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SOUTHWEST ASIA: Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations Jan. 12, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.
In Afghanistan, Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles destroyed an enemy compound by dropping guided bomb unit-38s and firing cannon rounds in Bagram. A show of force was also performed to deter any further enemy activities. The joint terminal attack controller confirmed the missions were successful.
An Air Force B-1B Lancer dropped GBU-31s and GBU-38s on anti-coalition militia engaging coalition troops in Deh Rawod. The JTAC declared the mission as a success.
In Garmsir, a Royal Air Force GR-7 Harrier dropped an Enhanced Paveway II munition on enemy combatants engaging Friendly forces. The JTAC confirmed the mission as a success.
A GR-7 dropped Enhanced Paveway II munitions on a building containing an enemy mortar team near Deh Rawod. The GR-7 also conducted a show of force over enemy positions in the area. The missions were reported as a success by the JTAC.
In Asadabad, an Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II successfully conducted a show of force over enemy positions in the area.
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An Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft takes off from the runway of an air base in Southwest Asia, for a mission as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. The B-1B is a multi-role, long-range bomber capable of flying intercontinental missions without refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Olsen)
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In total, 39 close-air-support missions were flown as part of the ISAF and Afghan security forces, reconstruction activities and route patrols.
Six Air Force surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft flew missions as part of operations in Afghanistan.
In Iraq, a Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet dropped a GBU-51 on an enemy position in Basrah. The JTAC declared the mission successful.
In Baqubah, Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons dropped a GBU-12 and GBU-38s to destroy a vehicle bornb improvised explosive device factory. The mission was confirmed a success by the JTAC.
Enemy activities were deterred through shows of force performed by an F-16 in Baghdad. The JTAC confirmed the missions were a success.
In total, coalition aircraft flew 61 close-air-support missions for Operation Iraqi Freedom. These missions supported coalition ground forces, protected key infrastructure, provided over watch for reconstruction activities and helped to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.
Twenty-two Air Force, Navy, and Royal Air Force surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft flew missions as part of operations in Iraq. Additionally, eight Air Force, Navy, and Royal Air Force aircraft performed tactical reconnaissance.
U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules and C-17 Globemaster IIIs provided intra-theater heavy airlift support, helping to sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa.
Approximately 136 airlift sorties were flown, 280 tons of cargo were delivered and 4,225 passengers were transported. This included approximately 47,580 pounds of troop re-supply air-dropped in Afghanistan.
Coalition C-130 crews from Australia and Iraq flew as part of operations in Afghanistan or Iraq.
On Jan. 11, Air Force and RAF tankers flew 42 sorties and off-loaded approximately 2.2 million pounds of fuel to 185 receiving aircraft.
