April 11 airpower summary Published April 12, 2010 SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFNS) -- Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations April 11 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 ground forces. One of the aircrews released a precision-guided munition against an enemy fighting position to neutralize enemy fire. Ground controllers confirmed success. Shahidan An Air Force B-1B Lancer aircrew provided armed overwatch for friendly ground forces, a dismounted patrol that had encountered an improvised explosive device and a medical evacuation via helicopter. A show of force was conducted to deter enemy action against the convoy. On-scene joint terminal attack controllers reported the show of force successful when the convoy no longer received enemy fire. Sar Banader Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet aircrews provided armed overwatch for coalition and friendly forces. When enemy fire broke out from a ridgeline position against coalition forces, aircrews conducted strafing runs that ended the enemy fire. Balocan Coalition aircrews provided armed overwatch for friendly forces and reconnaissance for suspicious activity. When friendly forces reported enemy fire in the area, shows of force were conducted to stop the enemy fire. The shows of force were deemed successful. Later more shows of force were conducted to deter enemy activity in the area. These shows of force were also successful as no enemy activity was noted. Gereshk Coalition pilots provided armed overwatch for a friendly-forces foot patrol. A show of force, with a flare launched, was conducted to deter enemy action as the patrol passed known enemy fighting positions. The show of force was deemed successful when no enemy action occurred. Monari Navy F/A-18C Hornet pilots provided close air support for friendly forces. The pilots conducted a show of force that ground control determined to be successful. Airlift Action Helmand Province An Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircrew flew combat-resupply missions in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, airdropping 60,000 pounds of combat-sustainment supplies to friendly forces. Badghis Province An Air Force C-130 Hercules aircrew flew combat-resupply missions in Badghis Province, Afghanistan, airdropping approximately 30,000 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: 82 Sorties flown to support Operation Iraqi Freedom: 20 Surveillance and Reconnaissance: Sorties flown in Afghanistan: 39 Sorties flown in Iraq: 29 On April 10: Air Mobility: Air Force airlift sorties: 201 Short tons of delivered cargo: 983 Passengers: approximately 4,000 Airdropped cargo: approximately 90,000 pounds Aerial Refueling: Sorties flown: 45 Fuel delivered: approximately 2.9 million pounds Aircraft refueled: 236 Personnel Recovery, Casualty Evacuation and Aero-medical Evacuations: Casualty evacuation -- Air Force rescue Airmen transported 10 patients Saves: 4 Assists: 6 Other: 0 Hero Flights: 0 Sorties flown to support OEF: 16 Sorties flown to support OIF: 2