CENTAF releases combined airpower summary Published June 26, 2006 SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials have released the airpower summary for June 24 to 26.June 26In Afghanistan June 25, Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs provided close-air support for coalition forces taking small-arms fire from Taliban extremists near Asadabad. The aircraft expended guided bomb unit-12s and general-purpose 500-pound bombs on a compound where the extremists were held up, destroying the compound and ending the engagement. Additionally, eight U.S. and French air force intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, or ISR, aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Afghanistan.In total, coalition aircraft flew 23 close-air-support missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. These missions included support to coalition and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and route patrols. In Iraq, Royal Air Force Tornado GR-4s provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Al Mahmudiyah. Additionally, 15 Air Force, Navy and Royal Air Force ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq. Navy fighter aircraft performed in non-traditional ISR roles with their electro-optical and infrared sensors. In total, coalition aircraft flew 54 close-air-support missions for Operation Iraqi Freedom. These missions included support to coalition troops, infrastructure protection, reconstruction activities and operations to deter and disrupt terrorist activities. On June 24, Air Force rescue and medical crews on HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopters flew three medical evacuation missions in support of OEF. Three U.S. military patients with injuries requiring urgent care were evacuated as a result of these missions. Air Force C-130 Hercules and C-17 Globemaster IIIs provided intra-theater heavy airlift support, helping sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa. They flew 180 airlift sorties, delivered 540 tons of cargo and transported 2,500 passengers. This included nearly 42,500 pounds of troop resupply airdropped in eastern Afghanistan. This also included more than 8,200 pounds of humanitarian aid containing food, water, teaching supplies, school supplies and soccer balls. Coalition C-130 crews from Australia, Japan and Korea flew in support of either OIF or OEF. On June 24, U.S., French and Royal Air Force tankers flew 40 sorties and off-loaded almost 2.3 million pounds of fuel. June 25 In Afghanistan June 24, U.S., French and Royal Air Force aircraft provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with Taliban extremists on three separate occasions, all near Kandahar. In the first engagement, A-10s provided close-air support to coalition troops taking small arms and rocket-propelled grenade fire. The A-10s expended a general-purpose 500-pound bomb and a GBU-12, ending the engagement. In the second engagement, French air force M-2000 Mirages provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact. The aircraft expended GBU-12s on the extremists' positions, ending the engagement. In the third engagement, a B-1B and Royal Air Force Harrier GR-7s provided close-air support to coalition forces taking small-arms fire. The GR-7s conducted a strafing pass and expended rockets, ending the engagement. Additionally, six U.S. Air Force ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Afghanistan. In total, coalition aircraft flew 31 close-air-support missions in support of OEF. These missions included support to coalition and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and route patrols. In Iraq, Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Al Hawijah and Al Mahmudiyah. Additionally, 13 Air Force, Navy and Royal Air Force ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq. In total, coalition aircraft flew 34 close air support missions for OIF. These missions included support to coalition troops, infrastructure protection, reconstruction activities and operations to deter and disrupt terrorist activities. On June 23, Air Force rescue and medical crews on HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopters flew two medical evacuation missions in support of OEF. Four Afghan national army and three Australian military patients with injuries requiring urgent care were evacuated as a result of these missions. C-130s and C-17s provided intra-theater heavy airlift support, helping sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa. They flew 150 airlift sorties, delivered 530 tons of cargo and transported 2,420 passengers. This included more than 61,600 pounds of troop resupply airdropped in central Afghanistan. Coalition C-130 crews from Canada flew in support of either OIF or OEF. On June 23, U.S., French and Royal Air Force tankers flew 40 sorties and off-loaded almost 2.5 million pounds of fuel. June 24In Afghanistan June 23, A-10s, an MQ-1 Predator unmanned aerial vehicle, a B-1 and RAF GR-7s provided close-air support to coalition forces taking small-arms fire from Taliban extremists near Tarin Kowt. The aircraft targeted extremists in a compound, in an orchard and in the open, expending GBU-12s, general-purpose 500-pound bombs, precision-guided munitions, rockets, a Hellfire missile and cannon rounds.In a separate engagement, A-10s and Royal Netherlands Air Force F-16s provided close-air support for coalition forces taking small arms fire and mortars from Taliban extremists near Kandahar. The A-10 aircraft expended GBU-12s on the extremists' location, ending the engagement. A B-1 also provided close-air support to coalition forces in contact with Taliban extremists near Asadabad and Kandahar. Additionally, six Air Force ISR flew missions in support of operations in Afghanistan. In total, coalition aircraft flew 31 close-air-support missions in support of OEF. These missions included support to coalition and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and route patrols.In Iraq, Air Force F-16s provided close-air support to coalition troops conducting raids on anti-Iraqi forces near Fallujah. The aircraft expended GBU-12s, GBU-38s and cannon rounds on the anti-Iraqi forces' vehicles and buildings, ending the engagement. F-16s and Navy F-18C Hornets also provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Al Hawijah and Baqubah. Additionally, 13 Air Force, Navy and Royal Air Force ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq. A Navy fighter aircraft performed in a non-traditional ISR role with its electro-optical and infrared sensors. In total, coalition aircraft flew 52 close-air-support missions for OIF. These missions included support to coalition troops, infrastructure protection, reconstruction activities and operations to deter and disrupt terrorist activities. On June 22, U.S. Air Force rescue and medical crews on HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopters flew one medical evacuation mission in support of OEF. One U.S. military patient with injuries requiring urgent care was evacuated as a result of the mission. Air Force C-130s and C-17s provided intra-theater heavy airlift support, helping sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa. They flew 140 airlift sorties, delivered 450 tons of cargo and transported 2,400 passengers.Coalition C-130 crews from Canada and Japan flew in support of either OIF or OEF. On June 22, U.S., French and Royal Air Force tankers flew 40 sorties and off-loaded almost 2.5 million pounds of fuel.