June 1 airpower summary Published June 4, 2010 SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFNS) -- Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations June 1, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. Air Operations in Afghanistan Close-Air Support Chahar Bagh Coalition aircrews provided armed overwatch for a friendly-forces foot patrol. The patrol reported taking enemy fire. The aircrews conducted a show of force, with flares launched, followed by a strafing run. Ground controllers called the engagement successful when enemy forces broke contact. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet aircrews provided armed overwatch and close air support for friendly forces. When friendly forces reported enemy fire, the aircrews conducted shows of force followed with strafing runs against an enemy position. Enemy fire ceased and on-scene joint terminal attack controllers called the strafing runs successful. Kandahar Air Force A-10 pilots provided armed overwatch for Coalition forces. The pilots coordinated with coalition JTACs to eliminate an enemy position firing against coalition forces. They conducted cannon-fire strafing runs against the enemy position and enemy fire ceased. The JTACs declared the engagement successful. Abchakan Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircrews provided armed overwatch for friendly forces and a friendly-forces convoy. The aircrews conducted a show of force to deter enemy action, which ground controllers declared successful. Ghazni F-15E aircrews provided armed overwatch for friendly forces and a friendly-forces convoy. The aircrews conducted shows of force to deter anti-Afghan forces activity when the convoy reported taking enemy fire. Later, more shows of force, with a flare launched, were conducted to deter further enemy activity. Ground controllers declared the shows of force successful when enemy fire ceased. Asadabad F-15E aircrews provided armed overwatch for an friendly-forces convoy. The aircrews conducted a show of force over the convoy after it encountered an improvised explosive device. Ground controllers confirmed the show of force was successful. Asmar F-15E aircrews and Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon pilots provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. The aircrews conducted a show of force to deter anti-Afghan forces activity . The pilots conducted a show of force, with flares launched, to deter enemy activity when friendly ground forces observed enemy activity on a ridgeline. Ground controllers declared the actions successful. Shindand Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet aircrews provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. The aircrews conducted a show of force that ground controllers declared successful. Airlift Action Oruzgan Province Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircrews flew combat-airdrop missions in Oruzgan Province, Afghanistan, delivering approximately 128,000 pounds of combat-sustainment supplies to friendly forces. Air Operations in Iraq: Nothing significant to report today.` Airpower Statistics: Close-Air Support: Sorties flown to support ISAF and Afghan security forces: 83 Sorties flown to support Operation Iraqi Freedom: 20 Surveillance and Reconnaissance: Sorties flown in Afghanistan: 54 Sorties flown in Iraq: 24 On May 31: Air Mobility: Air Force airlift sorties: 183 Short tons of delivered cargo: 846 Passengers: approximately 3,000 Airdropped cargo: approximately 128,000 pounds Aerial Refueling: Sorties flown: 50 Fuel delivered: approximately 3.1 million pounds Aircraft refueled: 245 Personnel Recovery, Casualty Evacuation and Aero-medical Evacuations: Casualty evacuation -- Air Force rescue Airmen transported eight patients. Saves: 2 Assists: 6 Other: 0 Hero Flights: 0 Sorties flown to support OEF: 14 Sorties flown to support OIF: 4