May 31 airpower summary Published June 2, 2010 SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFNS) -- Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations May 31, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. Air Operations in Afghanistan Close-Air Support Bari Kowt An Air Force B-1B Lancer aircrew supported friendly ground forces. Ground controllers passed coordinates for enemy positions to the aircrew, who released precision-guided munitions and eliminated the threats. On-scene joint terminal attack controllers called the engagement successful. Lashkar Gar Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon pilots and coalition aircrews provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. The pilots and aircrews coordinated with JTACs to conduct shows of force, some with flares, to deter enemy action. The shows of force were determined successful. Asadabad F-16C pilots provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. One of the pilots released a precision-guided munition against an enemy position, eliminating a threat to friendly forces. Ground controllers declared the action successful. Kandahar Coalition aircrews provided armed overwatch and close air support for friendly forces. The aircrews observed enemy troops in tree-line positions. Ground forces positively identified coordinates and passed them to the aircrews, who released missiles to eliminate the threat to friendly forces. Ground controllers declared the action successful. Sheykhabad Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle and Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet aircrews provided armed overwatch for friendly forces and friendly-forces ground patrol. The aircrews conducted a show of force and shows of presence to deter enemy fire. Ground controllers declared the actions successful. Karokh A B-1B aircrew provided armed overwatch for a friendly-forces convoy that encountered an improvised explosive device. The aircrew conducted a show of force to deter anti-Afghan forces activity. Ground controllers declared the show of force successful when no enemy action occurred. Abchakan U.S. Air Force F-16C pilots provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. Pilots suspected an imminent attack against friendly ground forces and conducted shows of force, some with flares launched, to deter enemy aggression during friendly forces troop posturing. Ground controllers declared the actions successful. Shurakian F-15E aircrews provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. The aircrews conducted a show of presence to deter enemy forces activity while a friendly ground forces started its patrol. Ground controllers declared the action successful. Airlift Action Day Kundi Province An Air Force C-130 Hercules aircrew flew a combat-airdrop mission in Day Kundi Province, Afghanistan, delivering approximately 27,000 pounds of combat-sustainment supplies to friendly forces. Paktika Province An Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircrew flew a combat-airdrop mission in Paktika Province, Afghanistan, delivering 70,000 pounds of combat-sustainment supplies to friendly forces. Air Operations in Iraq: Kirkuk F-16C pilots provided armed overwatch for a friendly-forces convoy. The pilots conducted shows of force to deter enemy action while the convoy was enroute to its destination. The shows of force were declared successful when no enemy activity occurred and the convoy arrived safely. Airpower Statistics: Close-Air Support: Sorties flown to support ISAF and Afghan security forces: 85 Sorties flown to support Operation Iraqi Freedom: 20 Surveillance and Reconnaissance: Sorties flown in Afghanistan: 57 Sorties flown in Iraq: 26 On May 30: Air Mobility: Air Force airlift sorties: 177 Short tons of delivered cargo: 742 Passengers: approximately 3,500 Airdropped cargo: approximately 97,000 pounds Aerial Refueling: Sorties flown: 47 Fuel delivered: approximately 3.1 million pounds Aircraft refueled: 217 Personnel Recovery, Casualty Evacuation and Aero-medical Evacuations: Casualty evacuation -- Air Force rescue Airmen transported 25 patients. Saves: 5 Assists: 19 Other: 0 Hero Flights: 1 Sorties flown to support OEF: 31 Sorties flown to support OIF: 3