June 14 airpower summary

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Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations June 14, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.

In Afghanistan, Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles dropped guided bomb unit-31s and 38s to destroy anti-Afghan forces in caves in the vicinity of Nangalam. An on-scene joint terminal attack controller confirmed the missions successful. 

An F-15E dropped a GBU-31 to destroy anti-Afghan forces with rocket launchers in the vicinity of Orgun-E. A JTAC reported the mission successful. 

F-15Es dropped GBU-12s, 31s, and 38s to destroy anti-Afghan forces with rocket launchers and spotters on a ridge line in the vicinity of Lwara. A JTAC declared the mission successful.

Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs dropped GBU-12s to destroy anti-Afghan forces in a tree line in the vicinity of Uruzgan. A JTAC confirmed the mission successful. 

An F-15E dropped a GBU-31 to destroy anti-Afghan forces in the vicinity of Qal-E-Naw. A JTAC declared the mission successful. 

A-10s dropped GBU-12s to destroy anti-Afghan forces in a building in the vicinity of Garmser. A JTAC confirmed the mission successful. 

A-10s performed shows of force to deter enemy activities in the vicinity of Lwara, Orgun-E and Sharona. JTACs reported the missions successful. 

F-15Es performed shows of force to deter enemy activities in the vicinity of Bari Kowt and Nagalam. JTACs declared the missions successful.

In total, 54 close-air-support missions were flown as part of the ISAF and Afghan security forces, reconstruction activities and route patrols.

Thirteen Air Force and Royal Air Force intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance
aircraft flew missions as part of operations in Afghanistan. Additionally, two RAF aircraft performed tactical reconnaissance.

In Iraq, RAF GR-4 Tornados performed shows of force to deter enemy activities in the vicinity of Al Amarah and Al Nasariyah. JTACs confirmed the missions successful.

In total, coalition aircraft flew 53 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-two Air Force and Navy ISR aircraft flew missions as part of operations in Iraq. Additionally, four Air Force and RAF aircraft performed tactical reconnaissance. 

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.

Approximately 132 airlift sorties were flown, 446 tons of cargo delivered, and 2,774 passengers were transported. This included approximately 30,000 pounds of troop re-supply air-dropped in Afghanistan.

Coalition C-130 crews from Australia, Canada and Iraq flew as part of operations in Afghanistan or Iraq.

On June 13, Air Force and RAF tanker crews flew 56 sorties and off-loaded approximately 3.2 million pounds of fuel to 278 receiving aircraft.