. Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) or basic description (truck driver, mechanic, pilot etc) c.1969. It should also bementioned that the Veterans Administration outlines other situations where veterans may have been exposed to Agent Orange on their website. T he U.S. has launched a $183 million clean-up campaign at a former air base in Vietnam that was used to store the toxic chemical Agent Orange. He worked as a computer repairman for a large computer which he has said for many years was within feet of the boundary. stationed at Korat Airbase in 1973-1975 looking for a medic by the name Wayne Berry. Im looking for any info about the men he served with, they may have been engineers Im not sure but they did alot of nuclear testing. That was my last normal EKG (Bradicardia, Neg T-waves, etc). 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. Our former Commander, Maj Gerald Stuyvesant, I was there sept72 till march 73. I am trying to file claims for benefits for him or get them finished up rather. Borrowed in absentia may be better suited. I was stationed at Utapao May 68 to Jan 69. email me. There was a small detachment of Army Trac 97 electronic technicians next door to the Quenset Hut where my electronics was located. 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). Looking for maps, testimonies on verification of being spayed with Agent Orange, or any help possible to prove my case. My dads name is Raymond Talley. He now has memory problems. I loved Thailand and the people, and have no regrets having been stationed there for a year. I was stationed at nkp Thailand May 1971 thru May 1972,SPS security. When am I considered in a support to a Hostile Theater. During my off duty times I worked in the MARS Radio Station AI8AIR at night, helping both USAF and Army troops talk to their families, girl friends, etc., back in the U.S.A. It is located in the Ninh Thuan Province of Vietnam. He died this pass week (2/4/21). I have Coronary Artery Disease, COPD and Psoriasis on my right hand. Is he a relative? Leo Funk was his name. Thanks for all of the memories. Comment and Posting Policy. Guys, get a VFW service officer to assist you. I was stationed at Korat RTAB 68/69. The Veterans Adm. agreed from the beginning that my husband was in the right places, at the right times, doing the right jobs to be exposed to AO. 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. In order to get on mission flying status, I was sent to There were canine units there. We were not MPs. James Roy Fadden served in Vietnam is there any information on him? Its a declassified document on how every base in Thailand was established from a security perspective. Just curious if anyone remembers him. Even did a day trip to Vietnam to repair and load 25k loaders on a C141 before the fall of Saigon. I was the Operations Sargent. Va dr said my cancer was related to agent orange but ratings board says I was not in Vietnam no rating on agent orange. Bn. Was at Takhili RTAFB from Jan 69- Jan 70 and at Nakhon Phanom (NKP) RTAFB from Jul 70 Jul 71. I was NCOIC of the Security Police vehicle shop @ Veh. VA disalowed the cause being agent orange because I was stationed in Thailand. I have document from 56th CES at NKP showing that the perimeter was sprayed in 1971. Looking for info for my dad Steve Furches . The Navy P3 Orions operated off the same ramp as the C-130 SCOOT airlift. Kidney cancer discovered in 2001 Right kidney removed. Suffer from heart disease, neuropathy, arthritis, diabetes, PTSD and recently stomach cancer near the esophagus. i WAS IN THE ARMY IN THAILAND FROM 1967/68 AND WAS STATION IN KORAT, UDON, AND BANGKOK AND HAVE BEEN DENIED DISABILITY FOR AGENT ORANGE . VA denied my DIC claim (no boot on the Vietnam land and no evidence of herbicides during duties). I am trying to get pictures of Udorn at that time & praying someone would have a picture of Bobby while he was there. Was in 35th Supply squadron. I was assigned to the A Flight unit assigned to Danang airbase, Nov 1968-69 as aircraft maintenance and crew chief on acft 43-49211. I was stationed at Camp Friendship 7Nth Main. Shop by Category. He was a star athlete & coached high school track until 4 yrs ago. Phan Rang Air Base FREE Records: 31,716 Overview Browse Newsletters about Phan Rang Air Base during Vietnam. Hopefully this will cover all of us who are still left standing, including you Ms. Smith. Think of getting a bad jungle fatigues sunburn: hands and face and head. I want to file for agent orange exposure. With thosefactors in mind, thetwo governmentsreached a so-calledgentlemans agreement that permitted American forces to use Thai bases. Thanks to all of you veterans for everything youve done and I hope you get the help from the VA that you deserve. Thank you for any one that might be of help. I was an aircraft painter. The long story was that airfield became operational on March 15, 1966. collections that include Unit 3. We were building part of the Bangkok Bypass. I was stationed at Takhli RTAFB from 10/67 to 10/68. If you are in crisis or having thoughts of suicide, Made many trips to Bangkok for the Officer and NCO Clubs. 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. Some inventive personnel kept our readiness at high levels maintence officer had a buddy in Saigon that got us an extra B model Huey used to shag parts and beer. I was first diagnosed with Parkinsons in 2005. I was Security Police. I know its another long shot but you never know till u find out. My you He went back to school when he got out in 1970 and he wrote a paper on agent orange. (Thank You) in advance!! (NOTE: Prior to my assignment at Ubon, there were two Sapper Attacks and during my assignment, there was one such incident.) Lt Col Joe Jackson, MOH was my squadron Commander. I know of no four sappers ever being killed by a augmentee. Diabetic. I was stationed at Ubon RTAFB 71-72, and was a flight facilities officer in the GCA. Stationed at Ubon RTAFB 69/70 ECM repairman was there during the Jan 1970 sapper attackI have developed Ischemic Heart trouble, High Blood Pressure and CLL Leukemia ..have been denied AO claim filled a supplemental claim after the PACT Act Passed into law.just waiting now. There may be, I just havent heard of any. As part of the US withdrawal from Vietnam, the base was turned over to South Vietnam. is not right!!!! I often played trumpet with the band The Jugglers at the Sampan Club downtown when I wasnt working the night shift. What is odd I met a widow who lost her Husband to Agent Orange. If he was stationed in Vietnam, a base name or Corps (I, II, III or IV) area: I supplied them one, and they still said no. I have been turned down twice for benefits. I was stationed in namphong Thailand from 1973 to 1974 I was attached to the airwing and we supported the war from there. This site brings back a lot of memories. may result in removed comments. I was at Camp Samae San, Sattahip. plus he would fly in to Vietnam but the VA couldnt find any thing about that plus they were shot down over Laos and was on the ground hiding for 12 hours. Id like to know more details if possible. Fortunately, Camp Enarie was fairly quiet, but 4IFD had way too many casualties one was too many. Maint, taking over from Ssgt Harry Helton. He passed away 15 Dec 2020. 5 way bypass pass. The location of the dwellings were 30 to 60 feet from the perimeter where all brush and greenery had been spayed with agent orange. STATIONED AT UDORN DEC. 1973-DEC.1974 Starting the process of compensation and was told it will be denied and then would need to go directly to the VA. we supported lima site 11 in paske laos and were the main relay tropo communications station between vietnam and thailand. Also Served in Vietnam 1971-1972. I was stationed with a USAF Communications Detachment at the Chang Mai Airport in 1967 thru 1968. Facebook; Twitter; Instagram; Linkedin; Influencers; Brands; Blog; About; FAQ; Contact I served in Ubon Air force base late 70-71 as a mechanic. How can we do that? I was a radiology technologist . Never a smoker! We were located by the Control Tower and the Fire Department. I do know I am Filing again. I was stationed at Ubon Air base July 1973 to July 1974. His name is Robert Knerler. Then, the soldiers were checked in with the command headquarters in Saigon, and they were subsequently flown by separate transport to the Udorn AFB. 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 want to be independent. no mention anywhere of U.S. marines at airbase in namI liphong , Thailand. I would be happy to help you with that. I want this information for a family history that I am writng. Finally, today, 02-12-2020, I spoke with an ADVISOR at the Federal Bldg in WLA and felt good about what he told me. We further reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to Waiting to hear outcome of his claim. Any info would be appreciated. I was first with the 35 FMS and finished with the 352 FS doing periodic maintenance on F-100s. I was also in the guard with you but in Weapons. He did live off base with my mother when he returned in August of 72. I would be there for 2 to 5 days so really never learned much about Phan Rang. I am a former marine semper fi. IBM dont normally show up until after age 50. Also in June, Commando Sabre (Misty) was activated using F-100F aircraft as the first Fast FACs over North Vietnam. I remember your beer cans were of steel and could not be bent over like Americas aluminum beer cans! from oct, 1967 to jan. Thank You. Greatly appreciate any information. So, my driver and I had to wait outside for about two hours until the alert was over. Jan 1968 to Oct 1969 If you have any, I would love to see them. Birth President was Herbert Hoover #31 I have only been able to contact Mark Monroe which was on the flight line while I was there. We made monthly flights until 1975. I was a surveyor in Vietnam and if my memory is correct I surveyed the Pham Rang air strip in 1966. 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. Needless to say, she got to go home on the same plane he did!!!!!!!! So, I saw my primary Philippine Care Physician (taking in a bottle of water with an empty glass to perform a show n tell) and she knew right away what I had. We flew over Cambodia locating transmitters of the Khmer Rouge during their invasion of Phnom Penh. We were located 81K from Korat in the mountains, in the jungle. I was stationed at Korat at that time period. Was sent TDY from both other assigned locations flying as a aircrew member to locations in Thailand as well as Rep of S Vietnam. I was originall stationed at Ramasun Station when arriving in country 1974. Do you have anything on a William A. Jailing some who died there days later. we could see some action over VN. See more ideas about vietnam, phan, vietnam war. I check on many of them and what I could find all led back to Agent Orange issues. I worked Hill 260 at Takhli. Stationed with USAF 73/74 at Ramasun Station. It was no secret and the commanders knew as well as everyone else. The record shows I filed on 02-25-1971. I am still trying to fight this though. Any of that traveling in or near perimeter spray or drift zone? Stationed at Korat RTAFB from 1974 1976. Anyone willing to share photos or maps, etc? Phan Rang AB Air Base, RVN On 26 January , 1969 a sapper, mortar, and rocket attack was launched against Phan Rang AB. Then, after 15 months, I went back to Korat AFB for a short 6 months. Thomas E. Marchbanks, Jr., Chief Air Force Reserve, Hq. Veterans, So far my atty its winning my case-Ischemic heart disease from exposure to herbicides at Udorn RTAFB-APR 69-APR70. I was in NKP Dec 69 Dec 70. Served as Fuel Specialist. SSgt George Rostron. After a year there I was able to get transferred to Operation Deep Freeze (the Navy tri-service Task Force 43 which supported the science program in Antarctica) as Technical Editor of the Antarctic Journal of the United States After the Task Force was transferred to the Seabee center at Davisville, RI, I was assigned to the Office of Polar Programs at the National Science Foundation. Nuhs pulled guard on ground with. Thank you. The only pavement was where they parked the Bombers and Tankers and the runway. Is their any help out there? from 1968 to 1969. I did not mentioned the wonderful 23 days on the WW2 troop ship, USS Blatchford. If you were stationed at Takhli or Korat, you were exposed to agent orange. Marines were secuity for the 9th marines out of danang and those that left from okinawa. Well I got called up and guarded the base perimeter. We had a large latrine/shower room, as well as a company office where the officers and first sergeant had their offices. Would like to contact you. May 30, 1970 to may 31 1971. The I knew where our fighters 3 years in Thailand, A-O was used, no exposure? He was fighting with the VA about he could not prove he left the base while performing his duties. . US ARMY Signal Corp 72E/F 800-829-4833, Veterans Crisis Line: During this time I planned flights to transmitter locations in Cambodia until no longer safe to do so. Have heart problems,prostate problems, pre diabetes etc.who knows what else. Should be my sons grandfather or a uncle I surmise. Stationed at Takhli and Korat Thailand from May 1970 to May 1972. The top photo is reversed. Im researching for my husband who was stationed at Camp America (officially may have been Camp Falong) 67-68. Surgey for tumor removal and repair of a broken humorus bone from the tumor., radiation, and 6 months of intensive high dose chemo. All of a sudden a woman started screaming, and running toward the plane, they were unable to stop her!! Iv been trying to get VA benefits for myself since my husband has passed away 2 1/2 years go.VA has repeatedly denied me. I was with the 49 tfw,New Mex, Da Nang, places in Thailand, left with the 366 tfw, discharged in Mt. I am the proud type of guy that didnt want any government assistance but the older and poorer I get, I need to swallow the pride. I am servic connected from a non combat injury. Im pretty sure his name was Dick Rose but they cant seem to find record of the incident. Was load crew chief and my crew worked many sorty missions on the perimeter. I spent all my time working along the flight line and travelled all over that base for 46 days. I all my research I have found that the US Air Force and the DOD kept this classified secret all this time to allow age to keep secret. We are at a loss of how to find more info. For those veterans that served at U-Tapao RTNB, I WOULD love to know that there was a klong (creek) running sort of parallel to the main gate entrance road? Five lumbar surgeries and more than 43 rounds of cortecosteroid injections in my lumbar, 5 in my right hip and 4 in my sacral joint all over an eighteen year period. 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". Most of the time the conversations were pleasant. Guys who were there as well as Laos and Cambodia do not have coverage over A O. I read many cases from the files of the Board of Veterans AppealsOne case # 1139851 stood out. I was part of a gunship AC-119 Shadow flight engineer, based in Happy Valley for two tours of duty. The squadron returned to Australia in 1971, having been deployed overseas for a total of 13 years.[13]. Do ever give up, keep fighting, Good Luck, i was tdy between jan to mar from cck to takhli 374th supply sq trying to find a way to prove my presence because tdy records arent kept i was told. I know I was exposed to Agent Orange sprayed around Hooches, perimeter road and everywhere else they wanted to kill vegetation. Since 2000 I have found a great passion. By commenting on our blogs, you are fully responsible for everything that you post. Anyone who was stationed on Hill 272, Sattip Thailand, 70-72. Udorn 08/1970 to 07/1971 Looking for photos of Hospital tents for that time. USAF fighter-bombers first arrived in late1961. Installations and Facilities in Thailand. On March 8, 1966, the 315th ACW, TC was organized and stationed at Tan Son Nhut Air Base, South Vietnam. I was stationed on Hill 272 July 1968 to July 1969. I worked nights and slept days and, sometime in the middle of my year, an F-4 was returning to base with a hung 500lb bomb. Now diagnosed and being treated for diabetes and multiple myeloma. Stationed at Udorn 11/68 thru 11/69 432MMS. https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/pdfs/ADA586193.pdf. I served two Tours of Duty in Thailand as an aircraft weapons specialist. 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. WHOs the right VA do I CONNECT. I have had cancer currently in remission, neuropathy in my feet and asthma. remove content for any reason whatever, without consent. Younger brother served there. It shows Tactical Employment of Herbicides, and near the back it shows a 500 yard kill zone from the sprayed area. We all raised our hands and went where they sent us but now they force a division between us and wait for us to just die. the night of February 21-22, 1969. I was stationed at Udorn from 1973-74. At one point, he was picked up by the Jolly Green Giants. Never happened, my job title wasnt security on the perimeter.. not sure if anyone realizes if you were boots on the ground in Vietnam where they sprayed its automatically given to you. This area I have now learned was also sprayed. I send all of his DD 214 and performance God bless. It was changed over to USSTRATCOM I think late 1971. I would really like to get any information on Bill Yetter. The guys who worked on this computer needed to get a bus or at later hours rides to their duty station. THE OIC IN CHARGE WAS , WAYNE L COTTRELL. The Navy patrol squadrons were located right near the southwest end of the runway. Why is it that I do not know any of your names.Agent oj, Same time, Da Wolf Man! I was diagnosed 3 years ago with two forms of bladder cancer. 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. He was a Security Policeman, often on the flight lines and perimeters, stations, etc. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. 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. 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. May 11, 2017. Also spent 100s of hours as a base security augmentee & ordered to base perimeter & flightline security. Originally built by the Imperial Japanese Army during WWII, it was rebuilt by the United States Air Force and used during the Vietnam War by both the USAF and the South Vietnamese Air Force. Asking for assistance with photos, locations of where he might have been in barracks/dining recreation on the beach? We were on the southeast side of the airfield next to an engineer company. would like to hear from Robert Fisher or BD Cleeton. One day our canteens were filled with water that was brown in color. sp 4 Army stationed at Camp Friendship (Korat) 1967. Hope this helps you out. Regardless no records indicated that was attached to the security forces. I was one of approximately 60 of the last US forces to leave the base in late March, 1972. I think I have identified the building on a map of the base but the building is only labelled 1665. [22], A No. I am going to see a kidney specialist in June to see if they are going to take one of my kidneys are put me on dialysis or both if anyone has proof of agent orange at this location please let me know. Thank you, any one from bang pla thailand 1969 to 1971 have medical issues, I was in the storage section ,635th MMS,CSG, PACAF, at the MSA. I was turned down for the agent orange list. TDY to Korat from Sept 72 until March 73 working on the Wild Weasels from McConnel. ANY ONE BELIEVE Have photos of hutches we stayed in but va claims they could be from any base. USAF personnel wounded totaled 14 (4 K-9), 14 enemy KIA and one captured. that area was build by the navy seebee, not the red horse. Bladder Cancer is not a recognized disability from Dioxin exposure. TE 5560). Looking for any one who knew Glenn Orn Fisher Jr who was in the Air Force from 1956-1970. In Thailand, Agent Orange was used to clear the jungle around bases, as a means to enhance security. He was the in Thailand in 1970. I served at Udorn RTAFB from SEP 69 thru AUG 70. Spent many years guilty for Genocide. there was a sattahip underwater cable that was blown up during my year there and all communications from that were rerouted thru warin ics. Thank you, I was stationed at Phan Rang AB, RVN 1966-67 as an Mobile Tower Air Traffic Controller. My original records were burned in a Saint Louis fire and my copies were lost during a flood. The 1969 map that was mentioned in the opening of the blog istitled U.S. "Happy Valley" Phan Rang AB group is for personnel that were stationed at or worked at Phan Rang Air Base, RVN anytime that it was operational. 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). Filed claim and was denied. WE WOULD GO TO NKP AND REMAIN OVER NIGHT(RON) AND THEN FLY A MISSIO AND COME BACK TO DANANG. USAF 2 years in Danang,Phu-Chat,Vietnam,Ubon Thailand the Government could care less about our health problems take you Oxicodone and shut up, and thats if they will even send it to you thats Our Reward for going to war !