CENTAF

7/4/2007 - SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- Coalition airpower supported Coalition ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan in the following operations July 3, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.

In Afghanistan, U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs strafed enemies hiding in a field with cannon rounds in Qalat. The Joint Terminal Attack Controller reported the rounds found their targets. The pilots also conducted shows of force to provide Coalition forces with cover as they advanced.    » read more »

7/3/2007 - SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- Coalition airpower supported coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations July 2, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.

In Afghanistan, an Air Force B-1B Lancer successfully showed force over a convoy with disabled vehicles in Orgun-E.    » read more »

7/2/2007 - SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- Coalition airpower supported coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations July 1, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.

In Afghanistan, Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs conducted shows of force over two convoys in Jalalabad. One of the convoys was under fire from insurgents, while the other was disarming an improvised explosive device.

Also in Jalalabad, Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles destroyed an enemy with guided bomb unit-31s and 12s.    » read more »

7/1/2007 - SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- Coalition airpower supported Coalition ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan in the following operations June 30, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.

In Afghanistan, a U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II dropped a GBU-12 on a cave being used by insurgents near Qalat. The cave was destroyed by the weapon. Afterward, the pilot provided a show of force for a convoy with a disabled vehicle. The A-10s also provided overwatch for ground forces in the area.    » read more »

6/29/2007 - SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- Coalition airpower supported coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations June 28, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.

In Afghanistan, Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles dropped guided bomb unit-38s on a cave and weapons cache near Qalat. An on-scene joint terminal attack controller confirmed the weapons impacted their targets.    » read more »

6/28/2007 - SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- Coalition airpower supported coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations June 27, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.

In Afghanistan, an Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II performed a show of force, dispensing flares above Orgun-E to make insurgents aware of an air presence. An on-scene joint terminal attack controller called the show of force successful.    » read more »

6/27/2007 - SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- Coalition airpower supported coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations June 26, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.

In Afghanistan, Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles searched locations over Garmsir for any enemy activity.

An Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs dropped guided bomb unit-12s on a Taliban weapons storage compound in Garmsir. The building was reported to be completely destroyed.    » read more »

6/25/2007 - SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- Coalition airpower supported coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations June 24, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.

In Afghanistan, an F-15E Strike Eagle dropped guided bomb unit-38s and conducted a show of force near Asadabad. An on-scene joint terminal attack controller informed the pilot that coalition forces were taking mortar fire from a cave in the vicinity prior to the strike. All weapons hit the desired target with good effects.    » read more »

6/24/2007 - SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- Coalition airpower supported coalition ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations June 23, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.

In Afghanistan, an Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II fired 30mm cannon rounds and conducted a show of force on insurgents firing on coalition forces from a tree line near Delaram. The fighter used rockets to confirm the target location with friendly ground forces. Enemy fire ceased after the attack.    » read more »

6/23/2007 - SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- Coalition airpower supported coalition ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations June 22, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.

In Afghanistan, Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs dropped several guided bomb unit 12s, general-purpose 500 pounds bombs and used 30mm cannon rounds on enemy forces in Shkin. An on-scene joint terminal attack controller reported the weapons impacted the desired targets with good results.    » read more »

6/22/2007 - SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- Coalition airpower supported coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations June 21, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.

In Afghanistan, Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles dropped guided bomb unit-38s and 12s on anti-coalition firing positions on a ridge line in Oruzgan. An on-scene joint terminal attack controller reported the weapons hit the target.    » read more »

6/21/2007 - SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- Coalition airpower supported coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops troops in Afghanistan during operations June 20, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.

In Afghanistan, an Air Force B-1B Lancer released guided bomb unit-31s and 38s on anti-coalition firing positions near Shkin. An on-scene joint terminal attack controller called all bombs good hits.    » read more »

6/20/2007 - SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- Coalition airpower supported coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations June 19, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.    » read more »

6/19/2007 - SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- Coalition airpower supported coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations June 18, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.    » read more »

6/18/2007 - SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- Coalition airpower supported coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations June 17, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.

In Afghanistan, Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles released general bomb unit-38s on insurgents firing rocket-propelled grenades at coalition forces in Tarin Kowt. Other F-15Es dropped GBU-38s on an enemy building when radio chatter indicated anti-coalition members were regrouping.    » read more »