Va dr said my cancer was related to agent orange but ratings board says I was not in Vietnam no rating on agent orange. Flew backwards thru the Mts Ararat, on way to Oct Fest 71. I was stationed at Takhli RTAFB from 10/67 to 10/68. We also had a breakout of Malaria and the fogged all through the hooch area every night, the dosage was stronger than what is legal in the USA. Are there any others who served on LT2075 on here? I was first diagnosed with Parkinsons in 2005. froze my buttox off there. Forty-two months all-in. Bob. philippines weather july. Nuhs pulled guard on ground with. I learned of my exposure to Agent Orange on April 29, 201947 years after the fact. I got notified this month my claim was denied. Last mission was the rescue of the S.S. Mayuguez crew captured by Cambodian Communists on May 15, 1975. Has anyone had a claim approved for agent orange exposure during that time? Three buildings and two hangers received minor damage. I have a photo of Agent Orange barrels located in the Thai Army Camp area .An Ariel view of our camp in its early stages show that it wasnt cleared by machinery only. In 2016 I was denied service connection for hypothyroidism, but it is now presumptive and being re-adjudicated. VA denies using AO during that timeframe which I dispute. I am not sure where he ended up, thought it was Saigon, but told us some interesting stories. all that time. I am trying to file claims for benefits for him or get them finished up rather. I cannot confirm that the list is exhaustive, but it is significant. My DD214 shows SEA duty time and other overseas time but when (after 3 years waiting) I finally got my full records set I could not find orders for several such trips, and I dont recall if I ever got any officially. and Good luck! Does anyone stationed at Takhli remember the bone yard. He survived to come home and raise a family. Still waiting for service connection. Both times, I was blown off (military records confirm this). I was stationed in NKP in 1968-1969. All I can say is thank you to those who served in Thailand. U.S. Bases in Thailand During the Vietnam War and Agent Orange After a short rotation back to the states after my first year, I returned for two more years consecutively. out of all the dogs that were in Thailand and Vietnam , only 3 made it back( whats it all about). I was stationed at NKP as a Security Policeman from May70-May71. Does anyone have information in regards to the usage date of agent orange and why would claims not be considered after May 1975 theres no doubt in my mind chemical agents were continually applied Until our end date in Thailand 1976. 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? Unfortunately the rules dictating the contents of comments on Library of Congress blog posts does not allow personal information to be published. Havent had any currently recognized AO related ailments. I agree with the #1 person on this blog! We had a large latrine/shower room, as well as a company office where the officers and first sergeant had their offices. We are trying to find out what squadron he was possibly in. Im surprised there is absolutely no discussion on the impact of Agent Orange on the Thai public. If this statement were true, then AF soldiers who were on those planes would meet the boots on the ground test, which is the defining test for the Nehmer class members. U.S.M.C. According to the US Department of Defense, 52,700 containers of Agent Orange, 29,000 containers of Agent White, and 5000 containers of Agent Blue were prepared at Da Nang airbase between. I am currently waiting to have a medical exam in November, having recently submitted an intent to file through my Service Officer. I was a crew chief on the F-4 Phantom. MCAS RoseGarden Vets: Gary Mcevilla, Eldon Toncrey, Paul S Smith, Chandler Nelm, JC Smith, and Paul D Kaisar. Been on chemotherapy ever since. The Phan Rang Air Base collection is part of our User Contributed 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. Fowler was our NCOIC. Originally built by the Imperial Japanese Army during WWII, it was rebuilt by the United States Air Force and used during the Vietnam War by both the USAF and the South Vietnamese Air Force. Phan Rang Air Base - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia Where is this camp located to Saigon? Thank you for all this great blog. Before moving on to the 1969map andexample from theAMS 1:50,000 set, it is necessary to explainthatthe U.S. governmentviewedThailand as a logical staging area for American forces because of its proximity to North and South Vietnam. Probably not, they will just tear down all the monuments. He worked as supply clerk for 809th infantry division, a construction detachment. I guess our government is waiting for us to die off. During this time I planned flights to transmitter locations in Cambodia until no longer safe to do so. Agree with Jack Hart. The Snack Bar was halfway between the barracks and Base Comm. Dont know how to get it to those who want iit. My Dad (David) was there from 66 67 as an Air Force medic, he worked for a small group commanded an Army COL Salucci. Found out I have N. I lived and showered on base and had no idea where water came from. I worked in the ECM shop. I filed a claim for diabetes but was denied, because I have no proof that I was at or worked the perimeter. If he was assigned to a PPIF, he was at the end of the flight line which was very close to the perimeter at the very end of the base (runway 12 across from the Weapons Arm & Dis-Arm dump. I was at Phan Rang in 1966 1967. I was a communications specialist. Dynamic Analysis of Automatic Emotion Recognition Using Generalized Additive Mixed Models On 22 Dec 1966 Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt announced that No 2 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force would be sent to Vietnam from their base in Malaysia. I worked Hill 260 at Takhli. The base was hit more than 25 times during my tour of duty, but that was by far the worst. I am now having a lot of digestive issues,I believe that are AO related,but current VA Dr.does not think so. I know he saw agent Orange there because when he got out he wrote a paper for school about agent orange. Go to https://www.militaryvideo.com/ to purchase the entire video, or to see movie trailers of over 700 other military videos.This 60-minute DVD documents Air Force activities at Phan Rang Air Base between 1966 and 1970. from 1968 to 1969. I was an ECM Techy in the Deuce SFERICS (ECM Shop), TDY from Davis Monthan AFB (100th SRW) the operators of the 99th SRS birds at U-Tapao, during the Fall of 1973. What is odd I met a widow who lost her Husband to Agent Orange. 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. My ex-wife divorced me because I could not explain my health issues to her. A contract was awarded in 1968 for project Combat Hornet, for a total of 52 additional gunships. These problems didnt occur until years later after I got out of the Air Force in 1980. We had to disembark in Vietnam for the refueling. I worked our normal 7 day 12hour shift. I would be there for 2 to 5 days so really never learned much about Phan Rang. I have had cancer currently in remission, neuropathy in my feet and asthma. The owner of the land was NOT happy. Not so Silent Partner: Thailands Role in Covert Operations . To David Sorensen and Karen Whitfield, He was Avionics Maintenance but Im not sure of the squadron Name. I was TDY to U-Tapao, Thailand August through Nov 74. I need photos showing proximity of engine shop at Ubon. Our former Commander, Maj Gerald Stuyvesant, I was stationed at Binh Thuy most of 1966. There we delivered them to Orientals that I assumed were Cambodians. I showered from old tanks the mommasoms had no.idea where water came from.but got infections . The record shows I filed on 02-25-1971. He told us a lot of stories about being there but never anything more than the pleasant or funny memories (rice bugs on a net scaring a huge guy and similar). I served at Udon, Thailand from 1967 to 1968 in the engine shop. Where do I get specific Ischemic heart disease and diabetes. He passed away in 1997. Have recently been diagnosed with Parkinsons Disease. The 101st was on the west side with the Korean White Horse division. After the second world war the French conituned to use the base throughout the french Indochine War.In 1966 the US Air Force set up their base at Phan Rang and remained their until . The only way your going to get any claim is thru a n attorney I got hill and pontoon from Florida. Ive had a claim in for quit a while.nothing yet. 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. I suspect I may have diabetes, not sure yet, how will all this all come into play, will I have a claim? Upon returning from my second mission our squadron commander called me in asking What if youre shot down during a mission? Pic of F-100 is a Guard figher, My Husband, CSM Charles Floyd, 1969-1970, at LZ Nancy, in 77th Armor. He always told me to keep all of his military papers. Most of the year I operated a loader on the mountain, loading trucks with fill dirt for the runways. Their policy of claimants having to prove duty on or near the perimeter is flawed as it does not allow for any possibility that the toxic dioxin contaminants spread throughout the bases by vehicle and foot traffic, atmospheric natural winds and turbulence created by aircraft and helicopters, munitions movements, dust storms, animals, flowing ground waters after rain storms, etc. Most of records were blacked out.what do they want from me that they are not telling me. That was my last normal EKG (Bradicardia, Neg T-waves, etc). To: Thomas Hawn I was in korat us army and i was assigned to the 596th quater master and work as a mechanic on 2 vechiles that were my responsibility. Im not really complaining, however, we dont seem to be mentioned when the Phan Rang Airfield is brought up . I was stationed at NKP Thailand from March 1974 to March 1975 with the 6908th Security Squadron. Anyone else reading this pleaseet me know on here. I was commander of A Troop, 2-1 Cav and when I changed command in Aug 1969, I was sent to Phan Rang AB to await my orders back to the U.S. On the day I arrived at the Air Base, after about a 30 mile Jeep ride from our Firebase, I got to the Main Gate of the AB which was closed & locked because of an attack on another part of the base, & the Air Force Guards wouldnt unlock the gate for me to get inside. My husband Master sergeant Michael G. McKenzie was at Udorn Thailand in 71-72 and was with the13 th TFS was staff Sergeant then I need to find all I can about how far was he from the flight line( Barricks) his place of work etc. My file disappeared just prior to my departure to the States. He was fighting with the VA about he could not prove he left the base while performing his duties. Although I have acquired a variety of medical ailments over the years (heart issues, type 2 diabetes), I dont believe I had significant AO exposure related to my duties there, based on my reading of this. Phan Rang AB News No. etc. (that fence line was sprayed on a regular basis). So far all claims been denied over the last 20 years .Hypertension, Diabetes II, Liver and skin cancer, Cardiac ablation (2002), etc. I was with the 49 TFW and served in Linebacker 1 & 2, Needs help please. Still fighting agentorange heart surgery 2007. Brave Warriors, Humble Heroes by Marjorie T. Hansen | Vietnam Veterans Subsequently, the Wing was attached to the 2nd Air Division throughout the remainder of March and then was further reassigned to the 7th Air Force on April 1, 1966 until October 15, 1966. remove a user's privilege to post content on the Library site. We provided: "Sorties for ground support, night interdiction on supply/truck routes, logistics, and C-123 Ranch Hand Operations (Agent Orange)." Phan Rang AB was particularly vulnerable to off base interdiction because the base water supply and jet fuel was piped in. Hello fellow Veterans @! I was stationed at Utapao in 1972-73 and Korat and Ubon in 73-74. I just filed a claim for hypothyroidism due to agent orange. Our rear area base camp was located at Phang Rang. 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. Most importantly talk to a Veteran organization. I spent all my time working along the flight line and travelled all over that base for 46 days. Air Force 2022 Phan Rang Reunion Products. 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. I remember watching them clear the perimeter so my question does the VA recognize Takhli around that time for agent orange area to worry about. My late husband William M. Beach was stationed at Korat I think in 1973. Youll find pictures, history and a roster of many who served. Im 56 and am interested in the history of the Vietnam War. remove content for any reason whatever, without consent. And yet no mention of any submarines in the War Zone despite sailors having been awarded the Vietnam Service Medal with Bronze star. I am fortunate, but many others havent faired as well. After reading all the comments by my fellow veterans. SSgt George Rostron. 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 hope this goes to Jerry Kinard. Dates of service: (actual or approximate) Today, several areas on the Da Nang Base including the loading, storage and mixing areas and Sen Lake to the north and the Pacer Ivy area at the south of the base have been confirmed to have high levels of dioxin. Couldnt have been the hours I spent on the flight line or lying in brush as an AP augmentee because they say AO was never used at these bases.BS!!!!!!! I was at Korat RTAFB from 11 May 1975-Feb 1976, with the 388th SPS, and it seemed I was always guarding the perimeter. Delivered medical supplies throughout Thailand. There is a Facebook group that I have found very helpful. The next day or so, a helo made multiple passes over the vegetation as well as our hootches. was in use. Suffered from horrible neuropathy in legs since 1990s but civilian doctors not I ever considered AO. need any pictures of Phitsonulok perimeter showing the burnt vegitation just dia with prostrate cancer. Links to external Internet sites on Library of Congress Web pages do not constitute the Library's endorsement of the content of their Web sites or of their policies or products. I served from August 68 until August 69 at Utapao AFB in the 556 Red Horse Squadron laying concrete and forms throughout the base. looking for anyone that was in 388 transpotation squadron at korat air force base. I was searching for information about Philco Ford in Bangkok. Leroy Paluch, Michael Everett, Stephen Lawson Yes they would send you to Vietnam on Christmas. Fire Control Specialist on AC-130A/AC-130H Gunships. Other branches of the U.S. military also made their way to Thailand, which the map indicates. Phan Rang AB was considered a "Single Purpose Base" by MACV/PACAF & USAF. Couldnt talk about the kid I left on a Thai flight line. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. The Fire Station number one Crash station was in outer perimeter. I was stationed Udorn RTAFB 74-75 Corrosion Control, flight line and beyond. I have type two diabetes. 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. VA disalowed the cause being agent orange because I was stationed in Thailand. Glad I got out of there in February 1967, they wanted me to reenlist. Id like inputs from others history with the VA and how you have managed your claims. were classified (?). I served with usaf at korat rtafb 6/69-7/70 with tdy to numerous other bases in Thailand and Vietnam. Veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange or other herbicides during service may be eligible for a variety of VA benefits, including an Agent Orange Registry health exam, health care, and disability compensation for diseases associated with exposure. R diagnosed to Multiple System Atrophy in 2011 Does anyone recall specialists like me flown in for TDY on complex Voodoo repairs? He never talked about it much but I know he was there when the base was attacked. Years ago I enrolled in the Pennsylvania vets agent orange program (I assumed there was no exposure in Thailand but was TDY with the 366th MMS in Da Nang for a short period in 70, but again, I dont believe I had exposure to AO in that setting either). September 24, 2019 at 10:58 pm I served in Tahkli Thailand, I have peripheral neuropathy, I have had it for 11 years now, it continues to get worse in my feet and hands. The VA has classified me under the Blue Water Navy Act of Vietnam (2019) as being exposed and I have be advised Ill receive 30% disability. 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. He died this pass week (2/4/21). My additional duties was to go into the community and help to vaccinate people in the community.A lived of posts very new to the base. I was at Takhli Jan 1966-1967. Prostate cancer, ishemic heart disease, hypothyroidism. I was stationed at Korat, Thailand in 1970-71. I would like to get in touch with veterans that were stationed at these two bases. I was stationed at Camp Vayama, Sattahip, Thailand. Continuing on, you reach the Airmens Club on the left and the NCO club on the right. If anyone has any information regarding this it would be greatly appreciated. EVER!! As a Airman my regular duties included FOB along all flight lines and runways. I was at Takhli in 1965-1966 working at a munitions storage area. Both my parents met at Clark AFB and I was born ar Sandia AFB. bang pla thailand. I hope you will add Clark Air Force Base. *personal information removed per policy*. Merlin Terlouw. Didnt have to suffer much with the heat. I was an aircraft electrician, only 10 months in the air force when deployed. Robert Plascove. Have a successful claim? They were UNDERMANNED. Serve at the Rose Garden Thailand Marine He has Parkinsons now and I need more information. USAF, and his staff. Served at Ubon Aug. 1971 to Aug. 1972 and Korat Jan. 1973 to June, 1973. Two of my brothers were in the conflict, one Air Force and the other Navy. this was due to previous agent orange spraying. Surgey for tumor removal and repair of a broken humorus bone from the tumor., radiation, and 6 months of intensive high dose chemo. A lot of memories from 52 years ago. Its a dishonor and flagrant insult. Nevertheless, the Library of Congress may monitor any user-generated content as it chooses and reserves the right to remove content for any reason whatever, Looking to see if anyone served with my father, Charles J. Templin, Sr USMC. I was stationed at the 7th RRFS, 05H, June 71 to Jun 73 did two tours there. I have had high blood pressure, high cholesterol and heart disease. At that time the veteran was assigned to the 366 FMS (presumably Field Maintenance Squadron) at Phan Rang Air Base, as an aircraft jet mechanic. Dont give up we served our country but didnt know that we would be sprayed and betrayed. Most of us young airmen were required to train for and deployed to perimeter as part of base security. If any one can recall these incidents and would be so kind as to confirm them with a letter I would really appreciate it. I worked on the FLIR, NOS and Fire Control. Sgt. Was there two weeks and went TDY to Udorn, after arriving was told to report to the preload shop where I worked nights for duration there . No place to stay at that time at Takhli. Stationed at Ubon 3/71 3/72. Stationed at Don Mong for short time, then on to Takhli and Phitsanoluk. Good luck, when I die I hope they will remember what we did for our country. (NOTE: Prior to my assignment at Ubon, there were two Sapper Attacks and during my assignment, there was one such incident.) I was born after he came home to Tallahassee, FL so never knew him before his deployment obviously but apparently he came back with some issues that he didnt have before. He has terminal prostate cancer, mets to the bones, multiple myeloma and Polycythemia Vera (blood disorder). My husband also worked in Korat for about 9 months teaching at Korat Technical College. Not much help I realize, but wanted to add my .02 cents along with offering my greetings to all you comrade Thai Vets. I am trying to find out what they sprayied the antenna field with to keep the weeds down. Stated there might shift flight line and remember spraying different areas. I was tdy all over Thailand, I dont have any pictures or anything that I can provide evidence of AO, I cant even remember the camp name. My husband served in the marine stationed in Udorn Thiland in 1962. (for Thailand) or have a source where I could find one. Phan Rang Air Base 1971 long ver - YouTube The fire fighting foam was made out of animal blood so it was pretty bad and I asked if I wouldnt be assigned that duty anymore. What a great touch to a horrible time!!!!! During the emergency, the squadron undertook airstrikes against communist forces and after the conflict ended, it remained in Malaysia throughout the early 1960s during Confrontation, before despatching eight Canberras to South Vietnam in April 1967 as part of Australias commitment to the Vietnam War. If anyone could reach out to me that would be great. I did not find anyone I knew on this listing, but I came across Jackie McKenzie who wanted to get certain info about her husbands locations on base. The Library of Congress does not control the content posted. They paid the locals to keep their fields low. Came back with No Health problems. I was stationed at Phu Mu, Thailand, 207th Signal Company from May 1966-March 1967. Borrowed in absentia may be better suited. While one can see the locations of Thai military facilities, absent are installations and perimeter defenses that may have been added later by American forces. I do believe being on the ground in Saigon was key to my disabilities being approved at 100%, please dont give up, sometimes the VA is VERY DIFFICULT TO DEAL WITH, remember the squeaky wheel gets grease, DONT GIVE UP!!!! I have a lot of pictures. I remember the Klong with its sickening smell. Anything on him? I was stationed at Korat RTAFB 1974-1976 worked A7Ds, F-4s, and AC-130 Gunships. Please note that there are various VA Websites that discuss the numerous side effects of being exposed to Agent Orang, one of which is: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/agentorange/conditions/index.asp. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. Any advice is appreciated. I now take that to mean Hmong tribesmen. How do I get map of the base to substantiate my claim? What a shame! We arrived at Phan Rang in Nov. 1965. The Phan Rang complex comprises interim facilities as well We lived and dined in tent cities with no running water. Coincidentally on those two landings, we were able to disembark because of plane malfunction and we were allowed to go inside terminal while aircraft was serviced. We could be more helpful to your search if you could provide us more information, such as; He was denied. Research Air America in Laos: Pepper grinder and AB-1 Missions The University of Texas at Dallas. 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. I know there was jungle very near where we were located. Picked up all supplies for our site this included drums of chemicals usually leaking. Just applied for AO complications.. Our area was not declassified till 2010. 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. Please share. I dont think it was too long after I left, the 62nd moved and became a land clearing unit. From a much different war, my father, an Army Combat Engineer enlisted soldier and officer (battlefield commission) served in the Pacific from 1941 to 1944. I know its another long shot but you never know till u find out. My grandfather did not qualify for the military due to medical issues but went over as a civilian in the 60s through Davis Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona. I made a lot of friends during that time. Message for Karen Whitfield who posted on September 12, 2022 at 6:04 pm, I was at 6908 Security Squadron NKP July 1974 to June 1975 and made a successful disability claim for Agent Orange (Parkinsons and Type 2 Diabetes) and PTSD.