Dec. 18 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. 18 according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. Air operations in Afghanistan: Orgun-E Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft flew armed overwatch for friendly forces. When enemy forces were observed setting up a fighting position, precision-guided munitions were released on the enemy target. The enemy fighting position was destroyed, eliminating a potential threat to the friendly forces. Chahar Bagh Coalition aircraft provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. When enemy forces were observed nearing the friendly forces position, a strafing run was made, and the enemy forces were observed vacating the area. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. The friendly forces reported taking enemy fire and requested airpower assistance. A show of force (with numerous flares expended) was performed and ended the enemy small-arms fire. Shahidan Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft provided reconnaissance and surveillance for a friendly forces patrol and convoy. The aircraft was looking for any unusual activity in the area. A show of force was performed when enemy small-arms fire was reported hitting the patrol. The show of force was considered successful when no further enemy action was noted. Tani F-15E aircraft provided armed overwatch for a friendly forces dismounted patrol. 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 statistics: Air mobility: Air Force airlift sorties: 153 Short tons of delivered cargo: 484 Passengers: nearly 4,700 Airdropped cargo: nearly 130,000 pounds Close-air support: Sorties flown to support ISAF annd Afghan security forces: 59 Sorties flown to support Operation Iraqi Freedom: 20 Surveillance and reconnaissance: Sorties flown in Afghanistan: 29 Sorties flown in Iraq: 28 Tactical reconnaissance sorties flown in Afghanistan: 0 Tactical reconnaissance sorties flown in Iraq: two (Air Force) Medical evacuation: On Dec. 17, Air Force HH-60 Pave Hawk aircrew and pararescue Airmen transported nine patients Aerial refueling: Sorties flown: 46 Fuel delivered: nearly 3 million pounds Aircraft refueled: 214