Feb. 22 airpower summary

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Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations Feb. 22 according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.

Air Operations in Afghanistan:

Close-Air Support

Konduz
Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon pilots and F-15E Strike Eagle aircrews provided armed overwatch for friendly ground forces and a friendly-forces convoy. The friendly forces reported taking enemy small-arms and rocket-propelled-grenade fire and requested shows of force to prevent further enemy aggression. The shows of force, with flares launched, were deemed successful when desired effects were achieved.

Shkin
F-15E aircrews provided armed overwatch to friendly forces. The aircrews conducted a show of force to deter enemy action. The show of force was successful.

Balocan
Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II pilots conducted a show of force above a compound to support friendly forces in contact with enemy personnel. The show of force was successful.

Gereshk
Navy F/A-18C Hornet pilots conducted several shows of force, launching numerous flares. The shows of force were successful.

Landar
F-15E aircrews provided armed overwatch to friendly forces. The aircrews conducted a show of force to deter enemy action. The show of force was successful.

Airlift Action

Badghis Province
An Air Force C-130 Hercules aircrew flew a combat-resupply mission in Badghis Province, Afghanistan, airdropping approximately 35,000 pounds of supplies to friendly forces.

Later, Air Force C-130 aircrews flew a combat-resupply mission in Badghis Province, Afghanistan, airdropping approximately 60,000 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: 79
Sorties flown to support Operation Iraqi Freedom: 4

Surveillance and Reconnaissance:
Sorties flown in Afghanistan: 34
Sorties flown in Iraq: 23

On Feb. 21:
 
Medical Evacuation:
Air Force HH-60 Pave Hawk aircrews and pararescue Airmen transported 16 patients

Aerial Refueling:
Sorties flown: 44
Fuel delivered: approximately 2.6 million pounds
Aircraft refueled: 200

Air Mobility:
Air Force airlift sorties: 176
Short tons of delivered cargo: 910
Passengers: nearly 5,100
Airdropped cargo: approximately 95,000 pounds