March 6 airpower summary Published March 8, 2010 SAN ANTONIO (AFNS) -- Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations March 6 according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. Air Operations in Afghanistan: Close-Air Support Tarin Kowt Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II pilots provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. One of the pilots released a precision-guided munition on confirmed coordinates of an enemy position. The engagement met the ground commander's intent. Asadabad Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircrews provided armed overwatch for a friendly forces patrol. The aircrews responded quickly after the patrol encountered an enemy ambush. They released precision-guided munitions and suppressed enemy fire, allowing the friendly patrol to break contact with enemy forces. Asmar F-15E aircrews provided close air support for friendly forces. The aircrews responded to reports of friendly forces taking enemy fire and released precision-guided munitions, once the coordinates of the enemy position were confirmed. The enemy fighting position was destroyed and friendly forces reported no further enemy fire. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon pilots provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. The pilots responded to friendly forces taking enemy fire from fighting positions along a ridgeline. They released precision-guided munitions once coordinates of the enemy positions were confirmed. Enemy fighting positions and equipment were destroyed. Oruzgan Coalition aircrews and Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet aircrews provided armed overwatch for friendly ground forces. The aircrews conducted shows of force when ground troops reported taking enemy fire. The shows of force, with flares launched, were deemed successful when they met the ground commander's intent. Later, F/A-18F aircrews continued to provide armed overwatch for the friendly forces. The aircrews conducted shows of force to deter further enemy action. The shows of force were determined to be successful when no further enemy action was noted. Sangin A-10 pilots provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. The aircrews conducted a show of force to deter enemy action in the area. The show of force, with flares launched, was successful as no enemy action was noted. Balocan Coalition aircrews provided armed overwatch for friendly ground forces and a medical-evacuation mission. The aircrews also conducted reconnaissance for suspicious activity in the area. They conducted a show of force to stop anti-Afghan forces from firing on the friendly forces, which was declared successful when no enemy action was noted. Airlift Action Helmand Province Air Force C-130 Hercules and C-17 Globemaster III aircrews flew four combat-airdrop missions in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, delivering approximately 170,000 pounds of supplies to friendly forces. Air Operations in Iraq: There was no significant action to report today. Airpower Statistics: Close-Air Support: Sorties flown to support ISAF and Afghan security forces: 74 Sorties flown to support Operation Iraqi Freedom: 24 Surveillance and Reconnaissance: Sorties flown in Afghanistan: 40 Sorties flown in Iraq: 33 On March 5: Air Mobility: Air Force airlift sorties: 167 Short tons of delivered cargo: 925 Passengers: approximately 3,400 Airdropped cargo: approximately 170,000 pounds Aerial Refueling: Sorties flown: 39 Fuel delivered: approximately 2.6 million pounds Aircraft refueled: 174 Personnel Recovery, Casualty Evacuation and Aero-medical Evacuations: Casualty evacuation -- Air Force rescue Airmen transported 7 patients Saves: 0 Assists: 7 Other: 0 Hero Flights: 0 Sorties flown to support OEF: 3 Sorties flown to support OIF: 0