On December 20, 1989, he led the 75th Ranger Regiment in its combat parachute assault into Panama during Operation Just Cause. In September 1991, he was assigned to the 7th Infantry Division (Light), Fort Ord, California, where he served as the Assistant Division Commander (Maneuver). In July 1993, he was assigned as the director of plans, policy, and strategic assessments, J5, United States Special Operations Command, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.
On December 20, 1989, he commanded the 75th Ranger Regiment in a parachute assault into Panama during Operation Just Cause. In September 1991, he was assigned to the 7th Infantry Division (Light) at Fort Ord, California, where he served as the Assistant Division Commander (Maneuver).  In July 1993, he took on the role of director of plans, policy, and strategic assessments for J5 at United States Special Operations Command in MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.