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The U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard participated in the US invasion of Panama (1989–1990, Operation Just Cause). [1] Forces that participated include: U.S. soldiers holding a U.S. flag at La Comandancia. United States Southern Command [2] [3] United States Army South (USARSO) XVIII Airborne Corps – Joint Task Force South
Due to the high level of casualties sustained (amounting to one-quarter of the assaulting force) and several inconsistencies regarding planning and command and control during the battle, the Battle of Paitilla Airport is considered one of the most controversial operations within Operation Just Cause from the US military perspective. [1]
Tactical map of Operation Just Cause showing major points of attack Elements of 1st Bn, 508th Infantry parachuting into a drop zone, during training, outside of Panama City. The U.S. Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard participated in Operation Just Cause. [36] Ground forces consisted of: combat elements of the XVIII Airborne Corps
Thurman was diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia while still commander in chief of USSOUTHCOM, shortly after Operation Just Cause. He retired in 1991 after more than thirty-seven years of service, and died in 1995 at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, aged 64.
Donald Lewis McFaul (20 September 1957 – 20 December 1989) was a United States Navy SEAL killed in action at Paitilla Airfield during Operation Just Cause, the 1989 United States invasion of Panama. He was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart and Navy Cross for his heroism during the battle while pulling another SEAL to safety. Only two Navy ...
This six-bedroom home in Johnson County features a “luxury puppy apartment,” a 3,000-square-foot indoor basketball facility with a viewing gallery, and cascading waterfalls. Here are the ...
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