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Posted on 05/09/2006 4:15:05 PM PDT by SandRat
SOUTHWEST ASIA, May 9, 2006 – The French Navy Carrier Air Wing returned to the coalition fight last week, flying their first missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom since November. "Our main mission while we are here is to support troops on the ground and contribute to reconnaissance efforts as well," said Lt. Col. Gerard Brunel, commander of the French detachment at the Combined Air Operations Center. It is Central Command Air Forces policy not to disclose the specific location of its forward headquarters or the CAOC.
The French also hope to strengthen cooperation with countries in the Indian Ocean and the Asia-Pacific region and reinforce their operational capacity, he added.
"We welcome the return of our French allies to the CAOC," said U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Allen Peck, deputy Combined Force Air Component commander. "With continuing rotations of airpower provided by our allies from around the world, the effort to support our troops on the ground is a truly a coalition operation."
Peck added that the French delegation at the CAOC plays an important role in the mission, coordinating the French airpower contribution, which includes close-air support, tactical reconnaissance and aerial refueling. "They ensure their assets are used effectively to support Operation Enduring Freedom," he said.
During its last tour in Southwest Asia, the French air force flew more than 400 sorties, logging nearly 2,000 flying hours. These included about 720 hours flying the M-2000 Mirage, 550 hours in the F-1 Mirage and 680 C-135 SR tanker hours.
The French air force also enhanced the coalition combat capability during its last tour by performing six successful air strikes using laser-guided bombs against enemy forces.
French officials said that though the political choices of France and the United States may sometimes be different, there has always been a good understanding at the technical level between the two nations.
"This is not the first time we have joined the fight; the French and Americans have worked together for many years to fight international terrorism, and we will continue in the future," Brunel said. "We are proud to be a part of the coalition effort in Afghanistan."
(Air Force Staff Sgt. Melissa Koskovich is assigned to U.S. Central Command Air Forces Forward Public Affairs.)
We must be winning the French came back.
1... Training insurgents on surrender methods.
2... Training US troops on how to handle surrenderers.
3... Coalition planning on surrendering.
4... Wine racks in Iraq running low.
5.... ______ ???
Well. I feel much better now.
I don't have a problem with their military. I salute their service. Unlike Chirac and Villiopin, they serve with honor.
The French are here! Free wine and cheese for everybody!
This can only be seen as a good thing. And maybe it's just the beginning.
the white flag supply line finally caught up
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LMAO
The only possible conclusion to be reached is that the French are desperate to put a win in their column for a change.
That or they got a wake up call with the Paris riots. Oh scratch that last thought that couldn't happen, this is the French we are dealing with after all.
"I don't have a problem with their military. I salute their service. Unlike Chirac and Villiopin, they serve with honor."
You are right, of course, Marine_Uncle. Just because their political leaders are scum, doesn't mean that we shouldn't support their military's efforts to help.
On the other hand, I kinda' like cheap surrender jokes!!
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