B-1B strikes Taliban stronghold

SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- A B-1B Lancer struck a Taliban-associated compound May 17 near Kandahar, Afghanistan, in support of coalition ground forces conducting operations to detain individuals suspected of terrorist activities.

The bomber responded to an immediate air support request with a GBU-38 Joint Direct Attack Munition, destroying the compound from which the Taliban members were attacking. Coalition ground forces reported approximately 15 to 20 Taliban were killed from the air strike.

These individuals were active members of the Taliban network and conducted attacks against coalition and Afghan forces. Additionally, they conducted attacks against Afghan government officials and are suspected of constructing improvised explosive devices and training other enemy fighters.

This was the first use of a JDAM by a B-1B in a combat environment. The Air Force recently added a new software package to the bomber that allows it to carry and deliver this guided weapon. The JDAM, a 500-pound bomb, is a precision weapon that allows warfighters to focus their strikes and minimize collateral damage.

"With the new software package and this precision weapon, we can target and eliminate the terrorist threat in close quarters," said Maj. Gen. Allen Peck, deputy Combined Forces Air Component commander for U.S. Central Command. "We're able to better support our coalition ground forces," he said "and significantly reduce the possibility of civilian casualties."

CENTAF releases airpower summary

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

In Afghanistan May 18, Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs responded to coalition troops in contact with Taliban extremists near Ghazni. The A-10s dropped general-purpose bombs, Paveway II munitions and fired cannon rounds, killing five of the enemy.

In total, coalition aircraft flew 18 Operation Enduring Freedom close-air-support missions. The missions supported coalition and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and presence route patrols.

Seven Air Force and Royal Air Force intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Afghanistan. French fighter aircraft flew in a non-traditional ISR role with their elctro-optical and infrared sensors.

In Iraq, coalition aircraft flew 32 Operation Iraqi Freedom close-air-support missions. The missions supported coalition troops, infrastructure protection, reconstruction activities, and operations to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.

Air Force F-15 Eagles and F-16 Fighting Falcons and RAF Tornado GR4s provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Al Hawijah, Ramadi and Tikrit.

In addition, 11 Air Force, Navy 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 intratheater heavy airlift support, helping sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa. They flew approximately 140 airlift sorties, delivered almost 290 tons of cargo and transported nearly 2,750 passengers.

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

On May 17, Air Force, French Air Force and RAF tankers flew 34 sorties and off-loaded almost 2.1 million pounds of fuel.

CENTAF releases combined airpower summary

SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials released the airpower summary for May 19 to 21.

May 21
In Afghanistan May 21, Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs provided close-air support to coalition troops conducting an operation in the Kandahar region. The purpose of the operation was to detain individuals suspected of terrorist and anti-Afghanistan activities.

During the operation, coalition ground forces encountered organized armed opposition. The A-10s engaged a large group of Taliban extremists, expending 30 mm cannon rounds in three strafing passes.

Initial assessments have confirmed 20 Taliban were killed while five others have been detained for questioning.

In total, coalition aircraft flew 28 Operation Enduring Freedom close-air-support missions. The missions supported coalition and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and presence route patrols.

Four Air Force intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, or ISR, aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Afghanistan. French fighter aircraft flew in a non-traditional ISR role with their electro-optical and infrared sensors.

In Iraq, coalition aircraft flew 53 Operation Iraqi Freedom close-air-support missions. The missions supported coalition troops, infrastructure protection, reconstruction activities, and operations to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.

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

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 approximately 180 airlift sorties, delivered almost 450 tons of cargo and transported nearly 3,220 passengers.

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

On May 20, Air Force, French and RAF tankers flew 49 sorties and off-loaded almost 3.1 million pounds of fuel.

May 20
In Afghanistan May 20, Air Force C-130s airdropped nearly 30,000 pounds of troop re-supply to coalition forces in Afghanistan. In three separate missions, C-130s dropped bundles consisting of ammunition and rations.

In addition, coalition aircraft flew 31 Operation Enduring Freedom close-air-support missions. The missions supported coalition and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and presence route patrols.

Air Force A-10s, B-1B Lancers and an MQ-1 Predator unmanned aerial vehicle provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with enemy forces near Kabul, Kandahar and Oruzgan. The B-1Bs responded to two separate engagements, dropping precision-guided JDAMs ending the engagements. RAF Harrier GR7s and French Entendards also provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with enemy forces near Kandahar.

Six Air Force and RAF ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Afghanistan. French fighter aircraft flew in a non-traditional ISR role with their electro-optical and infrared sensors.

In Iraq, coalition aircraft flew 54 Operation Iraqi Freedom close-air-support missions. The missions supported coalition troops, infrastructure protection, reconstruction activities, and operations to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.

Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons, Navy F/A-18 Hornets and RAF Tornado GR4s provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Al Mahmudiyah, Al Mansuriyah, Al Taji, and Basrah.

In addition, 13 Air Force, Navy and RAF 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.

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 approximately 150 airlift sorties, delivered almost 420 tons of cargo and transported nearly 2,750 passengers.

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

On May 19, Air Force, RAF and French tankers flew 39 sorties and off-loaded almost 2.7 million pounds of fuel.

May 19
In Afghanistan May 19, Air Force C-130s airdropped nearly 6,800 pounds of humanitarian aid to a village near Kandahar. The C-130s dropped bundles essential for the local teachers to begin preparing for school. The items included teaching kits, school supplies, tarps, soccer balls, shoes and socks for children.

A second airdrop delivered nearly 5,400 pounds of troop re-supply to coalition forces.

In addition, coalition aircraft flew 39 Operation Enduring Freedom close-air-support missions. The missions supported coalition and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and presence route patrols.

Air Force A-10s and Predator aircraft provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with enemy forces near Tarin Kowt. The aircraft responded with Hellfire missiles and Paveway II munitions, ending the engagement. Air Force A-10s and RAF GR7s also provided close-air support near Bagram, Kandahar and Oruzgan.

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

Coalition aircraft flew 46 Operation Iraqi Freedom close-air-support missions. The missions supported 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 Baghdad.

In addition, 10 Air Force and Navy ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq. 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 approximately 160 airlift sorties, delivered almost 240 tons of cargo and transported close to 1,700 passengers.

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

On May 18, Air Force and RAF tankers flew 33 sorties and off-loaded almost 2 million pounds of fuel.

CENTAF releases airpower summary

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

In Afghanistan yesterday, Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs, B-1B Lancers, Royal Air Force Harrier GR7s and French Entendards provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with enemy forces near Gereshk,
Kandahar, Khowst, Oruzgan, Qalat and Tarin Kowt. The aircraft responded to eight separate engagements dropping precision-guided JDAMs, rockets and a general-purpose 500-pound bomb, ending the engagements.

In total, coalition aircraft flew 32 Operation Enduring Freedom close-air-support missions. The missions supported coalition and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and presence route patrols.

Four Air Force intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, or ISR, aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Afghanistan. French fighter aircraft performed in non-traditional ISR role with their electro-optical and infrared sensors.

In Iraq, coalition aircraft flew 54 Operation Iraqi Freedom close-air-support missions. The missions supported to coalition troops, infrastructure protection, reconstruction activities, and operations to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.

Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles responded to an engagement near Ramadi, dropping precision-guided JDAMs and one Paveway II munition, ending the engagement. Air Force F-15Es and F-16 Fighting Falcons also provided
close-air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Ramadi and Samarra.

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

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 approximately 165 airlift sorties, transported close to 3,030 passengers and delivered almost 440 tons of cargo including 7,000 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 May 21, Air Force, RAF and French tankers flew 44 sorties and off-loaded almost 2.8 million pounds of fuel.

CENTAF releases airpower summary

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

In Afghanistan May 23, B-1B Lancers and a MQ-1 Predator, French air force Super Etendards and Royal Air Force Harrier GR-7s provided close-air support in two separate engagements to coalition troops in contact with enemy forces near Gereshk and Tarin Kowt.

In the first engagement near Gereshk, coalition forces engaged Taliban extremists organizing an ambush. A B-1B and four RAF GR-7s responded with the B-1B dropping fourteen precision-guided JDAMs, successfully ending the engagement.

In the second engagement near Tarin Kowt, coalition forces were fired upon with small arms, rocket-propelled grenades and mortars by Taliban extremists. A B-1B and Predator aircraft, two French Super Etendards and four RAF GR-7s responded dropping precision-guided JDAMs, firing CRV-7 rockets and a Hellfire missile, killing 24 extremists and ending the engagement.

In total, coalition aircraft flew 34 Operation Enduring Freedom close-air-support missions. The missions supported coalition and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and presence route patrols.

Ten Air Force and RAF intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, or ISR, aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Afghanistan.

In Iraq, coalition aircraft flew 54 Operation Iraqi Freedom close-air-support missions. The missions supported coalition troops, infrastructure protection, reconstruction activities and operations to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.

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 Amarah, Al Asad, Al Taji, Balad and Samarra.

In addition, 18 Air Force and Navy ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq. Air Force and Navy fighter aircraft also flew in non-traditional ISR roles with their electro-optical and infrared sensors.

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 approximately 150 airlift sorties, delivered almost 440 tons of cargo and transported nearly 3,330 passengers.

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

On May 22, Air Force and RAF tankers flew 36 sorties and off-loaded almost 2.4 million pounds of fuel.

CENTAF releases airpower summary

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

In Afghanistan May 24, a B-1B Lancer and A-10 Thunderbolt IIs responded to coalition forces taking small-arms fire and rocket-propelled grenades from Taliban extremists near Kandahar. The B-1B expended precision-guided joint direct attack munitions, ending the engagement.

In total, coalition aircraft flew 26 Operation Enduring Freedom close-air-support missions. The missions supported coalition and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and presence route patrols.

A-10s and Royal Air Force Harrier GR-7s also provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with enemy forces near Jalalabad and Kandahar.

Five Air Force and RAF intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, or ISR, aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Afghanistan. French fighter aircraft flew in a non-traditional ISR role with their electro-optical and infrared sensors.

HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter crews flew two rescue missions in support of OEF May 24.

In Iraq, coalition aircraft flew 56 Operation Iraqi Freedom close-air-support missions. The missions supported coalition troops, infrastructure protection, reconstruction activities and operations to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.

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 Iskandariyah, Al Taji and Samarra.

In addition, 14 Air Force, Navy and Royal Australian Air Force ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq.

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 2,160 passengers and delivered 450 tons of cargo including nearly 14,000 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 May 23, Air Force and French tankers flew 38 sorties and off-loaded almost 2.6 million pounds of fuel.

CENTAF releases combined airpower summary

SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials release the airpower summary for May 26 to 29.

May 29
Coalition aircraft flew 36 close-air-support missions May 29 for Operation Iraqi Freedom. The missions supported coalition troops, infrastructure protection, reconstruction activities, and operations to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.

F-16 Fighting Falcons provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Ramadi.

In addition, 15 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. The missions supported coalition and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and presence route patrols.

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

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

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 approximately 175 airlift sorties, delivered almost 400 tons of cargo and transported nearly 2,140 passengers.

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

On May 28, Air Force, RAF and French tankers flew 33 sorties and off-loaded almost 2 million pounds of fuel.

May 28
In Afghanistan May 28, B-1B Lancers provided air support to coalition forces under small arms and rocket-propelled grenade fire near Deh Rawood. The aircraft were called in to perform precision strikes against Taliban extremists taking cover in a compound. The aircraft expended precision-guided JDAMs on Taliban positions, destroying the compound and ending the engagement.

In total, coalition aircraft flew 26 close-air-support missions in support of OEF. The missions supported coalition and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and presence route patrols.

A-10s and MQ-1 Predator aircraft as well as RAF Harrier GR-7s also provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with enemy forces near Deh Rawood, Ghazni, Kandahar and Qalat.

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

In Iraq, coalition aircraft flew 36 close-air-support missions for OIF. The missions supported coalition troops, infrastructure protection, reconstruction activities and operations to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.

F-16s provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Tikrit.

In addition, 16 Air Force, Navy and RAF ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq.

HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter rescue crews flew six missions in support of OEF May 28, safely evacuating 13 coalition and civilian patients with either urgent or life-threatening injuries.

C-130s and C-17s provided intratheater heavy airlift support, helping sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa. They flew approximately 160 airlift sorties, delivered almost 380 tons of cargo and transported nearly 1,500 passengers.

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

On May 27, Air Force and RAF tankers flew 31 sorties and off-loaded almost 1.9 million pounds of fuel.

May 27
In Iraq May 27, a Predator unmanned aerial vehicle conducted a precision strike against insurgents placing an improvised explosive device near Ramadi. The aircraft expended a Hellfire missile killing three insurgents and disrupting the placement of the IED.

In a separate engagement near Ramadi, F-15 Eagles dropped precision-guided JDAMs successfully destroying a weapons cache.

F-15s also provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with enemy forces near Baquba, conducting two strafing passes and successfully ending the engagement.

In total, coalition aircraft flew 42 close-air-support missions in support of OIF. The missions supported coalition troops, infrastructure protection, reconstruction activities, and operations to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.

Fourteen Air Force and Navy ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq.
In Afghanistan, coalition aircraft flew 22 close-air-support missions for OEF. The missions supported coalition and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and presence route patrols.

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

HH-60 search and rescue crews flew two missions in support of OIF yesterday, responding to a Marine helicopter down near Ramadi.

C-130s and C-17s provided intratheater heavy airlift support, helping sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa. They flew approximately 170 airlift sorties, transported nearly 3,700 passengers and delivered almost 460 tons of cargo including 12,000 pounds of humanitarian aid and 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 May 26, Air Force, RAF and French tankers flew 36 sorties and off-loaded almost 2.5 million pounds of fuel.

May 26
In Afghanistan May 26, A-10s, B-1Bs and Predator aircraft conducted precision strikes on insurgent training facilities near Deh Rawood. The aircraft expended precision-guided JDAMs, Hellfire missiles, Paveway II munitions and cannon rounds.

In total, coalition aircraft flew 25 close-air-support missions in support of OEF. The missions supported coalition and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and presence route patrols.

An A-10 and a B-1B also provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with enemy forces near Oruzgan and Qalat.

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

In Iraq, coalition aircraft flew 36 close-air-support missions for OIF. The missions supported coalition troops, infrastructure protection, reconstruction activities and operations to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.

F-16s provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Al Miqdadiyah and Tikrit.

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

An HH-60 rescue crew flew one mission in support of OEF.

C-130s and C-17s provided intratheater heavy airlift support, helping sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa. They flew approximately 170 airlift sorties, transported nearly 2,380 passengers and delivered almost 400 tons of cargo including 46,100 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 May 25, Air Force, French and RAF tankers flew 40 sorties and off-loaded almost 2.4 million pounds of fuel.

CENTAF releases airpower summary

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

In Afghanistan, Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs responded to coalition troops taking small-arms fire from Taliban extremists near Deh Rawood. The A-10s conducted several strafing passes, ending the engagement.

In total, 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.

Air Force A-10s, a B-1B Lancer and a Predator unmanned aerial vehicle also provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with enemy forces near Asadabad, Deh Rawood, Gereshk and Oruzgan.

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

An Air Force rescue crew on a HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter flew one mission in support of OEF yesterday, transporting one coalition patient with critical injuries.

In Iraq, 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.

Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Balad and Tikrit.

In addition, 14 Air Force and Navy ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq.

United States 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 1,790 passengers.

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

On May 29, Air Force and Royal Air Force tankers flew 31 sorties and off-loaded almost 1.8 million pounds of fuel.

CENTAF releases airpower summary

SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials released the airpower summary for May 31.

In Afghanistan yesterday, Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs and a B-1B Lancer responded to troops in contact near Qalat. The A-10s performed strafing passes, ending the engagement.

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

A-10s also provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with enemy forces near Oruzgan.

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

In Iraq, 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.

Air Force F-15 Eagles and F-16 Fighting Falcons provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Fallujah and Al Hawijah.

In addition, 13 Air Force, Navy and Royal Australian Air Force intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, or 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 160 airlift sorties, delivered 300 tons of cargo and transported 2,920 passengers. This included nearly 6,000 pounds of troop re-supply air-dropped in eastern Afghanistan and 26,000 pounds of construction equipment air-dropped in northern Afghanistan.

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

On May 30, Air Force and Royal Air Force tankers flew 34 sorties and off-loaded almost 2 million pounds of fuel.

CENTAF releases airpower summary

SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials released the airpower summary for June 1.

In Afghanistan, Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons, a B-1B Lancer and a Predator unmanned aerial vehicle responded to coalition forces taking small-arms fire and rocket-propelled grenades from Taliban extremists near Tarin Kowt. The B-1B expended precision-guided joint direct attack munitions on the enemy positions, ending the engagement.

In a separate engagement, Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs and a Predator UAV responded to coalition forces taking small-arms fire and rocket-propelled grenades from Taliban extremists near Deh Rawood. The Predator expended Hellfire missiles on the enemy positions, killing four extremists and ending the engagement.

In total, 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.

A-10s also provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with enemy forces near Bagram Air Base.

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

In Iraq, coalition aircraft flew 32 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.

F-16s provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Ramadi and Samarra.

In addition, 15 Air Force and Navy ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq.

Air Force rescue crews on HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopters flew two missions in support of OEF. Two patients with life-threatening injuries were saved 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. They flew 160 airlift sorties, transported 440 tons of cargo and transported 1,800 passengers. This included 17,000 pounds of troop re-supply air-dropped in northeastern Afghanistan .

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

On May 31, Air Force and Royal Air Force tankers flew 35 sorties and off-loaded almost 2 million pounds of fuel.