Thailand 1966-68 55th signal korat,379 th camp vayama, hill 272 and hill 50x 29th signal detached as of this date still alive, many others of hill 272 have left us. VA acknowledged in my claim I was exposed but denied my issue. Have 5 AO connected diseasesbeen denied for every one. I have not approached the VA about Agent Orange (A O ) and its relationship to my medical history. To all my brothers,WELCOME HOME!! He worked on the flightline with the bombs. My brother, David Chavira Jr, was a US Air Force communications specialist who served at Udorn AFB from 1969 to 1970. That report is available at: https://www.thailanddoghandlers.com/_files/ugd/de04ba_2abbdaf9189942e69b25b9c069e9f54a.pdf?index=true. Was there two weeks and went TDY to Udorn, after arriving was told to report to the preload shop where I worked nights for duration there . History: 3 years at Ubon and 6 months at Korat (71-75). My brother Tom Corbin. Last mission was the rescue of the S.S. Mayuguez crew captured by Cambodian Communists on May 15, 1975. The station facilities are located near the base of rugged jungle-clad mountains to the west. Suffer from heart disease, neuropathy, arthritis, diabetes, PTSD and recently stomach cancer near the esophagus. I am writing for my father, Ken Hamlin. I was stationed at Utapao in 1972-73 and Korat and Ubon in 73-74. There are some exceptions that they now allow. I have not tried to file with the VA. Find this document! 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. And looking for anyone that was stationed during that time. we could see some action over VN. I had orders to report to the 13th TFS but ended up at the 14th TRS, across the road. Please email me with any info, also any contact inf on LT Col Dillard or Lt Garry urbanowitz. You are telling a fib sir. from mid 69 to mid 70 worked in the base photo lab doing recon photo . Was stationed at NKP in 67, 68. I was a crew chief on the F-4 Phantom. I was a surveyor in Vietnam and if my memory is correct I surveyed the Pham Rang air strip in 1966. Additionally I had multiple attacks of Dysentery due to poor food storage and preparation. No. Finally on October 15,1965, we received the construction plans for the base. Their Search Radar was in a tent very near the Mekong River, that is where I spent most of my time while visiting Mukdahon. He passed in 2013. After coming home, 7 months later went to Ubon TDY with the 33rd. Many of the comments Ive read here are extremely disturbing. Service officers tell me different things. One source of help is the Facebook group Agent Orange in Thailand. BVA has recognized that this qualifies as boots on the ground in Vietnam and qualifies for presumptive exposure. like you would if you flew in on World Airways or one of the other civilian transit providers. Brothers in arms its all about the money they dont want to admit we were exposed just like the Blue water navy and boots on the ground vets. Thanks again. This surgery left me mobility impaired. One of the maps, however, has a list of bases. I would like to get contact with anyone who was stationed there. Geography and Map Division Dates of service: (actual or approximate) One of the men started to run the best he could toward herhe was her fiance she had waited 6 years for!!!! I was on the flight line every night, B52 s. I spent all my time working along the flight line and travelled all over that base for 46 days. I was stationed at NKP in 1970-71, 1987th Comm. 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. Was anyone station there during that time that might remember any of this time and remember where he lived. When we arrived at UDORN we were told that we would probably be sent to AUGMENTEE duty for 30 days to help the SECURITY POLICE to help guard the base PERIMETER. I was stationed at U-Tapao AFB in 1971-1972, spending one month also at UBON AFB in January 1972. We lived on the economy and rode motorcycles to work. 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. Have lost prostate,bladder to agent orange. Beautiful ancient old city. His reply was always that he was required to not discuss his duties. Worked 23 Tass Flight Line and Battle Damage Hangar where C123 AO aircraft were sometimes repaired. I am fully disabled now to due my back injuries. I served in Thailand September 1964 to September 1965 as a member of 207th Signal Company achieving the rank of Sp4. They say it will all be cleared up by mid-July and the House is expected to pass it with by-partisan support by Mid-July after the Holiday Recess and send it to the President who has said hell sign it straight away. HI , FROM OZ ,[ DOWN UNDER]. Many things have started happening like Parkinsons decease, neuropathy, unless clearly stated otherwise. I was 20 years old and after Thailand I had acne until I was about 25 I develop hypertension and hypothyroidism at about 40.I will be contacting my VSO as soon as possible to the inquiry about a claim. Subsection (b)(2) reads: performed in Thailand at any United States or Royal Thai base during the period beginning on January 9, 1962, and ending on June 30, 1976, without regard to where on the base the veteran was located or what military job specialty the veteran performed; If youve got any of the many presumptive AO conditions it should be an automatic approval if you file a claim. I PRAY that 2020 will be a fruitful year. Any number of clues that you may have may trigger a better question or answer. (NOTE: I thought that this would have to be my last VA Claim to have to file.) Sensor system specialist on AC-130s Lots of time under the plane on my back and hands. Thanks. I think we all be assured that herbicides were used to kill foliage all throughout that base. I was in the Air Force in Thailand from May 66 to May 67. Been on chemotherapy ever since. kidneys, liver, bladder, my entire digestive system is affected. Also made TDYs to NKP, Ubon, Korat, and even to Tui Wah (sp) Viet Nam. By commenting on our blogs, you are fully responsible for everything that you post. 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. K9, I have Ischemic heart disease. He told my sister he worked on the perimeter of the base and we have pictures of big communications antennas. Please contact me if you have info . I would like the coordinates of Company C if possible. 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. or have a source where I could find one. I met a lot of you folks as we took requests that ranged from the music of Chicago, Blood Sweat & Tears, etc. etc. Ive been in remission from cancer since 12. The record shows I filed on 02-25-1971. If you served on active duty in any of these locations, well automatically assume (or presume) that you had exposure to Agent Orange. Lasted 4 n 5 months till pronoted to e4. I was at u-tapio with V-49 May Nov 1968. I was at the RoseGarden appx May 72 to Jan 73: aka The C Rations Era and would love to connect with any of you. I had bladder cancer, filed a claim, was turned down because I did not known where I was on the base at the time I filed. Fortunately, Camp Enarie was fairly quiet, but 4IFD had way too many casualties one was too many. Ive been sick ever since, skin issues, Parkinson, 29 orthopedic surgeries almost every joint, gut issues etc Its been a good run, proud to have served with you Marines. 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 at Phan Rang in 1966 1967. Those barracks were the last one before you left the base. I saw the barrels often with lids off in storage area as well as it being sprayed on the perimeter during the time I performed compass swings as part of my job. Suffered from horrible neuropathy in legs since 1990s but civilian doctors not I ever considered AO. Happy Valley was not always happy, but a much better place to be than many others in Vietnam. That was my base camp, but I hauled supplies to almost every other base in Thailand. I was with the 49 tfw,New Mex, Da Nang, places in Thailand, left with the 366 tfw, discharged in Mt. In Thailand, Agent Orange was used to clear the jungle around bases, as a meansto enhance security. Thank you for your comment and your service. I was at Ubon RTAFB, December 1969 December 1970, 8th Combat Support Group (PACAF) 408th Munitions Maintenance Squadron (MMS). The restaurant I run today was formerly part of a joint officers accommodation facility. 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. 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. You could perhaps try other websites such as veteran groups or chat rooms that allow for two way communication. My husband was stationed at Ubon RTAF The team I arrived with had now departed for the States. I was at Utapao in 1967 as part of a detachment from USN patrol squadron 46. Trying to get help for my x-husband.Thanks. IBM dont normally show up until after age 50. Thanks. Infantry. At U-Tapao Royal Thai Navy Base, Agent Orange was used July 1973.I hope this helps anyone. I am working on behalf of his estate as last denial came in 12/2021 claiming no proof of actual Vietnam service even though awarded the Vietnam Service and Campaign ribbons. This information is also helping identify targeted measures for vulnerable populations such as . Serviced at Camp Friendship 1970 1971 442nd Signal(microwave tech) on the perimeter of Friendship and Korat AFB. I actually never thought we see this overdue justice. VA has denied me twice and now I am working on my 3rd denial letter and pray for their approval. Good luck to those attempting to get benefits. were issued M-14 rifles, and spent the night in a field on guard duty. I left the police quick. 37. I remained, returning to Ramasun Station to monitor the radio communications of Pol Pot and the Cambodian Genocide. have fingers crossed but at 75 believe my time running out. Thanks! I will gladly help any veteran or dependent with any information or photos that I have, including any and all my knowledge of my personal experiences with the Herbicides used at Phu Mu freely. I worked 6th APS SCOOT (Support Cambodia Out of Thailand) Dec73 to Oct74. I am now 75 and suffering with prostate cancer and myastehenias gravis (a muscle disease). I know have ischemic heart disease, high blood pressure and borderline diabetes. Been fighting the VA over illnesses they claim were not service related for over 15 years even though there is documented evidence proving otherwise. My husband was there as in 1966. Information is presented in a fashion similar to the front page. I was stationed in Korat, Thailand at Camp Friendship from 22 Mar 67 to 7 Mar 68. Looking for maps, testimonies on verification of being spayed with Agent Orange, or any help possible to prove my case. Lived in the old barracks with no windows just screen. Maybe stole is too specific. Bob. They were always spraying something. There we delivered them to Orientals that I assumed were Cambodians. In 2005 or 2010 I received a letter from the VA stating in reference to Agent Orange, At Takhli. What is odd I met a widow who lost her Husband 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. our K9 dogs, who were left,,, cause of agent orange,, They would have been a good indicator,as what was used, in the name of war!! The content of all comments is released into the public domain unless clearly stated otherwise. In 2016 I was denied service connection for hypothyroidism, but it is now presumptive and being re-adjudicated. I didnt know what it was back then. Hopefully this will cover all of us who are still left standing, including you Ms. Smith. After the initial four months, I responded to numerous if Sac alerts throughout the year. and Good luck! VA still wont recognize AO exposure is my understanding. My career field was supply administration but on arrival, I was attached to security forces as an augmented member for the first four months. has recognized ALS (Lou Gehrigs Disease) as Service Clearly. the night of February 21-22, 1969. But, NOTHING WAS EVER PLANTED ON THAT OPEN FIELD FROM 11/1968 TO 11/1969!!!!! Two of my brothers served in Vietnam. LUCKY! Please consider joining our FB group: Happy Valley Phan Rang AB, Vietnam. Thank You-, To your question, my blog mentions the difficulty of finding such in information packaged in one place. It should also bementioned that the Veterans Administration outlines other situations where veterans may have been exposed to Agent Orange on their website. He was T/SGT Walter J. Were you on the Flying Tiger Airline that set the brakes on fire when we landed hot in Yakota Japan? I was stationed at NKP as a Security Policeman from May70-May71. Did any one know a euclid lamar Cleveland? would like to get in contact with anyone that was stationed at 7 RRFS. Click the .pdf icon on the left to open the Agent Orange Information. The VA thinks I am making it up on my AO Exposure Claim. It is located 5.2 miles (4.5 nmi; 8.4 km) north-northwest of Phan Rang - Thp Chm in Ninh Thun Province. Information on the sheets is in both English and Thai. We flew over Cambodia locating transmitters of the Khmer Rouge during their invasion of Phnom Penh. [22], A No. Still waiting for service connection. I have only been able to contact Mark Monroe which was on the flight line while I was there. I served on Army tug LT2075 in Sattahip in 1969-1970 639th tug detachment. In 2012, I developed chronic lymphocytic leukemia, then prostate cancer and coronary disease requiring a stent in 2020. Can barely walk because of the pain. The bug in my head. 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. There were canine units there. I was a USAF captain assigned as an advisor to HQ RVNAF at TSN 1972-1973 for anything electrical, especially power plants. I worked at the tank farm on the perimeter of Takhli. bang pla thailand. I was stationed at Utapao May 68 to Jan 69. Trying to establish VA claim but not successful establishing perimeter location exposure. It was not an ideal situation for my introduction to Phan Rang Air Base. God bless. and listed as a medical tech. Would like to hear from other Airmen as to what exposure they have had and what medical conditions they have. The RVNAF even cut off the electricity to the ARVN hospital at Nha Trang becasue they said they couldnt spare the electricity. We could be more helpful to your search if you could provide us more information, such as; He was a seargent. Viet Nam 1966 - Phan Rang. Just an FYI thanks for the post. 8th Security Police Squadron. Any help would be welcomed. I came down with large cell B cell non hodgkins lymphoma and it damned near killed me. His mother passed never telling him who his father was . We further reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to remove a user's Hi Bob, I also was part of that deployment and was a 462 (bomb loader) at the time. I was originall stationed at Ramasun Station when arriving in country 1974. Before = Agree with Jack Hart. Are there any maps of Hill 272? ARDF transferred from the Special Ops tarmac at Udorn to Utapao where we then flew Cambodia locating Khmer and Pol Pots transmitters in the invasion of Phnom Penh. He has always had bronchitis with cough, hypertension, neuropathy and heart disease. 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. The other manned by Mike Herbert and Bob Carver on 3 Nov 1970 disappeared without trace and were not recovered for 39 years in 2009 and their remains were returned to be buried in their home towns. After our 4 mission check out at Phan Rang, we were sent to our operational units in MR III and IV and eventually to the augmented super FAC Sqdn at Tan Son Nhut. Flew in and out often. 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). These records include stories, photos, rosters, and I was stationed at Korat RTAFB from 6/2/67 to 6/2/68. 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. I was stationed there 1970-71. I have helped 3 Thailand vets get approved by sending the following with their claims Just had my Moderna shots recently at Dingell Hodpital, just trying to stay alive! Went to Tachikawa AB, Japan on C-130As, we flew out of Than Shan Nut on 2 week rotations. I would love to hear from you. mercredi 24 aot 2016, Journaux, St-Georges, Qubec :Corporation Sun mdia,2009- I was stationed at Happy Valley from September 1970 until May 1971. 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 cannot prove to the VA that the Vitiligo was a result of exposure to Dioxin causing my auto-immune system to fail. I was there for most of 1967. Both times, I was blown off (military records confirm this). My brother Steven Blake was in Viet Nam. Stationed at Ubon RTAFB all of 1973 with 8th SPS-K9. It took two more years, but praise be to God, my claim was approved this year. Just Broke 90, I was a weapons mechanic working on the 20MM cannon on the F-105,F-4C,F-4D,F-4E and a little on the AC-130 gunship. My cousin, Adrian Fortuna was a Navy Seabee. Weve recently added historical records from Phan Rang (also Crew Chief on F-4. I have a picture of him an other people on a beach riding horses. I was in the airforce 1971 to 1975. I was there when B52 slid off runway and helicopter went down and we were all augmented to assist in clean up. not only did we load it on to the Air Craft down by the Beach end of the runway but our BKS where located not more than 50ft. I was born after he came home to Tallahassee, FL so never knew him before his deployment obviously but apparently he came back with some issues that he didnt have before. My brother was in Vietnam at the same time. I am currently engaged in filing a claim with the VA for medical complications stemming from significant exposure to Agent Orange while stationed there. Not sure if agent orange services in water but I heard it doesnt go away have tried to get claim but getting denied. Was volunteeredto crew a ORH C-123 through UDorn eventually to Buen Hoa and others in Vietnam. Thanks. Towers,Bunkers m60. The maps that I have shows the flightline, NCO housing, Mars Station (used a lot wife pregnant) and my jogging pretty much covered being within that 500 meter no safe zone. I contacted my Congresswoman, who unfortunately did not change the outcome of my claim. Kearny Pat Robert Calhoun June 9 2020, if you have copies of your performance reports, take then to VFW, or American Legion. Dates of service: (actual or approximate) If anyone else that was stationed at NKP, especially the 6908th have had issues believed to be agent orange related please post here. I also served at Takale Thailand during 1968. Upon returning from my second mission our squadron commander called me in asking What if youre shot down during a mission? Remember playing softball in the field attached to the base. First, I want to express my sympathy for your loss. he came hone, and finally retired after 28 years, in 1979. And then in Korat,Thailand at Camp Friendship, with the 12 M.P.(CID). There was also a USAF Security Squadron stationed near the airport. There is a Fb group called Happy valley Phan Rang if anyone is intersted. My first base assignment after tech school was Eglin assigned to the 33rd TFW, MMS. 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. 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. 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. Neuropathy sever. Im interested to see what your experience with VA AO approval have been. While one can see the locations of Thai military facilities, absent are installations and perimeter defenses that may have been added later by American forces. Has anyone received a positive resolution with the VA. Stationed at Camp Friendship Korat 67-68. I was confirmed 5 or 6 years ago and am confused as to why others are denied exposure who were at Udorn. Still searching, so If anyone has some evidence. President, Didnt have to suffer much with the heat. Nearly 11 million liters of Agent Orange were handled on the base. Simply google namphong.com and take a stroll down memory lane. ANY IN FO WOULD BE GLADLY RECEIVED , JOHN BOYD . Based on reading other comments on this blog, the VA may say why have you waited so long to disclose this to our attention!!! I was looking for anyone assigned to Udorn 432nd, 14th TRS between 1/1971-1/1972. For those stationed in Thailand, the VA rules state you must have been within 500 meters of the perimeters to qualify for exposure to AO. This past year, I had my mitral heart valve repaired due to 40% back-flow. He was denied for the cancer drugs he needed. Thank you for your service! For us that were stationed at Ubon (I was stationed at Ubon for 3 years and Korat for 6 months), heres a VERY important document: Project CHECO Base Defenses in Thailand: https://asknod.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/checo-thailand-base-defense-1973.pdf. Its a declassified document on how every base in Thailand was established from a security perspective. My medical history includes platelets count over a million per microliter of blood, had my right kidney removed due to cancer, had heart surgery and currently dealing with skin cancer. Stationed at Udorn 11/69 9/70. Fast forward, got non-hopkins lymphoma. is not right!!!! Anybody remember the building that we built to USASUBTHIA. We flew out of Travis AFB in June 1967 and eventually landed in Bangkok, Thaailand for transport to Udorn. THEY HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO AGENT ORANGE AND HAVE BEEN DENIED DISABILITY BENEFITS PLEASE CONTACT ME. I was a number 3 man on a mms weapons load crew.