March 26 airpower summary Published March 28, 2010 SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFNS) -- Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations March 26 according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. Air Operations in Afghanistan Close-Air Support Moqor Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircrews provided armed overwatch for a coalition vehicle disabled by an improvised explosive device. The aircrews conducted a show of force, releasing flares, upon the request of friendly ground forces. The ground commander declared the show of force successful. ` Tani F-15E aircrews provided armed overwatch for friendly ground forces and conducted a show of force to deter possible enemy action. The show of force was declared successful by friendly forces on the ground. Chahar Bagh Coalition aircrews provided armed overwatch for a friendly-forces convoy and conducted shows of force, releasing flares. The shows of force were declared successful by ground forces. Airlift Action Konar Province AnAir Force C-130 Hercules aircrew flew a combat-airdrop mission in Konar Province, Afghanistan, delivering approximately 30,000 pounds of supplies to friendly ground forces. Kandahar A C-130 aircrew flew a combat-airdrop mission in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, delivering approximately 34,000 pounds of supplies to friendly ground forces. Oruzgan An Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircrew flew a combat-airdrop mission in Oruzgan Province, Afghanistan, delivering approximately 71,000 pounds of supplies to friendly ground forces. Air Operations in Iraq Close-Air Support Al Hillah Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon pilots conducted a show of force above a suspected enemy position. Ground forces declared the show of force was successful. Airlift Operations A C-130 aircrew flew a combat-airdrop mission in Iraq, delivering approximately 2,000 supplies to friendly ground forces. Airpower Statistics: Close-Air Support: Sorties flown to support ISAF and Afghan security forces: 70 Sorties flown to support Operation Iraqi Freedom: 18 Surveillance and Reconnaissance: Sorties flown in Afghanistan: 43 Sorties flown in Iraq: 26 On March 25: Air Mobility: Air Force airlift sorties: 197 Short tons of delivered cargo: 1,100 Passengers: approximately 3,800 Airdropped cargo: No airdrops March 25 Aerial Refueling: Sorties flown: 48 Fuel delivered: approximately 2.9 million pounds Aircraft refueled: 228 Personnel Recovery, Casualty Evacuation and Aero-medical Evacuations: Casualty evacuation -- Air Force rescue Airmen transported 16 patients Saves: 4 Assists: 11 Other: 1 Hero Flights: 0 Sorties flown to support OEF: 27 Sorties flown to support OIF: 2