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Afghanistan
Air Power Summary for February 21st
2007-02-23
SOUTHWEST ASIA — In Afghanistan yesterday, U.S. Air Force F-15Es provided close air support for International Security Assistance Force personnel receiving sniper fire near Now Zad. The Joint Terminal Attack Controller gave coordinates to a compound where the sniper fire originated and an F-15Es dropped a Guided Bomb Unit-39 small diameter bomb. JTAC called the hit successful and reported sniper fire had stopped.

The U.S. Air Force F-15Es were then assigned to provide close air support for ISAF troops receiving mortar and small arms fire near Now Zad. An F-15E dropped a GBU-12 successfully on enemy position. JTAC reported the mortar fire had stopped. The F-15Es remained in the area to search for a ridgeline for mortar firing positions and movement of enemy personnel.

A U.S. Air Force B-1B was assigned to locate and destroy an enemy firing position in a cave complex near Now Zad. The B1-B pilot recommended dropping a GBU-31, however, the ground commander relayed through the JTAC that the cave was no longer a valid target because enemy insurgents had moved on.

Royal Air Force GR-7s provided air support for ISAF troops receiving mortar fire near Now Zad. A GR-7 released an Enhanced Pave Way II laser-guided bomb on the enemy mortar position. The JTAC reported a direct hit.
Dangerous place, Now Zad.
The B-1B was then assigned to provide a show of force for ISAF troops engaged in enemy contact near Deh Rawod. The JTAC reported the show of force as successful.
More at link, including several "Show of Force" operations, which were sucessful.
Posted by:Bobby

#14  Waving "hi' to old friend...ummm...Balls 39!

old friend, huh?...no explanation necessary, Sea. This isnm family blog
Posted by: Frank G   2007-02-23 20:19  

#13  I don't care who you are or how tough you think you are. But even the Taliban has to be getting tired of being pounded like this for 4 years.
Posted by: Plainslow   2007-02-23 18:47  

#12  It's bad juju to have an inadvertant interface with the ground.
Posted by: Deacon Blues   2007-02-23 18:27  

#11  Your airplane gets very angry when you run out of altitude, airspeed, and ideas, all at the same time.
Posted by: Al Aska Paul, Resident Imam   2007-02-23 18:20  

#10  As one who seldom got off the ground, may I also add that airplanes can (and often are) you best friend, especially loaded with JDAMs or the guns on an AC-130.
Posted by: Old Patriot   2007-02-23 15:09  

#9  Airplanes donÂ’t whine unless something is really wrong.

Just thought that one was worth seeing twice.
Posted by: Mike N.   2007-02-23 14:10  

#8  Thank you Steve.
Posted by: USN, Ret.   2007-02-23 14:03  

#7  Airplanes usually kill you quickly, a woman takes her time.

Airplanes can be turned on by a flick of a switch.

Airplanes donÂ’t object to a preflight inspection.

Airplanes come with manuals to explain their operation.

Airplanes have strict weight and balance limitations.

Airplanes donÂ’t come with in-laws.

Airplanes and pilots both arrive at the same time.

Airplanes donÂ’t mind if you look at other airplanes.

Airplanes donÂ’t mind if you buy airplane magazines.

Airplanes donÂ’t comment on your piloting skills.

Airplanes donÂ’t whine unless something is really wrong.
Posted by: Steve   2007-02-23 13:56  

#6  Airplanes are our friends, and are often better than a women because:

Airplanes don't care if you caress the fuselage of another airplane,

Airplanes don't care if you come in smelling like another airplane,

Airplanes don't care how many times you do a touch and go,

Airplanes don't rate your final approach and touchdown techniques,

AIrplanes expect to be tied down,

(I could go on, but I am sure there are other Bards o' the hangars that can abley asssist in this endeavour.)
Posted by: USN, Ret.   2007-02-23 13:35  

#5  :: Waving "hi' to old friend...ummm...Balls 39! ::
Posted by: Seafarious   2007-02-23 11:39  

#4  Most cool indeed.
Posted by: Tony (UK)   2007-02-23 11:32  

#3  O.K. How cool is Rantburg? There is a person here who is actually acquainted with the specific jet in the pic.
Posted by: Mike N.   2007-02-23 11:18  

#2  ..The plane in the pic is an old friend - Balls 39 from the 27th TFS at Langley AFB Va, now flying F-22s.

Mike
Posted by: Mike Kozlowski   2007-02-23 10:38  

#1  First combat for the GBU39?
Posted by: Shipman   2007-02-23 06:42  

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