July 10 Airpower Summary: Tankers fuel the fight

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Loose lips sink ships, unless it's a military press release, then it's OK.

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In Afghanistan, Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles released a guided bomb unit-38 and cannon fire on a compound in Kajaki Dam. An on-scene joint terminal attack controller reported the desired results were achieved.

Other F-15Es dropped GBU-38s and GBU-12s on a compound also in Kajaki Dam. The first drop hit the compound while several other drops targeted insurgents running from the compound.

French Mirages dropped GBU-38s on an enemy location also in Kajaki Dam. The drop was ordered due to coaltion forces taking heavy fire.

An Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II hit insurgents with general-purpose 500-pound bombs and cannon fire in areas around Qalat. The strikes had good effects. The A-10s also conducted shows of force, expelling flares over the area.

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http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123060273