I served in USAF at Sagion Tan Son Nhut AFB in 1964,I worked in large tent about a 100 yrs from the pad where an C123 transport was maintained and I pasted by the plane twice a day if it not out spraying Agent Orange.The plane nose was named Old Patches because it fly low ans slow over the tree tops doing its mission.I remember men would stand in the back of a duce and quarter filling the planes tank with agent orange by using a hand pump from a 55 gal drums.I remember seeing the stuff over flow from the drums and pump onto the ground.These men wore no protective gear the fuseledge of the plane would covered from spraying runs.Back in the 60s there were no Hazmat warning,and no one knew a lust green jungle one the day,a few days later dead.I remember taking Hughy out along the Makong river and both side of the river were dead seems like a mile on each side.The stuff really works.I my heart I feel those men are not with us today having working in those conitions.I was told Agent Orange was shipped to war in Cargo ships by the the thosands of drums.Udorn AFB was the same around the base on a fly in there.By now all those Airman are dead and I guess there still a need for more proof. I was stationed at Clark AB for 2 years and was there at the end of the conflict (we called it a WAR) and as a switchboard operator had the priviledge of helping the POWs call home!!! I served in the army 1972-75, I was assigned in Korea with the 1st 31st inf 2nd ID north of the Imjin River Nov 1972- Nov 73 and received HFP. ALSO FLEW TO UBON, UDORN, U-TAPAO AND SOME OBSCCURE ARMY AIRFIELD WITH A BLOWN ENGINE. The chemical dioxin causes your own chemical makeup to get scrambled when exposed to it. We also ate nothing but WW11 and Korean War C and B rations. So he traveled through the gate daily. They all came home. I am looking to document the guard duties we had to perform to protect the base when we were under suspected attack. aviation supply till they moved back to Japan 73. Oh Mr Farmer who said he was at ubon 72-73 time frame. Why is this happening? IBM, they do assist me in getting the disability essentials needed to help my wife and Primary Caregiver take care of me. [20] Two crew members were killed, two squadron members died of disease, and three from accidents during the war,[15] and two Canberras were shot down in 1970 and 1971. I have info those where Takli AFB, Since the 1970,s I have had Chronic liver disease, not rated by the VA as due to Agent Orange. We had 197 people on board with gear and just cleared the fence at the end of runway leaving Holloman. Through 1975 and Stationed at Ramasun Station I continued to monitor the Khmer Rouge and the Slaughter of innocence.The Genocide.From Ramasun we continued to monitor the events that happened, the Fall of Saigon and the Mayaguez incident. Try it. Greatly appreciate any information. Their policy of claimants having to prove duty on or near the perimeter is flawed as it does not allow for any possibility that the toxic dioxin contaminants spread throughout the bases by vehicle and foot traffic, atmospheric natural winds and turbulence created by aircraft and helicopters, munitions movements, dust storms, animals, flowing ground waters after rain storms, etc. This writerhopes thatthese mapswill help shed more light on this understudied facet of the Vietnam War; in addition, and no less important, raise awareness about Americanservice personnelwho wereexposed to Agent Orange while in Thailand. It was not an ideal situation for my introduction to Phan Rang Air Base. Leroy Paluch, Michael Everett, Stephen Lawson I am a indochina vet myself, says it on my dd-214, But I found it. I started with tremors in 2015 and saw Neurologists at the So. My husband served in the marine stationed in Udorn Thiland in 1962. I lived in the hootches behind the USO. Claim for disability is currently at BVA awaiting a decision. We all were exposed due to winds, aircraft movements so the VAs claim of perimeter exposure is their way to throw us under the bus. I was stationed Udorn RTAFB 74-75 Corrosion Control, flight line and beyond. In order to get on mission flying status, I was sent to To Lidia Seitz #300. If you served on active duty in any of these locations, well automatically assume (or presume) that you had exposure to Agent Orange. I have prostate cancer and I have provided proof that I was there and is still awaiting a decision. We could be more helpful to your search if you could provide us more information, such as; The division also holds alater edition of the map from 1972, which is not shown in this blog. I was in Ubon Thailand 71to 73. Made 100% disabled in 36 days. Public outcry and official investigations followed. He told us a lot of stories about being there but never anything more than the pleasant or funny memories (rice bugs on a net scaring a huge guy and similar). and Good luck! 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. I was in the airforce 1971 to 1975. (My mother also works for Philco Tech-Rep Division for several years. Does anyone have information in regards to the usage date of agent orange and why would claims not be considered after May 1975 theres no doubt in my mind chemical agents were continually applied Until our end date in Thailand 1976. I was stationed at Takhli RTAFB from jan 1969 to jan 1970 as an ECM repairman on EB-66 AC. Thank you for covering this. 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). By the way, there was a lot of complaints about the barracks area. New Vietnam War Records from Phan Rang Air Base - Fold3 HQFold3 HQ September 23, 2020 by Jenny Ashcraft Phan Rang Air Base was an important United States Air Force base during the Vietnam War. I have type two diabetes. as an Agent Orange servive connected disability. Most of the VA personnel I have seen have never been in the service so how are they able to say that we werent exposed to the chemical? or have a source where I could find one. I was stationed at Ubon Jun 70 to Jun 71 with the 408th MMS. I was stationed in Northeast Thailand from July 69 to July 70 as a USAFSS Ditty Bopper detached to the U.S. Armys 7th RRFS, at Ramasun Station, north of Udorn RTAFB. I was stationed 7 Radio Research Field Station outside of udon. I was not at Takhli but at U-Tapao. Coverage of the 612th Tactical Fighter Squadron's first combat missions (F-100Ds) out of Phan Rang. I was stationed in Korat, Thailand at Camp Friendship from 22 Mar 67 to 7 Mar 68. Anyone who was stationed on Hill 272, Sattip Thailand, 70-72. At that time I was seen and diagnosed with Vitiligo. I seem to be OK at this time. Worked F-4DS WCS looking for anyone on flight line during this time. I hear all of you who have served and are not getting satisfaction for compensation/treatment for related Agent Orange conditions. I am helping a widow to file for DIC benefits. I was stationed at U-Tapao from January 1970 through December 1970. I also have diabetes third stage a hog. I was flying combat missions out of Utapao in 1970/71. I was diagnosed 3 years ago with two forms of bladder cancer. This photo was taken in May 1969 during a VIP visit to Phan Rang AB, RVN by M/Gen. Suffer from heart disease, neuropathy, arthritis, diabetes, PTSD and recently stomach cancer near the esophagus. My name is Chris Gaines,I was in the Seabees MCB-5 1971-75.I helped build Nam Phong base for the Marines The Rose Garden. My last post was at the CIA ramp guarding barrel and a C-123. Told I was not boots on the ground. EVER!! Think of getting a bad jungle fatigues sunburn: hands and face and head. I was turned down by the VA since I was not security in the perimeter. Your main picture of the Phan Rang flightline is reversed. Did a three month TDY back and forth to Phnom Penh for the airlift. Better known as the Rose Garden. My husband served with the USAF from November 1966-October 1967 and was stationed at Takhli. Now suffer nerve damage, terrible neuropathy and diabetes so far. I am being treated for high blood pressure and being treated for heart pvcs. I was stationed at Utapao May 68 to Jan 69. Our Bgg case Camp was nothing but red dirt in summer months and red mud during rainy season. Ramp 5060 is entirely within the 500 meter drift zone. Spent many days and night working launch and recovery of the F4s. My brother Maj Bobby M Jones MD, USAF Flight Surgeon, was stationed in Udorn Thailand Sept 1972 Nov 28 2972. Luckily I caught a few hops to Tan San Nuet and visit Saigon, plus eat some good food and the NCO Club. nor the airline strike when many of us returned to the states after 12 or 13 months in that hell hole. It took me 10 days to get home to North Carolina by bus. I was stationed at Udorn from 1973-74. served in warin communications station a few miles west of the laotion cambodian border. He only disclosed that his duties caused him great stress as how well he did his job could determine whether men lived or died. 1968.if so lets communicate.I need help to substanuate My brother, David Chavira Jr, was a US Air Force communications specialist who served at Udorn AFB from 1969 to 1970. My brother was the very best brawler I have known so I still find it hard to believe that he would have been badly injured in any kind of brawl. 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. I served with 355th out of Takhli 1969-1970. This veteran says he personally mixed and sprayed the defoliant along the flight lines, barracks, and along the perimeter the base..His case was approved and his testimony was credible. In my opinion you NEED a good attorney schooled in the law and in dealing with the VA. I live in Bangkok and would like to meet a Vietnam Vet for a conversation. He has a lot of health issues and cant remember. The VA asked for a buddy letter to prove my assignment. My question: What are the duties my brother most likely carried out? 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. We protested but accepted the fact drink or die of dehydration. Thanks again. Asking for assistance with photos, locations of where he might have been in barracks/dining recreation on the beach? I suspect I may have diabetes, not sure yet, how will all this all come into play, will I have a claim? Couldnt talk of it. Living in the hootches was really diff. Hope everybody else received this letter. Traveled down to the beach for burgers, etc., at the snack bar,and out the gates to town (Newland). Agent Orange was used May 1970. Problem with that is a lot of the veterans wont live that long.The VA is not our friend when it comes to disability claims and most of the reform has to be forced on them by Congress. I have Been denied three different times on my claim two times denied for no boots on ground in Vietnam and then as truth came out and claims were being acknowledged my recent denial was for the timeframe after the fall of Saigon May 1975 was established as being the claim deadline no claims would be excepted for time served after May 1975. He was stationed in Thailand RTAFB but not sure where. I check on many of them and what I could find all led back to Agent Orange issues. Afghanistan Hat Pins; Air Force; Air Force 2022 Phan Rang Reunion Products; Air Force Caps; Air Force Patches; Air Force Pins . Was TDY with SAC to Utapoa in 1968. I stayed there about a week until my orders arrived and I flew to Camp Enarie in Pleiku for out processing. I wish all my fellow veterans who served in Thailand to get the recognitions we deserve. Have diabetes. Thanks! *personal information removed per policy*. Can anyone help me with my research 386. titled Phan Rang Air Base PP431-433. Some eyewitness accounts have suggested the AF soldiers were flown by commercial jet from Travis AFB to a base in Saigon. How do I get map of the base to substantiate my claim? 1.9). 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. There was a small detachment of Army Trac 97 electronic technicians next door to the Quenset Hut where my electronics was located. NKP RTAFB 1971-1972 in the 56th FMS . . I asked my brother many times about his experiences while at Udorn. I have a lot of the presumptive conditions but was also denied compensation. I will pursue compensation; however, the posts above are not encouraging for a successful outcome. I have since applied for compensation been turned down because the VA says there is no record of me serving as an AUGMENTEE on the BASE PERIMETER. Probably just lousy health. One evening the area was looted to some degree by several industrious Vietnamese as one part of the perimeter paralleled the outside of the base and the adjoining village. Greetings. 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. Diabetic. Correction by poster. His death was attributed to Agent Orange exposure when he was stationed in South Vietnam. I was with co b 809th engineer bn. Larry. David DePodesta, a 69-year-old veteran who lost sight in his right eye due to enemy shrapnel while serving with the Marines in Vietnam in 1969, was fortunate that he did pay attention to the list as it grew. Developed prostrate cancer and didnt know I could file a claim! The DVA has been tone deaf because I wasnt an SP or CE. Good luck, when I die I hope they will remember what we did for our country. Michael Corbin and James (Jimmy) Corbin. I was first denied by the VA, but quickly GRANTED a VA Disability when the Dale K. Graham Veterans Foundation required a higher level review. I later returned the latter part of 1965-66 to Takhli, Thailand. He went to Vietnam on his birthday 11-11 of 65. The top photo is reversed. I was 1st Cook, 738 Eng, camp friendship. Crewed a Spectre on Mayaguez recovery. I was in UDORN in 1969 to 1970 as an RF4c Mechanic. Thank you for your service and Welcome Home! I was told my illness are not connected to the military. Nevertheless, the Library of Congress may monitor any user-generated content as it chooses and reserves the right to remove content for any reason whatever, We had After May 7th, I am sure they did not go out to the perimeter fences and do a massive AO cleanup. Assigned to the 635 combat support group One of the men survived but was severely injured and the other man was killed. Still searching, so If anyone has some evidence. I am aware the war cutoff was May 7, 1975, how does that work for me if I arrived on the 11th, and probably still got exposed to AO. Takhli Thailand is the only location the Va has been able to find in the records as I was stationed there and have been denied service connection. It should also bementioned that the Veterans Administration outlines other situations where veterans may have been exposed to Agent Orange on their website. His mother passed never telling him who his father was . Anyone knew of a Ssgt. 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! On the bases themselves because of trip flares, barbed wire and such, they sprayed because they couldnt mow. Looking for others that were stationed in Avionics (AMS) during 1973. I was at Mukdahon Air Force Base a couple of times trying to find parts. I was assigned to the 355th Security Police. Air Force Special Service Division Recreation. I was stationed at Korat RTAFB from 6/2/67 to 6/2/68. Im a diabetic, have thyroid issues. Williamson) email me. In other words letting us die and saving money for the Government. I was with the 331st Supply Company. Is there anyone out there that has the same experience?? Within the past 15 yrs I was sent to Tan Son Nhut Air Base to work on RF-4C and RB-57s. I read many cases from the files of the Board of Veterans AppealsOne case # 1139851 stood out. I was TDY at Udorn sometime between September 66 and December 67 as a radio repairman on the RF101c Voodoo. william j wilson SP-4. I was TDY to Utapao AB in 1968. On approach, the bomb broke loose over that very same field & went off. Most of hi records were blacked out. My you Read his blog and hopefully he can provide some information I am looking for . The form IBM. Please email me with any info, also any contact inf on LT Col Dillard or Lt Garry urbanowitz. I wonder if the Thai Government would fess up to the surrounding areas from our Bases had many people come down with symtoms of Agent Orange. 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. If you were there you were in contact with agent orange. I was at Takhli right after it reopened till July or August 1973. 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. I would like to get contact with anyone who was stationed there. I have multiple medical issues associated with agent orange yet I have been repeatedly denied my last denial was in 2019 because the US Army and Joint Records cannot concede my exposure to tactical or commercial herbicides even though I have repeatedly claim and provided personal statements to the contrary. and near ubon rtafb.there were full cambat operations in this area, f4 phantoms from ubon attacked targets in n vietnam s vietnam and laos. Stationed at NKP Thailand 67-68, worked at Task Force Alpha, located out from the base in the jungle. I was stationed at Takhli in 1970and was there when they closed the base only to be reopened laternot sure of that date. records,clipping from newpaper and was turn down. His name was Tsgt. Spent a lot of time at the Military Affliate Radio Station (MARS) which was located in the jungle near the base perimeter. Why dont all the comments show up here? In communication and exposed to agent orange Stationed at Ubon 3/71 3/72. Lots of memories of off shift evenings at the Airmans Club, the outdoor theater for USO shows and later the newly opened 21 Club. 1.Board of Veteran Appeals ruled flight line is an extension of the perimeter. I am not well and my partner is the one working my concerns and posting this for-me. I recall 1-2 days where there was a thick chemical fog over the base in U-Tapao; not sure whether this was AO.
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