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CENTAF releases combined daily airpower summary
 
SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials released today's combined airpower summary.
 
Coalition aircraft flew 50 close-air-support missions Dec. 18 for Operation Iraqi Freedom. They included support to coalition troops, infrastructure protection, reconstruction activities and operations to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.
 
Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons flew an airstrike near Tall Afar, successfully dropping precision-guided munitions against a cave used by anti-Iraqi forces.
 
In addition, 12 Air Force, Navy and Royal Australian Air Force intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq. Also, Air Force and Royal Air Force fighter aircraft performed in a non-traditional ISR role with their electro-optical and infrared sensors.
 
In Afghanistan, coalition aircraft flew 21 close-air-support missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. They included support to coalition and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and the conduct of presence route patrols.
 
In addition, six Air Force ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Afghanistan.
 
Air Force C-130 Hercules and C-17 Globemaster IIIs provided intra-theater heavy airlift support, helping sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa. They flew 180 airlift sorties, delivered 215 tons of cargo and transported 4,000 passengers.
 
Coalition C-130 crews from Australia, Canada, Japan and South Korea flew in support of either OIF or OEF.
 
On Dec. 17, Air Force and RAF tankers flew 28 sorties and off-loaded more than 2.2 million pounds of fuel.
 
Coalition aircraft flew 49 close-air-support missions Dec. 16 for Operation Iraqi Freedom. They included support to coalition troops, infrastructure protection, reconstruction activities and operations to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.
 
Coalition aircraft also supported coalition ground forces operations, helping to create a secure environment for post-election activities.
 
Air Force F-15 Eagles provided close air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Baghdad.
 
In addition, 16 Air Force, Navy and RAAF intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq. Also, Air Force and RAF fighter aircraft performed in a non-traditional ISR role with their electro-optical and infrared sensors.
 
In Afghanistan, coalition aircraft flew 21 close-air-support missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. They included support to coalition and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and the conduct of presence route patrols.
 
In addition, five Air Force ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Afghanistan.
 
Air Force C-130s and C-17s provided intra-theater heavy airlift support, helping sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa. They flew 170 airlift sorties, delivered 240 tons of cargo and transported 3,700 passengers. This included approximately 8,000 pounds of civic aid airdropped in east central Afghanistan.
 
Coalition C-130 crews from Canada flew in support of OEF.
 
On Dec. 15, Air Force and RAF tankers flew 39 sorties and off-loaded nearly 2.7 million pounds of fuel.
 

CENTAF releases airpower summary

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

Coalition aircraft flew 50 close-air-support missions Dec. 19 for Operation Iraqi Freedom. They included support to coalition troops, infrastructure protection, reconstruction activities and operations to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.

Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons and Navy F/A-18 Hornets flew airstrikes against anti-Iraqi forces near Salman Pak. The fighters strafed the target and successfully dropped precision-guided munitions.

Navy F-14 Tomcats provided close air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Balad and Hawijah.

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

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

In addition, four Air Force ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Afghanistan. Also, RAF fighter aircraft performed in a non-traditional ISR role.

Air Force C-130 Hercules and C-17 Globemaster IIIs provided intra-theater heavy airlift support, helping sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa. They flew 190 airlift sorties, delivered 300 tons of cargo and transported 3,000 passengers.

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

On Dec. 18, Air Force and RAF tankers flew 34 sorties and off-loaded more than 2.3 million pounds of fuel.

CENTAF releases daily airpower summary=20

SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials =
released today's airpower summary.=20

Coalition aircraft flew 46 close-air-support missions Dec. 20 for =
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They included support to coalition troops, =
infrastructure protection, reconstruction activities and operations to =
deter and disrupt terrorist activities.=20

Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons and Navy F-14 Tomcats provided close air
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support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near =
Balad. The F-16s strafed an enemy location and successfully dropped =
precision-guided munitions, while the F-14s successfully strafed =
insurgents preparing an improvised explosive device.=20

Other F-14s and F/A-18 Hornets provided close air support to coalition =
troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Balad, Ramadi and
Rawah.=20

In addition, 11 Air Force, Navy and Royal Australian Air Force =
intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft flew missions in
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support of operations in Iraq. Also, Air Force fighter aircraft =
performed in a nontraditional ISR role with their electro-optical and =
infrared sensors.=20

In Afghanistan, coalition aircraft flew 21 close-air-support missions in
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support of Operation Enduring Freedom. They included support to =
coalition and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and the conduct =
of presence route patrols.=20

An Air Force B-52 Stratofortress provided close air support to coalition
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forces in contact with enemy troops near Oruzgan.=20

In addition, six Air Force ISR aircraft flew missions in support of =
operations in Afghanistan. Also, Royal Air Force fighter aircraft =
performed in a nontraditional ISR role.=20

Air Force C-130 Hercules and C-17 Globemaster IIIs provided intratheater
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heavy airlift support, helping sustain operations throughout =
Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa. They flew 200 airlift sorties,
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delivered 255 tons of cargo and transported 4,700 passengers.=20

Coalition C-130 crews from Australia, Canada and South Korea flew in =
support of either OIF or OEF.=20

On Dec. 19, Air Force tankers flew 31 sorties and off-loaded more than =
2.1 million pounds of fuel.

CENTAF releases daily airpower summary

Central Command Air Forces Forward Public Affairs

SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- Coalition aircraft flew 34 close-air-support missions Dec. 22 for Operation Iraqi Freedom. They included support to coalition troops, infrastructure protection, reconstruction activities and operations to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.

Air Force F-15 Eagles provided close air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Samarra. The fighters successfully dropped a precision-guided munition against an insurgent's bunker.

Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons provided close air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Balad. The fighters successfully dropped two precision-guided munitions against an enemy position.

Other Air Force F-16s provided close air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Bayji, Kirkuk and Tikrit.

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

In Afghanistan, coalition aircraft flew 21 close-air-support missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. They included support to coalition and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and the conduct of presence route patrols.

Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs and Royal Air Force Harrier GR-7s provided close air support to coalition forces in contact with enemy troops near Orgun-E. The A-10s successfully strafed an enemy position.

Other Air Force A-10s provided close air support to coalition forces in contact with enemy troops near Asadabad. The A-10s successfully dropped a general-purpose 500-pound bomb and successfully strafed insurgent positions.

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

Air Force C-130 Hercules and C-17 Globemaster IIIs provided intratheater heavy airlift support, helping sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa. They flew 195 airlift sorties, delivered 360 tons of cargo and transported 3,800 passengers.

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

On Dec. 21, Air Force and RAF tankers flew 35 sorties and off-loaded nearly 2.2 million pounds of fuel.

CENTAF releases combined airpower summary report

SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- Since Dec. 23, coalition aircraft have flown nearly 150 close-air-support missions supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They included support to coalition troops, infrastructure protection, reconstruction activities and operations to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.

Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons performed an air strike against an anti-Iraqi forces position near Balad, Iraq. The fighters successfully dropped three precision-guided munitions.

F-16s also provided close air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Bayji and Al Hawijah. The Fighting Falcons, along with a Predator and Royal Air Force GR-4s, provided close air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Baquba. The GR-4s dropped a precision-guided munition against an enemy firing position.

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

F-15 Eagles provided close air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Balad. The fighters successfully dropped a precision-guided munition against an enemy mortar location.

Other F-15s provided close air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Baghdad.

In addition, nearly 40 Air Force and Navy intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft flew missions supporting operations in Iraq. Also, Royal Air Force fighter aircraft performed in a nontraditional ISR role with their electro-optical and infrared sensors.

In Afghanistan, coalition aircraft flew more than 80 close-air-support missions supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They included support to coalition and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and the conduct of presence route patrols.

Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs provided close air support to coalition forces in contact with enemy troops in the vicinity of Orgun-E. Along with an Air Force Predator, the aircraft also provided close air support to coalition forces in contact with enemy troops near Khowst. Another Predator performed an air strike near Tarin Kowt. It dropped a Hellfire missile against an insurgent position.

Air Force B-52 Stratofortresses and RAF GR-7s performed pre-planned air strikes near Tarin Kowt. The aircraft dropped precision-guided munitions against caves used by insurgents.

In addition, 18 U.S. Air Force ISR aircraft flew missions supporting operations in Afghanistan.

Air Force C-130 Hercules and C-17 Globemaster IIIs provided intratheater heavy airlift support, helping sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa. They flew 545 airlift sorties, delivered 835 tons of cargo and transported 11,400 passengers. This included about 8,000 pounds of civic aid air-dropped in eastern Afghanistan and 21,000 pounds of troop re-supply air-dropped in central Afghanistan.

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

Air Force and RAF tankers flew 35 sorties and unloaded nearly 2.2 million pounds of fuel Dec. 25. They flew 24 sorties and unloaded more than 1.6 million pounds of fuel Dec. 24. Air Force tankers flew 24 sorties and unloaded nearly 1.6 million pounds of fuel Dec. 23. Air Force and RAF tankers flew 27 sorties and unloaded nearly 1.8 million pounds of fuel Dec. 22.

CENTAF releases daily air power summary

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

Coalition aircraft flew 46 close-air-support missions Dec. 29 for Operation Iraqi Freedom. These 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 Ar Ramadi and Balad. In Ar Ramadi, the fighters strafed the target and dropped one precision-guided munition against a bunker used by insurgents. In Balad, other F-16s successfully dropped a precision-guided munition against an enemy mortar-firing location.

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


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

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

In addition, five Air Force ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Afghanistan. RAF fighter aircraft flew in a non-traditional ISR role.

Air Force C-130 Hercules and C-17 Globemaster IIIs provided intra-theater heavy airlift support, helping sustain operations in Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa. They flew 185 airlift sorties, delivered 330 tons of cargo and transported 2,700 passengers.

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

On Dec. 28, U.S. Air Force and RAF tankers flew 28 sorties and off-loaded more than 1.9 million pounds of fuel.

SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials released today's combined airpower summary for Dec. 30 to Jan. 3.

On Dec. 29, Air Force and Royal Air Force tankers flew 30 sorties and off-loaded more than 2.3 million pounds of fuel.

Coalition aircraft flew 54 close-air-support missions Dec. 30 for Operation Iraqi Freedom. They included support to coalition troops, infrastructure protection, reconstruction activities and operations to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.

Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons provided close air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Balad. The fighters successfully dropped a precision-guided munition against an insurgent firing position.

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

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

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

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

Air Force C-130 Hercules and C-17 Globemaster IIIs provided intratheater heavy airlift support, helping sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa. They flew 175 airlift sorties, delivered 145 tons of cargo and transported 2,100 passengers. This included approximately 13,500 pounds of troop re-supply air-dropped in eastern Afghanistan.

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

Coalition aircraft flew 56 close-air-support missions Dec. 31 for Operation Iraqi Freedom. They included support to coalition troops, infrastructure protection, reconstruction activities and operations to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.

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

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

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

In addition, two Air Force ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Afghanistan.

Air Force C-130s and C-17s provided intratheater heavy airlift support, helping sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa. They flew 190 airlift sorties, delivered 360 tons of cargo and transported 3,000 passengers. This included approximately 16,000 pounds of civic aid air-dropped in eastern Afghanistan.

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

On Dec. 30, Air Force tankers flew 28 sorties and off-loaded nearly 2.3 million pounds of fuel.

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

Air Force F-15 Eagles flew a preplanned air strike near Ar Rutbah. The F-15s successfully dropped four precision-guided munitions against an enemy weapons cache.

Air Force F-16s provided close air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Bayji. The fighters successfully dropped two precision-guided munitions against an insurgent's vehicle.

Navy F/A-18s provided close air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Al Miqdadiyah. The F/A-18s successfully strafed the target with more than 650 cannon rounds and successfully fired a Maverick missile against enemy firing positions.

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

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

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

In addition, three Air Force ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Afghanistan. Also, RAF fighter aircraft performed in a non-traditional ISR role.

Air Force C-130s and C-17s provided intratheater heavy airlift support, helping sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa. They flew 180 airlift sorties, delivered 315 tons of cargo and transported 3,800 passengers.

Coalition C-130 crews from Australia, Canada and South Korea flew in support of either OIF or OEF.
On Dec. 31, Air Force and RAF tankers flew 30 sorties and off-loaded more than 2.3 million pounds of fuel.

Coalition aircraft flew 58 close-air-support missions Jan. 2 for Operation Iraqi Freedom. They included support to coalition troops, infrastructure protection, reconstruction activities and operations to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.

Navy F-14 Tomcats flew an airstrike near Bayji. The F-14s successfully strafed the target with 100 cannon rounds and successfully dropped one precision-guided munition against insurgents placing an improvised explosive device.

Air Force F-15s and Navy F/A-18s provided close air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Balad and Tikrit.

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

In Afghanistan, coalition aircraft flew 17 close-air-support missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. They included support to coalition and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and the conduct of presence route patrols.

In addition, six Air Force ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Afghanistan.

Air Force C-130s and C-17s provided intratheater heavy airlift support, helping sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa. They flew 165 airlift sorties, delivered 335 tons of cargo and transported 2,500 passengers. This included approximately 32,000 pounds of troop re-supply air-dropped in western Iraq.

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

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

CENTAF releases daily airpower summary

SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials have released the daily airpower summary report.

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

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

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

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

Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs, a B-52 Stratofortress, an MQ-1 Predator and RAF Harrier GR-7s provided close air support to coalition forces in contact with enemy troops near Deh Rawood.

In addition, six Air Force ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Afghanistan. RAF fighter aircraft flew in a non-traditional ISR role.

Air Force C-130 Hercules and C-17 Globemaster IIIs provided intra-theater heavy airlift support, helping sustain operations in Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa. They flew 160 airlift sorties, delivered 350 tons of cargo and transported 2,600 passengers.

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

On Jan. 2, Air Force and RAF tankers flew 34 sorties and off-loaded nearly 2.3 million pounds of fuel.

CENTAF releases daily airpower summary

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

In Iraq, coalition aircraft flew 52 close-air-support missions Jan. 4 for Operation Iraqi Freedom. They included support to coalition troops, infrastructure protection, reconstruction activities and operations to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.

Air Force F-15 Eagles and F-16 Fighting Falcons flew airstrikes near Salman Pak. The F-15s successfully dropped two precision-guided bombs against an enemy weapons cache, while the F-16s successfully dropped two precision-guided bombs against an improvised explosive device location.

Other Air Force F-16s provided close air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Balad. The fighters successfully dropped one precision-guided bomb against an enemy mortar location.

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

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

In Afghanistan, coalition aircraft flew 18 close-air-support missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. They included support to coalition and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and flew presence route patrols.

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

Air Force C-130 Hercules and C-17 Globemaster IIIs provided intratheater heavy airlift support, helping sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa. They flew 190 airlift sorties, delivered 220 tons of cargo and transported 4,300 passengers.

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

On Jan. 3, Air Force and RAF tankers flew 30 sorties and off-loaded more than 2.2 million pounds of fuel.

CENTAF releases airpower summary report

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

In Iraq, coalition aircraft flew 44 close-air-support missions Jan. 5 for Operation Iraqi Freedom. They included support to coalition troops, infrastructure protection, reconstruction activities and operations to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.

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

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

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

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

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

Air Force C-130 Hercules and C-17 Globemaster IIIs provided intratheater heavy airlift support, helping sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa. They flew 175 airlift sorties, delivered 230 tons of cargo and transported 3,700 passengers. This included approximately 13,600 pounds of civic aid air-dropped in central Afghanistan.

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

On Jan. 4, Air Force and RAF tankers flew 32 sorties and off-loaded more than 2.2 million pounds of fuel.