May 7 airpower summary Published May 11, 2010 SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFNS) -- Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations May 7 according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. Air Operations in Afghanistan Close-Air Support Ghazni Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II pilots provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. Friendly ground forces reported nearby enemy forces and the pilots conducted a show of presence and show of force to deter enemy activity. On-scene joint terminal attack controllers declared the actions successful. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircrews provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. The aircrews observed suspicious activity in vicinity of friendly forces and conducted a show of force to deter possible enemy action. Ground controllers confirmed the show of force was successful. Asmar F-15-E aircrews provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. The aircrews conducted a show of force to deter anti-Afghan forces activity. Ground controllers confirmed the show of force successful. Bagram F-15E aircrews provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. The aircrews conducted a show of force and a show of presence, both with flares launched, to deter enemy activity. Ground controllers declared both actions successful. Morghab F-15E aircrews provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. The aircrews conducted a show of force to deter anti-Afghan forces activity. JTACs declared the show of force successful when no activity was noted. Later, an Air Force B1-B Lancer aircrew provided armed overwatch for friendly forces and a friendly-forces convoy. The aircrew conducted a show of presence when a threat of imminent attack against the convoy was reported. The convoy arrived safely at its destination. Bastion A-10 pilots provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. The pilots conducted shows of force, expending flares, to deter enemy action when rocket-propelled grenade and small-arms fire were reported. Ground controllers declared the shows of force successful. Airlift Action Zabul Province An Air Force C-130 Hercules aircrew flew a combat-airdrop mission in Zabul Province, Afghanistan, delivering approximately 35,000 pounds of combat-sustainment supplies to friendly forces. Badghis Province A C-130 aircrew flew a combat-airdrop mission in Badghis Province, Afghanistan, delivering 30,000 pounds of combat-sustainment supplies to friendly forces. Oruzgan Province An Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircrew flew a combat-airdrop mission in Oruzgan Province, Afghanistan, delivering approximately 71,000 pounds of combat-sustainment supplies to friendly forces. Helmand Province A C-130 aircrew flew a combat-airdrop mission in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, delivering approximately 4,000 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: 68 Sorties flown to support Operation Iraqi Freedom: 24 Surveillance and Reconnaissance: Sorties flown in Afghanistan: 55 Sorties flown in Iraq: 26 On May 6: Air Mobility: Air Force airlift sorties: 174 Short tons of delivered cargo: 589 Passengers: approximately 4,000 Airdropped cargo: approximately 139,000 pounds Aerial Refueling: Sorties flown: 49 Fuel delivered: approximately 3.2 million pounds Aircraft refueled: 230 Personnel Recovery, Casualty Evacuation and Aero-medical Evacuations: Casualty evacuation -- Air Force rescue Airmen transported 21 patients Saves: 9 Assists: 12 Other: 0 Hero Flights: 0 Sorties flown to support OEF: 21 Sorties flown to support OIF: 6