Air Power Summary 6-26-2006
In Afghanistan yesterday, U.S. Air Force A-10s and Royal Air Force GR-7s provided close air support to Coalition forces taking small arms and rocket-propelled grenade fire from Taliban extremists in the vicinity of Gereshk. The A-10s conducted strafing passes expending cannon rounds, ending the engagement.
United States Air Force A-10s and a B-1B, and a French M2000 and F-1 also provided close air support to Coalition troops in contact with enemy forces in the vicinity of Ghazni and A-10s also supported troops in the vicinity of Oruzgan.
Additionally, five U.S. Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Afghanistan.
In total, Coalition aircraft flew 26 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, U.S. Air Force F-16s provided close air support to Coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces in the vicinity of Al Iskandariyah.
Additionally, 13 U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy and Royal Air Force ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq. United States Navy fighter aircraft performed in non-traditional ISR roles with their electro-optical and infrared sensors.
In total, Coalition aircraft flew 56 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 25, U.S. Air Force rescue and medical crews on a HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter flew one medical evacuation mission in support of OEF. An Afghan National Army military member with injuries requiring urgent care was evacuated.
United States Air Force C-130s and C-17s provided intra-theater heavy airlift support, helping sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa. Approximately 150 airlift sorties were flown; almost 480 tons of cargo were delivered, and close to 1,975 passengers were transported. This included more than 51,000 pounds of troop re-supply air-dropped in southern and eastern Afghanistan.
Coalition C-130 crews from Australia, Canada and Japan flew in support of either OIF or OEF.
On June 25, U.S. Air Force, Royal Air Force and French tankers flew 43 sorties and off-loaded almost 2.6 million pounds of fuel.
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