Luckily among the eight of us were some veterans that knew how to do it, along with our help. We were taken by a truck. 1968.if so lets communicate.I need help to substanuate Munitions Specialist. He recently passed and we are trying to get help from the VA. Did anyone work with him and possibly have any pictures of him being near the perimeter? My husband was there at the very end. In 1969/1970 I lived in a NCO hootch on the parameter of Takhli. The Growing Spine Management of Spinal Disorders in Young Children (Etc Didnt have to suffer much with the heat. Classified the same. First 7 months I ran our 12 bed ward and the last 5 months I worked in the ER. Remember, most of these people looking at your records are younger; so you have to walk them thru what happened over there. F-100 destroyed by direct mortar impact in cockpit (May 1969). All nugs pfc pullef perimeter guard in ops area due to having clearances. How will I replace you. I smartly saluted the Major and assured him my mission flying times were over. I might have worked on those gun ships. I lost my husband, also a Vietnam vet, who served in Saigon and in Thailand, who for years ignored symptoms, playing ostrichwhen he felt lousy, which was about most of the time, hed say, its just my allergies. Couldnt have been the hours I spent on the flight line or lying in brush as an AP augmentee because they say AO was never used at these bases.BS!!!!!!! 3 men in my family served in S.E.A. The chemical dioxin causes your own chemical makeup to get scrambled when exposed to it. Your military records show which contracted airlines took you there and return. There was no vegetation, a lot of red clay that indicated all the trees and bushes had been removed. 8th TFW / Telecommunications / UBON June 1972 June 1973. [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. A "real info processor." Note: Agent Orange barrels (behind post) were everywhere and often used as trashcans. 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 know its another long shot but you never know till u find out. and the Wars in Indochina, To discover whether there were deployments beyond those listed, consulting the National Archives would be the place to start.National Archives and the Vietnam War, Ryan Moore, MA, MLS Has anyone had a claim approved for agent orange exposure during that time? I came down with large cell B cell non hodgkins lymphoma and it damned near killed me. Thank you. I had pictures of my duty section with no vegetation and an identical picture I took 37 years later tank farm covered in vegetation. Found out I have N. I lived and showered on base and had no idea where water came from. I am not well and my partner is the one working my concerns and posting this for-me. Ischemic heart disease and diabetes. That was 1971, It is now Feb. 2020 and in the meantime, 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 anyone was there and worked with me or knew me get in touch with me through my email [emailprotected]. Histories, yearbooks, scrapbooks, journals, and more. Need information about base perimeter for VA claim. He passed away 15 Dec 2020. Found I had CLL in November of 2018. If anyone else that was stationed at NKP, especially the 6908th have had issues believed to be agent orange related please post here. This is a very sad state of affairs!!!! Fathered a child that now lives in California. I was stationed at Takhli RTAFB from April 69 to April 70. Three buildings and two hangers received minor damage. I was also stationed at Korat in 1972-73. He passed 20 years ago and I am still trying to get compensation. I spent four to six hours a day in Da Nang or Bien Hoa. One bay, too many hours but nobody walked.Also did perimeter defoliation w/ Diesel w/ the Goon Platoon. My husband was stationed at Udorn AFB from 1972-1973. Was stationed in NKP 68 609 air commando sq. Salute. Also did guard duty 3 times on the outskirts of the base when we were on high alert, not listed on my record. long live the memories of the forgoten. I have a claim in for several conditions that the VA doctors say could have been caused by exposure to agent orange while stationed at NKP. "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. Nothing on my DD-214 to confirm black ops trips to Korat/Ubon AFB, Thailand or bombing raids over Vietnam/Laos. Agent Orange was used May 1970. 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. Simply google namphong.com and take a stroll down memory lane. The RVNAF even cut off the electricity to the ARVN hospital at Nha Trang becasue they said they couldnt spare the electricity. U.S. In order to get on mission flying status, I was sent to I filed for Service Connected Disability immediately upon my return and was DENIED. I was a communications specialist. I served at Ubon RTAFB 1969-1970. Air America supported us with aircraft and civilian pilots on our classified mission. Phan Rang had a large storage area, as most bases did, where general supplies were stored. I wish all my fellow veterans who served in Thailand to get the recognitions we deserve. hope this goes to Jerry Kinard. former home at Phan Rang AB. It took me a number of years and appeals, but I finally received a rating of 100% for Prostate, bladder Cancer, & Tinnitus. Anyone remember Kenneth Hamlin? 809th Engs, May 69-May70, I have been fighting VA for a while, to no avail. I suspect his bladder cancer was caused by exposure to Agent Orange when in Thailand. The USAF units were the majority of American forces deployed in Thailand. I was stationed at NKP from Jan 71 to Jan 72. We finally have the government say we were exposed to Agent Orange. We spent many hours weekly on the permimeter road recovering M113 and M706 APC broken or mired in mud. Hmm still classified? If you or anyone else here served as an air police augmentee for guard duty while in Thailand you will probably be covered. I got spayed twice while working nights while working fighter between embankments. Red Horse hooches were no more than 10-15 yards from the perimeter road at NKP. Ive had prostate cancer, heart disease, heart attack, COPD. Phan Rang Viet Nam 1966. Would like to hear from other Airmen as to what exposure they have had and what medical conditions they have. 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. 2 Squadron RAAF Boeing 737 AEW&C aircraft during a deployment to the Middle East in 2017 Thanks. BachMa Mt has been excavated & they found the BloodChit Bobby had in his Flight jacket that day but no remains. Would like to contact you. 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 . Im looking for someone familiar with the sensors, either SPS or Ground Radio, who would be willing to drop me an email with any knowledge of the above. Pancreatic Cancer is not on the designated list of diseases caused by AO, and thats what his death certificate says he died of. Breaks my heart for all of you vets who served time for our country, and are having to fight for medical benefits! william j wilson SP-4. so that 20% had done me ALL good, Hope this gives you an idea what to do one last thing, there is a VA . Our area was not declassified till 2010. My claim and 2 letters of appeal have been denied. Have had prostrate cancer and have diabetes II and two autoimmune diseases. He was 72, far too young to die! The only way your going to get any claim is thru a n attorney I got hill and pontoon from Florida. Thank you for your service and Welcome Home! This is where recovered crashed or DBR aircraft were stored. MCAS RoseGarden Vets: Gary Mcevilla, Eldon Toncrey, Paul S Smith, Chandler Nelm, JC Smith, and Paul D Kaisar. The Version table provides details related to the release that this issue/RFE will be addressed. I also worked on the flight line working on the AC-130s but the VA didnt care one bit.. yesterday i received my summery of case with a flat denial on my second appeal.. I left the service 12/76. all that time. List of U.S. bases in Thailand, I note that there was a USMC deployment during the Kennedy presidency, which likely predates the use of Agent Orange, but I cannot be absolutely certain. He passed away in 2020 of lung cancer. Exposed to AO, and diagnosed with Parkinsons disease in 2004, all claims submitted to VA were denied. Do not give up on your claim. 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 suspect I may have diabetes, not sure yet, how will all this all come into play, will I have a claim? I was assigned to the 355th Security Police. (70-71) FLEW 50+ MISSIONS OVER LAOS AND CAMBODIA. I have suffered diabetes, and a rare skin disease Bullous pemphigoid. I was stationed at Korat RTAFB 1974-1976 worked A7Ds, F-4s, and AC-130 Gunships. Looking for anyone who was there because you walk out revetment and the perimeter fence was across the street and had a bunker on the corner of the road going to the bomb dump. 135. have filed for AO exposure. 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. I left the police quick. would like any info from fellow airmen about agent orange. Considering the amount of inquiry around this matter, findingofficial maps that offer highly-detailed depictionsof the locationswhere Americans were based in Thailand and that were madeduring the Vietnam warhas proven elusive, even at the Library of Congress. Stationed at Korat and Sattahip 68-69 with 697th Engineers. Anyone knew of a Ssgt. This progressed to bladder cancer,2 brain tumors, and a epitheliod sarcoma on his leg. WelcomeHome. I worked 6th APS SCOOT (Support Cambodia Out of Thailand) Dec73 to Oct74. There was a terrible accident while he was there. I contacted the VA over a year ago about a ID card and possible benefits. I cant provide a lot of information. Welcome home vets. I know I was exposed to Agent Orange sprayed around Hooches, perimeter road and everywhere else they wanted to kill vegetation. Hello, I am trying to find people who may have known my father, Wayne Harper. He worked for Fairchild camera. Response to Charles Ernest Hill 12/20/22. This too was patrolled by K-9 units. James Roy Fadden served in Vietnam is there any information on him? Don Williams, my first husband, Robert M. Bowen, was stationed at Tan Son Nhut air base near Saigon from July 1967 to July 1968 and was in communications. For my claim I have to locate where my barracks were on that base, which I dont remember. Like to hear from anyone from CAFB, New Mexico , if you see this. What Happened to C-123 Aircraft - VetsHQ Have questions regarding AO issues. stationed at Korat Airbase in 1973-1975 looking for a medic by the name Wayne Berry. I then came across a Stars & Stripes Article in December 2020, that mentioned that Veterans that had been exposed to Agent Orange, were also coming down with side-effects which were causing Parkinsons Disease. My husband still has his drivers license because he was one of the drivers. 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. Kind of enjoyed the early part but was worried about being attacked. The Library of Congress does not control the content posted. Several trailers congregated together and aircraft parking ramp. What they did to everyone is terrible and not just. I cannot confirm that the list is exhaustive, but it is significant. I was stationed on Hill 272 July 1968 to July 1969. Any duty on or very near the base perimeter might also qualify.Good luck and God Bless. A lot of memories from 52 years ago. Glasses but rejects me about AO I know we got sprayed. Looking for any photos of Martin J. Burns, Marine, from Wilmington, Delaware. Thanks for your work on this Ryan. I said what is that. I was based at Korat In 1969 and I have non-Hodgkins lymphoma. Any advice or information would be greatly appreciated. those who were once stationed at the base. The set, however,has a significant limitation: It was printed in 1960 and thus predates the arrival of most American military personnel to Thailand. 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). THEY HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO AGENT ORANGE AND HAVE BEEN DENIED DISABILITY BENEFITS PLEASE CONTACT ME. Unfortunately, VA will not accept award of the Medal as proof of service within the coordinates outlined for Medal Criteria. This surgery left me mobility impaired. I have a question for any officer veteran stationed near Sattahip in the late 1960s. Are there any others who served on LT2075 on here? Crewed a Spectre on Mayaguez recovery. I am compensated at 100% Service-Connected for PTSD. After reading all the comments by my fellow veterans. I was 62E20, heavy equipment operator. I believe that is where my father was in Vietnam about 1967. I know he went to Thailand when the 17 was deactivated to work on AC-130s. I asked my brother many times about his experiences while at Udorn. I was at Takhli right after it reopened till July or August 1973. I filed a VA Claim for PAD in early October 2019 and it came back approved in late October 2019. He worked on the flightline with the bombs. I would love to hear from anyone who was there at either place during those years. Information is presented in a fashion similar to the front page. we also mantained communications contact with lima 11 in paske laos, which was rocket attacked the time i was there. Did not happen. I know of no four sappers ever being killed by a augmentee. The proof of my services there was the passport the US Army issued me for that mission. Thanks for any info. served in warin communications station a few miles west of the laotion cambodian border. Would anyone have a complete list of army or marine camps? No place to stay at that time at Takhli. I was TDY to U-Tapoa AB Thailand in 1969. I filed a claim with the VA. First they said that AO was not used at Tahkli since 1964, then they said that They never received my medical records( which I sent). I started with tremors in 2015 and saw Neurologists at the So. Asking for assistance with photos, locations of where he might have been in barracks/dining recreation on the beach? Hi there. was in use. Infantry. Several years ago I met a CIA analyst who during our chat told me served at Udorn as an Air Force enlisted man. I have since developed NON HODGKINS LYMPHOMA STAGE 3 CANCER a VA PRESUMED AQUIRED DESEASE from exposure to AGENT ORANGE. Phan Rang Air Base. Loved working as Senior Launch Control Facility Manager at Juliette 01 LCF. The date on the order is: 1/15/1968 and the other last names listed are:Fisher, Samson, Proctor, Mapano, Shively, Dyson, Sadler, Dorenzo, Gregory, Fountain. Not sure of base, archives claims records are lost. 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. No additional treatment. But in the case of veterans who served solely in Thailand,the Veterans Administration states: To receive benefits for diseases associated with herbicide exposure, these Veterans must show on a factual basis that they were exposed to herbicides during their service as shown by evidence of daily work duties, performance evaluation reports, or other credible evidence.This writer notes that the policyis source of debate, anger, and frustration for some American militaryveterans and their families. Stationed with 1882n Comm Gp., 1969-1970, worked in the Base Comm Center. Years ago I enrolled in the Pennsylvania vets agent orange program (I assumed there was no exposure in Thailand but was TDY with the 366th MMS in Da Nang for a short period in 70, but again, I dont believe I had exposure to AO in that setting either). Im from Michigan as well as my grandfather, if anyone has any bit of info for me that would be great, appreciate you for your time. Walt C passed away 2020 from intestinal cancer. Thailand also was buffered from the conflict zone by Laos and Cambodia, thereby making it safer forAmerican personnel. They show their contempt for those of us who Served this country during a time of a very unpopular war. Clean up crew 51st. If he was assigned to a PPIF, he was at the end of the flight line which was very close to the perimeter at the very end of the base (runway 12 across from the Weapons Arm & Dis-Arm dump. He ha all the diabetis, two open heart surgeries and parkensons. The following 59 U.S. military bases were suffering from significant water or soil contamination a year ago, according to the Department of Defense's interpretation of its latest hazardous waste survey. Birth President was Herbert Hoover #31 WE WOULD GO TO NKP AND REMAIN OVER NIGHT(RON) AND THEN FLY A MISSIO AND COME BACK TO DANANG. Lt Col Joe Jackson, MOH was my squadron Commander. Agent Orange was tested from 1962 to 1968. The VA has turned me down twice. Always wondered why nothing grew at the camp. I just received a VA letter dated Feb 6, 2023 that states If you were previously denied for disability compensation benefits, you may now be eligible and are encouraged to apply if you performed covered service in the following locations during the specified timeframes: Thailand at any U.S. or Royal Thai base during the period beginning Jan 9, 1962 and ending June 30, 1976, regardless of where on the base you were located or what specialty you performed. Luyn tp chuyn su ng php v bi tp ting anh 8 We eventually got moved into the hooches. Phan Rang beach. He was the commander of the Blind Bats. Sleeping on the old army cots with air mattresses was not comfortable. I was stationed at NKP from Jan 71 to Jan 72. And I heard Navy vets, sitting off shore get qualified for Agent Orange? I worked in the RAPCON and Control Tower as a 27250. Please contact me if you have info . This was my Thailand deployment. Our mission was Air Rescue and Recovery. Stationed at NKP 1967/1968. I am 73 years old now and need to file for disability. Nakhon Phanom is on the map titled U.S. My late brother Thomas David Coovert took care of the F100s there, and was at Da Nang before that, during his first tour taking care of the F4 Phantoms. he came hone, and finally retired after 28 years, in 1979. EX CPL, 594 SIG TROOP , 2 SIG REGIMENT ADF. I served at Phan Rang in 1970-71. Cobra, BravoZulu, Head Shot and 1 other person. Trying to help my sister whose husband died of two AO presumed illness/cancers. Evidence of exposure to AO to Diabetes then to Pancreatic Cancer. You are telling a fib sir. He has contacted my son whos theyre DNA has been linked. He was there during the Tet offensive.
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