo and transported 2,490 passengers.

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

On April 15 Air Force and RAF tankers flew 36 sorties and off-loaded almost 2.6 million pounds of fuel.

In Afghanistan April 15, coalition air support for Operation Mountain Lion continued. An Air Force B-52 Stratofortress and A-10s provided close air support to coalition troops in contact with enemy forces near Jalalabad.

The A-10s successfully expended cannon rounds and rockets against enemy troops positioned on a hillside, causing them to flee the area. The A-10s also successfully struck several enemy troops out in the open with cannon rounds and rockets. The B-52 and the A-10s successfully expended general-purpose 500-pound bombs and precision guided JDAMs against a cave complex housing insurgents.

In total, coalition aircraft flew 24 close-air-support missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. They included support to coalition and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and presence route patrols.

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

In Iraq, coalition aircraft flew 48 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.

Air Force F-15 Eagles provided close air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Al Fathah. An F-15 successfully expended a Paveway II precision-guided munition against an enemy position that had recently launched an attack on Balad Air Base.

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

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

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 165 airlift sorties, transported 2,800 passengers and delivered 415 tons of cargo including 20 tons of troop re-supply air-dropped in Afghanistan.

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

On April 14 Air Force and RAF tankers flew 35 sorties and off-loaded almost 2.4 million pounds of fuel.

In Afghanistan April 14, Air Force A-10s provided close air support to coalition troops in contact with enemy forces near Jalalabad during Operation Mountain Lion. The A-10s fired their cannons in two strafing passes against an enemy force in armed conflict with coalition and Afghan National forces, bringing the engagement to an end.

In total, coalition aircraft flew 26 close-air-support missions for Operation Mountain Lion and in other support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. An Air Force B-52 and RAF Harrier GR7s provided close air support to coalition troops in contact with enemy forces near Kandahar.

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

In Iraq, coalition aircraft flew 54 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.

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

In addition, 15 Air Force, Navy, RAF and Royal Australian Air Force ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq. Also, Air Force and Navy fighter aircraft flew in a non-traditional ISR role with their electro-optical and infrared sensors.

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 200 airlift sorties, delivered 500 tons of cargo and transported 3,700 passengers.

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

On April 13 Air Force and RAF tankers flew 38 sorties and off-loaded almost 2.9 million pounds of fuel.

CENTAF releases airpower summary

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

Coalition aircraft flew 18 close-air-support missions April 17 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 Royal Air Force Tornado GR4s provided close air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Al Hawijah, Baghdad, Baquba, Fallujah and Ramadi.

In addition, 11 Air Force and Navy 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.

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

Seven 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 150 airlift sorties, transported 3,465 passengers and delivered 340 tons of cargo including 20,000 pounds of troop re-supply air dropped in Afghanistan. The Royal Australian Air Force also air dropped 6,000 pounds of troop re-supply in Afghanistan.

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

On April 16 Air Force and RAF tankers flew 34 sorties and off-loaded almost 2.6 million pounds of fuel.