The record shows I filed on 02-25-1971. a hog. Stationed at NKP 1967/1968. Served at Tahkli Air Base 1965/66. Base perimeter was barbed wire fence. Hello Donald, My name is Pablo Quinones. Looking for maps, testimonies on verification of being spayed with Agent Orange, or any help possible to prove my case. Anyone else reading this pleaseet me know on here. Ive had prostate cancer, heart disease, heart attack, COPD. also Bien Hoa, Ben Thuy, Nha Trang, Da Nang,Cam Rhan Bay, and a miserable little base in the delta called Soc Trang. President, I prepared a 72 page sworn affidavit with 72 pages of proof of HERBICIDE exposure at all the four bases I was assigned. 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". I am helping a widow to file for DIC benefits. I have type 2 diabetes, neuropathy, in both legs,tinnitus spinal stenosis. (NOTE: I thought that this would have to be my last VA Claim to have to file.) Here is hoping we all get positive results from VA. 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. But they were a great group and Im grateful for the few days I got to spend with them and hear their stories. I left the police quick. I am looking to document the guard duties we had to perform to protect the base when we were under suspected attack. https://www.disabledveterans.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Project-CHECO-Report.pdf. First claim denied. We worked a 12 on 12 off shift with a two day break then shift change. Got kicked out of Thailand in December 1975 due to a disagreement between Nixon and Thailands King. Thanks. He has always had bronchitis with cough, hypertension, neuropathy and heart disease. Stage 7 prostate cancer myself along with three auto immune diseases. I was stateioned at NKP, Thailand and on my Discharge Physical in 1971, it was determined that I had a HEART MURMUR which was NOT present when I enlisted. without consent. Stationed in 31st Field Hospital Korat 65-66. Claim sat dormant for 7 months. Edwardo Perez, Jr asked about the Klong running through Utapao. Also, talk to VA about taking a Agent Orange Evaluation. Nuhs pulled guard on ground with. My above comment forgot to mention my unit was with the 56th Field Maintenance Squadron (OPERATION RANCH HAND) NKP. He died recently from cancer. My first base assignment after tech school was Eglin assigned to the 33rd TFW, MMS. Had diabetes,ischemic heart disease,high blood pressure and skin leasions. Some stories about the impact of Agent Orange can be heard firsthand by way ofthe Library of Congress Veterans History Project, which contains interviews with Vietnam War veterans. Hope to hear from you. 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 came hone, and finally retired after 28 years, in 1979. Air Force Special Service Division Recreation. I would really like to get any information on Bill Yetter. Unlike the 1969 map mentioned above, the set isfairly distributed and is listed in twenty-one libraries, according to Worldcat.org. 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. We on a regular basis ran our engines on the trim pad down by the perimeter. I have many of the problems associated with the use of chemical clearing uses. I served with 355th out of Takhli 1969-1970. He has Parkinsons now and I need more information. Project Hornet. Phan Rang Air Base was quickly expanded in 1965 to accommodate both United States and VNAF fighter and helicopter units. Their Search Radar was in a tent very near the Mekong River, that is where I spent most of my time while visiting Mukdahon. Assigned as an I know that Udorn was classified as a front line facility. Agent Orange was employed around many of these airfields andother U.S. installations in Thailand. privilege to post content on the Library site. He survived to come home and raise a family. Would like any information that would help my cause. SWFObject. However, in May 2020, my Philippine-American Wife (a Retired Registered Nurse) noticed my right hand shaking (which it had been shaking for quite some time, thinking that it was due to the many years that I have typed on a manual and electric typewriter; word processing equipment and computers and, just getting old) and, she suggested that I cut back on writing numerous articles that I present on a Veterans WordPress.com Website that I have and, when I did, the shaking continued to worsen. Phan Rang Air Base Phan Rang and Bin Ha Convoys, 1966 Photos by . I contacted the VA over a year ago about a ID card and possible benefits. TDY to Korat from Sept 72 until March 73 working on the Wild Weasels from McConnel. Berton Duncan was his name. A bright spot in my life. I remember Thailand being one of the enlistment options at that time. 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. Although told from the authors perspective and guided by his memories, Walker has done a tremendous amount of research to fill in details and verify his recollections. Sgt. 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. I was stationed at Takhli Royal Thai Air Force Base from September 69 to September 70. The content of all comments is released into the public domain unless clearly stated otherwise. Have questions regarding AO issues. The VA telks me nothing is service connected except the diabetes. I am so sick and tired of this mess.My CAD is getting much worse now.. U.S.M.C. I have been turned down twice for benefits. Iv been trying to get VA benefits for myself since my husband has passed away 2 1/2 years go.VA has. 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. He told us he had a great time with the Aussie pilots that were based there. Ive been in remission from cancer since 12. Red Horse hooches were no more than 10-15 yards from the perimeter road at NKP. So, my thoughts are that anyone that is reading this long comment, please dont give up when filing a VA Claim and make sure that whomever is doing the research (such as a VFW VSO, AmVets, DAV, etc) are qualified to look deep into your Military Personnel and Medical Records and, dont just let them assume that its not an issue worth pursuing, as if I never did, I wouldnt be receving the exemplary care from the Manila VA in the way of prescribed medication and the physicians that I saw that made the correct diagnosis. But I found it. We were told they would be spraying around the base in the next couple days. Cobra, BravoZulu, Head Shot and 1 other person. Will enjoy hearing from anyone I played cards with, traveled into town, shared drinks, swam in the ocean, I had to get my APRs for proof I was TDY at Tahkli. They all came home. Hopefully Ill have better understanding on how to manage my application through the VA. Ill research those websites mentioned to inform us on the 500 meter zone coverage. I remember the smell of insecticide or some chemical. Hmm still classified? My Cavalry Squadron, 2-1 Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Armd Div, was moved from the Central Highlands, Pleiku, 4th Infantry Division, to Ninh Thuan Province, in Feb/Mar 1969, to provide security for Engineer Work Parties to open up Highway 1 & repair the highway, rebuild bridges and repair the rail line, from Phan Rang AB, to Siagon, so that supply convoys could move from Phan Rang AB to Siagon. Crossed it daily. Thank you for any one that might be of help. Myself and a couple of other crew chiefs went over and boarded the 123s to see how they worked. What other tasks did he do that could have brought him to the perimeter? Stationed with 1882n Comm Gp., 1969-1970, worked in the Base Comm Center. 1931 He died this pass week (2/4/21). I finally caught up with our Rosegarden group about a year ago and attended my first reunion in May of 2022. He passed away in 1994. and Good luck! I later returned the latter part of 1965-66 to Takhli, Thailand. Connected, and have noted the similarities with IBM, I would appreciate anyones input. Where do I get specific Have had surgeries for Sqaumus Cell and Basil Cell carcinoma. Im interested to see what your experience with VA AO approval have been. I was exposed to agent orange at utapao thailand in 1970/71. On December 24th, 1975, I began four months of Hell while defecating 10-20 times per day while continually bleeding from the strain. 20 years later I developed Diabetes and have since gotten Neuropathy of both feet and legs and mild in my fingers, lost all my toes on right foot and some partial loss on left foot. Anybody remember the building that we built to USASUBTHIA. I,m 90% disabled & will help any way I can. We stay in contact with each other constantly. I have only been able to contact Mark Monroe which was on the flight line while I was there. Im surprised there is absolutely no discussion on the impact of Agent Orange on the Thai public. What was the # of your B. Its a dishonor and flagrant insult. Not sure if agent orange services in water. There was no vegetation, a lot of red clay that indicated all the trees and bushes had been removed. And looking for anyone that was stationed during that time. In January 2023 I received a letter from VA that encourage me to submit a supplement claim because in August 2022 was signed PACT ACT and now a lot of people may be eligible for benefits and need to do it to reevaluate cases. ANY ONE BELIEVE I was there in 1970 with the 35th Security Police. Took 13 yrs to get VA to accept AO claim. 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 believe the later was for tracking flights. Since the 1970,s I have had Chronic liver disease, not rated by the VA as due to Agent Orange. He was also diabetic. those who were once stationed at the base. I have had cancer currently in remission, neuropathy in my feet and asthma. Was stationed at Ubon from 1970 to 1971 working on Project Igloo White. The history of Phan Rang AB and the stories of those that served. This is called Oxidative Stress. Any other Security Police who worked the Korat perimeter please contact me. To jack stover. I was so happy. A contract was awarded in 1968 for project Combat Hornet, for a total of 52 additional gunships. Anyone else remember this time? I have a lot of the presumptive conditions but was also denied compensation. Hope everybody else received this letter. Other branches of the U.S. military also made their way to Thailand, which the map indicates. I can find very little regarding this base and their duties there. Reassigned to Malmstrom AFB, Montana for the second time in my career. Not sure if agent orange services in water but I heard it doesnt go away have tried to get claim but getting denied. Ask to submit a claim. Not just as Congress decided in it new regulations. Met President Johnsons son-in-law one time while there, he was a untrained Loadmaster. Was stationed at U-Tapao RTNB from 1974-75 with the 307 MMS. Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) or basic description (truck driver, mechanic, pilot, medic etc) Was stationed at Utapao in 1970 and 71 and worked in the 635MMS Storage Section.I saw U-2s land and take off from UT as well as SR=71s.We also had munitions folks who were assigned to augmentee duty with the Security Forces.Had a guy named Bristol who was TDY to UT on the SRs pitch on our softball team for MMS.He played with us because his unit was to small to field a team.He was a super pitcher. My last post was at the CIA ramp guarding barrel and a C-123. As for AO, I dont know of anyone from the Rose Garden making claims for AO caused disabilities there. Claim for disability is currently at BVA awaiting a decision. Also for those of you there around that time frame, how about Pete? Worked 23 Tass Flight Line and Battle Damage Hangar where C123 AO aircraft were sometimes repaired. He was a star athlete & coached high school track until 4 yrs ago. Sleeping on the old army cots with air mattresses was not comfortable. Counted 20 drums on one trip. Fixed: Release in which this issue/RFE has been fixed.The release containing this fix may be available for download as an Early Access Release or a General Availability Release. I was stationed at Udorn March 1970 -March 1971 working on RF4Cs with the 14th TFS. However, there was a terrible consequence:Exposure to Agent Orangeresulted incancer, birth defects, and other significantailments. The outer perimeter was sprayed with AO and I believe we started flying sorties to spray AO in Laos and Viet Nam. Would anyone have a complete list of army or marine camps? We spent many hours weekly on the permimeter road recovering M113 and M706 APC broken or mired in mud. Why is it that I do not know any of your names.Agent oj, Same time, Da Wolf Man! Cree una base de datos de empresas y crguela en formato de Excel. We lived and dined in tent cities with no running water. Dates of service: (actual or approximate) I was an aircraft electrician, only 10 months in the air force when deployed. With respect to evidence supporting the conclusion that the veteran was exposed to Agent Orange in Vietnam, the record confirms that the veteran served in Vietnam beginning in September 1966. God Bless, and good luck on the benefit that you so deserve. I was in the 1890 Comm. If anyone knows the location of this computer system please contact me. Charles Covington (Marines) and James Covington (Navy). My husband and I were in Udorn. I did not find anyone I knew on this listing, but I came across Jackie McKenzie who wanted to get certain info about her husbands locations on base. Finally got I hope good VA rep. GOOD LUCK TO ALL VETS THAT SERVED VIETNAM n THAILAND. The VA should be ashamed for the poor service they provide the veterans and also for working so hard to deny us these disability entitlements. I went TDY to Sattihip and other places. as an Agent Orange servive connected disability. I was sent to Camp Samae San from MACV HQ in 73, worked Logistical services at the Deep Water Port until the end of 74. 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. 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. I am trying to find out what they sprayed the antenna field with to keep the weeds down. This surgery left me mobility impaired. If you worked on the flight line, as a security guard on the perimeters, electronic techs on the planes, base repairs, or construction, you need to explain your job and how it exposed you to AGENT This site brings back a lot of memories. Why dont all the comments show up here? I have had high blood pressure, high cholesterol and heart disease. His name was Robert Lewis . I lived on the perimeter road where the Pathit Lao sappers broke through. Depending in what shop your Father was in Im sure that I had to run across him in that hangar we worked out of. Comment and Posting Policy. I am currently appealing the denial of a claim for hypertension and have a claim for stage 3 kidney disease as secondary to the diabetes type II pending. To: Thomas Hawn I was in korat us army and i was assigned to the 596th quater master and work as a mechanic on 2 vechiles that were my responsibility. Anybody stationed there? I am now 75 and suffering with prostate cancer and myastehenias gravis (a muscle disease). I was also at Udorn ,Thailand in 1974 to 75 as a RF-4C crew chief. If anyone who was from the Red Horse outfit I would love to chat with you about our time there and anything you know about AO there. Phan Rang beach. Sincerely David. I was stationed at NKP, Thailand from Feb. 70 to Feb., 71 was diagnosed with Diabetes in 2001, just got my Agent Orange benefits about 2 months ago. I was flying combat missions out of Utapao in 1970/71. I believe theres another reunion in the works for 2024. . I was with 207th signal company detachment F on Hill 272 near Sattahip Thailand June 1968 to June 1969.I have high blood pressure and stage 3 kidney disease. My father was in Saigon with the airforce ground forces in Saigon during the tet offensive. Looking at an agent orange map I See the drift area cover most of the living area. Well I got called up and guarded the base perimeter. God Bless all of you. He never talked much about his time there but my mom remembers him telling her he was never more scared in his life than when he was stationed at Udorn. Looking for NKP 71-72 that knows a Steve Furches . I worked 6th APS SCOOT (Support Cambodia Out of Thailand) Dec73 to Oct74. My dad. From Wikipedia the free encyclopedia. Looking for anyone from 83 84. He has terminal prostate cancer, mets to the bones, multiple myeloma and Polycythemia Vera (blood disorder). 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. On the bottom of the map is a list of U.S. installations and facilities, broken down by service branch. Was at Takhli from 7/67-7/69 and U-Tapao from 9/68-9/69. U.S. I was stationed at Korat RTAB 68/69. He was my grandmas first husband who unfortunately he didnt come home, and it was my understanding maybe he was a POW? Have I tried to get any compensation for heart problems or skin cancer or other problems, along with the fact that I spent 10 days in the hospital in Udorn for an unknown problem, NO. I worked the Hot Pad just above this ramp and loaded C-130s on 5060. The first time I was denied AO for my various conditions because the records office could not find anything to prove my several such trips on two different assignments. (Oklahoma) was there during that time and also part of the Security Police Squadron. I am servic connected from a non combat injury. Refine Your Search Vietnam Phan Rang Air Base 1969 stock footage and images - Showing 1 to 6 of 13247 results Sort by: (1) Sea of Japan (1) Seaoul Korea Kimpo Airfield (1) Seattle Washington USA (9) Senai New Guinea (2) Sendai Japan (1) I was stationed at Korat AFB july67 july68, I want to know how many people stationed there had thyroid problems later in life. By commenting on our blogs, you are fully responsible for everything that you post. If all our congress persons go to the VA as a group maybe we can get everyone approved! Wish me luck. I served at Udon, Thailand from 1967 to 1968 in the engine shop. He went to Vietnam on his birthday 11-11 of 65. I would like to discuss AO at NKP if knew/worked with Ernest. Disability claim is on appeal. job and believed that, my country and the military would would be I have a question for any officer veteran stationed near Sattahip in the late 1960s. 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 had pictures of my duty section with no vegetation and an identical picture I took 37 years later tank farm covered in vegetation. Perimeter duty station is required for AO at Tahkli. But, Diabetes is on the list. In resonse to Dwight L Perkins Sr., who was with Red Horse Army constuction battalion at NKP, I can definitely confirm that your hooches were directly behind one of the towers where I was posted. Thanks. He went back to school when he got out in 1970 and he wrote a paper on agent orange. My dad was there just after you, in the Red Horse 12/69-12-70. Includes excellent aerial views of the base via helicopter. 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). Served in utapao in 1966. No idea where to start gathering evidence to help support my claim. While in the storage section , myself and others would be in or around the inventory shack on the holding row . (page 1). In Thailand, Agent Orange was used to clear the jungle around bases, as a meansto enhance security. The base, predating the arrival of American forces, is depictedon the mapAmphoe Ta Klhi, Sheet 5060 I,AMS Series L708, which is shown below. That he personally killed four. Been fighting the VA over illnesses they claim were not service related for over 15 years even though there is documented evidence proving otherwise. I would like to hear from any veteran who served in Korat and is living with bladder cancer, and from any of the guys that were in the 331st Bluestreak the same time I was. I have the jacket that he had made for my 2 year old self framed and on my office wall. Was a field service mechanic on heavy Equipment also motor pool Sgt. I have been turned down more than once for benefits. It covers all the toxic burn pit issues for the Gulf Wars and also amends the most recent SEA OA requirements to include all service members during that period in all the associated countries by eliminating those proof of use, perimeter, or date requirements. I would like to get in touch with you both. The DVA has been tone deaf because I wasnt an SP or CE. We further reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to You hit the ground fast. I have had a lung condition for many years thats progressively growing worse and has most recent diagnosis is emphysema. Greetings. This past year, I had my mitral heart valve repaired due to 40% back-flow. (TDY Supporting the Airlift mission in SVN while I was stationed at Okinawa). Wishing you and all of us in this long fought battle, the best. The only way your going to get any claim is thru a n attorney I got hill and pontoon from Florida. I moved from the storage section over to the motor pool in the bomb dump. You might want to check with the Recce group located at Beale AFB, Ca where the Deuce is currently located. I got that VA letter in the mail, the DVA in Oakland sent me the result, and told me to see my local DVA Rep and he would type me another letter to try again , I ended up with 20% had VA Health Care, free eyeglasses and free hearing aids, free doctor appts, but wife got sick to I was OK with 20%. Pic of F-100 is a Guard figher, My Husband, CSM Charles Floyd, 1969-1970, at LZ Nancy, in 77th Armor. Like to hear from anyone from Camp Friendship. Didnt have to suffer much with the heat. Ubon. I was in AMS working on the Defensive Fire Control System (Gunnery System) on the B-52. Luckily I had a copy of the orders for same and was approved for compensation last year (2019). 2 Squadron RAAF Boeing 737 AEW&C aircraft during a deployment to the Middle East in 2017 *personal information removed per policy*. With thosefactors in mind, thetwo governmentsreached a so-calledgentlemans agreement that permitted American forces to use Thai bases. My husband James Corwin Page was stationed there with the Idaho 116th engineer battalion somewhere between (1966-69). I come from a family without heart issues. Filed claim and was denied. I volunteered both times believing it was my duty and honor to my country. 180 ".keeping the memories . He died of a heart attack at 48. Robert Plascove. I have stage 4 kidney disease as well. Couldnt your hand in front of your face! Luckily among the eight of us were some veterans that knew how to do it, along with our help. He had so many brothers that he was in boot camp with, the stories are few, but there was such a genuine loyalty to his fellow Army men. The VA has classified me under the Blue Water Navy Act of Vietnam (2019) as being exposed and I have be advised Ill receive 30% disability. I was a North Vietnamese interpreter with USAF/NSA. If you have any, I would love to see them. Told I was not boots on the ground. One of the men started to run the best he could toward herhe was her fiance she had waited 6 years for!!!! He was there during the Tet Offensive which was scary but he came home safely. Although I have acquired a variety of medical ailments over the years (heart issues, type 2 diabetes), I dont believe I had significant AO exposure related to my duties there, based on my reading of this. Read our Comment and Posting Policy. And then in Korat,Thailand at Camp Friendship, with the 12 M.P.(CID). Due to an injury, was later assigned to Civic Action as an adult English instructor with Phan Rang citizens. I was at Ubon 70-71 as a weapons loader 408th MMS. We deployed to Cam Ranh Bay, South Vietnam to serve the rest of my tour. We always traveled with lots of classified equipment and personnel (many in civilian clothes) so we always traveled on our own military transport. The Title: Project CHECO Southeast Asia Report. Is there anyone out there that has the same experience?? 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. 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 a cable splicer and worked the parameter and between runways in the dirt and in trenches/pits. If anyone is having issues I would like information. Look up stuff like Ubon RTAFB. I know people in other branches that were compensated under the Boots on the ground concept . Does anyone know where the Doctors living quarters were or have a map of the base showing the living quarters? Jan 1968 to Oct 1969 These records include stories, photos, rosters, and I met Phan Wannemether, First Secretary of the Royal Thai Embassy, in London, on December 21. Attention A T users. I have a picture of him in front of Jet with four other men, i I have there names and would like to find them also! Bang Sare is roughly half way between Sattahip Port and Pattaya Beach. For information only! Staff noted that there was normally no acknowledgement of "secondary exposure" based on performing maintenance on aircraft that may have sprayed Agent Orange. Better known as the Rose Garden. He was the commander of the Blind Bats. No one knows where his file is for me to see if I qualify for DIC. However, I am now trying to pursue some legal assistance. I often played trumpet with the band The Jugglers at the Sampan Club downtown when I wasnt working the night shift. 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. Do you have anything on a William A. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. WelcomeHome. 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. You need to be within 500m to be eligible for exposure to Agent Orange. My career field was supply administration but on arrival, I was attached to security forces as an augmented member for the first four months. Went to Yokota for a few weeks in Jan 1966. Worked on the trim pad. Also defended the base March15/16 overnight attack by NV soldiers setting up a mortar as a diversion signal to the others that were to attack through the main gate.