March 24 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 24 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 released precision-guided munitions against enemy forces attacking friendly forces from multiple positions. Ground forces confirmed the aircrew's actions neutralized enemy forces. Additional F-15E aircrews released precision-guided munitions against advancing enemy forces attacking friendly ground forces. The aircrews also released precision-guided munitions against an enemy fighting position. Friendly ground forces declared the aircrews' actions were successful. F-15E aircrews also provided armed overwatch and conducted a show of force, releasing flares, for friendly forces near a disabled helicopter. The aircrews then escorted U.S. and coalition helicopter aircrews recovering personnel from the disabled helicopter. Helmand Province Marine AV-8B Harrier II pilots strafed enemy forces attacking friendly ground forces. Ground forces confirmed the pilots' actions were successful. Pilots then continued to provide armed overwatch for friendly forces and conducted armed reconnaissance, conducting a successful show of force, with flares launched, to deter enemy actions. Shahidan F-15E aircrews conducted armed reconnaissance and a show of force. The show of force was declared successful by forces on the ground. Moqor Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon pilots provided armed overwatch for friendly forces under attack. Pilots conducted a show of force above enemy positions, expending flares, meeting the ground commander's intent. Jalalabad F-15E aircrews provided armed overwatch for friendly forces and conducted multiple shows of force to deter enemy action against friendly forces. An on-scene joint terminal attack controller declared the shows of force successful. Airlift Action Farah Province Air Force C-130 Hercules aircrews flew combat-resupply missions in Farah Province, Afghanistan, airdropping approximately 57,000 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: 83 Sorties flown to support Operation Iraqi Freedom: 20 Surveillance and Reconnaissance: Sorties flown in Afghanistan: 39 Sorties flown in Iraq: 28 On March 23: Air Mobility: Air Force airlift sorties: 190 Short tons of delivered cargo: 798 Passengers: approximately 4,200 Airdropped cargo: None Aerial Refueling: Sorties flown: 46 Fuel delivered: approximately 2.8 million pounds Aircraft refueled: 229 Personnel Recovery, Casualty Evacuation and Aero-medical Evacuations: Casualty evacuation -- Air Force rescue Airmen transported 7 patients Saves: 2 Assists: 5 Other: 0 Hero Flights: 0 Sorties flown to support OEF: 13 Sorties flown to support OIF: 2