Hello, I am trying to find people who may have known my father, Wayne Harper. 4, 6922 SW. I served at Ubon, 72-73 on the line in security forces. I was never able to get an audience with anyone regarding the herbicides-Vitiligo-sunburn connection. I also survived Brain Surgeries 20-years later. Worked in the ammo dump..any buddies out there? Please contact me. I spent all my time working along the flight line and travelled all over that base for 46 days. I tip my hat to you Aussies! Please share. I was assigned to the A Flight unit assigned to Danang airbase, Nov 1968-69 as aircraft maintenance and crew chief on acft 43-49211. Im not really complaining, however, we dont seem to be mentioned when the Phan Rang Airfield is brought up . This veteran says he personally mixed and sprayed the defoliant along the flight lines, barracks, and along the perimeter the base..His case was approved and his testimony was credible. In my opinion you NEED a good attorney schooled in the law and in dealing with the VA. You hit the ground fast. 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. called Happy Valley). Base Defense in Thailand. 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. Ive been suffering for many years from diabetes, Crohns, and inflammations of my fingers. Served with the 809th D company More information on this topic can be found in a book series titled, https://www.facebook.com/groups/391919177646188/, https://image.slidesharecdn.com/thailandherbicideexposureclaims-151116154523-lva1-app6891/95/agent-orange-and-thailand-veterans-26-638.jpg?cb=1447688816, https://asknod.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/checo-thailand-base-defense-1973.pdf, https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/agentorange/conditions/index.asp, Not so Silent Partner: Thailands Role in Covert Operations . I am diabetic, have had colon cancer, and have severe arthritis that I have to take shots in the stomach for. I met a lot of you folks as we took requests that ranged from the music of Chicago, Blood Sweat & Tears, etc. A 3 body with a 3 tail. I didnt know what it was back then. To access the menus on this page please perform the following steps. I have no idea if I was exposed to Agent Orange during that time. 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. etc. Im looking for anyone from the 6201st CSG/SPS from Ko Kha air station Thailand Im trying to find out what they sprayed our perimeter fences with. Only recently am I wanting to find if I qualify for in-theater service. 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. I was at Ubon from 3/71-3/72. Any advice or information would be greatly appreciated. The Fire Station number one Crash station was in outer perimeter. Hi I cannot find any reference to this place on the maps published here. His name was Robert Lewis . Are there any others who served on LT2075 on here? Youll want to look way down at the bottom of the file to see what the final decision was. Parkinsons has come up in discussion in the last year. I have had an ABLATION and TWO (2) Defibrillator Implants; Hearing loss; Glaucoma, plus radiation treatment for PROSTATE CANCER.I later learned that planes from my Thai Base were taking off with Agent Orange. I am servic connected from a non combat injury. Not sure of base, archives claims records are lost. 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. Attribute that to agent orange exposure while on NKP and while at Pleiku, Vietnam. One day the foliage at the end of the runways was green the next brown. I was stationed at Takhli 3/68 3/69. Most of the year I operated a loader on the mountain, loading trucks with fill dirt for the runways. The 355 Tactical Fighter Wing which was station at McConnell AFB was transferred to Taklhi, Thailand PCS. Appealed and was denied again not service connected. My last post was at the CIA ramp guarding barrel and a C-123. His job was medical with the Flight Surgeons office.Does anyone know what this duty consisted of? Anyone have knowledge of or pictures of comm gear on the perimeter? The date on the order is: 1/15/1968 and the other last names listed are:Fisher, Samson, Proctor, Mapano, Shively, Dyson, Sadler, Dorenzo, Gregory, Fountain. Phan Rang Air Base is located along the coast, with the airfield located about 3 miles (4.8 km) inland. Is their any help out there? Jan 1968 to Oct 1969 Served 98-70 NKP. Explore the Anyone else reading this pleaseet me know on here. trying to get compensation for agent orange exposure due to having 2 presumptive conditions now.our unit received the republic of vietnam gallantry cross during operations in 1970 1971. Stationed at Korat RTAFB Dec 1972-Dec73 ABCCC capsule maintenance TTY and Crypto repair for C-130 Airbourne Command Post. I was turned down by the VA since I was not security in the perimeter. I was stationed at Korat AFB july67 july68, I want to know how many people stationed there had thyroid problems later in life. Ischemic heart disease and diabetes. Was stationed at U-Tapao RTNB from 1974-75 with the 307 MMS. Due to an injury, was later assigned to Civic Action as an adult English instructor with Phan Rang citizens. Have 5 AO connected diseasesbeen denied for every one. I live in Bangkok and would like to meet a Vietnam Vet for a conversation. Home I was at Phan Rang in 1966 1967. The I am trying to file one more time. (page 1). Filed VA claim in 2005 was denied This would help NKP vets. Looking to see if anyone served with my father, Charles J. Templin, Sr USMC. I have had much trouble with skin cancer that I believe is a result of exposure to AO. I was sent TAD to NAM Phong Thailand in 1973. You didnt have brand names you called them by the color of the can! {Response to: Post No# 8 D lashay (NOTE: I thought that this would have to be my last VA Claim to have to file.) I was stationed at Phan Rang Air Base from Sept. 1967 to Sept. 1968. Agent Orange was sprayed by C-123 aircraft as a part of Operation Ranch Hand as a means of killing vegetation in . 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. Nickname Burned out Bob. Went to Tachikawa AB, Japan on C-130As, we flew out of Than Shan Nut on 2 week rotations. Not sure if agent orange services in water. The building now used for my restaurant was built in 1966. Three buildings and two hangers received minor damage. Exposed to AO, and diagnosed with Parkinsons disease in 2004, all claims submitted to VA were denied. 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. Red Horse hooches were no more than 10-15 yards from the perimeter road at NKP. I was there, with the 62nd Engineers, September 65 / September 66. Dell Ray Beckstead, I was stationed at D.Co. I see that he had to drive the perimeter with the flatbead trucks full of bombs from the MSA that often got covered in the dust from the roads. Ive had prostate cancer, heart disease, heart attack, COPD. After the AF, he was a Physicians Assistant for over 27 years. Categories: Content, US, Vietnam, Vietnam War |
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. Anything on Robert Peterson? In other words letting us die and saving money for the Government. The 1969 map you found, a great source, lists the UTM coordinates for the facilities, but not in a format Ive ever seen, two letters and four digits (e.g. On 02s with 23rd TASS. While trying to locate such materials, this author discovered an interesting map in the Geography and Map Divisions Titled Collectionthatshows the locations of U.S. military and civilian personnel locatedin Thailand during 1969. We protested but accepted the fact drink or die of dehydration. He was also diabetic. None of which would diagnose me but give me all sorts of drugs. God Bless u all! October 1973 to October 1974 We were also not supplies with jungle clothing , ammo and proper medical supplies. More information on this topic can be found in a book series titled Veterans and Agent Orange. https://vvabooks.wordpress.com/2019/05/01/the-grotto-by-harold-g-walker/, https://www.facebook.com/groups/1894942467450627, Identifying Military Personnel: Decoding Serial Numbers, Reconstructing the Past Part II: The National Personnel Record Center Fire of 1973, 75th Anniversary of the First Veterans Day Celebration and Free Access to Fold3 on Veterans Day Weekend. Thanks! I was stationed at NKP from Jan 71 to Jan 72. Not until last year did I find out that Takhli was also sprayed with AO and the Rainbow Herbicides. 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 was stationed at Ramason-7thRRFS-ASA base monitoring & intercepting VC, NVA & CHI-COM units during 70 72 (05H MOS) following a stint in Phu Bai, Vietnam. Once little more than a provincial airfield, the base expanded to 2350 acres (95 1 hectares) with two 10.000 ft (3048 m) asphalt runways with concrete touchdown pads, parallel taxiways, and a heliport. a hog. The company headquarters in Koran was right on the perimeter fence line so may have contacted it then. Im interested to see what your experience with VA AO approval have been. Nor can I prove that 42 months of continual sunburn was the trigger that caused the outbreak of Vitiligo. If anyone was at Korat AFB between Augus-September 1973 would love to compare notes. I believe I was exposed to AO, and on one occasion went to sick call with small blisters on both arms. I was stationed at Happy Valley from Nov 68 Nov 69 with the 554th Red Horse Squadron and we constructed most of the Concrete Sky aircraft shelters. On the bottom of the map is a list of U.S. installations and facilities, broken down by service branch. For information only! Fowler was our NCOIC. They just do not want to part with the money. Hope this helps you out. An abscess was finally found on my appendix. I worked in the RAPCON and Control Tower as a 27250. It was near the end of the Vietnam War, and Congress had promised to have all American combat personnel out by year's end. 500 meters is measure from base perimeter fence. I cant provide a lot of information. Pic of F-100 is a Guard figher, My Husband, CSM Charles Floyd, 1969-1970, at LZ Nancy, in 77th Armor. I was told if I was in Vietnam regardless where I would receive full benefits. I contacted the VA over a year ago about a ID card and possible benefits. Stationed at NKP Thailand 67-68, worked at Task Force Alpha, located out from the base in the jungle. I went into their Historical War Records section and found his full name, address, date captured and date that he returned home! I am compensated at 100% Service-Connected for PTSD. I have not tried to file with the VA. Find this document! We lived on the economy and rode motorcycles to work. My cousin, Adrian Fortuna was a Navy Seabee. s/ pete I wish all my fellow veterans who served in Thailand to get the recognitions we deserve. You could perhaps try other websites such as veteran groups or chat rooms that allow for two way communication. Nuhs pulled guard on ground with. Have had surgeries for Sqaumus Cell and Basil Cell carcinoma. It wasnt a us base then. I remember the U-2 flying out of U-Tapao while we were there. RE: Entry 212 from Kimberly Smith If it wasnt for that letter I think I would still be waiting for the VA to approve my claim. 1 Squadron RAAF. TDYd to 4 other known sprayed places. My medical history includes platelets count over a million per microliter of blood, had my right kidney removed due to cancer, had heart surgery and currently dealing with skin cancer. Response to Charles Ernest Hill 12/20/22. Research Air America in Laos: Pepper grinder and AB-1 Missions The University of Texas at Dallas. I am trying to find out what they sprayied the antenna field with to keep the weeds down. I have heard of other guys having missing records from military. Now diagnosed and being treated for diabetes and multiple myeloma. on Fold3 today. The soldiers got off the plane (deplaned), and walked on the tarmac. It was no secret and the commanders knew as well as everyone else. Stationed at NKP 67-68 flew 53 combat missions as recon photographer with 601st photo. Using that argument and other documents, BVA ruled in my favor and Ordered VA to rethink their denial for all those years. Sorry for the rambling post, I just looked at the wall and saw the jacket and decided to google Phan Rang. With all of the VA documents that state that Agent Orange was used on bases in Thailand, my denials stated that there was no evidence that Agent Orange was ever used there. Couldnt talk about the kid I left on a Thai flight line. There is a Facebook group that I have found very helpful. Stationed at Takhli RTAFB 1970-1971. Welcome home vets. My brother was in Vietnam at the same time. and the Wars in Indochina, To discover whether there were deployments beyond those listed, consulting the National Archives would be the place to start.National Archives and the Vietnam War, Ryan Moore, MA, MLS One of the men started to run the best he could toward herhe was her fiance she had waited 6 years for!!!! VIETNAM* PHAN RANG AIR BASE SOUTH VIETNAM COACHES EMBROIDERED LIGHTWEIGHT JACKET Brand New C $104.59 to C $117.67 Top Rated Seller Buy It Now +C $45.72 shipping from United States Sponsored BUSH HAT US AIR FORCE BASE PHAN-RANG VIETNAM Pre-Owned C $170.53 or Best Offer +C $30.17 shipping from France Sponsored My first husband was a Marine aircraft mechanic and flew numerous missions as a 50 cal gunner during 68-69 . Looking for anyone who may have served with Jackie Cash USAF, Mechanic Crew Chief 1965-1966 loading and unloading barrels of agent orange and flying spraying missions over nam. Just Broke 90, I have a claim in for several conditions that the VA doctors say could have been caused by exposure to agent orange while stationed at NKP. Thanks, Jin A, I hit the jackpot, I was in Thailand Feb 72 to Feb 73, assigned to the 307th FMS at UTapao, and 90 days TDY to Korat to the 4104th Air Refueling Provisional. Thank you for covering this. Spent 2 weeks at Phan Rang getting processed in before going to our OLAA at Da Nang, AB and another 2 weeks processing out. Beyond the Neat Line: Cartographys Hidden Dimension, Series: Imaginary Maps in Literature and Beyond, diseases associated with herbicide exposure. 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. 47TFS. photos are very powerful. 250%manned so had to live in hotel in Can Tho and also rented my own place. I didnt find out that they used agent orange on our base till a few years ago. Last name Brewster from Ohio. Be sure to answer the questions in order to be accepted. Thanks. Having trouble proving I had perimeter guard duty! Im not sure where in Vietnam he was station. I wore a patch on my uniform that was the 9th logisitic command. Been trying to get the VA to approve my Parkinsons. I am currently waiting to have a medical exam in November, having recently submitted an intent to file through my Service Officer. The content of all comments is released into the public domain unless clearly stated otherwise. I was TDY to Utapoa NKP Tahki 72-73. Simply google namphong.com and take a stroll down memory lane. Thomas Acklin , your name sounds familiar to me my husband Richard was stationed at Ko Kha 74-75. For us that were stationed at Ubon (I was stationed at Ubon for 3 years and Korat for 6 months), heres a VERY important document: Project CHECO Base Defenses in Thailand: https://asknod.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/checo-thailand-base-defense-1973.pdf. Shame on you. 7 claims filed , 5 denied ,,, received letter showing 2 claims service related and even though my Agent Orange was denied , I am listed with the VA as Herbicide Exposed Veteran. USAF, and his staff. We had Permalink, Amything on LARRY LANHART? Ive had one bout of squamous cell carcinoma. Assigned to Army medical laboratory near perimeter of Korat AFB in1969.my recollection was that is was located near the perimeter. By the way, there was a lot of complaints about the barracks area. My sons father is a Brewster but to young to been in Vietnam. ALSO FLEW TO UBON, UDORN, U-TAPAO AND SOME OBSCCURE ARMY AIRFIELD WITH A BLOWN ENGINE. Its nasty with blisters and incurable. Another 200 yards & it would have been IN our barracks!! I have type two diabetes. I had no idea of AO at Ubon. Also, a report on the defoliation of base perimeters was declassified and is available at CHECO Report. Just wondering on how to let others contact me. Trying to help my sister whose husband died of two AO presumed illness/cancers. His death was attributed to Agent Orange exposure when he was stationed in South Vietnam. I would like to say Thank you to you and your families for all you did during this and every war America has been in. Of course it spread around the base. 1st signal brigade 442nd signal battalion company c. i would like to see a full recognition of our service as full vietnam war veterans, but i don,t think i will ever see it. Linda. He never smoked. Was assigned to 432 AMS. Does anyone know or remember how clean the camp was from weeds. Had surgery to remove lymph nodes in my groin and starting chemo next week. Another tour of duty in 1973-76. 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. Air Force support troops at NKP were convinced we were CIA, otherwise what was a Coast Guard big white with red tail C-130 with all those antennas doing in the Golden Triangle. The next day or so, a helo made multiple passes over the vegetation as well as our hootches. I served with the 1st signal brigade us army 442nd signal battalion company c . I had bladder cancer, filed a claim, was turned down because I did not known where I was on the base at the time I filed. The history of Phan Rang AB and the stories of those that served. I was sent to Camp Samae San from MACV HQ in 73, worked Logistical services at the Deep Water Port until the end of 74. I have really bad peripheral neuropathy, high blood pressure, and many other health issues. I cannot confirm that the list is exhaustive, but it is significant. I worked Hill 260 at Takhli. I have suffered diabetes, and a rare skin disease Bullous pemphigoid. I was stationed at Phu Mu, Thailand, 207th Signal Company from May 1966-March 1967. I have contacted an attorney. Now suffer nerve damage, terrible neuropathy and diabetes so far. He survived to come home and raise a family. He stationed at Ubon but spent time in the field and at Udon. 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. I was at Udorn in 67. Within the past 15 yrs I lived in the hootches behind the USO. Hope to hear from you. Painted F-4s. I Michael E Schellerer was a B-52 D crew chief on 0100 and others witch later on ended up in Guam on a pedestal at the entrance to GUAM AFB. Upon completion of my 12 months, I was transferred to Holloman AFB in New Mexico for my last years assignment. The VA has turned down my claim now three times. Munitions Specialist. My brother, David Chavira Jr, was a US Air Force communications specialist who served at Udorn AFB from 1969 to 1970. Ann Myers, you need to file for DIC benefits. I can remember standing at the runway side of our barracks watching F105 take off. That report is available at: https://www.thailanddoghandlers.com/_files/ugd/de04ba_2abbdaf9189942e69b25b9c069e9f54a.pdf?index=true. I have submitted many letters from VA doctors for PTSD and cancer. Here is hoping we all get positive results from VA. I was a crew chief on the F-4 Phantom. Fenced in compound back fence the base perimeter. Worked 23 Tass Flight Line and Battle Damage Hangar where C123 AO aircraft were sometimes repaired. Its a declassified document on how every base in Thailand was established from a security perspective. Going to start my investigation into applying for AO funds before things get worse and its too late. My husband served with the USAF from November 1966-October 1967 and was stationed at Takhli. If you havent found the RoseGarden website, I encourage you to. Most of the time the conversations were pleasant. Hiding behind my Video camera I have interviewed over 100 war veterans for the Veterans History Project, Library of Congress.There have been hundreds of project for Veterans and our community. I was a B52 crew chief. I have bladder cancer from AO. I check on many of them and what I could find all led back to Agent Orange issues. Worked 50 yards from airbase perimeter. This progressed to bladder cancer,2 brain tumors, and a epitheliod sarcoma on his leg. I would like to get contact with anyone who was stationed there. I was in the airforce 1971 to 1975.