Hurlburt Field in Okaloosa County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Operation Just Cause
Photographed By Mark Hilton, October 29, 2016
1. Operation Just Cause Marker
Inscription.
Operation Just Cause. . On 20 December 1989, U.S. Forces invaded Panama and ousted dictator Manuel Noriega in order to reestablish democracy. Air Force special operations active, reserve, and guard units supported conventional and special operations forces in a crucial role throughout the operation. Special tactics combat controllers and medics provided vital support to combat units., The plan called for 26 separate and simultaneous raids, air drops, or attacks at 11 different locations. This AC-130A "Spectre" Gunship #509 of the Air Force Reserve 919th Operations Group, 711th Special Operations Squadron, flew combat missions every night and day of the operation. All combat missions were accomplished without loss of aircraft or personnel.
On 20 December 1989, U.S. Forces invaded Panama and ousted dictator Manuel Noriega in order to reestablish democracy. Air Force special operations active, reserve, and guard units supported conventional and special operations forces in a crucial role throughout the operation. Special tactics combat controllers and medics provided vital support to combat units.
The plan called for 26 separate and simultaneous raids, air drops, or attacks at 11 different locations. This AC-130A "Spectre" Gunship #509 of the Air Force Reserve 919th Operations Group, 711th Special Operations Squadron, flew combat missions every night and day of the operation. All combat missions were accomplished without loss of aircraft or personnel.
Erected by Air Force Special Operations Command.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Military. A significant historical date for this entry is December 20, 1989.
Location. 30° 24.899′ N, 86° 42.028′ W. Marker is in Hurlburt Field, Florida, in Okaloosa County. Memorial can be reached from the intersection of Independence Road and Oneal Avenue. Located at the Hurlburt Field Memorial Air Park just inside the main gate. Base access is required. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 315 Independence Road, Hurlburt Field FL 32544, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. AC-130A "Spectre" Gunship #509 - "The Ultimate End"
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3. Manuel Noriega Deposed President of Panama
Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 690 times since then and 38 times this year. It was the Marker of the Week January 1, 2017. Photos:1, 2. submitted on October 30, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 3. submitted on January 1, 2017.
