March 9 airpower summary Published March 10, 2010 SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFNS) -- Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations March 9 according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. Air Operations in Afghanistan: Close Air Support Musa Qala Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II pilots provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. The pilots conducted a show of force to deter enemy forces from firing rocket-propelled grenades. The show of force was deemed successful when enemy fire ceased. Asadabad Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon pilots provided close air support to friendly forces. The pilots were passed coordinates for several enemy positions firing against friendly forces. The pilots released precision-guided munitions on the enemy positions to deter enemy aggression and destroy enemy positions. The action was declared successful by ground control. Asmar F-16C pilots provided armed overwatch for a friendly forces convoy caught in an ambush. The pilots released a precision-guided munition against an enemy fighting position that destroyed it and eliminated the threat to friendly forces. Later, F-16C pilots continued to provide armed overwatch for friendly forces. When an imminent attack on friendly forces developed, pilots conducted a show of force, with flares launched, to deter enemy aggression. The show of force was successful as no enemy action as noted. Konduz Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircrews provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. The aircrews released a precision-guided munition against an enemy vehicle to prevent an engagement against friendly forces. Farah A-10 pilots provided close air support to friendly forces following the detonation of an improvised-explosive device. The pilots conducted a show of force, with flares launched, to deter anti-Afghan forces activity in the vicinity of the blast. The show of force was declared successful when no enemy action was noted. Chahar Bagh Navy F/A-18C pilots provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. The pilots conducted a show of force, with flares launched, to deter enemy action in the area. The show of force was successful as no enemy action was noted. Sar Banader F/A-18C pilots provided armed overwatch for friendly ground forces. The pilots conducted a show of force, with flares launched. The show of force was deemed successful when pilots met the ground commander's intent. Airlift Action Ghazni Province An Air Force C-130 Hercules aircrew flew a combat-resupply mission in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan, airdropping approximately 30,000 pounds of combat-sustainment supplies to friendly forces. Oruzgan Province An Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircrew flew a combat-resupply mission in Oruzgan Province, Afghanistan, airdropping approximately 71,000 pounds of supplies to friendly forces. Helmand Province A C-130 aircrew flew a combat-airdrop mission in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, delivering approximately 34,000 pounds of supplies to friendly forces. Air Operations in Iraq: There was nothing significant to report today. Air Power Statistics: Close Air Support: Sorties flown to support ISAF and Afghan security forces: 81 Sorties flown to support Operation Iraqi Freedom: 20 Surveillance and Reconnaissance: Sorties flown in Afghanistan: 35 Sorties flown in Iraq: 18 On March 08: Air Mobility: U.S. Air Force airlift sorties: 168 Short tons of delivered cargo: 858 Passengers: approximately 4,100 Airdropped cargo: approximately 135,000 pounds Aerial Refueling: Sorties flown: 45 Fuel delivered: approximately 2.9 million pounds Aircraft refueled: 267 Personnel Recovery, Casualty Evacuation and Aero-medical Evacuations: Casualty evacuation -- Air Force rescue Airmen transported 10 patients Saves: 2 Assists: 8 Other: 0 Hero Flights: 0 Sorties flown to support OEF: 11 Sorties flown to support OIF: 0