May 30 airpower summary Published June 3, 2010 SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFNS) -- Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan in the following operations May 30, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. Air Operations in Afghanistan Close-Air Support Mushan Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II pilots provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. The pilots were passed coordinates for an enemy position and released a precision-guided munition, which eliminated the enemy position. On-scene joint terminal attack controllers called the engagement successful. Kandahar A-10 pilots provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. The pilots coordinated with coalition JTACs to eliminate an enemy position that presented a threat to friendly forces. Precision-guided munitions were released against the enemy position and destroyed it. The pilots also conducted a show of force to deter any enemy action in the area. Bari Kowt Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircrews and an Air Force B-1B Lancer aircrew provided armed overwatch for friendly forces during a military operation. The aircrews received coordinates for numerous enemy fighting positions that were a central hub of insurgent activity for the area. The aircrews released several precision-guided munitions against enemy positions, eliminating them and a threat to friendly forces. Ground controllers declared the actions successful. Orgun-E Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon pilots provided armed overwatch and close air support for a friendly patrol. The pilots conducted a show of force to deter enemy action and break contact with enemy forces when the patrol took brief enemy fire. Ground controllers declared the action successful. Shahidan F-15E aircrews provided armed overwatch for a friendly-forces patrol. The aircrews conducted a show of force to deter anti-Afghan forces activity when the patrol reported taking enemy fire. Ground controllers declared the show of force successful when enemy fire ceased. Sheykhabad F-16C pilots provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. The pilots conducted a show of force over a suspected enemy position to deter enemy action. Abchakan F-15E aircrews provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. The aircrews conducted a show of force, with flares launched, to deter ant-Afghan forces. Ground controllers declared the actions successful. Lashkar Gah Navy F/A-18C Hornet pilots and F/A-18F Super Hornet aircrews provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. The pilots and aircrews conducted shows of presence then a show of force to deter enemy forces from firing on friendly forces. Ground controllers declared the actions successful. Almar F-15E aircrews provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. The aircrews conducted a show of presence, which ground controllers called successful. Airlift Action Helmand Province An Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircrew flew a combat-airdrop mission in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, delivering 88,000 pounds of combat-sustainment supplies to friendly forces. Paktika Province An Air Force C-130 Hercules aircrew flew a combat-airdrop mission in Paktika Province, Afghanistan, delivering 30,000 pounds of combat-sustainment supplies to friendly forces. Zabul Province A C-17 aircrew flew a combat-airdrop mission in Zabul Province, Afghanistan, delivering approximately 69,000 pounds of combat-sustainment supplies to friendly forces. Badghis Province A C-130 aircrew flew a combat-airdrop mission in Badghis Province, Afghanistan, delivering approximately 34,000 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: 75 Sorties flown to support Operation Iraqi Freedom: 22 Surveillance and Reconnaissance: Sorties flown in Afghanistan: 54 Sorties flown in Iraq: 24 On May 29: Air Mobility: Air Force airlift sorties: 185 Short tons of delivered cargo: 811 Passengers: approximately 3,400 Airdropped cargo: approximately 223,000 pounds Aerial Refueling: Sorties flown: 50 Fuel delivered: approximately 3.1 million pounds Aircraft refueled: 225 Personnel Recovery, Casualty Evacuation and Aero-medical Evacuations: Casualty evacuation -- Air Force rescue Airmen transported 13 patients. Saves: 1 Assists: 12 Other: 0 Hero Flights: 0 Sorties flown to support OEF: 22 Sorties flown to support OIF: 0