May 26 airpower summary: A-10s bomb targets

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SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) --  Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations May 26, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.

In Afghanistan, Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs dropped guided bomb unit-12s onto an enemy building in Zormat. The on-scene joint terminal attack controller declared the mission a success.

In Nangalam, Orgune, and Zormat, A-10s conducted shows of force to deter enemy activities in the area. The missions were reported as successful by a JTAC.

In total, 49 close-air-support missions were flown as part of the ISAF and Afghan security forces, reconstruction activities and route patrols.

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

In Iraq, coalition aircraft flew 54 close-air-support missions for Operation Iraqi Freedom. These missions integrated and synchronized coalition ground forces, protected key infrastructure, provided overwatch for reconstruction activities and helped to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.

Twenty-three Air Force, Navy and Royal Australian air force 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 143 airlift sorties were flown, 562 tons of cargo delivered and 2,718 passengers were transported. This included approximately 19,056 pounds of troop re-supply air-dropped in Afghanistan.

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

On May 25, Air Force, RAF, and Singaporean tanker crews flew 37 sorties and off-loaded approximately 2.1 million pounds of fuel to 119 receiving aircraft.