March 22 airpower summary Published March 23, 2010 SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFNS) -- Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations March 22 according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. Air Operations in Afghanistan: Close-Air Support Asadabad Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircrews provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. When the friendly forces came under enemy fire, the aircrews released precision-guided munitions to neutralize the enemy position. Ground commanders declared the aircrews' actions successful. Chahar Bagh Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II pilots provided armed overwatch for friendly forces and conducted a show of force above possible enemy locations. Ground forces declared the show of force successful. Additional A-10 pilots provided armed overwatch for friendly forces and released multiple flares while conducting a show of force requested by an on-scene joint terminal attack controller. The show of force was declared successful and the aircrews were then tasked to provide armed overwatch to friendly forces executing a medical evacuation. Balocan A-10 pilots provided armed overwatch for coalition forces. The pilots received several requests to conduct shows of force during the mission and identified possible enemy personnel. Ground forces declared all shows of force successful. Airlift Action Badghis Province An Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircrew flew a combat-airdrop mission in Paktika Province, Afghanistan, delivering approximately 57,000 pounds of supplies to friendly ground forces. Paktika Province An Air Force C-130 Hercules aircrew flew a combat-resupply mission in Paktika Province, Afghanistan, airdropping approximately 35,000 pounds of combat-sustainment supplies to friendly forces. Zabul Province A C-130 aircrew flew a combat-resupply mission in Zabul Province, Afghanistan, airdropping approximately 36,000 pounds of combat-sustainment supplies to friendly forces. Oruzgan Province A C-130 aircrew flew a combat-resupply mission in Oruzgan Province, Afghanistan, airdropping 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: 83 Sorties flown to support Operation Iraqi Freedom: 20 Surveillance and Reconnaissance: Sorties flown in Afghanistan: 40 Sorties flown in Iraq: 29 On March 21: Air Mobility: Air Force airlift sorties: 165 Short tons of delivered cargo: 765 Passengers: approximately 3,700 Airdropped cargo: approximately 162,000 pounds Aerial Refueling: Sorties flown: 45 Fuel delivered: approximately 2.5 million pounds Aircraft refueled: 218 Personnel Recovery, Casualty Evacuation and Aero-medical Evacuations: Casualty evacuation -- Air Force rescue Airmen transported 12 patients Saves: 6 Assists: 6 Other: 0 Hero Flights: 0 Sorties flown to support OEF: 15 Sorties flown to support OIF: 2