CENTCOM releases airpower summary for May 15

Posted on: May. 17th, 2006 || Source: centcom.mil | E-mail Article | Print Article

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- In Afghanistan yesterday, United States Air Forces A-10s and Predator aircraft identified and struck a group of enemy extremists meeting in the vicinity of Oruzgan. In two separate attacks, the aircraft fired Hellfire missiles, Paveway II munitions and cannon rounds killing at least four of the extremists.

The enemy killed was responsible for launching numerous attacks against civilians and the Afghan National Army.
In addition, a United States Air Force B-1B and A-10s provided close air support to Coalition troops in contact with enemy forces in the vicinity of Orgun-E.
In total, Coalition aircraft flew 24 close air support missions in suppo= rt of Operation Enduring Freedom. These missions included support to Coalition and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities, and route patrols.

Four U.S. Air Force ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Afghanistan. French fighter aircraft performed in a non-traditional ISR role with their electro-optical and infrared sensors.

Coalition aircraft flew 36 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.

United States Air Force F-16s provided close air support to Coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces in the vicinities of Al Taji and Balad.

In addition, 13 U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq.

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 160 airlift sorties were flown; almost 680 tons of cargo were delivered, and close to 4,200 passengers were transported.

Coalition C-130 crews from Australia, Canada and Japan flew in support of either OIF or OEF.

On May 14 U.S. Air Force and Royal Air Force tankers flew 33 sorties and off-loaded almost 2.3 million pounds of fuel.
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