Several members of that Group have went through similar difficulties in getting VA disability. Ive filed once and was told I need witnesses to back my elavs and work assignment. Many things have started happening like Parkinsons decease, neuropathy, Im working on an intense website that connects military to locations and diseases/illnesses, This has been a long process due to military locations. The US deployment came home in 75, but the Thais around the areas of the bases were exposed to it continuously then and since. AT Phitsonulok dec 68 to dec 69. Any number of clues that you may have may trigger a better question or answer. I was stationed at NKP Thailand from March 1974 to March 1975 with the 6908th Security Squadron. I as station at TRAFB in 1966/67 went TRY to DaNang AFB Vietnam in Jan 1967. Please switch auto forms mode to off. NKP RTAFB 1971-1972 in the 56th FMS . Any help would be greatly appreciated. Probably not, they will just tear down all the monuments. I feel fortunate medically compared to many listing problems our government seems content to deny any responsibility for. To Pat Kearny 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 am sure his ailments were as a result of AO while in Thailand 68-69. My first husband was a Marine aircraft mechanic and flew numerous missions as a 50 cal gunner during 68-69 . Here is hoping we all get positive results from VA. I was stationed at Takhli 3/68 3/69. Air Force 2022 Phan Rang Reunion Products. I cannot confirm that the list is exhaustive, but it is significant. I can remember standing at the runway side of our barracks watching F105 take off. Anybody stationed there? My husband served in the marine stationed in Udorn Thiland in 1962. Birth President was Herbert Hoover #31 Probably just lousy health. I applied for disability for exposure and was turned down with the reason that AO was of no danger once it dried. I am trying to help my dad. My family and I would greatly appreciate any information you would be willing to share. Didnt have to suffer much with the heat. Hello, I am trying to find people who may have known my father, Wayne Harper. Shortly after he arrived at Phan Rang, the base began closing down. My father Joe Burch was at Phan Rang from June 1967 to May 1968. Any base names (or state) that he may have been trained or stationed: My husband was at Udorn. They both came home, one addicted to drugs( recovering) and they have PTSD and refuse to talk about Vietnam. Several weeks later,we were told by the squadron commander that he had tracked down a few barrels of agent orange at the Air Force base at Udorn. I was with the 331st Supply Company. We had 197 people on board with gear and just cleared the fence at the end of runway leaving Holloman. These records include stories, photos, rosters, and 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. Any type of work other than my assigned AFAC. Robert Plascove. Told I was not boots on the ground. The Dr. advised me to make a claim with the VA. The station facilities are located near the base of rugged jungle-clad mountains to the west. My cousin, Adrian Fortuna was a Navy Seabee. Their dependents and survivors also may be eligible for benefits. Berton Duncan was his name. Was made 100% disabled in 36 days. Served at Ubon Aug. 1971 to Aug. 1972 and Korat Jan. 1973 to June, 1973. The top photo is reversed. I was in the airforce 1971 to 1975. He passed in 2013. It is very readable. Christmas campaign. I was stationed at Korat RTAFB from 6/2/67 to 6/2/68. ALSO FLEW TO UBON, UDORN, U-TAPAO AND SOME OBSCCURE ARMY AIRFIELD WITH A BLOWN ENGINE. DoD officials say not every base suffering such contamination is on the list, because information was not available for all bases. Is there any chance I was exposed to Agent Orange? Most of the VA personnel I have seen have never been in the service so how are they able to say that we werent exposed to the chemical? 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 wore a POW/MIA bracelet as a teen in the 70s. VA denies using AO during that timeframe which I dispute. Anyone else have any info or can help me with the death of Mr. Rose? I am looking to document the guard duties we had to perform to protect the base when we were under suspected attack. In April 1975, the Peoples Army of Vietnam seized the base, and today it is used by the Vietnam Peoples Air Force. I served US Army 71-74 was Deployed to a small base north of Udon (CLASSIFIED) from Nov-72 to Nov-73 There were dead plants across much of the base not just the perimeter. Fortunately, Camp Enarie was fairly quiet, but 4IFD had way too many casualties one was too many. would like to hear from Robert Fisher or BD Cleeton. We had 2 men from the elect. Was anyone station there during that time that might remember any of this time and remember where he lived. I actually never thought we see this overdue justice. Cobra, BravoZulu, Head Shot and 1 other person. HAVE A APPEAL IN, LOOKING FOR ANYONE THAT WORK IN MY SECTION. I was at NKP Mar 1970 Aug 1971. I was assigned to the 4th Special Operations Squadron that had AC-47D Spooky gunships at various bases, including Nha Trang and later Phan Rang. Any number of clues that you might have, or can get, may trigger better questions or hopefully answers! From an air base we were taken by helicopter to a smaller base close to the Mekong. Phan Rang Viet Nam 1966. 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 I remember how close the jungle was to the perimeter wire when I first arrived. Thanks go to the Good Lord above for sending my DAV Service Officer who did a great job fulfilling her service to Veterans and going that extra mile to help get me 100% Service Connected. we lived in the contonment area which is where i got bladder cancer from AO. 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). 12th AF. Bases in Thailand During the Vietnam War and Agent Orange. and listed as a medical tech. I was the Operations Sargent. Took 13 yrs to get VA to accept AO claim. We walked the perimeter with our dogs every night. If you open Google or some other search engine, type this phrase: Citation NR: Then type in a base, or an ailment or combo of. I lived on the perimeter road where the Pathit Lao sappers broke through. I was at the RoseGarden appx May 72 to Jan 73: aka The C Rations Era and would love to connect with any of you. I was stationed at the 7th RRFS, 05H, June 71 to Jun 73 did two tours there. I am helping a widow to file for DIC benefits. Due to an injury, was later assigned to Civic Action as an adult English instructor with Phan Rang citizens. 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. 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. Jerry is seen directing traffic from the control tower and training a loc. Those barracks were the last one before you left the base. Anything on him? The majority of the fuel can from Bangkok in 3170 gallon trucks. 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. Looking for anyone who was there because you walk out revetment and the perimeter fence was across the street and had a bunker on the corner of the road going to the bomb dump. I was stationed at Camp Vayama, Sattahip, Thailand. Our work shifts were 12/7 during my time there. Forty-two months all-in. Sorry for the rambling post, I just looked at the wall and saw the jacket and decided to google Phan Rang. He never talked much about his time there but my mom remembers him telling her he was never more scared in his life than when he was stationed at Udorn. 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. Dont give up keep fighting for our rights and benefits. 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. 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. Stationed at Ubon 3/71 3/72. Reassigned to Malmstrom AFB, Montana for the second time in my career. Spent many days and night working launch and recovery of the F4s. We were told to be off the base by sundown of the day the base was turned over to the Vietnamese Air Force. 386. titled Phan Rang Air Base PP431-433. The battalion spent the entire year sleeping in mud, rain, snakes and other little creatures. Any advice is appreciated. I was stationed on hill nut dot with the 518th signal company providing communications for the base. Ive been sick ever since, skin issues, Parkinson, 29 orthopedic surgeries almost every joint, gut issues etc Its been a good run, proud to have served with you Marines. This also caused his wife not to receive survivor benefits as well. The content of all comments is released into the public domain 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. d O4 Base of occipital bone C1 C1 C1 C2 C2 C2 C3 C3 C3 C4 C4 C4 C5 C5 C5 C6 C6 C6 C7 C7 C7 C8 C8 T1 C8 T1 T1 T2 T2 plate and overlying ectoderm meet and fuse in the midline neurons that serve to interconnect the motor neurons of the forming the tubular shape of the neural tube (Fig. Am 6 foot 3 inch Af American. Im surprised there is absolutely no discussion on the impact of Agent Orange on the Thai public. I have developed a form of MD it was identified as Inclusion Body Myositsis. Currently: Diabetes, Neuropathy, Legs and Feet, COPD, An a recent Heart Attack. looking for anyone that was in 388 transpotation squadron at korat air force base. IBM dont normally show up until after age 50. He died recently from cancer. I was TDY to Utapao AB in 1968. What a shame! [18][15] It dropped 76,389 bombs and was credited with 786 enemy personnel confirmed killed and a further 3,390 estimated killed; with 8,637 structures, 15,568 bunkers, 1,267 sampans and 74 bridges destroyed. I was a jet mechanic at Ubon from 1969 -1970. I was based at Korat In 1969 and I have non-Hodgkins lymphoma. 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. Im not really complaining, however, we dont seem to be mentioned when the Phan Rang Airfield is brought up . PTSD but Is a Moral Wound. also in Thai Land for LINEBACKER II.during that time frame for the Year. On approach, the bomb broke loose over that very same field & went off. CREW CHIEF ON F-4E PHANTOMS WHITE SECTION 421st BLACK WIDOWS, HAVE PROSTATE CANCER 2018 One in the Marines and one a Navy medic. I was stationed on Hill 272 July 1968 to July 1969. Marvin Carl Lanier was my older brother, he passed away in 2014, he was in Viewnam in late 1969 through I believe 1972. I was stationed at RTAFB Nam Phong from June or July, 1972-April 1973. I see nothing here, however, about the USAFF (United States Air Force Security Service). I was in the Marine Corps stationed on MCAS Rose Garden in Nam Phong, Thailand with Task Force Delta from May 28, 1972 to April 14, 1973. 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. I was stationed at Ubon RTAFB IN 1971/72 as a B57G maintenance crew chief. If anyone would have known him please reach out. Updated: October 26, 2022. I worked nights and slept days and, sometime in the middle of my year, an F-4 was returning to base with a hung 500lb bomb. Jet engine mechanic on J75 for Thuds F105. But, Diabetes is on the list. He died of a heart attack at 48. My husband served at the Korat air base in 1970. have type 2 Diabetes Prostate cancer skin cancer arthritis heart disease There was also a USAF Security Squadron stationed near the airport. Please confirm if you got answers or got your claim since 2020. Finally approved in 2017. Luckily among the eight of us were some veterans that knew how to do it, along with our help. I was stationed at NKP from May of 66 to May of 67. c.1969. I was stationed at NKP as a Security Policeman from May70-May71. 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. To jack stover. I can find very little regarding this base and their duties there. I have one picture taken in 1974 on 5060 showing a couple parked P3s. Stationed in 31st Field Hospital Korat 65-66. Im about to have my 6th surgery. I was the voice on the radio as Zorro Control from 1700hrs to 0600hrs. He was denied. The owner of the land was NOT happy. Any advice or information would be greatly appreciated. I was stationed at Phan Rang Air Base from Sept. 1967 to Sept. 1968. He was my brother. 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. Dell Ray Beckstead, I was stationed at D.Co. I was stationed at U-Tapao Royal Thai Navy Base from June 1972 to June 74.I was assigned to NKP 01 Oct 75. I wish all my fellow veterans who served in Thailand to get the recognitions we deserve. VA. Has except responsible. USAF fighter-bombers first arrived in late1961. Suffered from horrible neuropathy in legs since 1990s but civilian doctors not I ever considered AO. I once heard a name for this operation but as a 17-18 yo old kid forgot it. Why shouldnt I. I was there at the same time. To access the menus on this page please perform the following steps. The Cardiologist said the stroke was caused by atrial fibrillation of his heart, then the lower chambers gave out. Does anyone have any information on Steven L. Emery who was in the Air Force and stationed in Vietnam in the 70s, I was stationed at Phan Rang AB from Nov 1970 through April 1971 with the 17th FMS, 17 SOS (AC 119 G & K gunships). We are attempting to research the flight routes taken by Air Force personnel who were stationed at Udorn AFB in the Vietnam War (1968-1972). Thomas E. Marchbanks, Jr., Chief Air Force Reserve, Hq. I remember that the bone yard was next to a fence and possibly dead jungle foliage.Its been a long time since that time and age has made the memory a little foggy. Just Broke 90, Agent Orange was tested from 1962 to 1968. He went back to school when he got out in 1970 and he wrote a paper on agent orange. At one point, he was picked up by the Jolly Green Giants. You can find a full copy of Operation Ranch Hand which states that all South East Asia bases will have the areas around the perimeters sprayed and and the run ways will be kept cleared for the planes, put that report in with your claim as proof of what they did. Air Force units closed operations 26 February 76. No place to stay at that time at Takhli. If anyone knows the location of this computer system please contact me. Stationed at Takhli and Korat Thailand from May 1970 to May 1972. I am servic connected from a non combat injury. 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. Disability claim is on appeal. The VA has turned me down twice. Should be my sons grandfather or a uncle I surmise. I was at Korat RTAFB from 11 May 1975-Feb 1976, with the 388th SPS, and it seemed I was always guarding the perimeter. may 2019 filed with va but never connected service with all these complications and now have to prove everything is service connected. If anyone has information on Agent Orange that proves that AO was there during that time frame, that information would be greatly appreciated. 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. This writerhopes thatthese mapswill help shed more light on this understudied facet of the Vietnam War; in addition, and no less important, raise awareness about Americanservice personnelwho wereexposed to Agent Orange while in Thailand. We deployed to Cam Ranh Bay, South Vietnam to serve the rest of my tour. 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. Even did a day trip to Vietnam to repair and load 25k loaders on a C141 before the fall of Saigon. Served in utapao in 1966. Developed prostrate cancer and didnt know I could file a claim! The team I arrived with had now departed for the States. I was stationed at Utapoa from Dec74 to Dec75 as a special purpose vehicle mechanic. We also ate nothing but WW11 and Korean War C and B rations. EVERY VA case that was filed with the VA relative to your search will come up. We eventually got moved into the hooches. 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. It shows Tactical Employment of Herbicides, and near the back it shows a 500 yard kill zone from the sprayed area. He passed away 15 Dec 2020. VA has denied a claim. Fixed: Release in which this issue/RFE has been fixed.The release containing this fix may be available for download as an Early Access Release or a General Availability Release. Systoms for I request anyone with knowledge of what my brother did please share it with me. An inventive mechanic spotted an unused Air Force generator down the line and confiscated it, painting it Army OD green. The Title: Project CHECO Southeast Asia Report. After reading all the comments by my fellow veterans. Dont give up. 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Be sure to answer the questions in order to be accepted. Is he a relative? Looking at an agent orange map I See the drift area cover most of the living area. I performed a variety of duties (assembled bombs including laser guided worked at the bomb dump as well as the bomb/flare/rocket build-up areas at a fenced-in perimeter location, and delivered various munitions to F4s on the flight line as well as flares and 20mm rounds to AC130 Spectre aircraft). with me. Spent 2 weeks at Phan Rang getting processed in before going to our OLAA at Da Nang, AB and another 2 weeks processing out. I was in the 48th AML (10 Avn Div., helicopters) which was attached to the 101st. My ex-wife divorced me because I could not explain my health issues to her. Not all of them, but I am still working on the appeals. While at the Sacramento VA in December 2013, having receiving my laboratory test results, I was informed to drop by my VFW Veteran Service Officer (located on the first floor of the Sacramento VA) to file a VA Claim. My brother, David Chavira Jr, was a US Air Force communications specialist who served at Udorn AFB from 1969 to 1970. As part of the US withdrawal from Vietnam, the base was turned over to South Vietnam. He has Parkinsons now and I need more information. Im pretty sure his name was Dick Rose but they cant seem to find record of the incident. Not sure if agent orange services in water. There are some exceptions that they now allow. Youll blatantly see NO grass growing anywhere. I was at Udorn ,Thailand Oct 73 to Oct 74 as a RF-4C crewchief lived off base just off base. Well, March 26 of 2020 he died suddenly of a heart attack, he had recovered, we thought, from a major stroke in November of 2019. An EWO on AC-130s A&H Models. However, I get discouraged from all the horror stories Ive heard with claims being denied and dont know who could help me file? Looking for any one who knew Glenn Orn Fisher Jr who was in the Air Force from 1956-1970. Pancreatic Cancer is not on the designated list of diseases caused by AO, and thats what his death certificate says he died of. T he U.S. has launched a $183 million clean-up campaign at a former air base in Vietnam that was used to store the toxic chemical Agent Orange. 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. Have photos of hutches we stayed in but va claims they could be from any base. Unit transfered to Rum-Chit-Thai just south ou Sakon Nakon. For me a copy of my DD214 showing VSM was all they needed. Testing was done at a remote forested site that was not located near base personnel. Today in August 2022 the VA wants evidence in order to acknowledge that he was exposed to AO. 1931 The history of Phan Rang AB and the stories of those that served. Thank you, I was stationed at Phan Rang AB, RVN 1966-67 as an Mobile Tower Air Traffic Controller. I was stationed at Ubon RTAFB from Nov 1968 to Nov 1969. Leg and arm muscles are wasting away. I was billeted at a small camp near Udorn belonging to a pole linemen company. Im not sure where in Vietnam he was station. Since then, Ive had problems with sun exposure and blistering skin reaction to most metals. Thanks. I served with the 1st signal brigade us army 442nd signal battalion company c . Kidney failure, and hypertension, but seeing all you service members going through all this problems, I am already 79 years It is scaled at 1:1,562,500 and provides coverage for all of Thailand. I was in Aerospace ground equipment repair (AGE). Korat AFB in 1973 and Utapao AFB in 1974. DO NOT GIVE UP! We further reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to I was at Phan Rang from 23 Dec 69 to 24 Nov 70. Connected, and have noted the similarities with IBM, I was in the Army and sent from Okinawa Japan to Sattahip Thialand (TDY) in support of operation Babylift in 1975.
