CENTAF releases airpower summary for Sept. 1

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

In Afghanistan Aug. 31, Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs, MQ-1 Predator unmanned aerial vehicles, HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters and a RC-135 Rivet Joint aircraft provided close-air support for search and recovery missions responding to the crash of a NATO F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to support the International Security Assistance Force in the vicinity west of Ghazni.

Royal Air Force Harrier GR-7s provided close-air support for coalition troops in contact with Taliban extremists near Now Zad. The GR-7s conducted passes, expending rockets on enemy mortar positions, ending the engagement.

An Air Force B-1 Lancer provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with Taliban extremists near Musah Qal'eh. The aircraft expended Guided Bomb Unit-38s on an enemy location, ending the engagement.

In a separate engagement near Musah Qal'eh, a B-1 provided close-air support to coalition forces in contact with Taliban extremists by expending a GBU-31 on the extremists' position. RAF GR-7s also provided close-air support near Musah Qal'eh.

A-10s provided close-air support to coalition forces in contact with Taliban extremists near Jalalabad.

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

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.

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

Additionally, 16 U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, Royal Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq .

In total, coalition aircraft flew 41 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.

On Aug. 30, a U.S. Air Force rescue and medical crew on a HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter flew one medical evacuation mission in support of OEF. One enemy detainee with injuries requiring urgent care was evacuated as a result of this mission.

Air Force C-130 Hercules and C-17 Globemaster IIIs provided intra-theater heavy airlift support, helping sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa. They flew 160 airlift sorties, delivered 370 tons of cargo and transported 2,770 passengers. This included more than 18,000 pounds of troop resupply airdropped in eastern Afghanistan.

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

On Aug. 30, U.S., French and Royal Air Force tankers flew 36 sorties and off-loaded almost 2.3 million pounds of fuel.

CENTAF releases airpower summaries for Sept. 3-5

SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials have released the airpower summaries for Sept. 3 to 5.

Sept. 3
In Afghanistan Sept. 2, Air Force MQ-1 Predator unmanned aerial vehicles and HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopters provided close-air support for search and recovery missions responding to the crash of a Royal Air Force Nimrod aircraft assigned to support the International Security Assistance Force, or ISAF, near Kandahar.

Air Force A-10 Thunderbolts, Royal Air Force Harrier GR-7s and French Air Force M-2000s conducted a precision strike against a Taliban location near Kandahar. The A-10s conducted passes, expending cannon rounds and Guided Bomb Unit-12s. The GR-7s also conducted passes, expending rockets and a 500-pound, general purpose bomb, while the M-2000s expended a GBU-12. The expenditures destroyed the target.

A-10s and a B-1 Lancer provided close-air support for coalition troops in contact with Taliban extremists near Kandahar. The A-10s conducted passes, expending cannon rounds, general-purpose 500-pound bombs and a GBU-12 on the extremists' locations and mortar positions. The B-1 also expended GBU-31s on extremist positions, ending the engagement.

A-10s and RAF GR-7s provided close-air support for coalition troops in contact with Taliban extremists near Musah Qal'eh. The A-10s conducted passes, expending cannon rounds. The GR-7s also conducted passes, expending rockets. The expenditures destroyed the extremist positions, ending the engagement.

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

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

In total, coalition aircraft flew 36 close-air-support missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. These missions included support to coalition and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and route patrols.

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

Royal Air Force Tornado GR-4s also provided close-air support to troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Baghdad.

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

In total, 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 C-130 Hercules and C-17 Globemasters provided intra-theater heavy airlift support, helping sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa. They flew 170 airlift sorties, delivered 440 tons of cargo and transported 4,800 passengers. This included more than 28,650 pounds of troop resupply airdropped in eastern Afghanistan.

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

On Sept. 1, U.S., French and RAF tankers flew 36 sorties and off-loaded more than 2.2 million pounds of fuel.

Sept. 4
In Afghanistan Sept. 3, A-10s and a B-1 provided close-air support for coalition troops in contact with Taliban extremists near Kandahar. The B-1 expended GBU-31s and -38s. The A-10s conducted passes, expending cannon rounds, GBU-12s and general-purpose 500-pound bombs. Expenditures focused on multiple extremists' locations, ending the engagement.

In a separate engagement near Kandahar, A-10s, a B-1, a Predator UAV, Navy FA-18E/F Hornets and RAF GR-7s provided close-air support for coalition troops in contact with Taliban extremists. The A-10s conducted passes, expending cannon rounds, GBU-12s and general-purpose 500-pound bombs. The B-1 expended a GBU-31 and GBU-38s. The UAV fired a Hellfire missile. The FA-18E/Fs expended GBU-12s and -38s and the GR-7s expended enhanced Paveway IIs and 540-pound bombs. The expenditures focused on numerous Taliban locations, destroying the targets and ending the engagement.

In another engagement near Kandahar, A-10s provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with Taliban extremists. The aircraft expended GBU-12s and -38s on enemy positions.

A-10s provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with Taliban extremists near Now Zad. The aircraft expended a GBU-12 on a mortar position, ending the engagement. A B-1 also provided close-air support to coalition forces near Now Zad.

RAF GR-7s provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with Taliban extremists near Musah Qal'eh. The aircraft expended an enhanced Paveway II munition on an enemy location, ending the engagement. A-10s also provided close-air support near Musah Qal'eh.

Navy FA-18Cs provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with Taliban extremists near Qalat. The aircraft expended a GBU-38 on an enemy position, ending the engagement.

Additionally, seven Air Force ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Afghanistan.

In total, coalition aircraft flew 36 close-air support missions in support of OEF. These missions included support to coalition and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and route patrols.

In Iraq, F-16s conducted a precision strike against anti-Iraqi forces near Baquba. The aircraft expended GBU-12s on enemy positions, achieving the desired results.

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

In total, 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.

On Sept. 2, Air Force rescue and medical crews on HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopters flew two medical evacuation missions in support of OEF. One coalition military member with injuries requiring urgent care was evacuated as a result of these missions.

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 420 tons of cargo and transported 3,200 passengers. This included almost 16,400d pounds of troop resupply airdropped in eastern Afghanistan.

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

On Sept. 2, U.S., French and RAF tankers flew 40 sorties and off-loaded almost 2.4 million pounds of fuel.

Sept. 5
In Afghanistan Sept. 4, A-10s and Navy F-18Cs provided close-air support for coalition troops in contact with anti-coalition forces near Kandahar. The A-10s expended GBU-12s, general-purpose 500-pound bombs and cannon rounds on enemy positions, ending the engagement.

Navy F-18s and RAF GR-7s provided close-air support for coalition troops in contact with anti-coalition forces near Musa Qal'eh. The GR-7s expended Enhanced Paveway II munitions and a general-purpose, 1,000-pound bomb on enemy positions, ending the engagement.

A B-1 and Navy F-18s provided close-air support for coalition troops in contact with anti-coalition forces near Tarin Kowt.

Additionally, five Air Force ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Afghanistan.

In total, coalition aircraft flew 38 close-air-support missions in support of OEF. These missions included support to coalition and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and route patrols.

In Iraq, F-16s provided close-air support to troops in contact with anti-Iraqi near Baghdad, and Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles provided close-air support to troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Najaf.

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

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

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 500 tons of cargo and transported 4,170 passengers. This included more than 15,000 pounds of troop resupply airdropped in northeastern Afghanistan.

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

On Sept. 3, U.S., French and RAF tankers flew 41 sorties and off-loaded more than 2.4 million pounds of fuel.

CENTAF releases airpower summary for Sept. 6

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

In Afghanistan Sept. 5, Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs, Navy FA-18 Hornets and Royal Air Force Harrier GR-7s provided close-air support for coalition troops in contact with Taliban extremists near Kandahar. The A-10s conducted passes, expending cannon rounds, general-purpose 500-pound bombs and a Guided Bomb Unit-12. F-18s expended a GBU-12 on enemy positions, ending the engagement.

A-10s and French Air Force M-2000s provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with enemy forces near Asadabad. The A-10s conducted passes, expending cannon rounds and ending the engagement.

An Air Force B-1 Lancer provided close-air support for coalition troops in contact with Taliban extremists near Orgun-E. The B-1 expended GBU-31s on enemy rocket positions, ending the engagement.

In another engagement, FA-18s provided close-air support for coalition troops in contact with Taliban extremists near Kandahar. The F-18s expended GBU-12s on enemy positions, ending the engagement.

An Air Force MQ-1 Predator unmanned aerial vehicle provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with enemy forces near Kandahar. The UAV fired a Hellfire missile on an enemy position, ending the engagement.

Navy F-18s and RAF GR-7s provided close-air support for coalition troops in contact with Taliban extremists near Tarin Kowt.

The following close air support requests supported NATO forces operating as the International Security Assistance Force, or ISAF, in Afghanistan.

A-10s provided close-air support to ISAF troops in contact with enemy forces near Kandahar. The A-10s conducted passes, expending cannon rounds, GBU-12s and general-purpose 500-pound bombs on enemy locations, ending the engagement.

RAF GR-7s provided close-air support to ISAF troops in contact with enemy forces near Kandahar. The GR-7s expended a general-purpose 540-pound bomb on an enemy location, ending the engagement.

F-18s provided close-air support for ISAF troops in contact with Taliban extremists near Kandahar. The F-18s conducted passes, expending cannon rounds on enemy positions, ending the engagement.

United States Navy F-18Cs and Royal Air Force GR-7s provided close air support for ISAF troops in contact with Taliban extremists near Musah Qal'eh. The F-18s conducted passes, expending cannon rounds, GBU-12s and -38s on enemy locations, ending the engagement. A B-1 and RAF GR-7s also provided close-air support to NATO forces near Musah Qal'eh.

A B-1 also provided close-air support for ISAF troops in contact with Taliban extremists near Tarin Kowt.

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

In total, coalition aircraft flew 38 close-air-support missions in support of either OEF or ISAF. These missions included support to coalition and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and route patrols.

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

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

In total, coalition aircraft flew 44 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 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 300 tons of cargo and transported 4,300 passengers. This included more than 14,175 pounds of troop resupply airdropped in eastern Afghanistan.

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

On Sept. 4, U.S., French and RAF tankers flew 39 sorties and off-loaded almost 2.4 million pounds of fuel.

CENTAF releases airpower summary, space support requests for Sept. 7

SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials have announced the airpower summary and space support requests for Sept. 7.

In Afghanistan Sept. 6, Air Force B-1 Lancers provided close-air support for coalition troops in contact with Taliban extremists near Asadabad. One aircraft expended a Guided Bomb Unit-38 on an enemy position, ending the engagement.

An Air Force MQ-1 Predator unmanned aerial vehicle provided close-air support for coalition troops in contact with Taliban extremists near Kandahar. Navy F-18 Hornets also provided close-air support in the area.

Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with enemy forces near Qalat. Navy F-18s also provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with enemy forces near Khowst.

The following close-air support requests supported NATO forces operating as the International Security Assistance Force, or ISAF, in Afghanistan.

Royal Air Force Harrier GR-7s conducted a precision strike against Taliban locations near Kandahar. The GR-7s expended an enhanced Paveway II munition and a general-purpose 540-pound bomb on the locations, destroying the target.

A B-1 provided close-air support to ISAF troops in contact with enemy forces near Now Zad. The B-1 expended a GBU-38 on an enemy mortar position, destroying the target and ending the engagement.

RAF GR-7s provided close-air support to ISAF troops in contact with enemy forces near Kandahar. The GR-7s conducted passes, expending cannon rounds and a general-purpose 1,000-pound bomb on an enemy location, ending the engagement.

A-10s provided close-air support for ISAF troops in contact with Taliban extremists near Musah Qal'eh. The A-10s expended GBU-12s on enemy positions, ending the engagement. B-1s also provided close-air support to coalition forces near Musah Qal'eh.

Navy F-18s provided close-air support for ISAF troops in contact with Taliban extremists near Deh Rawood. The F-18s expended a GBU-12 on an enemy location, ending the engagement.

Navy F-18s and RAF GR-7s provided close-air support to NATO forces near Musah Qal'eh. The F-18s expended GBU-12s on enemy locations, ending the engagement.

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

In total, coalition aircraft flew 39 close-air support missions in support of OEF. These missions included support to coalition and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and route patrols.

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

Navy F-18s provided close-air support to troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Al Iskandariyah and Baquba.

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

In total, coalition aircraft flew 39 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.

On Sept. 5, an Air Force rescue and medical crew on a HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter flew one medical evacuation mission in support of OEF. One Afghan National Army member with injuries requiring urgent care was evacuated as a result of this mission.

Air Force C-130 Hercules and C-17 Globemaster IIIs provided intra-theater heavy airlift support, helping sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa. They flew 150 airlift sorties, delivered 580 tons of cargo and transported 3,360 passengers were transported. This included more than 15,400 pounds of troop resupply airdropped in eastern Afghanistan.

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

On Sept. 5, U.S., French and RAF tankers flew 41 sorties and off-loaded almost 2.4 million pounds of fuel.

During the month of August, 13 Space Support Requests, or SSRs, were supported for OIF, delivering 72 specific effects.

For OEF, 8 SSRs were serviced, delivering 101 specific effects.

One of the SSRs in August required analysis of potential commercial space applications that could be used to support the new governments of Iraq and Afghanistan. Reaching back to U.S. national space experts, theater space personnel and coalition planners evaluated capabilities that included precision navigation and timing applications, satellite communications and space-based imagery.

These capabilities are commercially accessible and numerous applications are available at reasonable or no cost, which could potentially help Iraqi and Afghan leaders build prosperity and security.

Air Force and coalition forces continued to use space capabilities provided by the National Reconnaissance Office for imagery and signals intelligence. NRO satellites continue to provide critical information and situation awareness to battlefield commanders.

These systems, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, provided a number of mission critical capabilities that ranged from providing threat warning for military fielded forces to helping track and target insurgents. ISR satellite systems complement airborne ISR platforms such as Global Hawk unmanned aerial vehicles and U-2s to successfully support the prosecution of military security operations in both Iraq and Afghanistan.

CENTAF releases airpower summary for Sept. 8

SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials have released the airpower summary for Sept. 8.

In Afghanistan Sept. 7, Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with Taliban extremists near Kandahar. The A-10s conducted passes, expending cannon rounds and ending the engagement.

In a separate engagement near Kandahar, Air Force A-10s and Royal Air Force GR-7 Harriers provided close-air support to coalition forces in contact with Taliban extremists. The A-10s conducted passes, expending cannon rounds and a guided bomb unit-12. The GR-7s also conducted passes, expending rockets and ending the engagement.

The following close-air support requests supported NATO forces operating as the International Security Assistance Force, or ISAF, in Afghanistan.

An Air Force B-1B Lancer provided close-air support for ISAF troops in contact with Taliban extremists in the vicinity of Musah Qal'eh. The B-1B expended a GBU-38 on an enemy mortar position, ending the engagement. Navy FA-18 Hornets also provided close-air support in the area.

Air Force A-10s provided close-air support to ISAF troops in contact with enemy forces near Kandahar. The A-10s conducted passes, expending cannon rounds, GBU-12s and general-purpose 500-pound bombs on enemy positions, ending the engagement.

Air Force A-10s provided close-air support to ISAF troops in contact with enemy forces near Musah Qal'eh. The A-10s conducted passes, expending cannon rounds, GBU-12s and general-purpose 500-pound bombs on enemy positions, ending the engagement.

In a separate engagement near Kandahar, Royal Air Force GR-7s provided close-air support to ISAF troops in contact with enemy forces. The GR-7s expended general-purpose 540-pound bombs, ending the engagement.

Air Force A-10s also provided close-air support to ISAF troops in contact with enemy forces in the vicinity of Now Zad.

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

In total, coalition aircraft flew 35 close-air-support missions in support of either OEF or ISAF. These missions included support to coalition, Afghan and ISAF troops, reconstruction activities and route patrols.

In Iraq, Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons provided close-air support for coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces in the vicinity of Baghdad. The F-16s conducted passes, expending cannon rounds on an enemy vehicle, destroying the vehicle and ending the engagement.

Air Force F-16s also provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces in the vicinity of Al Hawijah.

Navy F-18s provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with enemy forces in the vicinity of Al Mahmudiyah.

Royal Air Force GR-4s provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with enemy forces in the vicinity of Basrah.

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

In total, 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.

On Sept. 6, Air Force rescue and medical crews on HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopters flew two medical evacuation missions in support of OEF. Thirteen coalition military members and one local national patient 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. Approximately 150 airlift sorties were flown; more than 660 tons of cargo were delivered, and some 5,120 passengers were transported. This included more than 12,000 pounds of troop re-supply air-dropped in eastern Afghanistan.

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

On Sept. 6, Air Force, Royal Air Force and French tankers flew 40 sorties and off-loaded more than 2.4 million pounds of fuel.

CENTAF releases airpower summary for Sept. 10-11

SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials have released the airpower summary for Sept. 10.

Sept. 10
In Afghanistan Sept. 9, Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs, a B-1 Lancer, MQ-1 Predator unmanned aerial vehicles, Navy FA-18 Hornets and Royal Air Force Harrier GR-7s provided close-air support for coalition troops in contact with Taliban extremists near Kandahar.

The A-10s conducted passes, expending cannon rounds and Guided Bomb Unit-12s. The B-1 expended GBU-31s and -38s. The UAVs fired Hellfire missiles. The FA-18s conducted passes, expending cannon rounds, GBU-31s and -38s. The GR-7s also conducted passes, expending rockets and a general-purpose 540-pound bomb. The ordnance was targeted at various Taliban fighting positions, ending the engagement.

Air Force A-10s provided close-air support for coalition troops in contact with Taliban extremists near Chitrai.

The following close-air support requests supported NATO forces operating as the International Security Assistance Force, or ISAF, in Afghanistan.

RAF GR-7s provided close-air support to ISAF troops in contact with enemy forces near Kandahar. The GR-7s expended a general-purpose 1,000-pound bomb, a general-purpose 540-pound bomb and an enhanced Paveway II munition on an enemy location and mortar position, ending the engagement.

Air Force A-10s provided close-air support to ISAF troops in contact with enemy forces near Kandahar. The A-10s conducted passes, expending cannon rounds on enemy positions, ending the engagement.

In a separate engagement near Kandahar, Air Force A-10s provided close-air support to ISAF troops in contact with enemy forces. The A-10s conducted passes, expending cannon rounds, a GBU-12 and a general-purpose 500-pound bomb, ending the engagement.

Navy F-18s provided close-air support for ISAF troops in contact with enemy forces near Musah Qal'eh. The F-18Cs conducted passes, expending cannon rounds on enemy positions, ending the engagement.

In a separate engagement near Musah Qal'eh , Air Force A-10s and Navy FA-18s provided close-air support to ISAF troops in contact with enemy forces. The FA-18s conducted passes, expending cannon rounds on enemy positions, ending the engagement.

A B-1 also provided close-air support for ISAF troops in contact with enemy forces near Oruzgan.

Navy F-18s also provided close-air support for ISAF troops in contact with enemy forces in the vicinity of Gereshk.

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

In total, coalition aircraft flew 46 close-air support missions in support of either OEF or ISAF. These missions included support to coalition, Afghan and ISAF troops, reconstruction activities and route patrols.

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

Additionally, 16 Air Force, Navy, RAF and Royal Australian Air Force ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq.

In total, 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.

On Sept. 8, an Air Force rescue and medical crew on a HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter flew one medical evacuation mission in support of OEF. One local national patient with injuries requiring urgent care was evacuated as a result of this mission.

Air Force C-130 Hercules and C-17 Globemaster IIIs provided intra-theater heavy airlift support, helping sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa. They flew 160 airlift sorties, delivered 440 tons of cargo and transported 3,570 passengers. This included more than 15,400 pounds of troop resupply airdropped in eastern Afghanistan.

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

On Sept. 8, U.S., French and RAF tankers flew 41 sorties and off-loaded almost 2.5 million pounds of fuel.

Sept. 11
In Afghanistan Sept. 10, Air Force A-10s provided close-air support for coalition troops in contact with Taliban extremists near Asadabad and Chitrai.

The following close air support requests supported NATO forces operating as the ISAF in Afghanistan.

Air Force A-10s provided close-air support to ISAF troops in contact with enemy forces near Now Zad. The A-10s expended a GBU-12 on an enemy mortar position, ending the engagement.

An Air Force B-1 provided close-air support to ISAF troops in contact with enemy forces near Gereshk. The B-1B expended GBU-31s and -38s on an enemy mortar position, ending the engagement.

Air Force A-10s and a B-1 provided close-air support to ISAF troops in contact with enemy forces near Lashkar Gah. The A-10s conducted passes, expended cannon rounds and a general-purpose 500-pound bomb on enemy vehicles and fighting positions, ending the engagement.

Navy F-18Cs provided close-air support for ISAF troops in contact with Taliban extremists near Kandahar. The F-18s conducted passes, expending cannon rounds, GBU-12s and a GBU-38 on enemy positions, ending the engagement. A B-1 also provided close-air support to ISAF troops in the area.

In a separate engagement, Navy FA-18s provided close-air support for ISAF troops in contact with Taliban extremists near Kandahar . The FA-18s conducted passes, expending cannon rounds and GBU-12s on an enemy location, ending the engagement.

Navy FA-18s provided close-air support for ISAF troops in contact with Taliban extremists near Musah Qal'eh. Additionally, five Air Force and Navy ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Afghanistan.

In total, coalition aircraft flew 41 close-air-support missions in support of either OEF or ISAF. These missions included support to coalition, Afghan and ISAF troops, reconstruction activities and route patrols.

In Iraq, Navy F-18s provided close-air support to troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Al Iskandariyah and Baghdad.

Additionally, 20 Air Force, Navy, Army and RAF ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq.

In total, coalition aircraft flew 44 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.

On Sept. 9, Air Force rescue and medical crews on HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopters flew three medical evacuation missions in support of OEF. One U.S. military member, two Afghan National Army members and one local national patient with injuries requiring urgent care were evacuated 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 430 tons of cargo were delivered, and transported 3,420 passengers.

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

On Sept. 9, U.S., French and RAF tankers flew 44 sorties and off-loaded almost 2.5 million pounds of fuel.

CENTAF releases airpower summary for Sept. 12

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

In Afghanistan Sept. 11, an Air Force B-1 Lancer conducted a precision strike against Taliban extremist fighting positions and a mortar position in the vicinity of Asadabad. The B-1 expended Guided Bomb Unit-38s on the positions, destroying the targets.

Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs conducted a precision strike against Taliban extremist fighting positions in the vicinity of Kandahar. The A-10s conducted passes, expending cannon rounds against enemy positions.

An Air Force B-1 and Navy FA-18 Hornets also provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with enemy forces in the vicinity of Kandahar.

French Air Force M-2000s provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with enemy forces near Asadabad.

The following close-air support requests supported NATO forces operating as the International Security Assistance Force, or ISAF, in Afghanistan.

Navy FA-18s provided close-air support for coalition troops in contact with Taliban extremists in the vicinity of Kandahar. The FA-18s expended GBU-12s on enemy locations, ending the engagement.

Air Force A-10s provided close-air support to ISAF troops in contact with enemy forces near Kandahar and Now Zad.

Navy F-18s provided close-air support for ISAF troops in contact with Taliban extremists near Now Zad and Musah Qal'eh.

Royal Air Force GR-7s provided close air support to ISAF troops in contact with enemy forces near Musah Qal'eh and Oruzgan.

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

In total, coalition aircraft flew 40 close-air support missions in support of either Operation Enduring Freedom or ISAF. These missions included support to coalition, Afghan and ISAF troops, reconstruction activities and route patrols.

In Iraq, an Air Force Predator unmanned aerial vehicle conducted a strike against anti-Iraqi forces placing an IED in the vicinity of Balad. The UAV fired a Hellfire missile disrupting the activity and destroying the target.

Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons also provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces in the vicinities of Al Hawijah and Balad.

Air Force F-16s and Royal Air Force GR-4s provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces in the vicinity of Mosul.

Navy F-18s also provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces in the vicinity of Al Kut.

Royal Air Force GR-4s provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces in the vicinities of Baghdad and Basrah.

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

In total, 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.

On Sept. 10, Air Force rescue and medical crews on HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopters flew three medical-evacuation missions in support of OEF including one local national patient with injuries requiring urgent care who was 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. Approximately 160 airlift sorties were flown; more than 350 tons of cargo were delivered, and close to 3,360 passengers were transported. This included more than 10,600 pounds of troop re-supply air-dropped in eastern Afghanistan.

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

On Sept. 10, U.S., French and RAF tankers flew 37 sorties and off-loaded almost 2.4 million pounds of fuel.

CENTAF releases airpower summary for Sept. 14

SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials have released the airpower summary for Sept. 14.

In Afghanistan Sept. 13, Air Force A-10 Thunderbolts provided close-air support for coalition troops in contact with Taliban extremists near Oruzgan.

The following close-air support requests supported NATO forces operating as the International Security Assistance Force, or ISAF, in Afghanistan.

Royal Air Force Harrier GR-7s provided close-air support to ISAF troops in contact with enemy forces near Lashkar Gah. The GR-7s conducted passes, expending enhanced Paveway II munitions and rockets on enemy locations, ending the engagement.

RAF GR-7s and Marine Corps AV-8Bs provided close-air support to ISAF troops in contact with enemy forces near Musah Qal'eh. The GR-7s expended rockets on an enemy location, ending the engagement. U.S. Air Force A-10s also provided close-air support for ISAF troops in the vicinity.

Air Force A-10s provided close-air support for ISAF troops in contact with Taliban extremists near Qalat.

Marine Corps AV-8Bs provided close-air support for ISAF troops in contact with Taliban extremists near Shindand.

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

In total, coalition aircraft flew 35 close-air-support missions in support of OEF or ISAF. These missions included support to coalition, Afghan and ISAF troops, reconstruction activities and route patrols.

In Iraq, Marine Corps AV-8Bs and Navy F-18Cs provided close-air support to troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Ramadi. The AV-8Bs expended Maverick missiles on enemy positions, ending the engagement.

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

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

Air Force F-16s and Navy F-18Cs provided close-air support to troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Baghdad.

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

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

On Sept. 12, Air Force rescue and medical crews on HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopters flew two medical evacuation missions in support of OEF. One Canadian military member and three local national 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 470 tons of cargo and transported 4,480 passengers. This included more than 24,500 pounds of troop resupply airdropped in eastern Afghanistan.

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

On Sept. 12, U.S., French and RAF tankers flew 39 sorties and off-loaded nearly 2.5 million pounds of fuel.

CENTAF releases airpower summary for Sept. 15

SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials have released the airpower summary for Sept. 15.

In Afghanistan yesterday, Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs provided close-air support for coalition troops in contact with Taliban extremists near Oruzgan.

An Air Force B-1 Lancer provided close-air support for coalition troops in contact with Taliban extremists near Asabad.

The following close air support requests supported NATO forces operating as the International Security Assistance Force, or ISAF, in Afghanistan.

Royal Air Force Harrier GR-7s, Marine Corps AV-8Bs and Navy F/A-18 Hornets provided close-air support to ISAF troops in contact with enemy forces near Gereshk. The GR-7s expended enhanced Paveway II munitions and the F/A-18s conducted passes, expending cannon rounds and Guided Bomb Unit-12s on enemy locations.

RAF GR-7s also provided close-air support for troops in contact near Musah Qal'eh.

Navy F/A-18s provided close-air support to ISAF troops in contact with enemy forces near Moqor. The F/A-18s expended a GBU-12 on an enemy location. Navy F/A-18s also provided close-air support for troops in contact near Now Zad.

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

In total, coalition aircraft flew 44 close-air support missions in support of OEF or ISAF. These missions included support to coalition, Afghan and ISAF troops, reconstruction activities and route patrols.

In Iraq, Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons and F-15E Strike Eagles provided close-air support to troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Baghdad.

Air Force F-15Es also provided close-air support to troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Ad Diwaniyah.

Marine Corps F-18Cs and Air Force F-16s provided close-air support to troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Salman Pak.

Additionally, 19 Air Force, Navy, Army, RAF and Royal Australian Air Force ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq.

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

On Sept. 13, an Air Force rescue and medical crew on an HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter flew one medical evacuation mission in support of OEF. One Afghan National Army member, with injuries requiring urgent care, was evacuated as a result of this mission.

Air Force C-130 Hercules and C-17 Globemaster IIIs provided intra-theater heavy airlift support, helping sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa. They flew 180 airlift sorties, delivered 420 tons of cargo and transported 4,290 passengers. This included more than 34,000 pounds of troop resupply airdropped in eastern Afghanistan.

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

On Sept. 13, U.S., French and RAF tankers flew 40 sorties and off-loaded more than 2.3 million pounds of fuel.

CENTAF releases airpower summaries for Sept. 16-18

SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials have released the airpower summaries for Sept. 16 through 18.

Sept. 16
In Afghanistan Sept. 15, Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs and a B-1 Lancer provided close-air support for coalition troops in contact with Taliban extremists near Khowst.

Marine Corps AV-8Bs and Navy F/A-18 Hornets provided close-air support for coalition troops in contact with Taliban extremists near Musah Qal'eh. The AV-8Bs expended a Guided Bomb Unit-12 and a GBU-38 on enemy locations, ending the engagement.

The following close-air support requests supported NATO forces operating as the International Security Assistance Force, or ISAF, in Afghanistan.

Royal Air Force Harrier GR-7s provided close-air support to ISAF troops in contact with enemy forces near Sangin. The GR-7s made passes and expended rockets on enemy locations, ending the engagement.

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

In total, coalition aircraft flew 48 close-air support missions in support of OEF or ISAF. These missions included support to coalition, Afghan and ISAF troops, reconstruction activities and route patrols.

In Iraq, Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons provided close-air support to troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Mosul, and Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles provided close-air support to troops in contact near Samarra and Balad.

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

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

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 183 airlift sorties, delivered 410 tons of cargo and transported 4,400 passengers. This included more than 27,700 pounds of troop resupply airdropped in eastern Afghanistan.

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

On Sept. 14, U.S., French and RAF tankers flew 40 sorties and off-loaded almost 2.4 million pounds of fuel.

Sept. 17
In Afghanistan Sept. 16, an Air Force B-1 conducted a precision strike against a Taliban extremist target near Gereshk. The B-1 expended GBU-38s, destroying the target.

Air Force A-10s provided close-air support for coalition troops in contact with Taliban extremists near Jalalabad.

The following close-air support requests supported NATO forces operating as the ISAF in Afghanistan.

RAF GR-7s and an Air Force B-1 provided close-air support to ISAF troops in contact with enemy forces near Lashkar Gah. The GR-7s expended a general-purpose 540-pound bomb and an enhanced Paveway II munition, and the B-1 expended GBU-38s and a GBU-31 on enemy locations.

Navy F/A-18s provided close-air support for ISAF troops in contact with Taliban extremists near Sangin. Navy F/A-18s also provided close-air support for ISAF troops in contact with Taliban extremists near Musah Qal'eh.

Additionally, 5 Air Force ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Afghanistan.

In total, coalition aircraft flew 46 close-air support missions in support of OEF or ISAF. These missions included support to coalition, Afghan and ISAF troops, reconstruction activities and route patrols.

In Iraq, Marine Corps AV-8Bs conducted a strike against anti-Iraqi forces placing an improvised explosive device near Ar Ramadi. The aircraft expended cannon rounds stopping the emplacement.

Air Force F-16s provided close-air support to troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Diwaniyah, and Air Force F-16s, Marine Corps F/A-18s and RAF Tornado GR-4s provided close-air support to troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Baghdad.

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

In total, 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 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 500 short tons of cargo and transported 3,500 passengers. This included more than 27,000 pounds of troop resupply airdropped in eastern Afghanistan.

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

On Sept. 15, U.S., French and RAF tankers flew 41 sorties and off-loaded more than 2.4 million pounds of fuel.

Sept. 18
In Afghanistan Sept. 17, Air Force A-10s provided close-air support for coalition troops in contact with Taliban extremists near Orgun-E and Jalalabad.

Air Force A-10s and Marine Corps AV-8Bs provided close-air support for coalition troops in contact with Taliban extremists near Deh Rawod.

The following close-air-support requests supported NATO forces operating as the ISAF in Afghanistan.

Navy F/A-18s provided close-air support to ISAF troops in contact with Taliban extremists near Musah Qal'eh.

Additionally, four Air Force ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Afghanistan.

In total, coalition aircraft flew 54 close-air-support missions in support of OEF or ISAF. These missions included support to coalition, Afghan and ISAF troops, reconstruction activities and route patrols.

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

Marine Corps F/A-18s provided close-air support to troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Al Hillah and Basrah.

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

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

On Sept. 16, Air Force rescue and medical crews on HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopters flew a medical evacuation mission in support of OEF. A coalition military member with injuries requiring urgent care was evacuated as a result of this mission.

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 480 tons of cargo and transported 4,400 passengers. This included about 43,000 pounds of troop resupply airdropped in eastern Afghanistan.

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

On Sept. 16, U.S., RAF and Singapore Air Force tankers flew 40 sorties and off-loaded more than 2.4 million pounds of fuel.