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and before = we also maintained our own perimeter maintenance checking our perimeter and our claymores and trip flares. I knew where our fighters Luckily I had a copy of the orders for same and was approved for compensation last year (2019). 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. I was stationed at korat rtafb 1969-1970 Fire dept do remembered sawnee club my hooch was across the street I got my 100% rating in 2015 it took me 4 yrs I worked with my primary dr and dav to help me I sent pic of agent orange 55 gal drums on base and stated how every day we had to patrol perimeter as part of my duty I have lost all balance,and heart problems, all my nerves are shot hands ,feet, are numb my advice get all info on your bases where you were stationed and then tie your duty to exposed AG and be nice to all drs and secretary who help you it will pay off big. I am helping a widow to file for DIC benefits. My question: What are the duties my brother most likely carried out? I served two Tours of Duty in Thailand as an aircraft weapons specialist. EVER!! The GI that was in charge also got burned real bad and was sent to Clark AFB dont know if he ever lived or not!! I send all of his DD 214 and performance [13] The crew of the latter aircraft were not recovered during the war and were posted as missing in action; however the wreckage of their Canberra was finally located in April 2009 and their remains returned to Australia. 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. It was not an ideal situation for my introduction to Phan Rang Air Base. If anyone has information pertaining to AO being sprayed within or near Nakhon Phenom (NKP) i would love to hear from you. Dont give up. Couldnt talk of it. Branch of service: 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. HAVE A APPEAL IN, LOOKING FOR ANYONE THAT WORK IN MY SECTION. He was denied for the cancer drugs he needed. Im interested to see what your experience with VA AO approval have been. I had to enlist the aid of my Congressman because up to then the VA kept rejecting my claims. https://www.facebook.com/groups/391919177646188/. Agree with Jack Hart. He was diagnosed with neuropothy in early 2000s. Phan Rang Air Base By Maj. Donald A. Haas, Corps of Engineers, United States Army One of the main American operational air bases in Vietnam is at Phan Rang. I was an aircraft electrician, only 10 months in the air force when deployed. Although I never spent much time at Phan Rang Airbase, during the latter part of 1969 our headquarters moved from Nha Trang airbase to Phan Rang. Greatly appreciate any information. He was loved by all of his students. God bless all the brave men who survived, and those who didnt. Probably not, they will just tear down all the monuments. The 101st was on the west side with the Korean White Horse division. we lived in the contonment area which is where i got bladder cancer from AO. I was confirmed 5 or 6 years ago and am confused as to why others are denied exposure who were at Udorn. Why because unlike todays veterans who get 100 % disability for a bum knew or anxiety everyone know the Vietnam Vet gets nothing. Thanks. Flying backseater in an F4D he became Missing-InAction & has not been recovered for slightly over 48 years. Office of Accountability & Whistleblower Protection, Training - Exposure - Experience (TEE) Tournament, Military Exposure Related Health Concerns, War Related Illness & Injury Study Center, Clinical Trainees (Academic Affiliations), Herbicide Tests and Storage Outside Vietna, Call TTY if you Most all of our sorties were at night, which left me time to explore during the day. 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. I worked Hill 260 at Takhli. CREW CHIEF ON F-4E PHANTOMS WHITE SECTION 421st BLACK WIDOWS, HAVE PROSTATE CANCER 2018 My ex-wife divorced me because I could not explain my health issues to her. Youll want to look way down at the bottom of the file to see what the final decision was. I shot all four involved in that my SPs M16 was jammed and I had a half clip of twenty bullets used 9 to kill all four, the Thai army took care of the NV soldiers in town. Just diagnosed with multiple myeloma havent filed claim yet. Would like to find Maj. OB and others that knew him & me. Unresolved: Release in which this issue/RFE will be addressed. It was under construction and began use shortly thereafter. His name was Robert Lewis . Anybody else having trouble? He has contacted my son whos theyre DNA has been linked. No approval from higher authority was needed. and Good luck! I found maps of the Thai bases on line, had the vet mark where he was at on base, and how close it was to the perimeter, and the claims have been approved. Also did guard duty 3 times on the outskirts of the base when we were on high alert, not listed on my record. I say plus regarding all of the Air Force locations because they we were plush compared to Nam Phong. Was on TDY Mar through Aug 1973 (from Nellis AFB) Worked out of POL as a Flightline Monitor. 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. mercredi 24 aot 2016, Journaux, St-Georges, Qubec :Corporation Sun mdia,2009- AGAIN, ANY INFORMATION ABOUT AGENT ORANGE AT UBON RTAFB FROM 11/1968 TO 11/1969 WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!!!!! I was billeted at a small camp near Udorn belonging to a pole linemen company. Willing to share anything to help another. There are some exceptions that they now allow. on 1-6-66. 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. Viet Nam 1966 - Phan Rang. Information is presented in a fashion similar to the front page. First in perimeter towers, then bunkers , mobile and control desk. We also suffered many of the jungle dieseases which resulted in multiply good soldiers being sent home. Runways and roads. Marvin Carl Lanier was my older brother, he passed away in 2014, he was in Viewnam in late 1969 through I believe 1972. If anyone out there recognizes my name please reply maybe you can help with buddy statement or have photograph of me in Thailand or Tan SonNhut ( I supported the UC-123 repairs of returned aircraft). Va has denied my diabetes. I believe I have bladder cancer as a result of exposure to AO. I also have diabetes now. His mother passed never telling him who his father was . Phan Rang Air Base is located along the coast, with the airfield located about 3 miles (4.8 km) inland. Either that or at Sattahip as our barracks was directly on the beach and we swam there for recreation. He survived to come home and raise a family. Thanks for your work on this Ryan. I also served at Takale Thailand during 1968. if you look at the road that goes to the beach it starts where the vp squadrons were. When I first arrived at Utapao in late 1969 the klong had lots of vegetation growing along the banks. Shop by Category. Stationed at NKP Thailand 67-68, worked at Task Force Alpha, located out from the base in the jungle. Hope everybody else received this letter. Look to see if there is a Disabled Veterans Office like the one near us at VA Mather in Sacramento, CA. Air Force units closed operations 26 February 76. They all died within 2 weeks. I was at NKP 1967-68 with the 56th Transportation Squadron. NKP RTAFB 1971-1972 in the 56th FMS . I entered service In 1966 and was stationed at 3 PACAF USAF locations as an Airman. There with the Colorado Air National Guard 120th TFS. Have tennitis. My family and I would greatly appreciate any information you would be willing to share. 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. Was a field service mechanic on heavy Equipment also motor pool Sgt. It was of interest to me to read the numerous stories by military personal who had a part in the operation of the Phan Rang Air Base. 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 also have pronounced Vitiligo primarily on the backs of my hands only and from my neck upwards including my scalp. Hi all I know this is a long shot but Ive tried many and every means to help me to form my family puzzle in terms of my moms side in which I can say currently. we supported lima site 11 in paske laos and were the main relay tropo communications station between vietnam and thailand. Both times, I was blown off (military records confirm this). I was stationed at NKP from Jan 71 to Jan 72. I remember how fast everything turned brown and the strong smell that lasted a few days. Also, talk to VA about taking a Agent Orange Evaluation. Within a week, at most, The chain of the dog-tags Id been wearing constantly since boot, started causing my skin to blister and weep. Returned on a 30-year non-disclosure for witness to Genocide. Any number of clues that you might have, or can get, may trigger better questions or hopefully answers! I was in camp friendship may 1966-1967 went with the 20th Ordnance company. When I asked my local VA about this they said they knew noting about it and would not test me for exposure. Unit transfered to Rum-Chit-Thai just south ou Sakon Nakon. I have had prostate cancer, bladder cancer, and now I believe the latter is a disease from AO. THEY HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO AGENT ORANGE AND HAVE BEEN DENIED DISABILITY BENEFITS PLEASE CONTACT ME. To prove my existence I drove from Udorn to Korat headquarters approximately 200 miles in a water truck scheduled for repairs. would like to hear from Robert Fisher or BD Cleeton. I have neuropathy in my feet, I have had recurring problems with spinal stenosis. These idiot think that when agent orange was sprayed on the perimeter an around our barracks that it just stayed in one pot and was never air born. Still waiting for service connection. Id like to know if I qualify to be a voting member of the VFW Salute, Great blog and great info. I returned to the States on a 30-year nondisclosure. I supplied them one, and they still said no. Thank you for any one that might be of help. I too am fighting the VA Because of the exposure to Agent Orange. I hope you will add Clark Air Force Base. I was there when the Thai workers and an airman arrived in a pickup truck and pulled what was a converted Water Buffalo tanker. 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 return to top Contact Health Care 877-222-8387 Benefits 800-827-1000 TDD (Hearing Impaired) 800-829-4833 Im looking for any photos or friends of my two (2) brothers. If you were stationed at Takhli or Korat, you were exposed to agent orange. I PRAY that 2020 will be a fruitful year. I was stationed at Ubon RTAFB 71-72, and was a flight facilities officer in the GCA. I was at Phan Rang from 23 Dec 69 to 24 Nov 70. Bn. The pol tank farm 16 hours on night shift. The base was surrounded by jungle. Since 2000 I have found a great passion. Just an FYI thanks for the post. My husband also worked in Korat for about 9 months. My first base assignment after tech school was Eglin assigned to the 33rd TFW, MMS. 1968.if so lets communicate.I need help to substanuate I worked at the AGE shop. Weve recently added historical records from Phan Rang (also The eyewitness accounts also claim this was the standard route to the air bases in Thailand. The boy was born in Vietnam and came to the states. ANY IN FO WOULD BE GLADLY RECEIVED , JOHN BOYD . Was at Takhli from 7/67-7/69 and U-Tapao from 9/68-9/69. I come from a family without heart issues. until reading this , from this blog. Any other Security Police who worked the Korat perimeter please contact me. About March 1970 a major defoliation of the perimeters of all Thai Air Bases began following the January 13, 1970 sapper attack on Ubon RTAFB. Was TDY with SAC to Utapoa in 1968. May 30, 1970 to may 31 1971. If anyone else that was stationed at NKP, especially the 6908th have had issues believed to be agent orange related please post here. Served in Thailand one year west of Sakon Nakon at the Phi Kio (Signal site) 1st st Bde, Vietnam,29 Sig Grp, Feb 68 69. I request anyone with knowledge of what my brother did please share it with me. 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. Any one in Udorn around 1971? Coverage of the 612th Tactical Fighter Squadron's first combat missions (F-100Ds) out of Phan Rang. 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. He now has memory problems. Does anyone know how to contact others on this forum ? No VA claim to date. 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. I have only been able to contact Mark Monroe which was on the flight line while I was there. I have Been denied three different times on my claim two times denied for no boots on ground in Vietnam and then as truth came out and claims were being acknowledged my recent denial was for the timeframe after the fall of Saigon May 1975 was established as being the claim deadline no claims would be excepted for time served after May 1975. He was stationed there from Oct 67-Oct 68 as part of 432nd & 7/13AF HQ. I was there sept72 till march 73. Stationed at 442 Signal Battalion (LL) Warin Thailand in 1970 as a Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic. Thank you, Dont give up keep fighting for our rights and benefits. I know that Udorn was classified as a front line facility. How will I replace you. I smartly saluted the Major and assured him my mission flying times were over. The proof of my services there was the passport the US Army issued me for that mission. Most of hi records were blacked out. I was stationed at Udorn from 1973-74. I know I was exposed to Agent Orange sprayed around Hooches, perimeter road and everywhere else they wanted to kill vegetation. I got spayed twice while working nights while working fighter between embankments. Air Force 2022 Phan Rang Reunion Products. I was stationed at Korat from December 1974 until October 1975. From 1961 to 1975, the United States Air Force deployed aircraftthroughoutThailand, and these planes were responsible for the majority of USAF air strikes over North Vietnam. (for Thailand) or have a source where I could find one. Bud Snyder: Any info/maps showing the location/flightline of the US NAVY P3 patrol squadron detachment Service number: (used before SS#s) 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. We deployed to Cam Ranh Bay, South Vietnam to serve the rest of my tour. I operated a USAFPCS Truck from the APO to the Aerial Port Terminal, driving along the base perimeter road that ran parallel to the base perimeter fencing, where almost daily Thais were busy spraying the foliage with a sweet smelling item (later found out to be herbicides (aka Agent Orange), so our Security Forces could have a clear killing zone in case of any impending Sapper Attacks occured. I have to prove that he was exposed to Agent Orange and Im not sure how to go about doing that. I have been fighting with the VA over the Agent orange issue and other illness associated with Agent Orange since 2017 when I first became aware of the exposure. Munitions Specialist. Went to U-Tapao airbase weekley for supplies. 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. Stationed with USAF 73/74 at Ramasun Station. Iv been trying to get VA benefits for myself since my husband has passed away 2 1/2 years go.VA has. I remember how close the jungle was to the perimeter wire when I first arrived. Was among the first 55 US Airmen at Takhli 1965. The newsletter collection contains stories about dangerous missions, enemy attacks on the base, military awards and decorations, and descriptions of what off-duty airmen did to pass the time. Looking for NKP 71-72 that knows a Steve Furches . He is also gone now. I will check with him. I am also looking for any pictures or information about Michael Corbin and James (Jimmy) Corbin. Ubon RTAFB. Read our The guys who worked on this computer needed to get a bus or at later hours rides to their duty station. I was at Ubon 70-71 as a weapons loader 408th MMS. Based Phan Rang AFB April 68 69 with Colorado ANG, 120TFS, and assigned to 35FMS Jet Engine shop. [AUST ARMY SIGNAL CORP. ] THANKS. I lost the hair on most of my arms, especially on my wrists for several years. After the AF, he was a Physicians Assistant for over 27 years. it was a raidar site. But I found it. I cannot prove to the VA that the Vitiligo was a result of exposure to Dioxin causing my auto-immune system to fail. I had a heart attack at 31 and then a major one at 49 and my heart doctor claims my problems were because of agent orange. Includes excellent aerial views of the base via helicopter. My husband was stationed at Udorn AFB from 1972-1973. 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. Needless to say, she got to go home on the same plane he did!!!!!!!! We were located 81K from Korat in the mountains, in the jungle. By commenting on our blogs, you are fully responsible for everything that you post. Phan Rang Air Base. In 71, Phan Rang was the home base for recently assigned FACs of the 21st TASS. Remember, most of these people looking at your records are younger; so you have to walk them thru what happened over there. I have filed with the VAMC, had an interview, and was told my squamous cell carcinoma was not on the list. (Both are doing fine now after surgeries) In September 1965 I moved the battalion to Phan Rang for Cam Ran Bay and we started the construction of the base. My father was at Phan Rang 66-67. Clean up crew 51st. I cannot find any reference to this place on the maps published here. I was stationed at Udorn in 1967. Our Bgg case Camp was nothing but red dirt in summer months and red mud during rainy season. R diagnosed to Multiple System Atrophy in 2011 Does anyone recall specialists like me flown in for TDY on complex Voodoo repairs? What a shame! Thanks. 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. Clearly. Now have been told that I have liver cancer recently detected. I will pursue compensation; however, the posts above are not encouraging for a successful outcome. Most everyone I knew and most of my family was in one war or another but Viewnam was the one I was most familiar with. I was stationed at Utapao May 68 to Jan 69. On December 24th, 1975, I began four months of Hell while defecating 10-20 times per day while continually bleeding from the strain. I know he went to Thailand when the 17 was deactivated to work on AC-130s. They sprayed some kind of Herbicide around the perimeter at NKP and 2 weeks later everything was dead. Iwas stationed in Udorn 67-68,diagnosed with blood cancer, July 2021, doctor says could be caused by exposure to Agent Orange, looking for best way to file a claim, any suggestions? I was at Udorn ,Thailand Oct 73 to Oct 74 as a RF-4C crewchief lived off base just off base. I remember Thailand being one of the enlistment options at that time. A contract was awarded in 1968 for project Combat Hornet, for a total of 52 additional gunships. 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. I was told if I was in Vietnam regardless where I would receive full benefits. All of a sudden a woman started screaming, and running toward the plane, they were unable to stop her!! Did a three month TDY back and forth to Phnom Penh for the airlift. No additional treatment. Crewed a Spectre on Mayaguez recovery. I have bladder cancer from AO. I was a Security Police K9 handler. I believe that during the rainy season the chemical Agent Orange filtered down to the water table and we ended up drinking small amounts every day in every meal and every shower we took absorbed some through our skin.