SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Coalition airpower integrated with Coalition ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan in the following operations Dec. 30, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.

In Afghanistan, an Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle dropped a Guided Bomb Unit-38 on enemy combatants north of Qalat. The Joint Terminal Attack Controller confirmed the bomb struck the intended target.

Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs successfully performed shows of force with flares north of Deh' Rawod.

Enemy personnel, positions, and a compound were struck with GBU-12s and a GBU-38 dropped by F-15Es in Deh' Rawod. In addition, an F-15E conducted a show of force in the area. The JTAC confirmed the missions were successful.

Royal Air Force Harrier GR-9s used enhanced Paveway II munitions, a 540-pound bomb, and rockets against enemy structures and fighting positions in Deh' Rawod. Enemy combatants were engaging Coalition forces in the area. The mission was reported as a success.

An Air Force B1-B Lancer dropped GBU-38s on enemy combatants north of Deh' Rawod. Additionally, the B1-B supported a Coalition force engagement by dropping GBU-31s and GBU-38s in Qalat. The missions were reported as successful.

An A-10 engaged enemy combatants with cannon rounds, 500-pound bombs, and a GBU-38 north of Qalat. The strikes were deemed as successful.

Multiple Coalition aircraft supported Coalition forces by conducting shows of force in Afghanistan. Pilots of F-15Es showed their presence to deter enemy activities in Shkin, Gereshk, and Kabul. A GR-9 performed a show of force over a checkpoint in Sangin, an A-10 conducted a show of force over Coalition positions in Bagram and a French Mirage 2000 conducted a show of force in Gereshk. The JTACs involved declared each mission successful.

In total, 38 close air support missions were flown in support of the ISAF and Afghan security forces, reconstruction activities and route patrols.

Seven Air Force and Royal Air Force Surveillance and Reconnaissance aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Afghanistan.

In Iraq, a Royal Air Force Tornado GR-4 performed a show of force to deter enemy activities in Salman Pak. The JTAC reported the mission successful.

A Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet engaged improvised explosive device emplacers hiding in a structure with a GBU-51 in Balad City. The mission was reported as a success by the JTAC.

An Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon performed a show of force to deter enemy activities in Baghdad. The show of force achieved the desired effects.

In total, Coalition aircraft flew 68 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-one Air Force and Navy Surveillance and Reconnaissance aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq. Additionally, six Air Force, Navy, and Royal Air Force aircraft performed tactical reconnaissance.

U.S. Air Force C-130s and C-17s provided intra-theater heavy airlift support, helping to sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa.

Approximately 146 airlift sorties were flown; 623 tons of cargos were delivered, and 2,678 passengers were transported. This included approximately 9,000 pounds of troop re-supply air-dropped in Afghanistan.

Coalition C-130 crews from Australia, Canada, Iraq, and Korea flew in support of operations in Afghanistan or Iraq.

On Dec. 29, U.S. Air Force, French, and Royal Air Force aerial refueling crews flew 36 sorties and off-loaded approximately 2.5 million pounds of fuel to 202 receiving aircraft.