REMEMBRANCE Today marks the 33rd anniversary of the beginning of “Operation Just Cause”, Dec. 20, 1989 - Jan. 31, 1990. The invasion of Panama began to oust General Manuel Noriega from power, protect lives of U.S. citizens in Panama, combat drug trafficking and protect the integrity of the Torrios-Carter Treaties. The Bayonet Division landed in the northern areas of Panama securing Coco Solo Naval Station, Fort Espinar, France Field and Colon before occupying Panama City until after the capture