Sept. 10 airpower summary: B-1Bs provide show of force in Afghanistan Published Sept. 11, 2009 SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFNS) -- Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations Sept. 10, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft provided armed overwatch for a friendly forces convoy near Shurakian. When the convoy started receiving enemy small-arms fire and encountered an improvised explosive device, a request for air support was made. The show of force was successful. Near Asmar, an Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle provided overwatch for a friendly forces convoy when they reported receiving sporadic small-arms fire from an anti-coalition force's position. A show of force was requested to curtail the enemy action in the compound. There was a show of force conducted, followed by several precision-guided munitions, ending the enemy aggression. F-16 Fighting Falcons were in the vicinity of Asmar, providing armed overwatch for friendly forces when the ground troops reported receiving sniper fire from two enemy positions. Air support was requested when the points of origin for the enemy sniper fire were confirmed. Precision-guided munitions were released on the targets and the enemy positions were destroyed. There were Navy F/A-18C Hornets at Chahar Bagh providing armed overwatch for coalition forces taking enemy fire from a treeline position. A show of force was requested and performed to deter enemy action and was considered successful. At Asadabad, F-15Es were providing overwatch when assistance was requested. A crowd of insurgents was gathering in the vicinity of a friendly position. A precision-guided munition was released on the enemy coordinates eliminating the threat. In the vicinity of Shurakian, Navy F/A-18F Super Hornets were providing overwatch of insurgents possibly emplacing an improvised explosive device and were requested to provide a show of force to stop the enemy action. The show of force was successful when the insurgents ceased digging and fled the area. Coalition aircraft were supporting friendly forces at Surkhabad when the friendlies started receiving sniper fire from an enemy compound. Once the point of origin was confirmed, a precision-guided munition was deployed and the sniper fire ceased. Navy Hornets were airborne over Qalat providing support for coalition forces conducting a security operation when the coalition troops started taking small-arms fire. A show of force was requested to deter the enemy fire and after completion the mission was considered successful as the small-arms fire had ceased. Twenty-seven Air Force, Navy and coalition intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft flew missions as part of operations in Afghanistan. In addition, two Navy aircraft performed tactical reconnaissance. In total, 90 close-air-support missions were flown in support of the ISAF and Afghan security forces, reconstruction activities and route patrols. In Iraq, 29 Air Force and Navy ISR aircraft flew missions as part of operations there. In addition, two Air Force aircraft performed tactical reconnaissance. In total, 20 close-air-support missions were flown in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. These missions integrated and synchronized with ground forces, protected key infrastructure, provided overwatch for reconstruction activities, and helped to deter and disrupt hostile activities Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft and C-17 Globemaster IIIs provided intra-theater heavy airlift, helping to sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa. Air Force airlift crews flew 148 airlift sorties, delivered 568 short tons of cargo and transported about 3,000 passengers. Airlift included about 102,000 pounds of aerial resupply cargo dropped over Afghanistan. Coalition C-130 crews flew as part of operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. On Sept. 9, Air Force HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopters and "Guardian Angel" teams transported seven patients to coalition field hospitals from locations in Afghanistan. Pararescue team members aboard the helicopters located, rescued and began treatment to stabilize patients in the battlefield. The Pave Hawks transported these patients to field hospitals in less time than it takes for a civilian patient to reach emergency care by ambulance in most major cities. Air Force aerial refueling crews flew 54 sorties and off-loaded approximately 3.3 million pounds of fuel to 247 receiving aircraft.