April 5 airpower summary Published April 7, 2010 SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFNS) -- Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations April 5 according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. Air Operations in Afghanistan Close-Air Support Gereshk Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II pilots, coalition aircrews and Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet aircrews provided armed overwatch and responded to friendly ground forces under attack by enemy forces. The A-10 pilots made a strafing run, successfully ending enemy fire and one of the coalition aircrews released a missile against enemy forces. In addition F-18E aircrews and A-10 pilots conducted several shows of force, one with flares launched to deter further enemy activity. Bagram Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon pilots provided armed overwatch for friendly forces and a key leadership engagement in the area. The pilots later conducted a show of force to deter enemy fire on friendly forces. The show of force was declared successful. Musa Qala Coalition aircrews provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. The aircrews conducted a show of force that was declared successful. Remak F/A-18E aircrews provided armed overwatch of friendly forces. The aircrews conducted shows of force, with flares launched, which were determined successful by on-scene joint terminal attack controllers. Sangin An Air Force B-1B Lancer aircrew provided armed overwatch for a friendly-forces patrol. The aircrew conducted a show of force over enemy forces firing at friendly forces. Ground commanders declared the show of force successful when enemy fire ceased. Asadabad Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircrews provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. The aircrew conducted a show of force to deter potential enemy action in the vicinity of friendly forces. The show of force was declared successful by ground forces. Later, additional F-15E aircrews provided armed overwatch for a dismounted friendly-forces patrol and convoy. The aircrews conducted a show of force to deter potential enemy action. The show of force was successful in meeting the ground commander's intent. Balocan Navy F/A-18C Hornet pilots conducted shows of force that were declared successful by ground commanders. Airlift Action Zabul Province Air Force C-130 Hercules aircrews flew combat airdrop missions in Zabul Province, Afghanistan, delivering approximately 34,000 and 30,000 pounds of sustainment supplies to friendly forces. Badghis Province A C-130 aircrew and a C-17 Globemaster III aircrew flew combat-resupply missions in Badghis Province, Afghanistan, airdropping approximately 30,000 and 60,000 pounds of combat-sustainment supplies to friendly forces. Helmand Province C-130 aircrews flew combat-resupply mission in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, airdropping approximately 32,000 and 34,000 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: 81 Sorties flown to support Operation Iraqi Freedom: 18 Surveillance and Reconnaissance: Sorties flown in Afghanistan: 41 Sorties flown in Iraq: 25 On April 4: Air Mobility: Air Force airlift sorties: 198 Short tons of delivered cargo: 965 Passengers: approximately 4,300 Airdropped cargo: approximately 220,000 pounds Aerial Refueling: Sorties flown: 45 Fuel delivered: approximately 3.2 million pounds Aircraft refueled: 242 Personnel Recovery, Casualty Evacuation and Aero-medical Evacuations: Casualty evacuation -- Air Force rescue Airmen transported 18 patients Saves: 10 Assists: 8 Other: 0 Hero Flights: 0 Sorties flown to support OEF: 24 Sorties flown to support OIF: 5