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Airpower Summary for January 14

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  • Combined Air and Space Operations Center
SOUTHWEST ASIA --  Coalition airpower integrated with Coalition ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan in the following operations Jan. 14, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.

In Afghanistan, an Air Force B-1B Lancer dropped a Guided Bomb Unit-31 on an enemy compound near Kajaki Dam. The Joint Terminal Attack Controller reported the mission a success.

In Nangalam, Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles dropped GBU-38s on various enemy positions. The missions were declared successful by the JTAC.

An Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II conducted a show of force over Coalition positions near Khowst to deter enemy activities. The JTAC confirmed the mission a success.

In Khowst, an F-15E performed a show of force to deter enemy activities. The mission was reported a success by the JTAC.

A Royal Air Force GR.7 Harrier conducted shows of force over several locations in Musa Qal'eh to deter enemy activities. The JTAC declared the missions successful.

In total, 41 close air support missions were flown as part of the ISAF and Afghan security forces, reconstruction activities and route patrols.

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

In Iraq, a B-1B dropped GBU-38s on an enemy boat ramp and river crossing destroying the targets. The mission was confirmed successful by the JTAC.

In Latifiyah, an Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon destroyed an enemy location (foot bridge), by dropping GBU-38s on the target. Additionally, the F-16 performed a show of force near the same area to further deter enemy activities. The JTAC reported the missions as successful.

An F-16 destroyed Improvised Explosive Devices near Baghdad by dropping GBU-38s on different locations. The mission was declared a success by the JTAC.

In Baqubah, an F-16 destroyed a Deeply Buried IED and a Vehicle Borne IED by dropping a GBU-12 and GBU-38s on the targets. The JTAC confirmed the mission as a success.

A Royal Air Force Tornado GR.4 successfully performed a show of force south of Baqubah, to clear a village of enemy combatants.

An Air Force MQ-1B Predator successfully destroyed a VBIED near Baqubah by deploying hellfire missiles.

In total, Coalition aircraft flew 59 close air support missions for Operation Iraqi Freedom. These missions supported Coalition ground forces, protected key infrastructure, provided overwatch for reconstruction activities and helped to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.

Ten Air Force, Navy, and Royal Australian Air Force surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft flew missions as part of operations in Iraq. Additionally, six 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 128 airlift sorties were flown; 366 tons of cargo were delivered, and 3,480 passengers were transported. This included approximately 80,000 pounds of troop re-supply air-dropped in Afghanistan.

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

On Jan. 13, U.S. Air Force and Royal Air Force aerial refueling crews flew 44 sorties and off-loaded approximately 2.7 million pounds of fuel to 254 receiving aircraft.