March 27 airpower summary Published March 29, 2010 SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFNS) -- Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations March 27 according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. Air Operations in Afghanistan Close-Air Support Morghab Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II pilots responded to friendly ground forces under attack by enemy forces. An on-scene joint terminal attack controller requested pilots conduct a show of force above enemy positions. The pilots conducted shows of force, releasing numerous flares. Friendly ground forces declared the shows of force successful. Kowst Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircrews provided armed overwatch for a friendly-forces convoy that encountered an improvised explosive device and was under attack by enemy small-arms fire. The aircrews conducted a show of force to deter enemy activity. The show of force was declared successful. Additional F-15E aircrews provided armed overwatch for friendly-forces convoys and conducted a show of force to deter enemy action. The show of force was declared successful by ground commanders. An Air Force B-1B Lancer aircrew provided armed overwatch to a coalition convoy and conducted several shows of force to deter enemy activity during aero-medical evacuation operations. Ground commanders declared the shows of force successful. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon pilots provided armed overwatch for a coalition convoy. The pilots conducted several shows of force to deter enemy action. The shows of force were declared successful. Surkhabad A-10 pilots conducted shows of force above an enemy fighting position to deter enemy action. Ground commanders declared the shows of force successful. Farah Coalition aircrews provided armed overwatch for a coalition convoy and conducted a show of force to deter enemy action against friendly ground forces. Ground commanders declared the show of force successful. MQ-9A Reaper operators released a missile against enemy personnel placing an improvised explosive device near a roadway. The engagement was successful. Tarin Kowt Navy F/A-18C Hornet pilots conducted shows of force. Ground commanders declared the shows of force successful. Salerno F-15E aircrews conducted several shows of force while proving armed overwatch for friendly forces. The shows of force were declared successful by ground forces. Chahar Bagh Coalition aircrews conducted armed reconnaissance and a show of force. Ground commanders declared the show of force was successful. F/A-18C pilots conducted a show of force, releasing flares. The show of force met the ground commander's intent. Lashkar Gah F/A-18C pilots conducted shows of force, releasing flares. The shows of force were declared successful by ground commanders. Airlift Action Helmand Province An Air Force C-130 Hercules aircrew flew a combat-resupply mission in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, airdropping approximately 21,000 pounds of combat-sustainment supplies to friendly forces. An Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircrew flew a combat-airdrop mission in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, delivering approximately 48,000 pounds of supplies to friendly ground forces. Badghis Province A C-130 aircrew flew a combat-resupply mission in Badghis Province, Afghanistan, airdropping approximately 24,000 pounds of combat-sustainment supplies to friendly forces. Oruzgan Province A C-130 aircrew flew a combat airdrop mission in Oruzgan Province, Afghanistan, delivering approximately 35,000 pounds of supplied to friendly forces. Zabul Province A C-130 aircrew flew a humanitarian airdrop mission in Zabul Province, Afghanistan, delivering 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: 71 Sorties flown to support Operation Iraqi Freedom: 12 Surveillance and Reconnaissance: Sorties flown in Afghanistan: 42 Sorties flown in Iraq: 22 On March 26: Air Mobility: Air Force airlift sorties: 180 Short tons of delivered cargo: 948 Passengers: approximately 3,600 Airdropped cargo: approximately 163,000 pounds Aerial Refueling: Sorties flown: 35 Fuel delivered: approximately 2 million pounds Aircraft refueled: 141 Personnel Recovery, Casualty Evacuation and Aero-medical Evacuations: Casualty evacuation -- Air Force rescue Airmen transported 16 patients Saves: 3 Assists: 12 Other: 1 Hero Flights: 0 Sorties flown to support OEF: 27 Sorties flown to support OIF: 2