Soaked many times due to failing couplings from trucks to tanks at this backward RTAFB. 1 Squadron RAAF. You didnt have brand names you called them by the color of the can! we lived in the contonment area which is where i got bladder cancer from AO. I was a Security police augmentee I too was exposed. It was under construction and began use shortly thereafter. I always noticed that the ground between the interior and exterior fence line virtually had little if any vegetation. Stationed with 1882n Comm Gp., 1969-1970, worked in the Base Comm Center. He now has memory problems. Stationed at Korat RTAFB from 1974 1976. Have to be very careful of the foods I eat. He passed away from lung cancer in October of 2015. I was on the flight line every night, B52 s. But, Diabetes is on the list. Air America supported us with aircraft and civilian pilots on our classified mission. Prostate cancer, ishemic heart disease, hypothyroidism. Stationed at Takhli and Korat Thailand from May 1970 to May 1972. Need information about what has happened to the others. Please confirm if you got answers or got your claim since 2020. I have contacted an attorney. Not until last year did I find out that Takhli was also sprayed with AO and the Rainbow Herbicides. The modernized airfield consisted of two 10,000-foot runways 04L/22R concrete and 04R/22L AM-2 planking with parallel taxiways and covered and open aircraft revetments along with several ramps and parking aprons on both sides . I was at Udorn in 67. is not right!!!! Our work shifts were 12/7 during my time there. called Happy Valley). I got assigned as a Augmentee to security police and r was on peremiter several times as well as in the jungle . A military map made in 1961 of Southeast Asia, which can be seen below,illustrates these points. Hope this helps you out. Based Phan Rang AFB April 68 69 with Colorado ANG, 120TFS, and assigned to 35FMS Jet Engine shop. You can read the legislation by searching H.R.3967 Honoring our PACT Act of 2022 Section 403 covers the AO expansion for SEA VETS. Also, a report on the defoliation of base perimeters was declassified and is available at CHECO Report. I was stationed at Ubon Air base July 1973 to July 1974. Trying to prove exposure to AO. If anyone has any information regarding this it would be greatly appreciated. The only thing he disclosed was that the lives of men depended on how well he performed the duties and responsibilities assigned to him. 3. Hellolooking for Mike Duncan (6908 security squadron in 74-75) who made a post on 11.02.20 regarding AO. Installations and Facilities, Bangkok, Thailand,1 November, 1969. For those in the same situation, I will provide three words. I spent four to six hours a day in Da Nang or Bien Hoa. Came back with No Health problems. For me a copy of my DD214 showing VSM was all they needed. A bit of Aussie stuff from Wikipedia related to 2 Sqn RAAF and Phan Rang interesting that they tracked down and returned the remains of the MIAs in 2009: In 1953, the squadron was re-equipped with GAF Canberras, which it later operated from RAAF Butterworth during the Malayan Emergency, after deploying there in 1958 to relieve the Lincoln-equipped No. Hope everybody else received this letter. No one knows where his file is for me to see if I qualify for DIC. I also served as augumentation duty at Ubon any help on this will be highly appreciated. Does anyone know how to contact others on this forum ? VA will not accept that being on a Thai Base should be sufficient to claim exposure to Agent Orange. And Bangkok . Back in Carolina. 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. To Pat Kearny I was TDY to U-Tapoa AB Thailand in 1969. He was NCOIC of Jag claims office. Spent 2 weeks at Phan Rang getting processed in before going to our OLAA at Da Nang, AB and another 2 weeks processing out. Where is this camp located to Saigon? I was stationed at Korat from Jan 1975 to June 1975. Air Force 2022 Phan Rang Reunion Products. 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 base names (or state) that he may have been trained or stationed: I was #160 to post on here ,,, thanks for removing my post , will not post any more on this site . How can we do that? 1. Located in NKP RTAFB in the 56th Field Maintenance Squadron.If you have info please contact me! The Navy patrol squadrons were located right near the southwest end of the runway. Suffer from heart disease, neuropathy, arthritis, diabetes, PTSD and recently stomach cancer near the esophagus. When I retired from the Army I followed his example. Call: 988 (Press 1), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | 810 Vermont Avenue, NW Washington DC 20420. God bless to all my USAF brothers that served in Southeast Asia. Can anyone help me here with info? Were you on the Flying Tiger Airline that set the brakes on fire when we landed hot in Yakota Japan? I was stationed at Takhli RTAFB from April 69 to April 70. Looks like I was exposed to Agent Orange while there. we lived in tents, waited for rain to shower and ate c-rats until the seabees came. I was a canine dog handler along the flightline and base parameters and one of my most common memories was the smell of the chemical agents to kill vegetation and the mosquito foggers. I was an F-4D crew chief at Union RTAFB from 1972-1973. Birth President was Herbert Hoover #31 Several years ago I met a CIA analyst who during our chat told me served at Udorn as an Air Force enlisted man. Youll blatantly see NO grass growing anywhere. Ive studied the recognized dates. Going to start my investigation into applying for AO funds before things get worse and its too late. I was stationed in namphong Thailand from 1973 to 1974 I was attached to the airwing and we supported the war from there. Agent Orange was sprayed by C-123 aircraft as a part of Operation Ranch Hand as a means of killing vegetation in . Assigned to Army medical laboratory near perimeter of Korat AFB in1969.my recollection was that is was located near the perimeter. I was stationed in NKP in 1968-1969. Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) or basic description (truck driver, mechanic, pilot, medic etc) I also have diabetes now. We flew over Cambodia locating transmitters of the Khmer Rouge during their invasion of Phnom Penh. I have multiple medical issues associated with agent orange yet I have been repeatedly denied my last denial was in 2019 because the US Army and Joint Records cannot concede my exposure to tactical or commercial herbicides even though I have repeatedly claim and provided personal statements to the contrary. I am trying to get pictures of Udorn at that time & praying someone would have a picture of Bobby while he was there. Disability claim is on appeal. During my TDY, we were at the perimeter of Utapao daily with the aircraft preparing for each trip and return. In effect they gave me the run- a- round. And everyone at work!!! rats n tower with bug. During my annual physical exam with lab work my doctor found I had diabetes and high BP. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. I was assigned to Ubon RTAFB (7/71 6/72) and, Don Muang RTAFB (8/73 8/74 & 8/74 8/75) with the U.S. Air Force Postal & Courier Service (UAFPCS) on all three assignments. New Vietnam War Records from Phan Rang Air Base - Fold3 HQFold3 HQ September 23, 2020 by Jenny Ashcraft Phan Rang Air Base was an important United States Air Force base during the Vietnam War. First in perimeter towers, then bunkers , mobile and control desk. I wonder if the Thai Government would fess up to the surrounding areas from our Bases had many people come down with symtoms of Agent Orange. Larry. Was stationed at U-Tapao RTNB from 1974-75 with the 307 MMS. I know there was jungle very near where we were located. He was T/SGT Walter J. Do you have anything on a William A. Before = I think I have identified the building on a map of the base but the building is only labelled 1665. The first day we arrived the Red Horse group dropped off building materials next to a cement pad. Thanks for starting this blog! Phan Rang Air Base Phan Rang and Bin Ha Convoys, 1966 Photos by . or have a source where I could find one. This is a very sad state of affairs!!!! Anything on Robert Peterson? I am sure Agent Orange was used at Utapao. Nakhon Phanom was a front line base during the Secret War yet you dont mention it. My father was stationed at Takhli from Jul 69-Jul 70. Excellent detail of flight line activity with actual voice communications between controllers and personnel on the flight line. Appealing since 2013. I am at this site because I believe his cancer may have been caused by agent orange and need to know how to proceed. 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 . Hit enter to expand a main menu option (Health, Benefits, etc). I was stationed at NKP and Udorn back in 70-71. Charlie has so many of the same issues. Dynamic Analysis of Automatic Emotion Recognition Using Generalized Additive Mixed Models Started at UTapao in73. I was told it was due to working in the dusty supply building. His job was medical with the Flight Surgeons office.Does anyone know what this duty consisted of? Another 200 yards & it would have been IN our barracks!! Our birds flew continuous missions 24/7. Salute. Howdy Phanrangers!! I was there with the Australian contingent, No 2 Canberra Bomber Squadron. I was based at Korat In 1969 and I have non-Hodgkins lymphoma. aircrew member on an EC121 Rivet Top aircraft. I know he went to Thailand when the 17 was deactivated to work on AC-130s. The 1969 map you found, a great source, lists the UTM coordinates for the facilities, but not in a format Ive ever seen, two letters and four digits (e.g. I was a supply tech 64550 i made bi weekly runs to Takhli to pick up supplies usually a 3 day trip. I performed a variety of duties (assembled bombs including laser guided worked at the bomb dump as well as the bomb/flare/rocket build-up areas at a fenced-in perimeter location, and delivered various munitions to F4s on the flight line as well as flares and 20mm rounds to AC130 Spectre aircraft). HI , FROM OZ ,[ DOWN UNDER]. This place was sprayed also. VA still wont recognize AO exposure is my understanding. Would they have been combat or at the base. Later we found that Jacks father was Charlies commander when he was in the Air Force. We also ate nothing but WW11 and Korean War C and B rations. 2. 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. Phan Rang Air Base (also called Thnh Sn Air Base) is a Vietnam People's Air Force (VPAF) (Khong Quan Nhan Dan Viet Nam) military airfield in Vietnam. Assigned to the 635 combat support group I on occasion had to cannibalize parts to repair my aircraft. Id like inputs from others history with the VA and how you have managed your claims. You could perhaps try other websites such as veteran groups or chat rooms that allow for two way communication. My husband was at Udorn and died at 48 from massive heart attack. At one point, he was picked up by the Jolly Green Giants. The VA telks me nothing is service connected except the diabetes. Flew into Udorn and Vientiane, Laos. I was in camp friendship may 1966-1967 went with the 20th Ordnance company. Developed prostrate cancer and didnt know I could file a claim! DoD officials say not every base suffering such contamination is on the list, because information was not available for all bases. It has the call number of G8025 s50 .U5. 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. Sensor system specialist on AC-130s Lots of time under the plane on my back and hands. The team I arrived with had now departed for the States. Security Police. 5, 3 ARRGp with a total of 23 airmen. I published an article in THE MILITARY ENGINEER magazine November- December 1966 Vol. KORAT 67 &68 I have been diagnosed with diabetes type 2, kidney cancer, hbp, ischemic heart disease, elevated PSA (probable prostate cancer), copd all claims denied all presumptive agent orange if you have been successful with any claims I need your help. Be patient however the system is much better now but dont be afraid to contact your Congressman as it really speeds up the process. He was in the Vietnam Conflict! I said yes and thats when we found information about AO at Takhli. I was at Mukdahon Air Force Base a couple of times trying to find parts. Thanks. My dad, Chuck Preus, was there in 1965-66. This is where recovered crashed or DBR aircraft were stored. Not sure where it entered the base but remember it running (or crawling) near the NCO club. In other words letting us die and saving money for the Government. So with all said ASA was in Thailand. We were also stationed at Clark Air Base in the Philippines from 1964 to 66. I would love to hear from anyone who was there at either place during those years. no mention anywhere of U.S. marines at airbase in namI liphong , Thailand. Aircraft mechanic. The FLR-9 Follow the trail: AGENT ORANGE (TCDD Dioxin)->OXIDATIVE STRESS->VITILIGO. https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/pdfs/ADA586193.pdf. Worked on the flight line as a Crew Chief on EB-66s tail# 424 https://vvabooks.wordpress.com/2019/05/01/the-grotto-by-harold-g-walker/ 3967 the Veteran must prove he/she was stationed at a base in Thailand, have a least one AO presumptive condition, and have current medical records filed with the claim to back it up. And who knows, maybe AO has no effect on roses. went up Route 1, heloed to the mountains as a door gunner, worked on the sue16, loaded the bombs, etc. How do I post an official U.S. government map of Udorn RTAFB on this page? After two years there, I resigned my commission and after several months, came to Columbus, Ohio as the Assistant Director of the Institute of Polar Studies (now known as the Byrd Polar and Climate Center). . I have a question directed to anyone who can offer an answer even if it is of a general nature. Hello, I am trying to find people who may have known my father, Wayne Harper. Stationed at NKP Thailand 67-68, worked at Task Force Alpha, located out from the base in the jungle. I know he saw agent Orange there because when he got out he wrote a paper for school about agent orange. He was fighting with the VA about he could not prove he left the base while performing his duties. On 13 September 1971, Department of Defense Secretary Melvin Laird ordered all remaining stocks of Agent Orange (and Orange II) in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) returned to the United States. Kidney failure, and hypertension, but seeing all you service members going through all this problems, I am already 79 years have type 2 Diabetes Prostate cancer skin cancer arthritis heart disease AO is killing us slowly from the inside. Happy Valley was not always happy, but a much better place to be than many others in Vietnam. Does anyone stationed at Takhli remember the bone yard. though the VA has not granted SErvice Connection for The proof of my services there was the passport the US Army issued me for that mission. Claim approved the first submission. I was also in the guard with you but in Weapons. First, I want to express my sympathy for your loss. Be sure to answer the questions in order to be accepted. 1968.if so lets communicate.I need help to substanuate I agree with the #1 person on this blog! Lived in a wooden hooch at end of the runway and worked in all areas of the base. I am a complete and totally disabled veteran for this experience. given the vietnam service medal and our unit received the republic of vietnam gallantry cross. Near the entrance to the base are ruins of a Cham temple, reportedly built in the 12th Century. I have had cancer currently in remission, neuropathy in my feet and asthma. (70-71) FLEW 50+ MISSIONS OVER LAOS AND CAMBODIA. A.O. I was stationed at Utapao afb. The set, however,has a significant limitation: It was printed in 1960 and thus predates the arrival of most American military personnel to Thailand. Flew backwards thru the Mts Ararat, on way to Oct Fest 71. Thanks for all of the memories. Thanks. The PACT passed late last year by Congress should make it much easier to get claims adjudicated faster with less bullshit from the VA. Best of luck to all Vets who are suffering the ravages of AO. A bridge. Does anyone remember this? Then again in 74 75 for 8 months at Utapao for the cambodian air lift.I joined the navy in 76 and started having sever head aches that resulted in nerological problems and brain damage. I stayed there about a week until my orders arrived and I flew to Camp Enarie in Pleiku for out processing. Greetings. What was your AFSC? 2. First 7 months I ran our 12 bed ward and the last 5 months I worked in the ER. Possible exposure due to Department of Defense herbicide tests and storage at military installations in the United States and at locations in other countries, and locations added by the PACT Act. Looking for any info on when the 354 th TFS was there at that time to prove boots on the ground. I was a crew chief on the F-4 Phantom. Our rear area base camp was located at Phang Rang. with me. THEY HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO AGENT ORANGE AND HAVE BEEN DENIED DISABILITY BENEFITS PLEASE CONTACT ME. Does anyone know or did kno a person by the name of Dan or dannie f harrolle that was in the air force when he was in thialand. I gave a year of my life to do my part in support of the war, and the VA does not seem to think my disease and disability is the Governments concern. My brother Maj Bobby M Jones MD, USAF Flight Surgeon, was stationed in Udorn Thailand Sept 1972 Nov 28 2972. These records include stories, photos, rosters, and He stationed at Ubon but spent time in the field and at Udon. Anyone who was stationed on Hill 272, Sattip Thailand, 70-72. I was stationed at Utapao May 68 to Jan 69. I believe I have bladder cancer as a result of exposure to AO. Thanks for your help and of course, thanks for your service! Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. I was in the 1131 SAS, Det 10 (MACV) but visited most of the RVNAF controlled air bases including PRG (Happy Valley, I remember the sign.) 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. 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. I was stationed at Udorn RTAFB in 1967-68 in the USAF. Welcome home boy you guys are men and have be enjoyed for years, it was a pleasure serving with you guys from the sea. He has contacted my son whos theyre DNA has been linked. Although this map does not provide enough detail toclearly illustratethe perimeter of any specificbase,it doesindicate how massive the American presence was in Thailand and helps to inform the scale of the related problem of Agent Orange exposure. Sq., Ground Radio Equipment Repair. Weve recently added historical records from Phan Rang (also I served in Thailand in 1967 & 1968 at Camp Friendship adjacent to the Korat RTAF Base. I served 30 days as an Air Police Augmentee. I had no idea that AO was being used to clear the jungles before we went in to grade and build barracks. I was the Operations Sargent. Let me put in a plug for a book, The Grotto, about life flying helicopters out of Phu Bai. We could be more helpful to your search if you could provide us more information, such as; Ive been through treatments and surgeries since July, 2016 and will continue treatments possibly for the rest of my life. I would appreciate anyones input. I worked from 6pm to 6am. Couldnt your hand in front of your face! I worked in POL @ Utapao from May 1973 to May 74. Clearly. Any USAF personnel assigned to 56th Transportation Sq at NKP 1967-68 who was exposed to AO and suffering from the effects of that exposure? I was stationed in Korat, Thailand at Camp Friendship from 22 Mar 67 to 7 Mar 68. Was assigned to 355 FMS/AGE at Takhli and to MMS/AGE at U-Tapao. Ann Myers, you need to file for DIC benefits. Was in 35th Supply squadron. VA denies using AO during that timeframe which I dispute. It 's wonderful place for honey moon. This second edition waspublished by USARPAC (United States Army Pacific) onNovember 1, 1969. I would be there for 2 to 5 days so really never learned much about Phan Rang. it was a raidar site. Not sure of base, archives claims records are lost. I was a North Vietnamese interpreter with USAF/NSA. I say plus regarding all of the Air Force locations because they we were plush compared to Nam Phong. 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. Like mike the VA said they could not find my records but if they showed up they take another look at my claims, which are many. I was stationed at U-Tapao AFB in 1971-1972, spending one month also at UBON AFB in January 1972. I was stationed in Bangkok, Thailand with Deputy Chief JUSMAG from March 1969 to August 1970. From Wikipedia the free encyclopedia. The bottom line remains that no matter the location or mission, YOUR military members served 24/7/365 in toxic environments and now have to fight the VA for benefits! The base was surrounded by jungle. Neuropathy sever. I was stationed at Phan Rang air base at Air Movements section with 2 sqn from 1971-72 and we were one of the last to leave due to the VC and north Vietnamese gradually taking over. I was stationed at U-Tapao Royal Thai Navy Base from June 1972 to June 74.I was assigned to NKP 01 Oct 75. He passed away from Pancreatic Cancer on July 4th, 2016, three and a half months after being diagnosed with diabetes and the cancer. The intended result was to expose enemy forces who relied on the trees for cover. First claim denied. My unit was transferred there from Tuy Hoa after it was designated for closing. If anyone else that was stationed at NKP, especially the 6908th have had issues believed to be agent orange related please post here. Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) or basic description (truck driver, mechanic, pilot etc) If you open Google or some other search engine, type this phrase: Citation NR: Then type in a base, or an ailment or combo of. May 30, 1970 to may 31 1971. Flying backseater in an F4D he became Missing-InAction & has not been recovered for slightly over 48 years. I am quite sure we did everything thing but devour agent with our daily meals and duties. Thanks for all of the help brothers. Not sure what happened over there but it has effected him for a lifetime, apparently. Does anyone remember the Autovon Switching Compound outside of Korat RTAFB during 70-71? Phan Rang had a large storage area, as most bases did, where general supplies were stored. 3. TDY Korat from Myrtle Beach AFB SC Oct 72 Apr 73. Go where you are told and where you are needed.and make the best of it regardless of the situation or conditions. Then again Nov 1972-Nov 1973. Note: This does NOT include US Army helicopter or ground applications, or any form of the insecticide programs by the Government of Vietnam, or the US military. 7 claims filed , 5 denied ,,, received letter showing 2 claims service related and even though my Agent Orange was denied , I am listed with the VA as Herbicide Exposed Veteran. Phan Rang Air Base is located 5.2 miles (8.4 km) north-northwest of Phan Rang - Thp Chm in Ninh Thun Province. I was stationed on hill nut dot with the 518th signal company providing communications for the base. I ask to get out and the only MOS was vehicle maint. 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. Thank You-, Im working on an intense website that connects military to locations and diseases/illnesses, This has been a long process due to military locations. I now have a Neo Bladder . I was a surveyor in Vietnam and if my memory is correct I surveyed the Pham Rang air strip in 1966. Bang Sare is roughly half way between Sattahip Port and Pattaya Beach. This surgery left me mobility impaired. I learned of my exposure to Agent Orange on April 29, 201947 years after the fact. I went TDY to Phitsanoluk Thailand for 2weeks 50 caliber machine gun training. Is he a relative? 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 . None of which would diagnose me but give me all sorts of drugs. Did any one know a euclid lamar Cleveland? Thank you. Parkinsons has come up in discussion in the last year. Needless to say, she got to go home on the same plane he did!!!!!!!! Have heart problems,prostate problems, pre diabetes etc.who knows what else.

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