March 29 airpower summary Published April 2, 2010 SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFNS) -- Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations March 29 according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. Air Operations in Afghanistan Close-Air Support Konduz Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon pilots provided armed overwatch for friendly forces under attack by enemy troops with small-arms fire and rocket-propelled grenades. The pilots conducted shows of force to deter enemy action. An on-scene joint terminal attack controller reported the shows of force were successful. Tarin Kowt Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet aircrews provided armed overwatch for friendly ground forces under attack by enemy forces. Aircrews conducted a show of force, which was declared successful by a JTAC. Qalat Navy F/A-18C Hornet pilots provided armed overwatch for friendly forces engaged with enemy personnel. A JTAC requested pilots conduct a show of force. The pilots conducted a show of force, releasing flares. The JTAC declared the show of force successful. Musa Qala F/A-18C pilots conducted shows of force, releasing flares upon request from ground forces. Ground commanders declared the shows of force successful. Chahar Bagh F/A-18F aircrews provided armed overwatch for friendly forces and conducted a show of force. A JTAC reported the show of force successful. Shurakian Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II pilots conducted a show of force to support friendly forces under attack by enemy personnel with small-arms fire. Ground forces reported the show of force was successful. Airlift Action Paktika Province An Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircrew flew a combat-airdrop mission in Paktika Province, Afghanistan, delivering approximately 70,000 pounds of combat-sustainment supplies to friendly forces. 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 A C-130 aircrew flew a low-cost low-altitude combat-airdrop mission in Badghis Province, Afghanistan, delivering approximately 1,200 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: 87 Sorties flown to support Operation Iraqi Freedom: 18 Surveillance and Reconnaissance: Sorties flown in Afghanistan: 48 Sorties flown in Iraq: 27 On March 28: Air Mobility: Air Force airlift sorties: 204 Short tons of delivered cargo: 639 Passengers: approximately 4,100 Airdropped cargo: approximately 106,000 pounds Aerial Refueling: Sorties flown: 47 Fuel delivered: approximately 2.7 million pounds Aircraft refueled: 224 Personnel Recovery, Casualty Evacuation and Aero-medical Evacuations: Casualty evacuation -- Air Force rescue Airmen transported 17 patients Saves: 7 Assists: 10 Other: 0 Hero Flights: 0 Sorties flown to support OEF: 21 Sorties flown to support OIF: 4