VIDEO: COL (R) McCracken discusses C Company organization and missions in 1989.
VIDEO: COL (R) McCracken discusses Panama mission as planned
VIDEO: COL (R) McCracken explains how rehearsals for combat operations in Panama contributed to the close relationship between 3/7th SFG and the 617th SOAD.
VIDEO: COL (R) McCracken outlines the Radio Nacional mission and composition of the force.
VIDEO: COL (R) McCracken reflects on his "absolute confidence" in 617th pilots and crew.
Interview with CW3 (R) Smith
VIDEO: CW3 (R) Smith recalls rehearsals, and crawl, walk, run, prior to Just Cause.
VIDEO: CW3 (R) Smith discusses 3/7th SFG and 617th SOAD interoperability during an interview in November 2019.
VIDEO: CW3 (R) Smith runs down weapons used in mission.
VIDEO: CW3 (R) Smith describes the challenging conditions 617th pilots overcame in allowing the assault force to fast rope onto the roof of the Contraloria General building.
VIDEO: CW3 (R) Smith remembers entering the Radio Nacional office and discovering the source of the broadcasts.
VIDEO: CW3 (R) Smith recalls his first opportunity to engage.
VIDEO: CW3 (R) Smith highlights the training and commitment that led to mission success.
Interview with CSM (R) Lamb
VIDEO: CSM (R) Lamb discusses fast roping, rehearsals before Just Cause, and “tools of the trade.”
VIDEO: CSM (R) Lamb discusses mission researsals.
VIDEO: CSM (R) Lamb, C/3-7th SFG, details some of the tactical skills 3/7th SFG and the 617th SOAD refined prior to Operation JUST CAUSE.
VIDEO: CSM (R) Lamb talks about limited intelligence available for Radio Nacional mission.
VIDEO: CSM (R) Lamb remembers concerns with fast roping onto the building.
VIDEO: CSM (R) Lamb recalls the pandemonium outside the building.