May 16 airpower summary Published May 17, 2010 SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFNS) -- Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations May 16, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. Air Operations in Afghanistan Close-Air Support Gardez Coalition aircrews provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. When friendly forces reported taking enemy small-arms fire, aircrews conducted a show of force and show of presence. Kabul Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircrews provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. Aircrews conducted a show of force to deter anti-Afghan forces activity, which ground controllers declared successful. Remak Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon pilots provided armed overwatch for friendly forces and friendly forces patrols. Pilots conducted shows of force, some with flares launched, to deter enemy activity when one patrol reported taking enemy fire. Ground controllers declared the actions successful when enemy contact was broken and friendly forces were able to withdraw from the area. Karokh An Air Force B-1B Lancer aircrew provided armed overwatch for friendly forces and reconnaissance for suspicious activity. The aircrew conducted a show of presence and a show of force to deter contact with hostile forces when friendly forces reported taking enemy fire. Ground controllers called the actions successful. Qal-E-Naw F-15E aircrews provided armed overwatch for friendly forces and a friendly forces convoy. Aircrews conducted shows of force to deter anti-Afghan forces activity. Joint terminal attack controllers confirmed the actions were successful. Ali Kheyl F-16C pilots provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. Pilots conducted shows of force to deter anti-Afghan activity. Ground controllers confirmed the shows of force successful. Morghab F-15E aircrews provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. Aircrews conducted a show of force to deter enemy action. Joint terminal attack controllers reported the show of force was successful. Lashkar Gah Navy F/A-18C Hornet pilots provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. Aircrews conducted a show of force, with flares, which ground controllers determined successful. Airlift Action Farah Province An Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircrew flew a combat-airdrop mission in Farah Province, Afghanistan, delivering 88,000 pounds of combat-sustainment supplies to friendly forces. Helmand Province An Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircrew flew a combat-airdrop mission in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, delivering approximately 88,000 pounds of combat-sustainment supplies to friendly forces. Air Operations in Iraq: Nothing significant to report today. Air Power Statistics: Close Air Support: Sorties flown to support ISAF and Afghan security forces: 77 Sorties flown to support Operation Iraqi Freedom: 20 Surveillance and Reconnaissance: Sorties flown in Afghanistan: 29 Sorties flown in Iraq: 25 On May 15: Air Mobility: U.S. Air Force airlift sorties: 180 Short tons of delivered cargo: 674 Passengers: approximately 5,000 Airdropped cargo: approximately 176,000 pounds Aerial Refueling: Sorties flown: 51 Fuel delivered: approximately 3.3 million pounds Aircraft refueled: 246 Personnel Recovery, Casualty Evacuation and Aero-medical Evacuations: Casualty Evacuation -- Air Force Rescue Airmen transported 15 patients Saves: 2 Assists: 13 Other: 0 Hero Flights: 0 Sorties flown to support OEF: 26 Sorties flown to support OIF: 4