[CholeraJoe]

From the 82nd's history page:

On December 20, 1989, the "All-Americans," as part of Operation JUST CAUSE, conducted their first combat jump since World War II onto Torrijos International Airport, Panama. The paratroopers' goal was to oust a ruthless dictator and restore the duly-elected government to power in Panama. The 1st Brigade task force made up of the 1st and 2nd Battalions, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, parachuted into combat for the first time since World War II. In Panama, the paratroopers were joined on the ground by 3rd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment which was already in Panama. After the night combat jump and seizure of the airport, the 82nd conducted follow-on combat air assault missions in Panama City and the surrounding areas.

The whole brigade (~3000) of the 173rd jumped on 22 Feb 1967 in operation Junction City.

[Kimlee]

"The whole brigade (~3000) of the 173rd jumped on 22 Feb 1967 in operation Junction City."

Not completely True. 1st and 2nd 503rd Infantry made the jump. 4th batallion 503rd was on the ground and it was not considered a combat jump. The commanding General, General Dean was the 1st man out the door with a big A$$ white parachute. It was the only combat jump in history that was covered by ABC, CBS, and NBC from the ground. I was there on the ground, and it was not a combat jump. I was in the 4th 503rd and we were responsible for securing the drop zone.

1SG (R) D. Bryant
173rd ABN BDE SEP