Jan. 13 airpower summary Published Jan. 15, 2010 SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFNS) -- Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations Jan. 13, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. Air Operations in Afghanistan: Asadabad Air Force pilots flying F-16 Fighting Falcons provided armed overwatch and force protection for a troop-insertion mission. The pilots conducted shows of force to deter potential enemy action. The shows of force were effective at preventing enemy fire during the insertion mission. Asmar Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircrews provided armed overwatch and force protection for a convoy mission. The convoy was reported to be in the vicinity of an enemy small-arms and mortar team. The aircrew conducted a show of force to deter any anti-Afghan forces activity in the area. Later, aircrews conducted a show of force to deter activity by suspicious personnel on a ridge and in close proximity to the friendly forces. The shows of force were effective as no enemy activity was noted. Lashkar Gah Navy pilots flying F/A-18C Hornets provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. The pilots were tasked with conducting a show of force over an area where friendly forces were operating. The show of force was deemed successful. 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: 2 Surveillance and Reconnaissance: Sorties flown in Afghanistan: 32 Sorties flown in Iraq: 16 Tactical reconnaissance sorties flown in Afghanistan: NONE Tactical reconnaissance sorties flown in Iraq: 2 (USAF) Air Mobility: U.S. Air Force airlift sorties: 164 Short tons of delivered cargo: 651 Passengers: nearly 4,900 Airdropped cargo: nearly 90,000 pounds Medical Evacuation: On Jan. 12 Air Force HH-60 Pave Hawk aircrews and pararescue Airmen transported 4 patients Aerial Refueling: Sorties flown: 43 Fuel delivered: nearly 3.0 million pounds Aircraft refueled: 220