Operation Just Cause - USAF 1st Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron

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The following items belonged to the former USAF Commander of the 1st Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron (AES). The 1st AES was deployed to support Operation Just Cause in December 1989.  According to an article dated January 3, 1990 from The Tropic Times, the 1st Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron was a 66 person team from Pope AFB, N.C.  The Unit consisted of a triage/advanced trauma life support area, two forward surgical teams, and the AES aeromedical staging facility.     

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The center photo is from the mobile Aeromedical Staging Facility (MASF No. 1.  The MASF prepared wounded service members for flights to military facilities in the U.S.  

 

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A closer look of the Operation Just Cause banner in the frame, seems like the banner is made on a white cloth.  Similar to a handkerchief.  

 

 

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A closer look of the additional photos 

 

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An additional item dedicated to the former commander of the 1st AES is a James Dietz signed print titled, "Energetically, Will I Meet the Enemies of My Country" Operation Just Cause Republic of Panama, 0001 Hours 20 December 1989.  The print includes two 75th ranger Regimental Headquarters Challenge Coins from Operation just Cause.  The inscription inside the frame reads as follows:

 

LTC T.H. Brannon

THANKS FOR BEING There

2nd BN, 75th Tanger RGT 

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