Dec. 19 airpower summary Published Dec. 22, 2009 SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFNS) -- Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations Dec. 19 according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. Air operations in Afghanistan: Remak Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft flew armed overwatch for a friendly forces convoy that was struck by an improvised explosive device. During a medical evacuation and the clearing of the damaged vehicle, a show of force was performed to deter further enemy action. The show of force was deemed successful as no enemy action was noted. Asadabad F-15E aircraft provided armed overwatch and surveillance for a friendly forces convoy. The friendly convoy reported taking enemy small-arms fire and requested airpower assistance. A precision-guided munition was released on the confirmed enemy position coordinates, and the convoy reported the enemy fire stopped. Moqor Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft provided reconnaissance and surveillance for a friendly forces convoy. The aircraft was looking for any unusual activity in the area. A show of force was performed to ensure no enemy action took place around the convoy. The show of force was considered successful when no enemy action was noted. Chahar Bagh Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. A show of force was performed to ensure no enemy action took place around the friendly forces. The show of force was considered successful when no enemy action was noted. Air operations in Iraq: No significant action to report in the last 24 hours. Airpower sdtatistics: Air mobility: Air Force airlift sorties: 155 Short tons of delivered cargo: 645 Passengers: nearly 4,800 Airdropped cargo: nearly 77,000 pounds Close-air support: Sorties flown to support ISAF and Afghan security forces: 50 Sorties flown to support Operation Iraqi Freedom: 20 Surveillance and reconnaissance: Sorties flown in Afghanistan: 13 Sorties flown in Iraq: 29 Tactical reconnaissance sorties flown in Afghanistan: 0 Tactical reconnaissance sorties flown in Iraq: two (Air Force) Medical evacuation: On Dec. 18, Air Force HH-60 Pave Hawk aircrew and pararescue Airmen transported 18 patients Aerial refueling: Sorties flown: 36 Fuel delivered: nearly 2.1 million pounds Aircraft refueled: 145