when was the humvee first used

The Humvee (HMMWV) was first fielded by the U.S. Army in 1985, and it saw its first combat use during the U.S. invasion of Panama (Operation Just Cause) in 1989.

Key dates

• Development and contract: The U.S. military approved the Humvee for production in 1983 after several years of development and testing.

• First fielding: Initial Humvees were delivered to U.S. Army units in 1985, marking their first operational use in regular service.

• First combat use: Humvees were first used in combat during Operation Just Cause in Panama in 1989, then became widely recognized during the Gulf War in 1990–1991.

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