July 6 airpower summary: A-10s deter anti-Afghan forces Published July 7, 2008 SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations July 6, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs fired canon rounds and dropped general-purpose 500-pound bombs onto anti-Afghan forces in the vicinity of Nagalam. Furthermore, an Air Force B-1B Lancer dropped guided bomb unit-31s and 38s onto additional enemy fighting positions in the area. The joint terminal attack controller confirmed the missions successful. In the vicinity of Shkin, an Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle dropped a GBU-12 and GBU-38s onto anti-Afghan forces. Additionally, an F-15E performed shows of force to deter activities by anti-Afghan forces in the area. The mission was reported as a success by the JTAC. An F-15E fired cannon rounds onto anti-Afghan forces fighting positions in the vicinity of Molla Ashraf. The JTAC declared the mission successful. In the vicinity of Sangin, an F-15E conducted a show of force to deter activities by anti-Afghan forces. The mission was confirmed a success by the JTAC. A Royal Air Force GR-7 Harrier performed a show of force over enemy positions in the vicinity of Tarin Kowt in order to deter activities by enemy combatants. The JTAC reported the mission successful. In total, 50 close-air-support missions were flown as part of the ISAF and Afghan National Security Forces, reconstruction activities and route patrols. Thirteen Air Force and RAF surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft flew missions as part of operations in Afghanistan. Additionally, two RAF aircraft performed tactical reconnaissance. In Iraq, coalition aircraft flew 56 close-air-support missions for Operation Iraqi Freedom. These missions integrated and synchronized with coalition ground forces, protected key infrastructure, provided over watch for reconstruction activities and helped to deter and disrupt terrorist activities. Twenty-six Air Force and RAF surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft flew missions as part of operations in Iraq. Additionally, four Air Force and RAF aircraft performed tactical reconnaissance. Air Force C-130s and C-17s provided intra-theater heavy airlift, helping to sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa. Approximately 137 airlift sorties were flown, 488 tons of cargo were delivered and 3,304 passengers were transported. This included approximately 20,160 pounds of troop re-supply air-dropped in Afghanistan. Coalition C-130 crews from Australia, Iraq and Korea flew as part of operations in Afghanistan or Iraq. On July 5, Air Force, French, RAF and Singaporean Tanker crews flew 53 sorties and off-loaded approximately 2.7 million pounds of fuel to 226 receiving aircraft.