More U.S. Forces Depart From Grenada As Eastern Caribbean Countries Continue Transition On Building Security

On June 11, 1985, 66 additional United States soldiers along with jeeps and equipment left Grenada.  The departure is the penultimate withdrawal of U.S. soldiers which numbered more than 6,000 at the height of the October 25 invasion.  They have stood at 250 for most of the year.