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July 24 airpower summary: A-10s hit enemy targets

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SOUTHWEST ASIA --  Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan in the following operations July 24, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.

In Afghanistan, an Air Force Reaper MQ-9A fired a hellfire missile and dropped a guided bomb unit onto enemy forces and an enemy building in the vicinity of Balocan. The joint terminal attack controller declared the mission successful.

In the vicinity of Asadabad, an Air Force B-1B Lancer dropped GBU-31s and 38s onto enemy fighting positions. The mission was confirmed successful by the JTAC.

Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs dropped GBU-12s onto an enemy mortar tube and enemy weapons near Khowst. The JTAC reported the mission successful.

Near Bagram, a B-1B dropped a GBU-38 onto enemy forces engaging Coalition forces. The mission was declared successful by the JTAC.

A-10s performed shows of force to deter anti-Afghan activities near Kabul and Khowst and in the vicinity of Gardez. The JTACs confirmed the missions successful.

Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles conducted shows of force in the vicinity of Bez Gal and near Gereshk and Sangin to deter enemy activities. The missions were reported successful by the JTACs.

Royal Air Force GR7 Harriers performed shows of force to deter anti-Afghan activities near Sangin. The JTAC declared the mission successful.

French Mirage-2000s conducted shows of force near Gardez to deter enemy activities. The mission was confirmed successful by the JTAC.

Navy F/A-18E Super Hornets performed shows of force to deter anti-Afghan activities in the vicinity of Haji Sultan. The JTAC reported the mission successful.

Navy F/A-18F Super Hornets conducted shows of force in the vicinity of Lashkar Gah to deter enemy activities. The mission was declared successful by the JTAC.

Navy F/A-18C Hornets performed shows of force to deter anti-Afghan activities in the vicinity of Sangin. The JTAC confirmed the mission successful.

In total, 69 close-air-support missions were flown as part of the ISAF and Afghan security forces, reconstruction activities and route patrols.

Fifteen Air Force and Royal Air Force intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft flew missions as part of operations in Afghanistan.

Additionally, six Navy and RAF aircraft performed tactical reconnaissance.

In Iraq, Navy F/A-18s dropped GBU-31s onto a bridge near Balad Ruz. The bridge was destroyed to deny enemy movement. The mission was reported successful by the JTAC.

In the vicinity of Baqubah, Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons conducted a show of force to deter enemy activities. The JTAC declared the mission successful.

In total, coalition aircraft flew 54 close-air-support missions for Operation Iraqi Freedom. These missions integrated and synchronized with coalition ground forces, protected key infrastructure, provided over watch for reconstruction activities and helped to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.

Twenty-six Air Force and Navy intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft flew missions as part of operations in Iraq. Additionally, four Air Force and RAF aircraft performed tactical reconnaissance.

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

Approximately 140 airlift sorties were flown, 484 tons of cargo delivered and 2,722 passengers were transported. This included approximately 18,000 pounds of troop re-supply air-dropped in Afghanistan.

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

On July 22, U.S. Air Force, French and RAF aerial refueling crews flew 65 sorties and off-loaded approximately 3.2 million pounds of fuel to 288 receiving aircraft.