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SOUTHWEST ASIA: Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations June 15, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.
In Afghanistan, an Air Force B-1B Lancer dropped a guided bomb unit-31 to destroy an enemy compound in the vicinity of Now Zad. An on-scene joint terminal attack controller confirmed the mission successful.
French 2000 Mirages and a B-1B dropped GBU-12s and a 31 to destroy an enemy compound in the vicinity of Qalat. A JTAC reported the mission successful.
In the vicinity of Sangin, B-1Bs dropped GBU-31s and 38s to destroy an anti-coalition stronghold and bunker. A JTAC declared the mission successful.
Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs and a B-1B dropped GBU-12s and 38s to destroy anti-Afghan forces in caves and mortar teams in the vicinity of Bari Kowt. A JTAC confirmed the mission successful.
A B-1B dropped GBU-31s and 38s to destroy enemy ambush teams on a ridge in the vicinity of Asadabad. A JTAC reported the mission successful.
A B-1B dropped GBU-31s and 38s in order to destroy enemy combatants in the vicinity of Orgun-E. A JTAC declared the mission successful.
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An Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft moves out of position after receiving fuel from a KC-135R Stratotanker during a mission over Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Andy Dunaway)
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British GR-7 Harriers and an Air Force F-15E performed shows of force to deter enemy activities in the vicinity of Sangin. A JTAC confirmed the missions successful.
An F-15E performed a show of force to deter enemy activities in the vicinity of Gereshk. A JTAC reported the mission successful.
In total, 45 close-air-support missions were flown as part of the ISAF and Afghan security forces, reconstruction activities and route patrols.
Twelve Air Force, Royal Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft flew missions as part of operations in Afghanistan. Additionally, two RAF aircraft performed tactical reconnaissance.
In Iraq, Navy F/A-18 Hornets performed shows of force to deter enemy activities in the vicinity of Al Amarah. A JTAC declared the mission successful.
In total, coalition aircraft flew 40 close-air-support missions for Operation Iraqi Freedom. These missions integrated and synchronized with coalition ground forces, protected key infrastructure, provided overwatch for reconstruction activities and helped to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.
Twenty-five Air Force and Navy ISR aircraft flew missions as part of operations in Iraq. Additionally, eight Air Force, Navy 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 121 airlift sorties were flown, 461 tons of cargo delivered and 2,293 passengers were transported. This included approximately 17,700 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 June 14, Air Force and RAF tanker crews flew 49 sorties and off-loaded approximately 2.6 million pounds of fuel to 208 receiving aircraft.
