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Airpower Summary for January 6

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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. 6, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.

In Afghanistan, an Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle destroyed a disabled vehicle with a Guided Bomb Unit-31 in Tarin Kowt. The mission was reported as a success by the Joint Terminal Attack Controller.

During a mission in Kajaki Dam, F-15Es engaged enemy firing positions with cannon rounds. The JTAC reported the mission successful.

Shows of force were performed by F-15Es in Orgune and Musa Qala. French Mirage-2000s conducted shows of force in Gereshk and Kandahar. Shows of force are performed to deter enemy activities in a specific area. The missions were reported as successful.

In total, 45 close air support missions were flown in support of the ISAF and Afghan security forces, reconstruction activities and route patrols.

Three Air Force Surveillance and Reconnaissance aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Afghanistan. Additionally, two Royal Air Force aircraft performed tactical reconnaissance.

In Iraq, an Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon destroyed a house borne improvised explosive device with a GBU-38 in Baghdad. The JTAC reported that the HBIED was completely destroyed.

Royal Air Force Tornado GR-4s engaged a structure containing enemy combatants with Enhanced Paveway II munitions in Baqubah. The enemy combatants were engaging friendly forces with small arms fire and rocket propelled grenades. The mission was reported as successful.

A show of force was performed by a GR-4 to deter enemy activities in Baghdad. The JTAC reported the show of force as a success.

An F-16 destroyed an enemy structure with a GBU-38 in Babil. The mission was reported as a success by the JTAC.

Enemy targets were engaged by F-16s with cannon rounds and a GBU-12s in Nasiriyah. The mission was reported as successful by the JTAC.

In total, Coalition aircraft flew 43 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, Navy, and Royal Australian Air Force Surveillance and Reconnaissance aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq. Additionally, two 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; 434 tons of cargos were delivered, and 3,422 passengers were transported. This included approximately 87,000 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 Jan. 5, U.S. Air Force, French, and Royal Air Force aerial refueling crews flew 44 sorties and off-loaded approximately 2.5 million pounds of fuel to 196 receiving aircraft.