Feb. 27 airpower summary Published March 1, 2010 SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFNS) -- Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations Feb. 27 according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. Air Operations in Afghanistan: Close-Air Support Surkhabad Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet aircrews provided armed overwatch for coalition and friendly forces. The aircrews conducted a show of force to deter enemy small-arms fire from enemy bunker and compound positions. The show of force, with flares launched, was successful in ending enemy fire against coalition forces. Chahar Bagh Navy F/A-18C Hornet pilots provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. The pilots conducted a show of force to support the friendly forces. The show of force, with flares launched, was considered successful. Now Zad Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircrews provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. The aircrews conducted shows of force to deter potential enemy activity in the area. The shows of force were declared successful when no enemy action was noted. Airlift Action Zabul An Air Force C-130 Hercules aircrew flew a combat-resupply mission in Zabul Province, Afghanistan, airdropping approximately 9,000 pounds of supplies to friendly forces. Farah An Air Force C-130 aircrew flew a combat-resupply mission in Farah Province, Afghanistan, airdropping approximately 24,000 pounds of supplies to friendly forces. Badghis Province An Air Force C-130 aircrew flew a combat-resupply mission in Badghis Province, Afghanistan, airdropping approximately 26,000 pounds of supplies to friendly forces. Ghazni Province An Air Force C-130 aircrew flew a combat-resupply mission in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan, airdropping approximately 9,000 pounds of supplies to friendly forces. Badghis Province An Air Force C-130 aircrew flew a combat-resupply mission in Badghis Province, Afghanistan, airdropping approximately 9,000 pounds of supplies to friendly forces. Air Operations in Iraq: There was no significant action to report today. There was no significant airlift action to report today. Airpower Statistics: Close-Air Support: Sorties flown to support ISAF and Afghan security forces: 70 Sorties flown to support Operation Iraqi Freedom: 16 Surveillance and Reconnaissance: Sorties flown in Afghanistan: 31 Sorties flown in Iraq: 27 On Feb. 26: Air Mobility: Air Force airlift sorties: 173 Short tons of delivered cargo: 692 Passengers: nearly 4,100 Airdropped cargo: approximately 80,000 pounds Aerial Refueling: Sorties flown: 32 Fuel delivered: approximately 2.2 million pounds Aircraft refueled: 131 Personnel Recovery, Casualty Evacuation and Aero-medical Evacuations: Casualty evacuation -- Air Force rescue Airmen transported 11 patients Saves: 4 Assists: 7 Hero Flights: 0 Sorties flown to support OEF: 9 Sorties flown to support OIF: 0