Was stationed at Udorn 621st TCS from Feb 69 to March 70 Did a month as Security Police Augmentee. I now take that to mean Hmong tribesmen. The first 26 were to be AC-119Gs, equipped with four 7.62 GAU-2B/A miniguns, gun sight, armor, night observation sight, DPN-34 and SPR-3 radars, 20 kw airborne illuminator, and an LAU-74/A flare launcher. Greg Dietz. I was part of a TDY B-52 crew out of Beale AFB Flying missions out of U-Tapao. Initially built by the Imperial Japanese Army abou 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. I was a mechanic/crew chief/flight engineer on a Kaman HH43B. Iam on the agent orang government list.. Found out had stage 2 diabetes and had a few surgeries to take tumors off. Another 200 yards & it would have been IN our barracks!! 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. My departure was further delayed after my personnel file was found due to my civilian flight air restrictions. First trip to SE Asia was Oct/Nov 1968 in the Coast Guards EC130E CGNR 1414 to survey and monitor LORAN signals transmitted from various USCG sites in Thailand and Vietnam. I often played trumpet with the band The Jugglers at the Sampan Club downtown when I wasnt working the night shift. Took 13 yrs to get VA to accept AO claim. Have heart problems,prostate problems, pre diabetes etc.who knows what else. Guys, get a VFW service officer to assist you. No additional treatment. Hi there. George Air Force Base, California; Department of Defense Appropriations Bill, 1997 "CHUCK" YEAGER Retired March 1, 1975 . He says they were near the perimeter where AO was sprayed. Lived in a wooden hooch at end of the runway and worked in all areas of the base. I know there was jungle very near where we were located. (USAF photo, via B.E.S. We didnt receive combat pay but we did our jobs for the war. I came down with type II Diabetes and then in 2006 I was diagnosed with Hairy cell Leukemia. You sent us there and now have abanded us. Would like to make contact with Robert Calhoun 388 Security Police Squadron Korat. Worked on A7Ds, F-4s and AC-130 Gunships. with me. Guys who were there as well as Laos and Cambodia do not have coverage over A O. They were all to the left of the control tower pictured here. Maybe stole is too specific. Nor can I find any mention of the USAFSS. I know people in other branches that were compensated under the Boots on the ground concept . 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. Most of us young airmen were required to train for and deployed to perimeter as part of base security. The homecoming ceremony at RAAF Richmond on 31August 2009 was a momentous occasion for Squadron Veterans. Both times, I was blown off (military records confirm this). We flew out of Travis AFB in June 1967 and eventually landed in Bangkok, Thaailand for transport to Udorn. We made monthly flights until 1975. SWFObject. In other words letting us die and saving money for the Government. I was stationed there 1970-71. Branch of service: He was denied. I was stationed at Udorn from 1973-74. I was stationed Udorn RTAFB 74-75 Corrosion Control, flight line and beyond. Stationed at Korat and Sattahip 68-69 with 697th Engineers. On 02s with 23rd TASS. List of U.S. bases in Thailand, I note that there was a USMC deployment during the Kennedy presidency, which likely predates the use of Agent Orange, but I cannot be absolutely certain. I also served as augumentation duty at Ubon any help on this will be highly appreciated. Sincerely David. Im looking for information about Mukdahon AB Thailand from 1966-67. What dont they want me to know? Be sure to answer the questions in order to be accepted. We all were exposed due to winds, aircraft movements so the VAs claim of perimeter exposure is their way to throw us under the bus. I know I did it, I remember how dark it was out there at night. Agent Orange is an herbicide that was used to defoliate the thick jungle in Vietnam and elsewhere in Southeast Asia, such as the Korean Demilitarized Zone. DePodesta says that for many years his eye injury qualified him for a disability rating of 30 percent and a monthly payment of under $400. 1967-1968. Was stationed at U-Tapao RTNB from 1974-75 with the 307 MMS. Permalink, Amything on LARRY LANHART? https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/pdfs/ADA586193.pdf. I am 73 years old now and need to file for disability. I have a list of the names and ranks of those assigned to Det 5 and my name is listed just above Parker, Marvin M. rank of Sgt. I was stationed at udon Royal Thai airbase from September 1975 to February 1976. Brothers / Sisters who are suffering from AO , find a DAV Service Officer to help you . He was diagnosed with neuropothy in early 2000s. My father SMSGT Gene Rocheleau was stationed at Korat AFB from June 1967 to April 1968. Better known as the Rose Garden. IBM dont normally show up until after age 50. When the spray unit caught on fire there were 6 Thai people burn real bad. Stationed at Ubon 3/71 3/72. I was in NKP Dec 69 Dec 70. He has terminal prostate cancer, mets to the bones, multiple myeloma and Polycythemia Vera (blood disorder). Stationed in Supply in what was then NORS Control Called all over the world for high priority parts for those flying machines had on base. Lm now 70 and am getting medical care for the disorders and cancers resulting from all the spraying of chemicals while I was stationed there. I could sure use a map showing the location of the MARS shack. There were canine units there. I was stationed at NKP in 1970-71, 1987th Comm. If you have a detailed map of UT, look to the south end of the runway for the aircraft ramp numbered 5060. Go to your congressman or woman and have them go US Bases in Thailand During the v. war and you can and show him where you were living.I am going to my congressman tomorrow. Would like to contact you. He was at Udon 1969 to 1971. An EWO on AC-130s A&H Models. What other tasks did he do that could have brought him to the perimeter? [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. Information is presented in a fashion similar to the front page. This progressed to bladder cancer,2 brain tumors, and a epitheliod sarcoma on his leg. I am compensated at 100% Service-Connected for PTSD. The bug in my head. I was there for most of 1967. I have suffered diabetes, and a rare skin disease Bullous pemphigoid. Well I got called up and guarded the base perimeter. I was stationed at Takhli in 1970and was there when they closed the base only to be reopened laternot sure of that date. Looking to see if anyone served with my father, Charles J. Templin, Sr USMC. Several weeks in VA Hospitals for Suicidal behavior. Phan Rang Air Base is located along the coast, with the airfield located about 3 miles (4.8 km) inland. Udorn 08/1970 to 07/1971 Looking for photos of Hospital tents for that time. 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. He now has memory problems. My next to last post was the Fuel Depot on the far side of the base. I am 70 years old now. My name is Chris Gaines,I was in the Seabees MCB-5 1971-75.I helped build Nam Phong base for the Marines The Rose Garden. She wrote a letter for me that I submitted to the VA and after two years, I started receiving benefits. I published an article in THE MILITARY ENGINEER magazine November- December 1966 Vol. Hope everybody else received this letter. Good luck to those attempting to get benefits. The record shows I filed on 02-25-1971. Thanks. You are fully [21] The squadron was awarded the Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation and a United States Air Force Outstanding Unit Commendation for its service in Vietnam. Any help with info on units flying these missions or anyone recognizing his name, or serving during this time flying similar missions please reach out to me. Agent Orange is an herbicide that was used to defoliate the thick jungle in Vietnam and elsewhere in Southeast Asia, such as the Korean Demilitarized Zone. SSgt George Rostron. Using that argument and other documents, BVA ruled in my favor and Ordered VA to rethink their denial for all those years. I placed a claim through the VA for hearing loss and type 2 diabetes..The VA denied my claim and said they had no record of my unit ever being in VietnamHow can that beMy whole squadron , including all our aircraft were there for 6 monthsThey say I NEVER HAD BOOTS ON THE GROUND in Vietnam..which is not true at all.I WAS THERE.any helpful hints out there.I need to contact a local VSO here in Florida. Beautiful ancient old city. Anything on Robert Peterson? I was stationed at NKP from Jan 71 to Jan 72. Do you have Tan son Ute records? [14][15], Based at Phan Rang Air Base in Ninh Thuan province, the unit became part of the United States Air Force 35th Tactical Fighter Wing (35 TFW) and between April 1967 and June 1971,[16] the Canberras flew approximately 12,000 sorties. Looking for uncle at Ta Son 1965-1967 time frame He was the avionics supervisor for the 388th wing for the F-104s. Some eyewitness accounts have suggested the AF soldiers were flown by commercial jet from Travis AFB to a base in Saigon. I was stationed at NKP, Thailand from Feb. 70 to Feb., 71 was diagnosed with Diabetes in 2001, just got my Agent Orange benefits about 2 months ago. I was stationed at NKP and Udorn back in 70-71. I was Security Police. 3. I have really bad peripheral neuropathy, high blood pressure, and many other health issues. Waiting to hear outcome of his claim. Anyone searching for fellow Air Force Security Police K-9 veterans that served in Thailand please visit https://www.thailanddoghandlers.com/, The link to the CHECO Report is: I was never able to get an audience with anyone regarding the herbicides-Vitiligo-sunburn connection. I lived in the hootches behind the USO. Dates of service: (actual or approximate) Im researching for my husband who was stationed at Camp America (officially may have been Camp Falong) 67-68. I was stationed at Phan Rang AB from May 1968 to May 1969 with the 35th Field Maintenance Squadron. I tip my hat to you Aussies! 58. 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. called Happy Valley). I do this all from my disability income. Robert Plascove. 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. Appealing since 2013. Prostate monitor. We stay in contact with each other constantly. He ha all the diabetis, two open heart surgeries and parkensons. I was in Phase inspection in the 614th squadron. Hi Agent Orange was tested from 1962 to 1968. Also Served in Vietnam 1971-1972. Please read our Standard Disclaimer. Onboard Aircraft carriers and destroyers. Service number: (used before SS#s) He never smoked. Servidor del sitio web? The only way your going to get any claim is thru a n attorney I got hill and pontoon from Florida. The house bill PACT has come back from the Senate and was about to be approved last week (June 16, 2022) but got hung up with some typical funding snafu. We ask them how long would it take them to erect a hootch for us. Luckily I actually had a hard copy of my travel pay ticket showing the transit route and signed by some ops Officer so I could collect my transit pay. 21st Medical Depot. and Good luck! I was stationed at Ubon RTAFB from Nov 1968 to Nov 1969. I served with the 1st signal brigade us army 442nd signal battalion company c . My USAF unit was designated Det. It is located in the Ninh Thuan Province of Vietnam. My husband served with the USAF from November 1966-October 1967 and was stationed at Takhli. Bud Snyder: Any info/maps showing the location/flightline of the US NAVY P3 patrol squadron detachment 12th AF. https://www.facebook.com/groups/391919177646188/. Many of the comments Ive read here are extremely disturbing. Hope to hear from you. I went to Amphitheatre High School during the Vietnam War and had a high school choir teacher, Mr. FUNK. Worked in the ammo dump..any buddies out there? His reply was always that he was required to not discuss his duties. Located in NKP RTAFB in the 56th Field Maintenance Squadron.If you have info please contact me! Afghanistan Hat Pins; Air Force; Air Force 2022 Phan Rang Reunion Products; Air Force Caps; Air Force Patches; Air Force Pins . Unlike the 1969 map mentioned above, the set isfairly distributed and is listed in twenty-one libraries, according to Worldcat.org. Im from Michigan as well as my grandfather, if anyone has any bit of info for me that would be great, appreciate you for your time. Our area was not declassified till 2010. TDYd to 4 other known sprayed places. Are there any Facebook groups on Marble Mountain. Phan Rang AB News No. Praise God were home some of us !!!!! I am going to see a kidney specialist in June to see if they are going to take one of my kidneys are put me on dialysis or both if anyone has proof of agent orange at this location please let me know. 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. I was with 53 trans in sattihap .67 thru 68 we h..auled cargo and bombs to utapo A B and other places.agent orange was shipped to air bases.69 and 70 i was running the roads in convoys got sprayed with agent orange.i have problems claimed denied in 1970 when i reired .we got a prblem with the VA. Exposed to AO, and diagnosed with Parkinsons disease in 2004, all claims submitted to VA were denied. Stationed at Ubon RTAFB all of 1973 with 8th SPS-K9. Thank you. Just wondering on how to let others contact me. 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. I see nothing here, however, about the USAFF (United States Air Force Security Service). 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. Charles Covington (Marines) and James Covington (Navy). There was no vegetation, a lot of red clay that indicated all the trees and bushes had been removed. Breaks my heart for all of you vets who served time for our country, and are having to fight for medical benefits! I have the jacket that he had made for my 2 year old self framed and on my office wall. Built by the Imperial Japanese Army during their reign in the Second World War, this airfield was used by the French Air Force during the First Indochina War, then abandoned in 1954. Im working on an intense website that connects military to locations and diseases/illnesses, This has been a long process due to military locations. We were taken by a truck. I volunteered both times believing it was my duty and honor to my country. You might want to check with the Recce group located at Beale AFB, Ca where the Deuce is currently located. I was stationed at U-Tapao from January 1970 through December 1970. I was stationed at Utapao afb. Unfortunately, VA will not accept award of the Medal as proof of service within the coordinates outlined for Medal Criteria. They paid the locals to keep their fields low. During my time there I was an aircraft electrician on the F-105 and EB-66. Tom, I was TDY to Utapoa NKP Tahki 72-73. My brother Maj Bobby M Jones MD, USAF Flight Surgeon, was stationed in Udorn Thailand Sept 1972 Nov 28 2972. Let me put in a plug for a book, The Grotto, about life flying helicopters out of Phu Bai. Shop by Category. The way my research has shown, all servicemen that flew out of Travis AFB by commerical travel stopped in Viet Nam and had to get off plane for refueling, my case I switched planes to military aircraft. Said I would receive benefits in 4 weeks. Thanks again. If anyone has information on Agent Orange that proves that AO was there during that time frame, that information would be greatly appreciated. James Roy Fadden served in Vietnam is there any information on him? 1964-1965. Are there any maps of Hill 272? Will I get it, who knows? Takhli was just a small air base when I served there, and we did get close to the jungle. I was an aircraft electrician, only 10 months in the air force when deployed. If you belong to any FB groups like the ones I mentioned, please check for my name and contact me. Required fields are indicated with an * asterisk. kidneys, liver, bladder, my entire digestive system is affected. Takhli was being reopened at time and the conditions were deplorable. I went TDY to Phitsanoluk Thailand for 2weeks 50 caliber machine gun training. My original records were burned in a Saint Louis fire and my copies were lost during a flood. I filed a claim with the VA. First they said that AO was not used at Tahkli since 1964, then they said that They never received my medical records( which I sent). 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. Picked up all supplies for our site this included drums of chemicals usually leaking. I am diabetic, have had colon cancer, and have severe arthritis that I have to take shots in the stomach for. but continue to deny IBM as Service Connected. History: 3 years at Ubon and 6 months at Korat (71-75). 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?