Id like to know if I qualify to be a voting member of the VFW Salute, Great blog and great info. If an RVNAF really screwed up, they marched him out in front of the assembled troops, dressed in an ARVN uniform. At that time the veteran was assigned to the 366 FMS (presumably Field Maintenance Squadron) at Phan Rang Air Base, as an aircraft jet mechanic. I was commander of A Troop, 2-1 Cav and when I changed command in Aug 1969, I was sent to Phan Rang AB to await my orders back to the U.S. On the day I arrived at the Air Base, after about a 30 mile Jeep ride from our Firebase, I got to the Main Gate of the AB which was closed & locked because of an attack on another part of the base, & the Air Force Guards wouldnt unlock the gate for me to get inside. Now suffer nerve damage, terrible neuropathy and diabetes so far. Thank you all again for your sacrifice, and bravery. ANY ONE STATIONED OR KNOW ANYONE , AT US ARMY TROPO , SCATTER SITE COMPOUND , ABOUT 12 MILES NOTH OF KHON KAEN , NE THAILAND FEBAPRIL 1968, IT WAS . I would really like to get any information on Bill Yetter. responsible for everything that you post. I am trying to find out what they sprayed the antenna field with to keep the weeds down. The whole affair is a travesty of justice without honor for our service. Additionally I had multiple attacks of Dysentery due to poor food storage and preparation. You didnt have brand names you called them by the color of the can! I have Bladder cancer, ischemic heart disease plus. He was a seargent. I was stationed at NKP from May of 66 to May of 67. I was stationed at Takhli 3/68 3/69. Read our Comment and Posting Policy. that was a hectic night as i was on CQ that night.I submitted written and photo evidence to that fact.. I am trying to file one more time. I have neuropathy in my feet, I have had recurring problems with spinal stenosis. privilege to post content on the Library site. Was stationed Udorn 74-75 432 corrosion control painted shit load of F4s n equip all over f/l pulled 30days police augmented, got heart disease, pre diabetic, cant hear. Thanks for any info. Lived in a wooden hooch at end of the runway and worked in all areas of the base. What a shame! it was a raidar site. went up Route 1, heloed to the mountains as a door gunner, worked on the sue16, loaded the bombs, etc. All of my pics were lost in a relocation! I was at Ubon 67-68 USAF jet engine mechanic. President, served in warin communications station a few miles west of the laotion cambodian border. Probably not, they will just tear down all the monuments. My best Buddy was Charlie Perry from Savannah GA, lost track of him in 1970. The arrival of the 614th TFS (F-100Ds) at Phan Rang and a day in the life of F-4C fighter pilots (366th Tactical Fighter Wing) at Phan Rang.Also includes ground shots of base barracks, messhalls and numerous buildings and areas. ALTHOUGH MY TIME IN THAILAND WAS LIMITED, I LIVED IN THE MOST AFFECTED AREA ON THE AIR BASE IN DANANG, 1966-1967 538th Eng Co. C..construction. I do this all from my disability income. I will pursue compensation; however, the posts above are not encouraging for a successful outcome. I, myself, have not suffered from exposure there, but several of my colleagues and good friends from that period have died from complications due to Agent Orange, and several others still fight the ongoing process of the exposure. Service officers tell me different things. looking for anyone that was in 388 transpotation squadron at korat air force base. Infantry. 1967-1968. It gives a base-by-base study as to how defenses were established at every base in Thailand. Make sure to answer the membership questions when applying. Exposed to AO, and diagnosed with Parkinsons disease in 2004, all claims submitted to VA were denied. Thank you for your service and Welcome Home! Oh I guess I forgot to mention exposure to A O increases your chances of developing autoimmune diseases by a factor of several hundred thousand. Largely inspired by the British use of 2,4,5-T and 2,4-D ( Agent Orange) during the Malayan Emergency in the 1950s, it was part of the overall herbicidal warfare program during the war called "Operation Trail Dust". Worked on the trim pad. For those in the same situation, I will provide three words. 3. your physician can state your illnesses, like chf, diabetes, PTSD, tinnitus, any of the presumptive illnesses on the VA forms or in a letter. At 75 years of age I must say I have been very fortunate to be served very well by the Youngstown, Ohio (Belmont Avenue VA, outpatient Clinic). as stated AF does not retain any tdy records. Youll find pictures, history and a roster of many who served. I was stationed at Ubon Air base July 1973 to July 1974. Think of getting a bad jungle fatigues sunburn: hands and face and head. My additional duties was to go into the community and help to vaccinate people in the community.A lived of posts very new to the base. I served in USAF at Korat RTAB 73-74 with 388th Fighter Wing MOS 461 Munitions. I lost the hair on most of my arms, especially on my wrists for several years. The Version table provides details related to the release that this issue/RFE will be addressed. Breaks my heart for all of you vets who served time for our country, and are having to fight for medical benefits! NIH says that on of the possible causes for IBM is contact with a Toxic Substance I believe the seed for IBM for me was planted 68/69 while stationed at Korat and flying cobat mission in Vietnam. Located in NKP RTAFB in the 56th Field Maintenance Squadron.If you have info please contact me! Onboard Aircraft carriers and destroyers. Ive been trying to research what army inf units were in thailand at that time and where they were stationed. I was at Korat RTAFB from 11 May 1975-Feb 1976, with the 388th SPS, and it seemed I was always guarding the perimeter. I was in the 311th Air Commando Sq/311th Special Ops Sq July 68 to July 69 as a Loadmaster on C-123Ks, SSgt. If so, any luck? I served at Tahkli, Sept. 67 to May of 68, then 3 months at U-Tapao and then 3 montns at CCK, all as an electrician working on KC-135s & B-52s SAC 4258. location at U-Tapao. Found I had CLL in November of 2018. Branch of service: I have had much trouble with skin cancer that I believe is a result of exposure to AO. He was Air Force and worked on planes. Thanks, Jin A, I hit the jackpot, I was in Thailand Feb 72 to Feb 73, assigned to the 307th FMS at UTapao, and 90 days TDY to Korat to the 4104th Air Refueling Provisional. I was @ Don mong airforce base in 67 and 68. in communications. Its sad that we are finally eligible for disability benefits after most of us are gone, and for my condition (Multiple Myeloma) not long to go. I was at Takhi from July 66 to July 67. I remember Thailand being one of the enlistment options at that time. It has the call number of G8025 s50 .U5. I have diabetes, had prostate cancer, heart disease requiring open heart surgery and a brain tumor. I remember coming in from post, and shining,in the moon light, coated with the shit, we use a pesticide, to dip our dogs in (malathion), now that also is a big health issues. June ,1965 for 6 months. He survived to come home and raise a family. Was My dad there S/sgt Billie Leroy Roth lost June 27 1965. Attribute that to agent orange exposure while on NKP and while at Pleiku, Vietnam. and before = The Last Fight of your Squadron Commander was unique they stopped after turning off the runway, and tied him to an external bomb rack, so he came in to the Last Flight fire-hose ceremony lashed to the bomb rack of his Canberra! To Dan Furches. Ramp 5060 is entirely within the 500 meter drift zone. Would love to hear from anyone else that may have been there during this time. Phan Rang Air Base By Maj. Donald A. Haas, Corps of Engineers, United States Army One of the main American operational air bases in Vietnam is at Phan Rang. Would anyone have a complete list of army or marine camps? Another close friend was a Marine, Peter Barnes. Did you by any chance know him? Any help would be welcomed. Looking for any info on when the 354 th TFS was there at that time to prove boots on the ground. https://vvabooks.wordpress.com/2019/05/01/the-grotto-by-harold-g-walker/, https://www.facebook.com/groups/1894942467450627, Identifying Military Personnel: Decoding Serial Numbers, Reconstructing the Past Part II: The National Personnel Record Center Fire of 1973, 75th Anniversary of the First Veterans Day Celebration and Free Access to Fold3 on Veterans Day Weekend. Nickname Burned out Bob. The intended result was to expose enemy forces who relied on the trees for cover. 1996-67, I think. Thank you, The Snack Bar was halfway between the barracks and Base Comm. 1931 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. Spent 9/68 to 9/69 at U-Tapao and was assigned to MMS fixing jammers and trailers on far side of base. a hog. were classified (?). 1.My brother likes____TO SURF/ SURFING_____the Internet looking for new music. Although I never spent much time at Phan Rang Airbase, during the latter part of 1969 our headquarters moved from Nha Trang airbase to Phan Rang. Now diagnosed and being treated for diabetes and multiple myeloma. I was at Mukdahon Air Force Base a couple of times trying to find parts. we could only have a nite stick. Runways and roads. We had a mutual friend, Chuay Kannawat, with whom I went to school in Puerto Rico. After the initial four months, I responded to numerous if Sac alerts throughout the year. I was in Ubon Thailand 71to 73. Kind of enjoyed the early part but was worried about being attacked. One of the maps, however, has a list of bases. [19] An aircraft from the squadron responded to a distress call on 24 April 1969 and, against operational orders, bombed a site in Cambodia (the Fishhook) where US special forces were pinned down. Serviced at Camp Friendship 1970 1971 442nd Signal(microwave tech) on the perimeter of Friendship and Korat AFB. Using that argument and other documents, BVA ruled in my favor and Ordered VA to rethink their denial for all those years. we also maintained our own perimeter maintenance checking our perimeter and our claymores and trip flares. 4.The VA doctor then has to look at all these illnesses at the C&P meeting or have other doctors look at you too. Took 13 yrs to get VA to accept AO claim. Nor can I find any mention of the USAFSS. My husband was Sgt. I am not getting timely reembursement of meds under FOREIGN MEDICAL PROGRAM. Have lost prostate,bladder to agent orange. I was stationed at Ubon RTAFB in Feb. 1967 and did TDY to Korat RTAFB for 180 days returned to state side Feb. 1968. I dont think we ever cleared customs etc. Thank you for covering this. I was at Takhli from Feb 1973 until Mar 1974 as a Jet Engine mechanic and worked at the trim pad. A few of us still get together would you be interested in joining us. like you would if you flew in on World Airways or one of the other civilian transit providers. We walked in it, ate our C rats in it, and at times we slept in it. I worked with linguists and morse intercept operators. And best of luck to all my brothers and sisters who served. My husband Master sergeant Michael G. McKenzie was at Udorn Thailand in 71-72 and was with the13 th TFS was staff Sergeant then I need to find all I can about how far was he from the flight line( Barricks) his place of work etc. Was TDY with SAC to Utapoa in 1968. I was stationed at Takhli RTAFB from jan 1969 to jan 1970 as an ECM repairman on EB-66 AC. Finally, they listened to the evidence that we had that led them to agree to give me a survivors benefit based upon a presumed service related cause of death. At that time I was told anyone that served in Thailand during the Vietnam time frame was now considered to have come in contact with AO. Thanks again. The doctor who removed his prostate had died years back so he could not be interviewed or questioned concerning this matter. First 7 months I ran our 12 bed ward and the last 5 months I worked in the ER. If you were there and remember AIC Bennett , send me an e-mail. Any help would be greatly appreciated. ORANGE. The VA thinks I am making it up on my AO Exposure Claim. Near the entrance to the base are ruins of a Cham temple, reportedly built in the 12th Century. Im sure that the flight plans werent all the same though. Phan Rang Air Base (also called Thnh Sn Air Base) is a Vietnam People's Air Force (VPAF) (Khong Quan Nhan Dan Viet Nam) military airfield in Vietnam. I deployed to U-Tapao from August 10, 1970, to Aug 10, 1971. Our shop truck would pull up to the plane and we downloaded our stuff and proceeded to the well-guarded shop. I now have a Neo Bladder . When I asked my local VA about this they said they knew noting about it and would not test me for exposure. Does anyone know or remember how clean the camp was from weeds. I served at Korat Thailand from November 1965-November 1966 as a Weapons Technician on the F-105s. He passed away in 2020 of lung cancer. He was at Udon 1969 to 1971. During my annual physical exam with lab work my doctor found I had diabetes and high BP. Kearny Pat Battled neuropathy in my legs forever. He was my brother. {Response to: Post No# 8 D lashay I got assigned as a Augmentee to security police and r was on peremiter several times as well as in the jungle . Please switch auto forms mode to off. Why dont you try looking there. She wrote a letter for me that I submitted to the VA and after two years, I started receiving benefits. After many denials and appeals, and taking it as far as I could with my Vet Rep, I contacted the Veterans Consortium online who works with attorneys who work pro bono for veterans or their survivors. Like to hear from anyone from CAFB, New Mexico , if you see this. I had no idea that AO was being used to clear the jungles before we went in to grade and build barracks. Looking for any photos of Martin J. Burns, Marine, from Wilmington, Delaware. Thank you for your service! I remember the smell of insecticide or some chemical. It was of interest to me to read the numerous stories by military personal who had a part in the operation of the Phan Rang Air Base. Have fun fighting the system. Any number of clues that you may have may trigger a better question or answer. Empresas similares. I have not filed a clame yet, but I saw the new bill passed by the legislature included high blood pressure as a result of being exposed to agent orange. His name was Tsgt. Robert Plascove. those who were once stationed at the base. It is located 5.2 miles (4.5 nmi; 8.4 km) north-northwest of Phan Rang - Thp Chm in Ninh Thun Province . Was stationed in NKP 68 609 air commando sq. He died April 2020, he had type 2 diabetes, heart problems and was on dailyze three times a week.Being retired and covered under tricare for life he saw civiiian doctors and no one every asked if he was expost to AO. The bottom line remains that no matter the location or mission, YOUR military members served 24/7/365 in toxic environments and now have to fight the VA for benefits! Lived and jogged on perimeter everyday. Looking for NKP 71-72 that knows a Steve Furches . Det 25 10th Weather Squadron. I was stationed in New Mexico, went TDY twice in 1963 & 1964 Itincludes, on its reverse,amap of American installations within the Thai capital of Bangkok. Unit transfered to Rum-Chit-Thai just south ou Sakon Nakon. Reply to Kimberly Smith. Fast forward, got non-hopkins lymphoma. When I first arrived at Utapao in late 1969 the klong had lots of vegetation growing along the banks. Reassigned to Malmstrom AFB, Montana for the second time in my career. I worked at the AGE shop. I have submitted many letters from VA doctors for PTSD and cancer. Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) or basic description (truck driver, mechanic, pilot, medic etc) The next day or so, a helo made multiple passes over the vegetation as well as our hootches. Mike passed away on August 5th of this yr. from Metastatic cancer which is on the Agent Orange list.hope everyone will get the help you need, we need better congressmen and women who will fight for us! Dell Ray Beckstead, I was stationed at D.Co. He did 2 tours and tried to sign up for a 3rd but he told me he was so messed up in the head they wouldnt take him. I remember your parties as being exciting events! Not much help I realize, but wanted to add my .02 cents along with offering my greetings to all you comrade Thai Vets. Jet engine mechanic on J75 for Thuds F105. The Phan Rang Air Base collection is part of our User Contributed Ive had one bout of squamous cell carcinoma. the night of February 21-22, 1969. Linda. An EWO on AC-130s A&H Models. Apache. 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. Well I got called up and guarded the base perimeter. 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). You fought for this country; if Agent Orange and combat stress disabled you; then our country needs to step up to the plate and provide the benefits you need. The squadron returned to Australia in 1971, having been deployed overseas for a total of 13 years.[13]. we lived in tents, waited for rain to shower and ate c-rats until the seabees came. Any advice is appreciated. And yet no mention of any submarines in the War Zone despite sailors having been awarded the Vietnam Service Medal with Bronze star. Only recently am I wanting to find if I qualify for in-theater service. It wasnt a us base then. Told I qualified d not to worry, they still refused and said his opinion was just that an opinion and the VA doesnt have to follow his recommendations. Can barely walk because of the pain. What other tasks did he do that could have brought him to the perimeter? It shows Tactical Employment of Herbicides, and near the back it shows a 500 yard kill zone from the sprayed area. WE WOULD GO TO NKP AND REMAIN OVER NIGHT(RON) AND THEN FLY A MISSIO AND COME BACK TO DANANG. Jerry is seen directing traffic from the control tower and training a loc. I never heard that on be. . The Navy P3 Orions operated off the same ramp as the C-130 SCOOT airlift. He only disclosed that his duties caused him great stress as how well he did his job could determine whether men lived or died. My husband was a Medical Service Specialist in the 621 TCSs. He was K.I.A. If you were stationed at Takhli or Korat, you were exposed to agent orange. no mention anywhere of U.S. marines at airbase in namI liphong , Thailand. He filed for claims in 2016 when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. So with all said ASA was in Thailand. I was in the 48th AML (10 Avn Div., helicopters) which was attached to the 101st. Any recalls would greatly appreciated. Developed soft tissue sarcoma from agent orange exposure. Are there any maps of Hill 272? I primarily worked the flight line. b. I have bladder cancer from AO. Hello, I am trying to find people who may have known my father, Wayne Harper. I served at Ubon RTAFB 1969-1970. My husband was stationed at Udorn AFB from 1972-1973. My Dad (David) was there from 66 67 as an Air Force medic, he worked for a small group commanded an Army COL Salucci. If he was stationed in Vietnam, a base name or Corps (I, II, III or IV) area: Branch of service: My dad, Chuck Preus, was there in 1965-66. Is there a way to prove I was sent TDY as there do not seem to be records other than one of my performance reviews from a MSGT who I was stationed with in Thailand. I am not sure where he ended up, thought it was Saigon, but told us some interesting stories. And the discussion of whether the soldiers were exposed to Agent Orange in Thailand would be unnecessary, since the VA already has agreed that if a soldier met the boots on the ground test (i.e., by standing on soil in Vietnam), then they were automatically exposed to Agent Orange. Possible exposure due to Department of Defense herbicide tests and storage at military installations in the United States and at locations in other countries, and locations added by the PACT Act. I started taking my medications and the A1c was not coming down. I served in Thailand in 1967 & 1968 at Camp Friendship adjacent to the Korat RTAF Base. I served at Ubon, 72-73 on the line in security forces. I will check with him. Any info about Takhli for this time period or prior to 1965 would be greatly appreciated. I was stationed at Takhli Royal Thai Air Force Base from September 69 to September 70. I was at Tahkli, Thailand in 1973 for one of many TDYs from the C-130 Wing at Dyess AFB in Abilene, Tx. I wish there was a way for you to contact me but it looks like the rules dont allow for emails to be exchanged. A lot of memories from 52 years ago. 1.9). Had some great guys in our hootch . Would like to contact you. Nkp June 67 June 68 munitions bomb dump special project seeding trails south with bomblets and sensors.ao used to clear diagnosed with prostate cancer. I on occasion had to cannibalize parts to repair my aircraft. Im researching for my husband who was stationed at Camp America (officially may have been Camp Falong) 67-68. Of course it spread around the base. He as a fine officer and friend. I was a jet mechanic at Ubon from 1969 -1970. Worked in the ammo dump..any buddies out there? Hi there. In Thailand, Agent Orange was used to clear the jungle around bases, as a means to enhance security. return to top Contact Health Care 877-222-8387 Benefits 800-827-1000 TDD (Hearing Impaired) 800-829-4833 He passed in 2013. Why because unlike todays veterans who get 100 % disability for a bum knew or anxiety everyone know the Vietnam Vet gets nothing. Going to start my investigation into applying for AO funds before things get worse and its too late. Shortly after he arrived at Phan Rang, the base began closing down. My only AO disability is diabetes. I saw it once just before I left. Lots of memories of off shift evenings at the Airmans Club, the outdoor theater for USO shows and later the newly opened 21 Club. Today in August 2022 the VA wants evidence in order to acknowledge that he was exposed to AO. Anyone willing to share photos or maps, etc? Phan Rang: The Air Base at Phan Rang was originally built by Australian and British POW's under the Japanese and the Japanese used the Air Field throughout WW II. Didnt happen. Why is it that I do not know any of your names.Agent oj, Same time, Da Wolf Man! You are telling a fib sir. Arived May 66 ( gray eagle) period built a few hotches then worked at the bomb dump then pylon shop waiting for F100s to arive then assigned to loading evaluation team left April 67. I know that he was transferred to Clark AFB Medical Center for wounds he sustained purportedly in a bar fight. Younger brother served there. Worked both flight line which included trips to do end of runway checks, which was on the perimeter of the base. I was stationed at Ubon Aug 64 to Aug 65. But I will take my hat off to the SeaBees. I have Diabetes 2, Ischemic Heart Disease, Barretts Disease, Skin Cancers, Neuropathy,Pancreatic Cancer and arthritis. This may help some regarding each air base in Thailand and the use of AO: https://apps.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/a586315.pdf. I only found out that agent orange was part of my life. You can find a full copy of Operation Ranch Hand which states that all South East Asia bases will have the areas around the perimeters sprayed and and the run ways will be kept cleared for the planes, put that report in with your claim as proof of what they did.
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