June 29 airpower summary Published July 2, 2010 SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFNS) -- Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations June 29, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. Air Operations in Afghanistan Close-Air Support Asmar An Air Force B-1B Lancer aircrew and F-15E Strike Eagle aircrews provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. The B-1B aircrew released precision-guided munitions against an enemy target and conducted a show of presence. The F-15E aircrews released precision-guided munitions against an enemy target. Ground controllers declared the engagements successful. Lashkar Gah Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon pilots provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. The pilots strafed an enemy position. Ground controllers called the engagement successful. Tirgari F-15E aircrews provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. The aircrews released precision-guided munitions against an enemy position and conducted a show of presence. Ground controllers declared the actions successful. Chahar Bagh Navy F/A-18C Hornet pilots, F-16C pilots and F-15E aircrews provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. The F/A-18C pilots and F-15E aircrews conducted a show of force to deter enemy activity. The F-16C pilots strafed an enemy position to deter enemy activity. Ground controllers called the engagements successful. Lowkhi F/A-18C pilots provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. The pilots conducted a show of force to deter enemy activity. Ground controllers called the engagement successful. Sangin F/A-18C pilots provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. The pilots conducted a show of force to deter enemy activity. Ground controllers called the engagement successful. Airlift Action Farah Province An Air Force C-130 Hercules aircrew flew a combat-airdrop mission in Farah Province, Afghanistan, delivering approximately 44,000 pounds of combat-sustainment supplies to friendly forces. Badghis Province Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircrews flew combat-airdrop missions in Badghis Province, Afghanistan, delivering 88,000 pounds of combat-sustainment supplies to friendly forces. Oruzgan Province A C-17 aircrew flew a combat-airdrop mission in Oruzgan Province, Afghanistan, delivering approximately 56,000 pounds of combat-sustainment supplies to friendly forces. Nimroz Province A C-17 aircrew flew a combat-airdrop mission in Nimroz Province, Afghanistan, delivering 88,000 pounds of combat-sustainment supplies to friendly forces. Air Operations in Iraq: Nothing significant to report. Airpower Statistics: Close-Air Support: Sorties flown to support ISAF and Afghan security forces: 79 Sorties flown to support Operation Iraqi Freedom: 22 Surveillance and Reconnaissance: Sorties flown in Afghanistan: 56 Sorties flown in Iraq: 26 On June 28: Air Mobility: Air Force airlift sorties: 184 Short tons of delivered cargo: 919 Passengers: approximately 4,100 Airdropped cargo: approximately 276,000 pounds Aerial Refueling: Sorties flown: 44 Fuel delivered: approximately 2.5 million pounds Aircraft refueled: 177 Personnel Recovery, Casualty Evacuation and Aero-medical Evacuations: Casualty evacuation -- Air Force rescue Airmen transported 23 patients. Saves: 11 Assists: 12 Other: 0 Hero Flights: 0 Sorties flown to support OEF: 32 Sorties flown to support OIF: 6