U.S.M.C. Spent many years guilty for Genocide. As for AO, I dont know of anyone from the Rose Garden making claims for AO caused disabilities there. I was a Security Police K9 handler. Obtenga la proteccin! The beach is beautiful, quite and peaceful. Phan Rang Air Base - History History The airfield at Phan Rang was used by the Japanese during World War II. I have had high blood pressure, high cholesterol and heart disease. Read our Comment and Posting Policy. Ive been trying to research what army inf units were in thailand at that time and where they were stationed. Of course parts in excess of TO&E and that B model had to leave when the IG showed up. I did have Prostate Cancer, thinking to apply to VA again, but was too busy, that 20% got me free medical care, took my prostate out, too large for radiation, as well as all the above, so prostate was cut out, and other trips to the ER, here and elsewhere, always went back to my VA PCP at VA McClellan Park, and she set me up for followup appointments for PT, GI, etc. 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. Served at Tahkli Air Base 1965/66. Stationed at NKP 1967/1968. Are there any maps of Hill 272? This is the first I have heard about possible AO exposure in Thailand for some who served there, depending on their MOS / AFSC, or requirements to work perimeters. I was confirmed 5 or 6 years ago and am confused as to why others are denied exposure who were at Udorn. Project Hornet. Dont give up keep fighting for our rights and benefits. I was stationed at Korat from Oct72 to Oct73. Ubon RTAFB. I was in the airforce 1971 to 1975. Ha. I was there from ,DEC.72 thru SEPT. 73 . How can I contact people who have left a comment? I can remember standing at the runway side of our barracks watching F105 take off. As a supply sergeant, I was on the flight line and in the all the time. I had a massive heart attack. I was a number 3 man on a mms weapons load crew. I also fought a fire in the Outer perimeter, on Spray unit spraying Agent Orange that caught fire, plus two other grass and vegetation fire in the outer perimeter. The arrival of the 614th TFS (F-100Ds) at Phan Rang and a day in the life of F-4C fighter pilots (366th Tactical Fighter Wing) at Phan Rang.Also includes ground shots of base barracks, messhalls and numerous buildings and areas. Do your homework before writing articles. I was NCOIC of the Security Police vehicle shop @ Veh. My father did 30 years service for his country without a blemish on his record. The VA has turned down my claim now three times. I was 1st Cook, 738 Eng, camp friendship. Glad I got out of there in February 1967, they wanted me to reenlist. 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. There were canine units there. Lived in a wooden hooch at end of the runway and worked in all areas of the base. I had no idea of AO at Ubon. 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. The first base of operationsfor American forces was atTakhli Royal Thai Air force Base, whichis located approximately 144 miles northwest of Bangkok. I was stationed at Takhli RTAFB from jan 1969 to jan 1970 as an ECM repairman on EB-66 AC. Was stationed Udorn 74-75 432 corrosion control painted shit load of F4s n equip all over f/l pulled 30days police augmented, got heart disease, pre diabetic, cant hear. Most discouraging was when I attempted to locate Veterans who served with me, the first five I researched had all died of otherwise presumption-of-service-connection diseases and illnesses before the VA ever conceded that toxic herbicides WERE used in Thailand. It should also bementioned that the Veterans Administration outlines other situations where veterans may have been exposed to Agent Orange on their website. I was stationed at NKP as a Security Policeman from May70-May71. My First time at this VA Hospital, saw a DVA Office sign, walked in, told him was thinking to apply for VA Benefits, so he gave me the papers to fill out, took them home to do later, but later never came, Was there again about 2-3 months later, different man in the office, shook hands, exchanged names, told me to sit and he would type it up. I have applied for disability and sent the VA a whole packet supporting my exposure denied twice VA will say yes I have a disability but I must get an outside doc to confirm it is AO related hell my dermatologist wasnt even born in 70 VA doesnt care about us Thailand vets they are just waiting for us all to die. I pray everyone is well and they get their ratings. Twenty other aircraft were damaged to some degree but personnel casualties were limited to just two men who were wounded. Thanks for your work on this Ryan. May 11, 2017. 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.Brain damage. I have had heart problems and headache with some minor kidney issues. This second edition waspublished by USARPAC (United States Army Pacific) onNovember 1, 1969. I am currently waiting to have a medical exam in November, having recently submitted an intent to file through my Service Officer. Leo Funk was his name. Several members of that Group have went through similar difficulties in getting VA disability. 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. Need information about what has happened to the others. My primary posts were: The MARS hill (it was devoid of any high grass for about 30 to 50 yards down from the fence line. I have type 2 diabetes, neuropathy, in both legs,tinnitus spinal stenosis. Sure would like to hear from some of our 1883rd Comm Sqdn Vets who may have been stationed at Phan Rang AB January 1996-97. AO is killing us slowly from the inside. From 1976 to 1 May 1979 I served at Fairchild AFB, Washington, and retired from the USAF. Kearny Pat There is no narration. Kidney cancer discovered in 2001 Right kidney removed. https://www.disabledveterans.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Project-CHECO-Report.pdf. Veterans, So far my atty its winning my case-Ischemic heart disease from exposure to herbicides at Udorn RTAFB-APR 69-APR70. I served at Ubon RTAFB 1969-1970. 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. Served with the 809th D company Spent 9/68 to 9/69 at U-Tapao and was assigned to MMS fixing jammers and trailers on far side of base. I was one of approximately 60 of the last US forces to leave the base in late March, 1972. I know a little about the initial base as I arrived there in the summer of 1965 as the Operations Officer of the 62d Engineer Battalion (Construction) USA. Does anyone know when the AO spraying of perimeter started in Thailand? Nickname Burned out Bob. 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. But the one thing that really stands outas the POWs got off the planes the airline stewardess were in line to watch them come off. For myself, working on the AC-130s, it specifically states they were in revetments 300 yards from the perimeter. He recently passed and was exposed to agent orange. I was TDY with a squadron of F-105s to Korat Thailand from McConnell AFB which the 355TFW was stationed in Wichita Kansas, around the FY64-65 time frame. One day our canteens were filled with water that was brown in color. Every one of them. We had a large latrine/shower room, as well as a company office where the officers and first sergeant had their offices. The base issituated in the upper leftof the map. Serviced at Camp Friendship 1970 1971 442nd Signal(microwave tech) on the perimeter of Friendship and Korat AFB. job and believed that, my country and the military would would be I am trying to file one more time. Was at Takhli from 7/67-7/69 and U-Tapao from 9/68-9/69. Since had constant health issues including quadruple bypass and skin issues. The use was directly across from the ,RED HORSE, heavy equipment AO. But you had to be there 30 days or more for it to be on your records. He has a lot of health issues and cant remember. Not until last year did I find out that Takhli was also sprayed with AO and the Rainbow Herbicides. Any info about Takhli for this time period or prior to 1965 would be greatly appreciated. Someone with more rank and better pay than me always seemed to say the paper work was filed. My brother, David Chavira Jr, was a US Air Force communications specialist who served at Udorn AFB from 1969 to 1970. Developed prostate cancer in 2020 and type 2 diabetes. Exposed to AO, and diagnosed with Parkinsons disease in 2004, all claims submitted to VA were denied. 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. It is located 5.2 miles (4.5 nmi; 8.4 km) north-northwest of Phan Rang - Thp Chm in Ninh Thun Province. Does anyone have absulute proof that agent orange was sprayed from aircraft at NKP in 1971, I need this info to prove that I was sprayed. hw-pr-swartz-17-op-nui-dat-1966.jpg (TDY Supporting the Airlift mission in SVN while I was stationed at Okinawa). The Cardiologist said the stroke was caused by atrial fibrillation of his heart, then the lower chambers gave out. Then again Nov 1972-Nov 1973. Was at Takhili RTAFB from Jan 69- Jan 70 and at Nakhon Phanom (NKP) RTAFB from Jul 70 Jul 71. Towers,Bunkers m60. Never a smoker! To Dan Furches. Thankfully, he is still around. My career field was supply administration but on arrival, I was attached to security forces as an augmented member for the first four months. Updated: October 26, 2022. a hog. Be sure to answer the questions in order to be accepted. I injured my back twice while overseas. She asked me if I was in the military during the Vietnam war. LUCKY! She wrote a letter for me that I submitted to the VA and after two years, I started receiving benefits. Looks like I was exposed to Agent Orange while there. Hmm still classified? Over the years i have developed. God Bless all of you. Didnt happen. Thanks for any info. Nevertheless, Was stationed in NKP 68 609 air commando sq. The reason they gave me was that I was there in peace time. I also flew on a few Huey rides, one to Na Trang and one to an Army site and rode shotgun on resupply runs to Da Nang. The company headquarters in Koran was right on the perimeter fence line so may have contacted it then. This also caused his wife not to receive survivor benefits as well. NKP RTAFB 1971-1972 in the 56th FMS . Im still fighting them at 72 and going on about 8 years, Im looking for Frank Brown stationed at Ubon 72-73 he was dog handler for Rex4M83. I served on Army tug LT2075 in Sattahip in 1969-1970 639th tug detachment. Agent orange was used at the Depot to clear vegetation around the ammunition storage areas and fence line. shop that were run down off base by a dump truck. I hope you will add Clark Air Force Base. Afghanistan Hat Pins; Air Force; Air Force 2022 Phan Rang Reunion Products; Air Force Caps; Air Force Patches; Air Force Pins . Was stationed with the 355 Field Maintenance Sq at Takhli Thailand from 24 Nov 1966 to 23 Nov 1966 as an Aircraft Fuel System Repairman. Laos during the period beginning Dec1, 1965 and ending Sept 30, 1969. The second time I got the run-around youve read in so many other accounts: No evidence of AO use in my area or base during my time there, I was the wrong AFSC wasnt a cop, couldnt prove perimeter duty, etc. My second post was the Bomb and munitions dump. The intended result was to expose enemy forces who relied on the trees for cover. those who were once stationed at the base. Upon my arrival, I had no idea as a (A1C) that I will be placed on detail for several months chopping down foliage and vegetation outside the perimeter were we slept out in the area which resulted to having Prostate Cancer attribute to herbicides (AGENT ORANGE) exposure. Filed a VA claim for A/O exposure with prostate cancer. as stated AF does not retain any tdy records. 1971~1975 assigned in Bangkok worked on the JUSMAG compound in the Telecomunications center COMSEC/CRYPTO transmission and receipt of messages across all Military Commands we were located next to the switch board. We further reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to remove a user's Was in ubon 1968 497th tac f4 crew chief tail #823, Any body from 325th signal bat. There was also a USAF Security Squadron stationed near the airport. Borrowed in absentia may be better suited. I can find no record of U-2 service at Utapao. (Mac) McDonough with a unit arming F100s He was NCOIC of Jag claims office. I worked at the AGE shop. Painted F-4s. I would like to get in touch with you both. Starting the process of compensation and was told it will be denied and then would need to go directly to the VA. records,clipping from newpaper and was turn down. After May 7th, I am sure they did not go out to the perimeter fences and do a massive AO cleanup. Im looking for any info about the men he served with, they may have been engineers Im not sure but they did alot of nuclear testing. (that fence line was sprayed on a regular basis). all that time. Whether you were working F-4s at the trim pad or working AC-130 Gunships at the other end of the ramp on the perimeter. VA disalowed the cause being agent orange because I was stationed in Thailand. VA has denied me twice and now I am working on my 3rd denial letter and pray for their approval. A bridge. Mostly performimng perimeter security in towers and bunkers. I on occasion had to cannibalize parts to repair my aircraft. What was your AFSC? In 2016 I was denied service connection for hypothyroidism, but it is now presumptive and being re-adjudicated. 2. There were canine units there. If you havent found the RoseGarden website, I encourage you to. I started with tremors in 2015 and saw Neurologists at the So. 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. A "real info processor." Note: Agent Orange barrels (behind post) were everywhere and often used as trashcans. Over the years I became Diabetic, have issues with my thyroid, heart. My cousin, Adrian Fortuna was a Navy Seabee. Commit by VA, there was no agent orange used in NKP. I later returned the latter part of 1965-66 to Takhli, Thailand. 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 went to Amphitheatre High School during the Vietnam War and had a high school choir teacher, Mr. FUNK. He was a check out/run up man for the F-105s at Tahkli and other places somewhere between 1964-66. I was then transferred to Vung Tau and left in late 1972.We were part of the USAF 35th tactical fighter wing. Im not sure where in Vietnam he was station. Hope everybody else received this letter. 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. VA acknowledged in my claim I was exposed but denied my issue. 3 men in my family served in S.E.A. George Air Force Base, California; Department of Defense Appropriations Bill, 1997 "CHUCK" YEAGER Retired March 1, 1975 . Just wondering on how to let others contact me. I was stationed at Takhli RTAFB in 72/73 and after 11 years of battling the VA I have been granted 100% disabled due to diabetes and severe poly neuropathy. 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. I have recurring skin cancers melanoma, basal, squamous cell cancer. I was based at Korat In 1969 and I have non-Hodgkins lymphoma. I was told it was due to working in the dusty supply building. We on a regular basis ran our engines on the trim pad down by the perimeter. If he was stationed in Vietnam, a base name or Corps (I, II, III or IV) area: I Visited sites at Khon Kaen, Korat and Bangkok. and near ubon rtafb.there were full cambat operations in this area, f4 phantoms from ubon attacked targets in n vietnam s vietnam and laos. Phan Rang AB Air Base, RVN On 26 January , 1969 a sapper, mortar, and rocket attack was launched against Phan Rang AB. Later we found that Jacks father was Charlies commander when he was in the Air Force. Message for David Sorensen regarding NKP posting 9.12.22 on 12.08.22, you requested me to contact youhow can I reach you? Hit enter to expand a main menu option (Health, Benefits, etc). Yes they would send you to Vietnam on Christmas. Other key basesfor USAF operations included Korat, Ubon, U-Tapao, andDon Muang, andUdorn. Served on the LORAN station at Sattahip, Thailand. Sincerely David. 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. Information on the sheets is in both English and Thai. I did in DEC. The only thing he disclosed was that the lives of men depended on how well he performed the duties and responsibilities assigned to him. My husband served in the marine stationed in Udorn Thiland in 1962. Anyone else reading this pleaseet me know on here. Member names and photographs compiled from the Group "Phan Rang AB, Vietnam (Happy Valley)" Facebook pages. My husband served at Korat Aug 73 to Sep 74. I served in the U.S. Air Force Security Police K-9 at Korat RTAFB from October 1969 to October 1970. Then all hell would break loose and Id have to shut down the conversation due to explicit language. What a great touch to a horrible time!!!!! I have developed a form of MD it was identified as Inclusion Body Myositsis. This area I have now learned was also sprayed. I all my research I have found that the US Air Force and the DOD kept this classified secret all this time to allow age to keep secret. Ive had progressive peripheral neuropathy not experienced by other family members, since at least the early 90s, which recently required amputations. Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) or basic description (truck driver, mechanic, pilot etc) I was with the 355TFS at Takhli AFB 68-69 as an instrument -autopilot tech. Due to an injury, was later assigned to Civic Action as an adult English instructor with Phan Rang citizens. Shortly after he arrived at Phan Rang, the base began closing down. I was stationed at Ubon Air base July 1973 to July 1974. out of all the dogs that were in Thailand and Vietnam , only 3 made it back( whats it all about). We lived and dined in tent cities with no running water. I will pursue compensation; however, the posts above are not encouraging for a successful outcome. He was a star athlete & coached high school track until 4 yrs ago. Im discouraged by the treatment of VA claims. Agent Orange was employed around many of these airfields andother U.S. installations in Thailand. The restaurant I run today was formerly part of a joint officers accommodation facility. All I can say is thank you to those who served in Thailand. US ARMY Signal Corp 72E/F I prepared a 72 page sworn affidavit with 72 pages of proof of HERBICIDE exposure at all the four bases I was assigned. From Wikipedia the free encyclopedia. My USAF unit was designated Det. We all lived in the NCO barracks across from the mess hall. I would like the coordinates of Company C if possible. Was a field service mechanic on heavy Equipment also motor pool Sgt. I read with interest all of the recollections of those serving at all the plush Air Force facilities throuhout Thailand, but I reflect back to the entry from Gary E McEvilla, September 24, 2019. I have not tried to file with the VA. Find this document! Unfortunately the rules dictating the contents of comments on Library of Congress blog posts does not allow personal information to be published. Was load crew chief and my crew worked many sorty missions on the perimeter. Dont give up. May 30, 1970 to may 31 1971. 1967-1968. VA does not recognize IBM My ex-wife divorced me because I could not explain my health issues to her. [17] Although the squadron initially undertook high-level night-time attacks, the majority of its operations were low-level daylight attacks; and according to historian Steve Eather the squadron achieved a high success rate, accounting for 16 percent of 35 TFWs assessed bomb damage despite flying only five percent of its missions, while maintaining a 9798 percent serviceability rate. It was all dead. Bases in Thailand During the Vietnam War and Agent Orange. Stage 7 prostate cancer myself along with three auto immune diseases. He filed for claims in 2016 when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. The outer perimeter was sprayed with AO and I believe we started flying sorties to spray AO in Laos and Viet Nam. Installations and Facilities, Bangkok, Thailand,1 November, 1969. Our barracks were right on the perimeter. This is where recovered crashed or DBR aircraft were stored. VA has denied my disability July 2020, Was in Korat 1967-68 cant remember want unit Army next to airbase TDY all over udon/ ubon. Bob. 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. CREW CHIEF ON F-4E PHANTOMS WHITE SECTION 421st BLACK WIDOWS, HAVE PROSTATE CANCER 2018 I was sent TAD to NAM Phong Thailand in 1973. plus he would fly in to Vietnam but the VA couldnt find any thing about that plus they were shot down over Laos and was on the ground hiding for 12 hours. He had been fighting the VA for benefits since he was diagnosed with Type ll diabetes in 1999. I applied to AO for metastatic cancer, which is a presumptive illness. I would be happy to help you with that. The content of all comments is released into the public domain I, with 2 other guys from the shop had to identify the body so cant understand why they cant find anything in the records. Any number of clues that you might have, or can get, may trigger better questions or hopefully answers! It was very early in the process so we did a lot of working making hooches out of tents. Will enjoy hearing from anyone I played cards with, traveled into town, shared drinks, swam in the ocean, that area was build by the navy seebee, not the red horse. The base, predating the arrival of American forces, is depictedon the mapAmphoe Ta Klhi, Sheet 5060 I,AMS Series L708, which is shown below. At that time I was seen and diagnosed with Vitiligo. I worked on the flightline supervising local Vietnamese employees that maned the Wash Rack. Asking for assistance with photos, locations of where he might have been in barracks/dining recreation on the beach? As a K9 I was on the perimeter and at the off-base bomb dump and Kennels throughout my assignment there. 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. 37. I worked the Hot Pad just above this ramp and loaded C-130s on 5060. Would like to find Maj. OB and others that knew him & me. This would help NKP vets. 1st Brigade 101st Airborne camp, Phan Rang, November 1966.png. Have had surgeries for Sqaumus Cell and Basil Cell carcinoma. This surgery left me mobility impaired. 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. He never talked about it much but I know he was there when the base was attacked. hope this goes to Jerry Kinard. Explore the 21st Medical Depot. Within the past 15 yrs I left to go state side in June, 1966. 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. I have given up. My brother Joseph M Ferraro was in Vietnam in 1968-69. I was turned down for the agent orange list. His name was Robert Lewis . I remember your parties as being exciting events! I was there in 1970 with the 35th Security Police. Chief among the reasons that they have sought this information is because some American personnel were exposed to Agent Orange while serving in Thailand. I was at Ubon 70-71 as a weapons loader 408th MMS. I was at Takhli right after it reopened till July or August 1973. I have a claim pending with VA but not really holding out much hope until they finally admit that there should by a presumption of exposure just for being on that base. 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 in camp friendship may 1966-1967 went with the 20th Ordnance company. I also have tried to get claim but getting denied. 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. Of all the various branches of service, the USAF was the most active in combat operations. 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). Thank you for your service and Welcome Home! I contacted my Congresswoman, who unfortunately did not change the outcome of my claim. Station NKP Thailand 74-75, trying to find out if anyone knows how to get the Security Police daily logs on manning towers and flight line, was augmented to that duty but of course no record of such action.
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