May 28 airpower summary Published June 1, 2010 SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFNS) -- Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations May 28, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. Air Operations in Afghanistan Close-Air Support Chahar Bagh Coalition operators provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. The operators observed enemy forces who posed a threat to friendly forces and released a missile to eliminate that threat. The action was determined successful by ground controllers when enemy fire ceased. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircrews provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. The aircrews conducted shows of force, some with flares launched, when friendly ground forces reported taking enemy fire. The shows of force deterred anti-Afghan forces activity and broke contact with the enemy. Ground controllers called the shows of force successful. Asmar F-15E aircrews provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. When directed, the aircrews released precision-guided munitions that hit designated targets at the request of ground controllers. Konduz F-15E aircrews provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. The aircrews released several precision-guided munitions against enemy positions. The actions were declared successful by ground controllers when the enemy was neutralized. Bagram F-15E aircrews provided armed overwatch and close air support for friendly forces. 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 during. The aircrews released precision-guided munitions on an enemy bunker that posed a threat to friendly forces eliminating the threat to the friendly forces. The aircrews later conducted a show of force and show of presence to deter further anti-Afghan forces activity, which ground controllers declared successful. Soltani Coalition pilots and Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon pilots provided armed overwatch and surveillance for friendly ground forces. The pilots conducted shows of force to deter enemy action while ground forces withdrew from the area. The coalition pilots also made a strafing run against an enemy position when ground forces reported taking enemy fire. Ground controllers determined all actions successful. Ali Kheyl F-15E aircrews provided armed overwatch and close air support for a friendly-forces convoy that had encountered an improvised explosive device. The aircrews conducted shows of force, some with flares launched, to deter enemy action while friendly forces retrieved the damaged vehicle. Ground controllers declared the actions successful. Lashkar Gah An Air Force B-1B Lancer aircrew provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. When friendly forces reported enemy forces preparing an ambush, the aircrew conducted a show of force to deter further anti-Afghan forces activity, which ground controllers declared successful. Shurakian Coalition pilots provided armed overwatch and surveillance for friendly forces. The pilots conducted a show of force, with flares launched, to deter enemy action when civilian contractors reported taking anti-Afghan forces fire. Ground controllers determined the show of force successful. Kvahal Coalition aircrews provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. While on-station, the aircrews conducted a show of presence in support of Afghan National Army forces. The action was declared successful by ground controllers 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. Logar Province An Air Force C-130 Hercules aircrew flew a combat-airdrop mission in Logar Province, Afghanistan, delivering 24,000 pounds of supplies to friendly forces. Herat Province A C-130 aircrew flew a combat-airdrop mission in Herat Province, Afghanistan, delivering approximately 5,100 pounds of 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: 68 Sorties flown to support Operation Iraqi Freedom: 22 Surveillance and Reconnaissance: Sorties flown in Afghanistan: 51 Sorties flown in Iraq: 27 On May 27: Air Mobility: Air Force airlift sorties: 165 Short tons of delivered cargo: 883 Passengers: approximately 3,300 Airdropped cargo: approximately 117,000 pounds Aerial Refueling: Sorties flown: 54 Fuel delivered: approximately 3.4 million pounds Aircraft refueled: 245 Personnel Recovery, Casualty Evacuation and Aero-medical Evacuations: Casualty evacuation -- Air Force rescue Airmen transported 10 patients. Saves: 6 Assists: 4 Other: 0 Hero Flights: 0 Sorties flown to support OEF: 14 Sorties flown to support OIF: 4