In the early morning hours of 20 December, 1989 US forces began Operation Just Cause which resulted in the liberation of the nation of Panama from the Noriega regime.
Hats off to the mean and women who participated in that combat action and a moment of silence for the Americans and innocent Panamanians who lost their lives.
Tags: Just Cause
R.I.P Mark and Philip. Two warriors who died much sooner than they deserved.
Scott L. Roth, Military Police. K.I.A. near the Panamanian DENI Station.
Thank Eric for remembering this day – I just got a call from Kurt Muse today reminding me it has been 23 years since we freed him from Modelo Prison
I must admit it was exactly what I needed after the chaos of the last few days
Everyone should take time out to remember that our Volunteer military is capable of great accomplishments and honor those that served, have served, and those who have fallen
Wow, 23 years ago, that just dated me! Time flies when your having fun.
LAV, are you one of the guys in the picture above?
No but I know all those guys
That was Unit members outside the Vatican Embassy
In Panama City with Noriega holed up inside
Back then, U.S. troops were wearing REAL combat fatigues -as opposed to the abominations troops are wearing today.
I was just a young E-4 in the 82nd when we got the green light. However, I was scratched from the jump since the ACG wanted his driver to go. Officers were taking jump slots away from AG’s, Gun Crews, anywhere they could. They where more concerned about a little gold star on their jumpwings to help “punch their tickets” then about entrusting the NCO’s and troops to do the jobs they where trained for.