April 28 airpower summary Published May 2, 2010 SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFNS) -- Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations April 28 according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. Air Operations in Afghanistan Close-Air Support Asmar Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircrews provided armed overwatch for friendly forces who reported receiving enemy fire. In response, the aircrews released precision-guided munitions against enemy targets and neutralized them. Ground controllers confirmed the actions successful when enemy fire ceased. Bagram F-15E aircrews provided armed overwatch for friendly-forces. One of the aircrews released a precision-guided munition against enemy forces firing on a friendly forces compound. Ground controllers declared the engagement successful when enemy fire ceased. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon pilots provided armed overwatch for a friendly-forces checkpoint and medical-evacuation operation. The pilots coordinated with on-scene joint terminal attack controllers to suppress and terminate enemy fire against the friendly forces. One of the pilots released a precision-guided munition, which was declared successful when enemy positions were destroyed. Later, pilots conducted a show of presence to deter any further enemy action Sol Tani F-16C pilots provided armed overwatch for friendly and coalition forces and a friendly-forces convoy. The pilots conducted a show of presence to suppress and terminate enemy fire against the friendly forces. The show of presence was declared successful when enemy firing ceased. Asadabad F-16C pilots provided close air support and armed overwatch for friendly forces. The friendly forces reported taking enemy fire and passed enemy fighting position coordinates to the pilots. The pilots released precision-guided munitions against the enemy positions, eliminating them and suppressing the enemy fire. Mata Khan Coalition aircrews provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. The aircrews conducted shows of force to deter enemy fire against friendly forces. The shows of force were confirmed successful by JTACs when enemy fire ceased. Qalat Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II pilots provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. The pilots conducted a show of presence, with flares launched, to deter enemy aggression. The show of presence was confirmed successful by ground controllers. Tirgari F-15E aircrews provided armed overwatch over a friendly-forces compound. The aircrews conducted a show of force when friendly forces reported taking enemy fire. Ground controllers declared the show of force successful. Kandahar A-10 pilots provided armed overwatch for friendly forces during an operation. The pilots conducted a show of force, with flares launched, to deter potential enemy action. The show of force was confirmed successful by JTACs. Shurankian Coalition aircrews provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. The aircrews conducted a show of force to prevent an ambush against a friendly-forces patrol. The show of force was confirmed successful by ground controllers. Morghab Coalition aircrews provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. The aircrews conducted shows of force, with flares launched, and a show of presence. The shows of force and presence were confirmed successful by ground controllers. Airlift Action Farah Province An Air Force C-130 Hercules aircrew flew combat-airdrop missions in Farah Province, Afghanistan, delivering approximately 35,000 pounds of combat-sustainment supplies to friendly forces. Zabul Province A C-130 aircrew flew a combat-airdrop mission in Zabul Province, Afghanistan, delivering approximately 30,000 pounds of combat-sustainment supplies to friendly forces. Oruzgan Province A C-130 aircrew flew a combat-resupply mission in Oruzgan Province, Afghanistan, airdropping approximately 35,000 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: 72 Sorties flown to support Operation Iraqi Freedom: 24 Surveillance and Reconnaissance: Sorties flown in Afghanistan: 42 Sorties flown in Iraq: 24 On April 27: Air Mobility: Air Force airlift sorties: 166 Short tons of delivered cargo: 875 Passengers: approximately 3,300 Airdropped cargo: approximately 100,000 pounds Aerial Refueling: Sorties flown: 42 Fuel delivered: approximately 2.5 million pounds Aircraft refueled: 167 Personnel Recovery, Casualty Evacuation and Aero-medical Evacuations: Casualty evacuation -- Air Force rescue Airmen transported 10 patients Saves: 2 Assists: 8 Other: 0 Hero Flights: 0 Sorties flown to support OEF: 24 Sorties flown to support OIF: 2