Operation Just Cause

Operation Just Cause was the U.S. military invasion of Panama that deposed Manuel Noriega in December 1989, during the administration of U.S. President George H. W. Bush.

Related operations

• Operation Acid Gambit – operation undertaken by 1st SFOD-D and the 160th SOAR to rescue Kurt Muse during Operation Just Cause.
• Operation Blade Jewel
• Operation Nifty Package – operation to apprehend Manuel Noriega during Operation Just Cause.
• Operation Nimrod Sustain – continued augmentation with rotating units.
• Operation Prayer Book
• Operation Promote Liberty – operation to rebuild the Panamanian military and civilian infrastructure.
• Operation Purple Storm
• Operation Sand Flea – operation to exercise U.S. freedom of movement rights.