CENTAF releases combined airpower summary

SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials released the airpower summary for June 2 to 4.

June 4
In Afghanistan June 3, Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs, a B-1B Lancer and Royal Air Force Harrier GR-7s responded to coalition forces taking small-arms fire from Taliban extremists near Gereshk. The A-10s conducted a strafing pass, firing cannon rounds and ending the engagement.

In total, coalition aircraft flew 26 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, F-16 Fighting Falcons and a B-1B also provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with enemy forces near Asadabad and Orgun-E.

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

In Iraq, 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.

Air Force F-16s, MQ-1 Predator unmanned aerial vehicles and Royal Air Force Tornado GR-4s provided close-air-support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Ramadi.

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

Air Force rescue and medical crews on HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopters flew two medical evacuation missions in support of OEF June 3.

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 170 airlift sorties, delivered 530 tons of cargo and transported 2,720 passengers.

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

On June 3, U.S., French and Royal Air Force tankers flew 33 sorties and off-loaded almost 2 million pounds of fuel.

June 3
In support of OEF, coalition C-130s conducted two major airdrops to coalition ground forces in northeastern and central Afghanistan June 2. The aircraft dropped more than 4,000 pounds of humanitarian civil assistance, which included food, water and supplies for the local population. Also air-dropped was 19,600 pounds of troop re-supply, to include food, water and ammunition.

Coalition aircraft flew 20 close-air-support missions in support of OEF. These missions included support to coalition and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and route patrols.

Air Force A-10s, a B-1B and a French M-2000 Mirage also provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with enemy forces near Jalalabad and Qalat.

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

In Iraq, coalition aircraft flew 33 close-air-support missions for OIF. 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-16s provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Baghdad.

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

Air Force rescue and medical crews on HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopters flew three medical evacuation missions in support of OEF June 2. Three patients requiring urgent care were saved as a result of these missions.

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 170 airlift sorties, delivered 400 tons of cargo and transported 2,700 passengers.

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

On June 2, U.S., French and Royal Air Force tankers flew 33 sorties and off-loaded almost 2 million pounds of fuel.

June 2
In Afghanistan June 1, an Air Force B-1B, an MQ-1 Predator UAV and A-10s conducted precision strikes against Taliban positions near Deh Rawood. The B-1B expended precision-guided joint direct attack munitions on an enemy bunker and arsenal where Taliban extremists were loading munitions from a cave into a truck. The cave and arsenal were destroyed.

Air Force A-10s and an MQ-1 Predator UAV responded to coalition forces taking small-arms fire and rocket-propelled grenades from Taliban extremists near Tarin Kowt. The A-10s dropped general-purpose 500-pound bombs and fired cannon rounds on identified enemy targets, ending the engagement.

In two other engagements, Air Force A-10s, F-16s, Predator UAVs, Royal Air Force GR-7s and French Air Force M-2000s responded to troops in contact, conducting precision strikes and expending Hellfire missiles and cannon rounds near Deh Rawood and Tarin Kowt.

In total, coalition aircraft flew 28 close-air-support missions in support of OEF. These missions included support to coalition and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and route patrols.

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

In Iraq, coalition aircraft flew 42 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-16s provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Ramadi.

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

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 170 airlift sorties, delivered 110 tons of cargo and transported 2,350 passengers.

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

On June 1, U.S. and French tankers flew 29 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 June 5.

In Afghanistan June 4, Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs and a B-1 Lancer responded to coalition forces taking mortar, rocket-propelled-grenade and small-arms fire from Taliban extremists near Qalat. The B-1 expended precision-guided joint direct attack munitions, ending the engagement. A-10s also responded to troops in contact near Tarin Kowt.

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.

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

In Iraq, coalition aircraft flew 37 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, F-15 Eagles and Royal Air Force Tornado GR-4s provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Al Mahmudiyah and Ramadi.

In addition, 12 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 160 airlift sorties, delivered 380 tons of cargo and transported 2,000 passengers. This included 7,000 pounds of troop re-supply air-dropped in southeast Afghanistan.

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

On June 4, U.S. Air Force, Royal Air Force and French tankers flew 37 sorties and off-loaded almost 2.2 million pounds of fuel.

CENTAF releases airpower summary

SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials released the airpower summary for June 7.

In Afghanistan June 6, Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs and a B-1 Lancer conducted close-air support to coalition forces engaged in direct fire from Taliban extremists near Tarin Kowt. The B-1B expended precision-guided joint direct attack munitions on the extremists and a cave complex thought to house more extremists.

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

In total, coalition aircraft flew 22 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 intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, or ISR, aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Afghanistan.

In Iraq, 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.

Air Force F-15 Eagles and F-16 Fighting Falcons and Royal Air Force Tornado GR-4s provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Al Hawijah, Al Mahmudiyah and Ar Ramadi.

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

Air Force rescue and medical crews on HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopters flew three medical evacuation missions in support of OEF June 6. Three patients 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. They flew 170 airlift sorties, delivered 390 tons of cargo and transported 2,520 passengers. This included one flight by a C-17 to four drop zones in northeastern and southeastern Afghanistan, airdropping nearly 40,000 pounds of troop re-supply, including food, water and ammunition.

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

On June 5, U.S., French and Royal Air Force tankers flew 37 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 8.

In Afghanistan June 7, Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs provided close-air support to coalition forces taking small-arms fire near Tarin Kowt. The A-10s conducted strafing passes expending cannon rounds, successfully ending the engagement.

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

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

In Iraq, coalition aircraft flew 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.

Air Force F-15 Eagles, F-16 Fighting Falcons and an MQ-1 Predator unmanned aerial vehicle provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Al Amarah, Al Hillah and Tikrit.

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

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 430 tons of cargo and transported 3,200 passengers.

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

On June 7, Air Force and Royal Air Force tankers flew 39 sorties and off-loaded almost 2.4 million pounds of fuel.

CENTAF releases combined airpower summary

SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials released the airpower summary for June 9 to 11.

June 11
In Afghanistan June 10, Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs conducted several strafing passes, firing cannon rounds against Taliban extremists near Oruzgan.

In a second engagement, an MQ-1 Predator unmanned aerial vehicle fired a Hellfire missile and Air Force A-10s conducted strafing runs against anti-coalition forces near Deh Rawood.

Air Force A-10s and a B-1B Lancer also provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with enemy forces near Asadabad, Ghazni and Kabul.

In total, coalition aircraft flew 26 close-air-support missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. These missions included support to coalition and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and route patrols.

Five 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 and Predator UAVs conducted strikes against a suspected vehicle-borne improvised explosive devise near Fallujah. The A-10 expended cannon rounds and the Predators fired Hellfire missiles, destroying the vehicle and ending the engagement.

Air Force F-16s and Royal Air Force Tornado GR-4s also provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Al Mahmudiyah, Mosul and Tikrit.

In total, coalition aircraft flew 49 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, 12 Air Force and Navy ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq. One Navy fighter aircraft performed in a non-traditional ISR role with its electro-optical and infrared sensors.

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 170 airlift sorties, delivered 660 tons of cargo and transported 2,630 passengers. This included 33,000 pounds of troop re-supply air-dropped in east and central Afghanistan.

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

On June 10, Air Force and Royal Air Force tankers flew 37 sorties and off-loaded almost 2.4 million pounds of fuel.

June 10
In Afghanistan June 9, Air Force A-10s and a B-1B responded to coalition forces taking small-arms fire and rocket-propelled grenades from Taliban extremists near Orgun-E. The B-1B expended several precision-guided bombs on a cave complex the extremists withdrew into, destroying the cave and ending the engagement.

In a separate engagement, A-10s expended general-purpose 500-pound bombs on Taliban extremists operating near Asadabad.

Royal Air Force Harrier GR-7s also provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with enemy forces near Oruzgan.

In total, coalition aircraft flew 24 close-air-support missions in support of OEF. These missions included support to coalition and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and route patrols.

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

In Iraq, Navy F-18 Hornets expended Paveway II munitions on the point of origin of an attack on Balad Air Base.

Air Force F-15 Eagles provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Al Taji and Amarah.

In total, coalition aircraft flew 56 close-air-support missions for OIF. These missions included support to coalition troops, infrastructure protection, reconstruction activities and operations to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.

In addition, 17 Air Force, Navy and Royal Air Force ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq. Navy fighter aircraft performed in a non-traditional ISR role with their electro-optical and infrared sensors.

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 410 tons of cargo and transported 3,390 passengers.

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

On June 9, Air Force and Royal Air Force tankers flew 37 sorties and off-loaded almost 2.7 million pounds of fuel.

June 9
In Afghanistan June 8, Air Force B-1Bs provided close-air support to coalition forces in contact with Taliban extremists near Deh Rawood. A B-1B expended precision-guided Joint direct attack munitions on extremists unloading rockets into a compound.

In a separate engagement, Air Force A-10s responded to coalition forces taking small-arms fire from Taliban extremists near Oruzgan. The A-10s expended a general purpose 500-pound bomb and conducted several strafing passes, expending cannon rounds and ending the engagement.

In total, coalition aircraft flew 24 close-air-support missions in support of OEF. These missions included support to coalition and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and route patrols.

An Air Force A-10 and a B-1B also provided close air support to coalition troops in contact with enemy forces in the vicinities of Asadabad and Kandahar.

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

In Iraq, coalition aircraft flew 56 close-air-support missions for OIF. 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 Australian Air Force ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq . Navy fighter aircraft performed in non-traditional role with their electro-optical and infrared sensors.

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 180 airlift sorties, delivered 400 tons of cargo and transported 3,240 passengers. This included nearly 61,200 pounds of troop re-supply air-dropped in southeastern Afghanistan.

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

On June 8, Air Force and Royal Air Force tankers flew 42 sorties and off-loaded almost 2.7 million pounds of fuel.

CENTAF releases airpower summary

SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials released the airpower summary for June 12.

In Afghanistan June 11, an Air Force MQ-1 Predator unmanned aerial vehicle and Royal Air Force Harrier GR-7s responded to coalition troops in contact with enemy forces near Kandahar. One of the GR-7s expended an enhanced Paveway II munition, successfully destroying a weapons cache.

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

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

In Iraq, coalition aircraft flew 49 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.

Thirteen Air Force and Navy ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq. Air Force and Navy fighter aircraft performed in non-traditional ISR role with their electro-optical and infrared sensors.

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 125 airlift sorties, delivered 485 tons of cargo and transported 1,319 passengers. This included 14,000 pounds of troop re-supply air-dropped in southern Afghanistan.

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

On June 11, Air Force and Royal Air Force tankers flew 37 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 have released the airpower summary for June 14.

In Afghanistan June 13, Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs and Royal Air Force Harrier GR-7s conducted precision strikes on Taliban extremists in the open and by a cave entrance near Khowst. The A-10s expended general-purpose 500-pound bombs and guided bomb unit-12 munitions, and conducted several strafing passes expending cannon rounds.

In a separate engagement, Air Force A-10s and a B-1B Lancer and Royal Air Force GR-7s responded to coalition forces operating a convoy taking small arms, sniper and mortar fire from Taliban extremists near Gereshk. The A-10s conducted strafing passes, expending cannon rounds and ending the engagement.

An Air Force B-1B and Royal Air Force GR-7s also provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with enemy forces near Oruzgan and Qalat.

In total, coalition aircraft flew 28 close-air-support missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. These missions included support to coalition and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and route patrols.

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

In Iraq, F-16 Fighting Falcons, Navy F-18 Hornets and Royal Air Force Tornado GR-4s provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Al Iskandariyah and Baqubah.

In total, coalition aircraft flew 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.

Additionally, 15 Air Force, Navy, Royal Australian Air Force and Royal Air Force ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq. Navy fighter aircraft performed in non-traditional ISR roles with their electro-optical and infrared sensors.

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 360 tons of cargo and transported 2,830 passengers. This included nearly 73,000 pounds of troop re-supply air-dropped in eastern and central Afghanistan.

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

On June 12, Air Force and Royal Air Force tankers flew 39 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 have released the airpower summary for June 15.

In Afghanistan June 14, Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs and a B-1B Lancer conducted precision strikes on insurgent defensive fighting locations, compounds, cave entrances and troops near Khowst. The aircraft expended numerous precision-guided joint direct attack munitions, guided bomb unit-12 munitions, general-purpose 500-pound bombs and cannon rounds.

In a separate engagement, Air Force A-10s provided close-air-support to coalition forces taking small-arms fire and rocket-propelled grenades near Qalat. The A-10s conducted several strafing passes and expended general-purpose 500-pound bombs, ending the engagement.

In total, coalition aircraft flew 33 close-air-support missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. These missions included support to coalition and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and route patrols.

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

In Iraq, coalition aircraft flew 54 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.

Navy F-18 Hornets and Royal Air Force Tornado GR-4s provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Al Hawijah and Al Mahmudiyah.

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

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 140 airlift sorties, delivered 700 tons of cargo and transported 3,130 passengers. This included more than 37,000 pounds of troop re-supply air-dropped in eastern and central Afghanistan.

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

On June 13, Air Force and Royal Air Force tankers flew 41 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 have released the airpower summary for June 16.

In Afghanistan June 15, French Mirage fighter aircraft conducted precision strikes on Taliban extremists near Qalat. The Mirages expended guided bomb unit-12 munitions on extremists hiding in a tree line.

In a separate engagement, Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs and a B-1B Lancer responded to coalition forces taking small-arms fire from Taliban extremists near Tarin Kowt. The A-10s expended general-purpose 500-pound bombs, GBU-12s and cannon rounds on Taliban extremists in the open and on a compound from where they were operating.

Royal Air Force Harrier GR-7s also provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with enemy forces near Oruzgan.

In total, coalition aircraft flew 26 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 U.S. Air Force intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, or ISR, aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Afghanistan.

In Iraq, 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.

Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons and F-15 Eagles and Royal Air Force Tornado GR-4s provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Mosul, Samarra and Tall Afar.

In addition, 12 Air Force, Navy and Royal 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 400 tons of cargo and transported 2,400 passengers. This included more than 43,700 pounds of troop re-supply air-dropped in east and central Afghanistan.

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

On June 14, Air Force, French and Royal Air Force tankers flew 42 sorties and off-loaded almost 2.4 million pounds of fuel.

CENTAF releases combined airpower summary

SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials released the combined airpower summary for June 16 to 18.

June 18
In Afghanistan June 17, an Air Force B-1B Lancer provided close-air support for coalition forces taking small arms and rocket-propelled grenade fire from Taliban extremists near Ghazni. The aircraft expended precision-guided joint direct attack munitions, or JDAMs, on the extremists' location, ending the engagement.

In total, coalition aircraft flew 25 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-10 Thunderbolt IIs also provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with enemy forces near Oruzgan and Tarin Kowt.

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

In Iraq, coalition aircraft flew 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.

Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles and Navy F-18 Hornets provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Al Taji and Baqubah.

In addition, 12 Air Force, Navy and Royal Air Force ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq. Navy fighter aircraft performed in non-traditional ISR roles with their electro-optical and infrared sensors.

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 170 airlift sorties, delivered 370 tons of cargo and transported 3,200 passengers. This included more than 22,000 pounds of troop resupply air-dropped in Afghanistan.

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

On June 17, Air Force and Royal Air Force tankers flew 45 sorties and off-loaded almost 2.7 million pounds of fuel.

June 17
In Afghanistan June 16, an Air Force B-1B conducted precision strikes on a cave complex, hillside and ridgeline near Khowst where anti-coalition forces were engaged. The aircraft expended several precision-guided JDAMs, destroying the cave complex and ending the engagement.

In a separate engagement, Air Force A-10s and Royal Air Force Harrier GR-7s responded to coalition forces taking small arms fire from Taliban extremists near Orgun-E. The A-10s conducted strafing passes, expending cannon rounds and ending the engagement.

A B-1B also provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with enemy forces near Parmakan.

In total, coalition aircraft flew 28 close-air-support missions in support of OEF. These missions included support to coalition and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and route patrols.

Six Air Force ISR aircraft flew missions in support of OEF.

In Iraq, coalition aircraft flew 56 close-air-support missions for OIF. 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 and an MQ-1 Predator unmanned aerial vehicle and Navy F-18s provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Al Iskandariyah, Al Mahmudiyah and Baqubah.

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

Air Force rescue and medical crews on HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopters flew three medical evacuation missions in support of OEF June 16. Six patients with urgent injuries were saved as a result of these missions. In addition, HH-60s and pararescue teams conducted search operations for the two missing Soldiers in Iraq.

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 150 airlift sorties, delivered 280 tons of cargo and transported 2,350 passengers. This included nearly 30,000 pounds of troop resupply air-dropped in east and central Afghanistan.

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

On June 16, Air Force and Royal Air Force tankers flew 39 sorties and off-loaded almost 2.4 million pounds of fuel.

June 16
In Iraq yesterday, Air Force F-16s conducted a precision strike on a building containing anti-coalition forces in the vicinity of Fallujah. The aircraft expended a guided bomb unit-12, successfully destroying the building.

Air Force F-16s and an MQ-1 Predator UAV, and Navy F-18s also provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with enemy forces near Al Mahmudiyah.

In total, coalition aircraft flew 55 close-air-support missions in support of OIF. These missions included support to coalition troops, infrastructure protection, reconstruction activities and operations to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.

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

In Afghanistan, coalition aircraft flew 24 close-air-support missions for OEF. These missions 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 Asadabad and Bagram.

In addition, eight Air Force and French 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 165 airlift sorties, delivered 460 tons of cargo and transported 2,300 passengers. This included 85,000 pounds of troop resupply air-dropped in northeast and central Afghanistan.

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

On June 15, Air Force, Royal Air Force and French tankers flew 36 sorties and off-loaded almost 2.2 million pounds of fuel.