Jan. 29 airpower summary Published Feb. 3, 2010 SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFNS) -- Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations Jan. 29, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. Air Operations in Afghanistan: Lashkar Gah Air Force MQ-1B Predator operators provided armed overwatch for friendly forces conducting a mission. They reported taking enemy small-arms fire and requested air support. The point of origin for the enemy fire was confirmed and operators launched a missile, which successfully stopped the enemy action. The friendly forces completed their mission. Later, additional Air Force MQ-1B Predator operators provided armed overwatch for friendly forces conducting a mission. The friendly forces reported an engagement with the enemy forces firing small arms and requested air support. The enemy mingled with civilians and eventually separated to a compound and met with another group of enemy personnel. The enemy firing position was confirmed and operators launched a missile that successfully stopped the enemy action. The friendly forces completed their mission. Coalition pilots provided armed overwatch for friendly ground forces. The pilots conducted a show of force to deter potential anti-Afghan forces activity in the vicinity of friendly ground forces. The show of force was successful as no enemy action was noted. An Air Force B-1B Lancer aircrew flew armed overwatch for friendly forces. The aircrew conducted a show of force during a medical evacuation of wounded friendly forces. The show of force was successful as the evacuation was a success, with no enemy fire noted. Chahar Bagh Coalition aircrews provided armed overwatch for friendly forces providing protection for a town hall meeting. The aircrews conducted a show of force for friendly forces taking enemy small-arms fire from a nearby compound. The show of force was considered successful when enemy fire ceased. Abchakan Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon pilots provided armed overwatch for a friendly convoy. The pilots conducted a show of force to deter improvised explosive device triggermen along the route. The show of force was successful as no action was noted. Tirgari Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircrews provided armed overwatch for a coalition convoy. The pilots conducted a show of force to deter possible enemy aggression along the route. The route had been hit with several attacks the last few days. The show of force was successful as no action was noted. Asadabad Coalition pilots provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. The pilots conducted a show of presence and a show of force in order to deter enemy action. Both were declared successful when no enemy action was noted. 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: 81 Sorties flown to support Operation Iraqi Freedom: 18 Surveillance and Reconnaissance: Sorties flown in Afghanistan: 34 Sorties flown in Iraq: 26 Tactical reconnaissance sorties flown in Afghanistan: NONE Tactical reconnaissance sorties flown in Iraq: 2 (USAF) On January 28: Medical Evacuation: Air Force HH-60 Pave Hawk aircrews and pararescue Airmen transported 4 patients Aerial Refueling: Sorties flown: 39 Fuel delivered: nearly 2.3 million pounds Aircraft refueled: 172 Air Mobility: Air Force airlift sorties: 164 Short tons of delivered cargo: 689 Passengers: nearly 3,700 Airdropped cargo: nearly 105,000 pounds