I served at Ubon RTAFB 1969-1970. You could perhaps try other websites such as veteran groups or chat rooms that allow for two way communication. I was there 70 71 315 CAM C123 OLD SHAKEY SGT ROLAND IVY ALSO AUGMENTEE FOR AIR FORCE SECURITY. This past year, I had my mitral heart valve repaired due to 40% back-flow. He was at Udon 1969 to 1971. The I was stationed at Korat from Oct72 to Oct73. I was the Public Affairs Officer for the 35th TFW, the host unit for Phan Rang AB from March 1958 until mid-October 1968 when I was transferred to Cam Ranh Bay AB from mid-October 1969 until early March 1969 when I was ordered to SAFOI in the Pentagon. They were always spraying something. I was in NKP Dec 69 Dec 70. The Library of Congress does not control the content posted. I was in Phase inspection in the 614th squadron. He was the in Thailand in 1970. I was stationed on Hill 272 July 1968 to July 1969. Spent many years guilty for Genocide. We had a large latrine/shower room, as well as a company office where the officers and first sergeant had their offices. If anyone has any information regarding this it would be greatly appreciated. I dont know much about what he did because he did not talk about it very much only to say he was on the medical helicopters bring wounded in for medical care. Robert Plascove. Happy to see the stories. I was in the Army and sent from Okinawa Japan to Sattahip Thialand (TDY) in support of operation Babylift in 1975. An EWO on AC-130s A&H Models. My husband also worked in Korat for about 9 months teaching at Korat Technical College. Have to be very careful of the foods I eat. He passed away in 1997. The base there had a beautiful new hospital which had been constructed as a triage for wounded soldiers air lifted out of Viet Nam before being sent back to the states. I have high blood pressure and stage 3 chronic kidney disease, and high cholesterol. Im not sure if that klong ran parallel to front gate. Trying to prove exposure to AO. 1. RE: Entry 212 from Kimberly Smith with me. [14][15], Based at Phan Rang Air Base in Ninh Thuan province, the unit became part of the United States Air Force 35th Tactical Fighter Wing (35 TFW) and between April 1967 and June 1971,[16] the Canberras flew approximately 12,000 sorties. Heart and Arterial disease, A-fib to the point where i now have a Watchman device implanted in my heart. It is located in the Ninh Thuan Province of Vietnam. Over the years have suffered and getting worse I would like to hear from others on how they are doing. Unfortunately, VA will not accept award of the Medal as proof of service within the coordinates outlined for Medal Criteria. all statements are helpful. Served 809th Eng Bn, 16th Domp Truck comp, NAkon Phanom (NKP) 1969 -1970). Also document stating that base commanders were at liberty to use herbicides anywhere within the base perimeter. 22nd TASS. I noticed some people spraying in that area and ask if they were spraying for mosquitos , and was told yes with some new stuff called AGENT ORANGE! The owner of the land was NOT happy. need to look that up, here in CA we have County Veterans Services Officers, some are Very Good about telling you what to do, and filling out some paperwork, one I know, here in CA to fill out the form for CA DMV to have Vets added to your CA drivers license to prove you are a Vet for Vet Discounts !!! I had a massive heart attack. Made 100% disabled in 36 days. This is called Oxidative Stress. While in the storage section , myself and others would be in or around the inventory shack on the holding row . The Intelligence Officer from Vp49 in 1968 turned me on to our spot on the base. b. I was stationed in namphong Thailand from 1973 to 1974 I was attached to the airwing and we supported the war from there. Links to external Internet sites on Library of Congress Web pages do not constitute the Library's endorsement of the content of their Web sites or of their policies or products. I have not approached the VA about Agent Orange (A O ) and its relationship to my medical history. Flew in and out often. I am now having a lot of digestive issues,I believe that are AO related,but current VA Dr.does not think so. Air America was flying out of the Airport into Laos. Read his blog and hopefully he can provide some information I am looking for . I was flying combat missions out of Utapao in 1970/71. All of a sudden a woman started screaming, and running toward the plane, they were unable to stop her!! We finally have the government say we were exposed to Agent Orange. Nothing on my DD-214 to confirm black ops trips to Korat/Ubon AFB, Thailand or bombing raids over Vietnam/Laos. Im discouraged by the treatment of VA claims. I served in Thailand September 1964 to September 1965 as a member of 207th Signal Company achieving the rank of Sp4. I feel fortunate medically compared to many listing problems our government seems content to deny any responsibility for. I was NCOIC of the Security Police vehicle shop @ Veh. But thats the Marine Corps way. Lt Col Joe Jackson, MOH was my squadron Commander. Served as Fuel Specialist. He was a USAF pilot but served as Ops Officer there. There was also a USAF Security Squadron stationed near the airport. I remember helping setting up those tents right after we got there including a close call with a king cobra. The 10-year project at the Bien Hoa Airport. SSG E6, NCOIC KHON KAEN. etc. How do I post an official U.S. government map of Udorn RTAFB on this page? I was there when B52 slid off runway and helicopter went down and we were all augmented to assist in clean up. Shame on you. Stationed at NKP 67-68 flew 53 combat missions as recon photographer with 601st photo. Health Care Wishing you and all of us in this long fought battle, the best. He has contacted my son whos theyre DNA has been linked. Accept for a couple of pictures taken on the second floor of barracks 2155, I have no proof that I was even stationed there, no orders, no performance reports, no VSM(ended in Jan 73, even though I refueled B-52s that were still bombing Laos and Cambodia). jQuery. First fueling B-52s on the East side, which meant driving the perimeter road, eating at the East side chow hall, than the West side, filling up our R-5 refueling trucks at the POL Tank Farm, that was next to the perimeter. I had no idea that AO was being used to clear the jungles before we went in to grade and build barracks. After leaving Saigon, Vietnam on Feb 15, 1973, I served at Ko Kha Air Station, Thailand (Feb 15 to July 1973.) Well I did in 2018 and Im still fighting for it. We had a mutual friend, Chuay Kannawat, with whom I went to school in Puerto Rico. Every base was sprayed. Our Barracks at UT were within the Drift Zone, as claimed by the VA. Neuropathy in both feet and both hands have progressively gotten worse however, the VA says I should have reported it within a year of exposure or when I determined it to be an issue. I would suggest starting at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1894942467450627 , asking for advice and going from there. The division also holds alater edition of the map from 1972, which is not shown in this blog. Le Vit Nam, Viet Nam, Vietnam ou Vitnam, en forme longue la rpublique socialiste du Vit Nam (en vietnamien : Vit Nam couter et Cng ho X hi Ch ngha Vit Nam couter) est un pays d'Asie du Sud-Est, situ l'est de la pninsule indochinoise.Il fait galement partie de la sinosphre (sphre culturelle chinoise), aussi appele sphre culturelle d'Asie de l . 1. My above comment forgot to mention my unit was with the 56th Field Maintenance Squadron (OPERATION RANCH HAND) NKP. They came from Detroit Michigan. Not Union. During my annual physical exam with lab work my doctor found I had diabetes and high BP. My email [emailprotected], I was stationed in Phan Rang Jan 69-Jan 70. i was at PRAB 69-70 ASSIGNED TO the 17th SOS Shadow Crew Chief AC927.Who else was there during May 69-May70. Didnt happen. This was my Thailand deployment. Reassigned to Malmstrom AFB, Montana for the second time in my career. In 1969/1970 I lived in a NCO hootch on the parameter of Takhli. Two of my brothers were in the conflict, one Air Force and the other Navy. Their Search Radar was in a tent very near the Mekong River, that is where I spent most of my time while visiting Mukdahon. SWFObject. (TDY Supporting the Airlift mission in SVN while I was stationed at Okinawa). Remember, most of these people looking at your records are younger; so you have to walk them thru what happened over there. . Thank You. He never smoked. To all my brothers,WELCOME HOME!! We are attempting to research the flight routes taken by Air Force personnel who were stationed at Udorn AFB in the Vietnam War (1968-1972). My sons father is a Brewster but to young to been in Vietnam. We were all exposed to agent orange but there is no way to substantially it because military records do not support us there or what we were doing. I was a jet mechanic at Ubon from 1969 -1970. The VA has turned down my claim now three times. Tom, 500 meters is measure from base perimeter fence. Brothers in arms its all about the money they dont want to admit we were exposed just like the Blue water navy and boots on the ground vets. william j wilson SP-4. Stationed at Udorn 11/69 9/70. (USAF photo, via B.E.S. 1968.if so lets communicate.I need help to substanuate I am helping a widow to file for DIC benefits. Onboard Aircraft carriers and destroyers. We were located 81K from Korat in the mountains, in the jungle. He stationed at Ubon but spent time in the field and at Udon. I had a heart attack at 31 and then a major one at 49 and my heart doctor claims my problems were because of agent orange. We also suffered many of the jungle dieseases which resulted in multiply good soldiers being sent home. https://www.disabledveterans.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Project-CHECO-Report.pdf. 3 men in my family served in S.E.A. We were located by the Control Tower and the Fire Department. David Sorensen. Im pretty sure his name was Dick Rose but they cant seem to find record of the incident. We lived and dined in tent cities with no running water. https://vvabooks.wordpress.com/2019/05/01/the-grotto-by-harold-g-walker/ If this statement were true, then AF soldiers who were on those planes would meet the boots on the ground test, which is the defining test for the Nehmer class members. Lasted 4 n 5 months till pronoted to e4. My primary posts were: The MARS hill (it was devoid of any high grass for about 30 to 50 yards down from the fence line. Thankfully, he is still around. Would like to correspond with anyone that was there during that time period. Within the past 15 yrs I was first diagnosed with Parkinsons in 2005. Pancreatic Cancer is not on the designated list of diseases caused by AO, and thats what his death certificate says he died of. Nor can I prove that 42 months of continual sunburn was the trigger that caused the outbreak of Vitiligo. I was stationed at NKP in 1970-71, 1987th Comm. I left to go state side in June, 1966. I served with 355th out of Takhli 1969-1970. Due to an injury, was later assigned to Civic Action as an adult English instructor with Phan Rang citizens. I would like the coordinates of Company C if possible. Worked 23 Tass Flight Line and Battle Damage Hangar where C123 AO aircraft were sometimes repaired. Was in ubon 1968 497th tac f4 crew chief tail #823, Any body from 325th signal bat. Note: This does NOT include US Army helicopter or ground applications, or any form of the insecticide programs by the Government of Vietnam, or the US military. my working other odd jobs(such as spraying weeds around culverts.Sprayed weeds in off base storage yard and etc. I was an Army Security Agency Intelligence analyst at both Ramasun and Utapao 1974/75. I am trying to file claims for benefits for him or get them finished up rather. It wasnt a us base then. DePodesta says that for many years his eye injury qualified him for a disability rating of 30 percent and a monthly payment of under $400. Several weeks in VA Hospitals for Suicidal behavior. Working on his 2nd now. I dont think we ever cleared customs etc. I would not have been approved w/o the supporting paperwork. Trying to help a friend with his benefits, he was with the 23rd Tac Fighter Wing at Korat Royal Thai AFB during summer 1973 but cant find any personnel documents that list the names of people who were sent there. were classified (?). Also, a report on the defoliation of base perimeters was declassified and is available at CHECO Report. Va dr said my cancer was related to agent orange but ratings board says I was not in Vietnam no rating on agent orange. The USAF units were the majority of American forces deployed in Thailand. Yes, Udorn was sprayed with Agent Orange, the exact date I do not have but I know they sprayed because when you entered the chow halls they had a note telling individuals to indoors from like 8 to 12 pm. There was a small detachment of Army Trac 97 electronic technicians next door to the Quenset Hut where my electronics was located. I am a Vietnam vet 68-69 and asking for a friend of mine who was in Udorn from 71-72. he was in Vietnam for one week in Bien Hoa at the end of April 71 and he is looking for anyone who may have possibly been there as well. Looking for info for my dad Steve Furches . I was sent to Tan Son Nhut Air Base to work on RF-4C and RB-57s. Has anyone had a claim approved for agent orange exposure during that time? Found out I have N. I lived and showered on base and had no idea where water came from. I have gotten 3 Thailand vets approved and am working on 3 more. Over the years i have developed. our base was clear of all vegatation, but surrounded by thick forested jungle. and tell me what awards such as VSM and CIB. However, I get discouraged from all the horror stories Ive heard with claims being denied and dont know who could help me file? But they were a great group and Im grateful for the few days I got to spend with them and hear their stories. Nearly 11 million liters of Agent Orange were handled on the base. I worked 6th APS SCOOT (Support Cambodia Out of Thailand) Dec73 to Oct74. Does anyone know where the Doctors living quarters were or have a map of the base showing the living quarters? Bladder Cancer is not a recognized disability from Dioxin exposure. I remember the Klong with its sickening smell. Jet engine mechanic on J75 for Thuds F105. Loved working as Senior Launch Control Facility Manager at Juliette 01 LCF. Hello Donald, My name is Pablo Quinones. Neuropathy sever. Check Herbicide Spraying in Thailand and variants to find an abundance of information on the net. Their dependents and survivors also may be eligible for benefits. I believe I was in the 379th Signal Battalion while in Sattahip. I also flew on a few Huey rides, one to Na Trang and one to an Army site and rode shotgun on resupply runs to Da Nang. Runways and roads. The Air Force literally flew me around the world from RAF Upper Heyford UK to repair one Voodoo in Udorn I worked on the jet on the flight line adjacent to perimeter. My first base assignment after tech school was Eglin assigned to the 33rd TFW, MMS. I was assigned to the 4th Special Operations Squadron that had AC-47D Spooky gunships at various bases, including Nha Trang and later Phan Rang. VA. Has except responsible. Any help with info on units flying these missions or anyone recognizing his name, or serving during this time flying similar missions please reach out to me. Using that argument and other documents, BVA ruled in my favor and Ordered VA to rethink their denial for all those years. We all lived in the NCO barracks across from the mess hall. 2.I dislike____RELYING_____too much on other people. Call me disgusted. An abscess was finally found on my appendix. Id like to know more details if possible. You are fully Claim approved the first submission. Looking for any one who knew Glenn Orn Fisher Jr who was in the Air Force from 1956-1970. Air Force Special Service Division Recreation. I think we are a year or two away from a situation where the veterans who were based in Thailand will have a much easier road for their disability claim. Agent orange was used at the Depot to clear vegetation around the ammunition storage areas and fence line. A 3 body with a 3 tail. we lived in tents, waited for rain to shower and ate c-rats until the seabees came. I injured my back loading and had to eventually crosstrain into the medics after returning to Holloman. Whenever my aircraft was scheduled for periodic maintenance, I would get to go along with it to Nha Trang (later Phan Rang) to keep an eye on it while maintenance was being performed. I remember entering the gate and to my left was that klong and frequently smell the odor of chemucals. Have lost prostate,bladder to agent orange. In other words letting us die and saving money for the Government. Va working on claim currently on appeal. [13] The crew of the latter aircraft were not recovered during the war and were posted as missing in action; however the wreckage of their Canberra was finally located in April 2009 and their remains returned to Australia. Simply google namphong.com and take a stroll down memory lane. At Utapao the ground support were recognised as combatants. The Version table provides details related to the release that this issue/RFE will be addressed. Glad I got out of there in February 1967, they wanted me to reenlist. As a Cambodian mission Specialist, Signals Intelligence Analyst my time in Thailand isnt considered as a hostile environment even though our mission was in support to the SouthEast Asian theater of War. I did not mentioned the wonderful 23 days on the WW2 troop ship, USS Blatchford. I entered service In 1966 and was stationed at 3 PACAF USAF locations as an Airman. 05h20. My Dad (David) was there from 66 67 as an Air Force medic, he worked for a small group commanded an Army COL Salucci. Thank you for your service and Welcome Home! Trying to get help for my x-husband.Thanks. With H.R. Wish me luck. Since then, Ive had problems with sun exposure and blistering skin reaction to most metals. Just applied for AO complications.. There were canine units there. I did in DEC. I went to Amphitheatre High School during the Vietnam War and had a high school choir teacher, Mr. FUNK. I was at u-tapio with V-49 May Nov 1968. The squadron returned to Australia in 1971, having been deployed overseas for a total of 13 years.[13]. I was stationed at Tyndall AFB from 75-78 as an F-4 mechanicguaranteed exposure to PFAS on the US base. I was stationed at Korat at that time period. Lived in the old barracks with no windows just screen. Am 6 foot 3 inch Af American. I was also in Nam for a few days(not in my records, wife lost my boarding passes) so far they have denied my agent orange benefits. Iwas stationed in Udorn 67-68,diagnosed with blood cancer, July 2021, doctor says could be caused by exposure to Agent Orange, looking for best way to file a claim, any suggestions? From there we went on missions taking supplies, to where we were told, Cambodia. I am trying to find out what they sprayed the antenna field with to keep the weeds down. If anyone is having issues I would like information. Oh yes, I was an F105 crew chief but I worked all three shifts but not at one time. Its nasty with blisters and incurable. Stationed at Udorn 11/68 thru 11/69 432MMS. Assigned to the 635 combat support group On 02s with 23rd TASS. I also survived Brain Surgeries 20-years later. One day the foliage at the end of the runways was green the next brown. Have had a heart attack. Best of luck to those in pursuit of a fair settlement. It gives a base-by-base study as to how defenses were established at every base in Thailand. I served in Ubon Air force base late 70-71 as a mechanic. I still have the copy of the order if anybody needs it that is on the list. I was stationed at Takhli RTAFB from jan 1969 to jan 1970 as an ECM repairman on EB-66 AC. I was stationed at Phan Rang air base at Air Movements section with 2 sqn from 1971-72 and we were one of the last to leave due to the VC and north Vietnamese gradually taking over. I am fully disabled now to due my back injuries. I shot all four involved in that my SPs M16 was jammed and I had a half clip of twenty bullets used 9 to kill all four, the Thai army took care of the NV soldiers in town. Michael Corbin and James (Jimmy) Corbin. and the Wars in Indochina, https://www.thailanddoghandlers.com/_files/ugd/de04ba_2abbdaf9189942e69b25b9c069e9f54a.pdf?index=true, https://www.disabledveterans.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Project-CHECO-Report.pdf. I had bladder cancer, filed a claim, was turned down because I did not known where I was on the base at the time I filed. I have the jacket that he had made for my 2 year old self framed and on my office wall. I believe I was exposed to AO, and on one occasion went to sick call with small blisters on both arms. 1st signal brigade 442nd signal battalion company c. i would like to see a full recognition of our service as full vietnam war veterans, but i don,t think i will ever see it. Ive been suffering for many years from diabetes, Crohns, and inflammations of my fingers. You served our country over there in a foreign land, were exposed to that horrible AO while doing so, and the VA should be paying benefits to any veteran with any cancer that can be linked to any exposure to AO while serving. God bless. Last mission was the rescue of the S.S. Mayuguez crew captured by Cambodian Communists on May 15, 1975. Ann Myers, you need to file for DIC benefits. Worked in the POL dump. Never paid too much attention to it. They claim agent orange was not used in Thailand which we know is a lie. Would be interesting to know if this was one of those locations. Then, after 15 months, I went back to Korat AFB for a short 6 months. My husband was a Medical Service Specialist in the 621 TCSs. Beyond the Neat Line: Cartographys Hidden Dimension, Series: Imaginary Maps in Literature and Beyond, diseases associated with herbicide exposure. The list also contains theUTM coordinates of the installations. Berton Duncan was his name. Stationed on Tahkli RAFB 1973, I filed a claim for my peripheral neuropathy is July of 2018, I was officially awarded exposure to agent orange by a VA doctor who was handling my case. Office of Accountability & Whistleblower Protection, Training - Exposure - Experience (TEE) Tournament, Military Exposure Related Health Concerns, War Related Illness & Injury Study Center, Clinical Trainees (Academic Affiliations), Herbicide Tests and Storage Outside Vietna, Call TTY if you I received a confirmation from the VA in December 2015 and was awarded two large checks, as compensation, being diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus (DM) Type II and Erectile Dysfunction; In June 2016, I was directed by the Assistant Director of the Manila VA Claims Department to file a VA Claim for Peripheral Neuropathy (NOTE: I was experiencing loss of feeling in my thighs and legs) and, after having a C&P Exam at Manila Doctors Hospital (being used as a Human Pin Cushion) never feeling anything being inserted into my thighs or legs, the test results indicated to the VA, that I did indeed have Peripheral Neuropathy, which was approved in August 2016; In November 2018, while having laboratory work performed at a local Philippine Tricare Certified Hospital, the results came back as showing High Creatinine in my urine and, I was instructed to see a Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist), whom I saw in January 2019 and, did some tests of her own, which came back conclusive as Stage-3 Chronic Kidney Disease (Secondary to DM Type II) and, I was instructed to file a VA Claim, which came back approved in March 2019, at which time I became 100% Disabled; later in that same year, I started experiencing loss of feeling in my lower extremities (feet and toes of both feet) and, my Manila VA Primary Care Physician order an Arterial Scan and Venous Scan of both feet (performed at a local Philippine Tricare Certified Hospital in Ozamiz City) and, the results came back positive. He never took anything from the VA, saying that he could work and he had Brothers that needed it more than he did. I request anyone with knowledge of what my brother did please share it with me. My dad was a strong person so Im wondering what happened then/there that would have scared him so much. I understand the rules on this site prohibiting direct contact between vets posting here, however, I belong to several Facebook groups dedicated to vets who served in Thailand, including one specifically for personnel who were based at NKP. I understand there were two places where they had computers on the Korat base. I was stationed at NKP as a Security Policeman from May70-May71. Many of the comments Ive read here are extremely disturbing. Anybody remember the building that we built to USASUBTHIA. Needless to say, she got to go home on the same plane he did!!!!!!!! Thank you. Worked on A7Ds, F-4s and AC-130 Gunships. Since 2000 I have found a great passion. My barracks was next to the parameter fence. For myself, working on the AC-130s, it specifically states they were in revetments 300 yards from the perimeter. we lived in tents, waited for rain to shower and ate c-rats until the seabees came. Kidney failure, and hypertension, but seeing all you service members going through all this problems, I am already 79 years I served US Army 71-74 was Deployed to a small base north of Udon (CLASSIFIED) from Nov-72 to Nov-73 There were dead plants across much of the base not just the perimeter. My unit was transferred there from Tuy Hoa after it was designated for closing. 3. I also was a staff sergeant and we lived in the airmen barracks at the front of the base. The VA has turned me down twice. Due to my duties while I was there I was in and out of the jungle, plus I stayed in a hooch that had a wooden board walkway to the latrine. Are you still living in Den area.? no mention anywhere of U.S. marines at airbase in namI liphong , Thailand. Flying backseater in an F4D he became Missing-InAction & has not been recovered for slightly over 48 years. Branch of service: Thank you. Depending in what shop your Father was in Im sure that I had to run across him in that hangar we worked out of. Did not happen. I applied to AO for metastatic cancer, which is a presumptive illness. Also many of us flew from US and landed in Vietnam for aircraft refueling enroute to Thailand. Message for Karen Whitfield who posted on September 12, 2022 at 6:04 pm, I was at 6908 Security Squadron NKP July 1974 to June 1975 and made a successful disability claim for Agent Orange (Parkinsons and Type 2 Diabetes) and PTSD. newsletters, photo collections, and remembrance lists for Phan Rang Air Base Does anyone know or remember how clean the camp was from weeds.} Information is presented in a fashion similar to the front page. Water had to be trucked in. would like to hear from Robert Fisher or BD Cleeton. 299 now and bill S-1381 that have since been passed into law to help out my fellow vets, Was stationed at Camp Samae San Aug 73 to Oct 74 then Jan 75 till Jan 76, have my board hearing in 3 weeks,virtually, the first trip out of Travis flew nonstop to Saigon on chartered flight then after about 2 hours flew by C130 to UAFB. Would like to contact you. 75 from perimeter fence and required to sleep to be in shape to work 7 days/week.. Msgt Robert stewart, I was at phan rang, in the 35th supply sq 19 70-1971. Was stationed at Takhli from 7/67-7/68. Finally, today, 02-12-2020, I spoke with an ADVISOR at the Federal Bldg in WLA and felt good about what he told me. Most of the time the conversations were pleasant. Not sure if agent orange services in water. I had been healthy up until 1978 when I started to get all kind of health issues. Bases in Thailand During the Vietnam War and Agent Orange.
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