phan rang air base agent orange

I was stationed at Ubon Jun 70 to Jun 71 with the 408th MMS. However I am pretty sure building 1665 was where I worked but have not found a map labelling it as the Battalion Operations Center. My brother was in Vietnam at the same time. You are telling a fib sir. Spent 9/68 to 9/69 at U-Tapao and was assigned to MMS fixing jammers and trailers on far side of base. Marines were secuity for the 9th marines out of danang and those that left from okinawa. 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. After two years there, I resigned my commission and after several months, came to Columbus, Ohio as the Assistant Director of the Institute of Polar Studies (now known as the Byrd Polar and Climate Center). We also suffered many of the jungle dieseases which resulted in multiply good soldiers being sent home. Please read our Standard Disclaimer. I was at NKP 1967-68 with the 56th Transportation Squadron. I have been turned down by the VA two times now, and have retained an attorney. There had been an attack in 1968 and they sprayed the base perimeter with AGENT ORANGE as a result. The whole camp was defoliated to build the camp. On December 24th, 1975, I began four months of Hell while defecating 10-20 times per day while continually bleeding from the strain. As for AO, I dont know of anyone from the Rose Garden making claims for AO caused disabilities there. I was stationed at Korat at that time period. Would like any information that would help my cause. I Visited sites at Khon Kaen, Korat and Bangkok. It was an honor and pleasure serving with you guys. The VA should be ashamed for the poor service they provide the veterans and also for working so hard to deny us these disability entitlements. Anyone remember Kenneth Hamlin? The bug in my head. I have to prove that he was exposed to Agent Orange and Im not sure how to go about doing that. My brother Joseph M Ferraro was in Vietnam in 1968-69. 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. You served our country over there in a foreign land, were exposed to that horrible AO while doing so, and the VA should be paying benefits to any veteran with any cancer that can be linked to any exposure to AO while serving. I served from August 68 until August 69 at Utapao AFB in the 556 Red Horse Squadron laying concrete and forms throughout the base. Branch of service: First, I want to express my sympathy for your loss. I wore a patch on my uniform that was the 9th logisitic command. I had to get my APRs for proof I was TDY at Tahkli. I was not at Takhli but at U-Tapao. I was a Medic at the 35th USAF Dispensary. I have suffered diabetes, and a rare skin disease Bullous pemphigoid. The covered revetments were on the north and the open revetments were on the south. I think I have identified the building on a map of the base but the building is only labelled 1665. He ha all the diabetis, two open heart surgeries and parkensons. Stationed at NKP 67-68 flew 53 combat missions as recon photographer with 601st photo. We slept in canvas roofed hootches with screen windows,before the Sea Bees built the tin roofed hootches, further away from the wire. My husband was there at the very end. Thank you so much great information that Ive never known about. He died this pass week (2/4/21). Also the fact that the Crash Fire Station my work location was classified in the outer perimeter. Stationed with the 5th RRU Det D in Nung Sung Thailand , 1966, 67 U.S. Army lived in tents several miles from Udorn Airbase. tapki.com Su clic en Google.Ads es una estafa? 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. I remember how close the jungle was to the perimeter wire when I first arrived. The base, predating the arrival of American forces, is depictedon the mapAmphoe Ta Klhi, Sheet 5060 I,AMS Series L708, which is shown below. I have had high blood pressure, high cholesterol and heart disease. If you havent found the RoseGarden website, I encourage you to. TDY Korat from Myrtle Beach AFB SC Oct 72 Apr 73. (even the guys!!!) Traveled down to the beach for burgers, etc., at the snack bar,and out the gates to town (Newland). (Mac) McDonough with a unit arming F100s Reassigned to Korat 02 Oct 1975 till the U.S The chart that follows is what happened to C-123 aircraft used in Operation Ranch Hand identified in historical records. 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. Returned on a 30-year non-disclosure for witness to Genocide. called era vets same as those living home every day in the states. 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. I was in UDORN in 1969 to 1970 as an RF4c Mechanic. I have recently been diagnosed with a form of lymphoma. Follow the trail: AGENT ORANGE (TCDD Dioxin)->OXIDATIVE STRESS->VITILIGO. (NOTE: I thought that this would have to be my last VA Claim to have to file.) Crossed it daily. My husband (Arthur Maier) and I worked for Philco Ford in Bangkok, Thailand from 1967 to 1969. I have document from 56th CES at NKP showing that the perimeter was sprayed in 1971. It was near the end of the Vietnam War, and Congress had promised to have all American combat personnel out by year's end. Rod Gaudin (SPC 4 47th Infantry). F-100 destroyed by direct mortar impact in cockpit (May 1969). I was in the 1131 SAS, Det 10 (MACV) but visited most of the RVNAF controlled air bases including PRG (Happy Valley, I remember the sign.) Thanks. 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. Couldnt your hand in front of your face! Then again in 74 75 for 8 months at Utapao for the cambodian air lift.I joined the navy in 76 and started having sever head aches that resulted in nerological problems.Brain damage. Would like to contact you. After a short rotation back to the states after my first year, I returned for two more years consecutively. Most of records were blacked out.what do they want from me that they are not telling me. It shows that U.S. military and civilian personnelwere located, largely, southwest of the Thai Royal Palace. I have Bladder cancer, ischemic heart disease plus. In resonse to Dwight L Perkins Sr., who was with Red Horse Army constuction battalion at NKP, I can definitely confirm that your hooches were directly behind one of the towers where I was posted. Any type of work other than my assigned AFAC. Health Care Va dr said my cancer was related to agent orange but ratings board says I was not in Vietnam no rating on agent orange. They sprayed AO around the entire fence area. Ask to submit a claim. THEY HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO AGENT ORANGE AND HAVE BEEN DENIED DISABILITY BENEFITS PLEASE CONTACT ME. I was with 207th signal company detachment F on Hill 272 near Sattahip Thailand June 1968 to June 1969.I have high blood pressure and stage 3 kidney disease. I too am fighting the VA Because of the exposure to Agent Orange. The building now used for my restaurant was built in 1966. Its sad! Anything on him? My best friend was Robert Bob Cook who worked in the Instruments Shop. When ask why, she replied Im pregnant. USAF 35th Air Police Squadron, Phan Rang, Vietnam TDY to the 3rd APS at Bin Ha Airfield (end of January 1968 - mid March 1968) During the month of February, 1968 North Vietnamese Army regulars aided by 'irregulars' (Viet Cong) attempted to take over or destroy the Air Base at Bin Halocated in the II The whole affair is a travesty of justice without honor for our service. So, my thoughts are that anyone that is reading this long comment, please dont give up when filing a VA Claim and make sure that whomever is doing the research (such as a VFW VSO, AmVets, DAV, etc) are qualified to look deep into your Military Personnel and Medical Records and, dont just let them assume that its not an issue worth pursuing, as if I never did, I wouldnt be receving the exemplary care from the Manila VA in the way of prescribed medication and the physicians that I saw that made the correct diagnosis. He survived to come home and raise a family. 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 am trying to file claims for benefits for him or get them finished up rather. Both my parents met at Clark AFB and I was born ar Sandia AFB. I was stationed at Takhli in 1970and was there when they closed the base only to be reopened laternot sure of that date. I do have a DD 214. I, with 2 other guys from the shop had to identify the body so cant understand why they cant find anything in the records. This would help NKP vets. I send all of his DD 214 and performance shop that were run down off base by a dump truck. My claim and 2 letters of appeal have been denied. I understand there were two places where they had computers on the Korat base. There was a small detachment of Army Trac 97 electronic technicians next door to the Quenset Hut where my electronics was located. 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. The Version table provides details related to the release that this issue/RFE will be addressed. The latter group was composed of U.S. government civilian personnel, such as ambassadorial staff, intelligence analysts, contractors, and others. My photos will be there from the time I was at PRAB 169-12/69 with 600th Photo Det 5. Trying to establish VA claim but not successful establishing perimeter location exposure. Im 56 and am interested in the history of the Vietnam War. 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. Have an ischemic heart problem which resulted in a massive heart attack. If anyone would have known him please reach out. Sq., Ground Radio Equipment Repair. 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. Have photos of hutches we stayed in but va claims they could be from any base. Towers,Bunkers m60. God bless to all my USAF brothers that served in Southeast Asia. I then informed the Manila VA Claims Department that I was going to file a new VA Claim and submitted that on March 8, 2021, which came back approved on March 22, 2021.) Not until last year did I find out that Takhli was also sprayed with AO and the Rainbow Herbicides. 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. did so, told me that he would give it to the right person in that VA Mather Hospital,and and sure enough, forget how long, but I had a VA card with 10% disability in the mail , Later, filed again to increase VA % for hearing, got turned down for loss of hearing but OK for Tinitus (sp?). 3 men in my family served in S.E.A. VA wants to deny my claim of exposure to Agent Orange present there and my exposure being the cause of this disease and disability. Ive been suffering for many years from diabetes, Crohns, and inflammations of my fingers. Do any of you (besides Gary) know anything about Nam Phong, otherwise known as MCAS Rose Graden? I have since applied for compensation been turned down because the VA says there is no record of me serving as an AUGMENTEE on the BASE PERIMETER. Countries like Serbia, Costa Rica, and Zimbabwe are building a solid evidence-base for just transition by conducting qualitative and quantitative assessments (including economic modelling) looking at the socioeconomic impacts of a green transition. Nevertheless, nor the airline strike when many of us returned to the states after 12 or 13 months in that hell hole. It took me 10 days to get home to North Carolina by bus. hope this goes to Jerry Kinard. They all died within 2 weeks. My request has been at the Board of Veterans Appeals since 9/17/2019 with 48,444 appeals ahead of me as of 11/06/2022. 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. We stayed in concrete barracks. Developed a nonexploding module for sensor security that saved countless F4 delivery aircraft. (TDY Supporting the Airlift mission in SVN while I was stationed at Okinawa). I can remember standing at the runway side of our barracks watching F105 take off. jQuery. Many of my friends that served with me have gotten cancer from Agent Orange. Suffer from heart disease, neuropathy, arthritis, diabetes, PTSD and recently stomach cancer near the esophagus. This is a very sad state of affairs!!!! Upon returning from my second mission our squadron commander called me in asking What if youre shot down during a mission? Try it. our K9 dogs, who were left,,, cause of agent orange,, They would have been a good indicator,as what was used, in the name of war!! I learned of my exposure to Agent Orange on April 29, 201947 years after the fact. Laos during the period beginning Dec1, 1965 and ending Sept 30, 1969. Includes excellent aerial views of the base via helicopter. Go where you are told and where you are needed.and make the best of it regardless of the situation or conditions. I was turned down for the agent orange list. Flew in and out often. I served at Udorn RTAFB from SEP 69 thru AUG 70. I have not filed as I dont live in the USA. Then again Nov 1972-Nov 1973. He was NCOIC of Jag claims office. Systoms for Have I tried to get any compensation for heart problems or skin cancer or other problems, along with the fact that I spent 10 days in the hospital in Udorn for an unknown problem, NO. Went to Tachikawa AB, Japan on C-130As, we flew out of Than Shan Nut on 2 week rotations. 1. I was sent TAD to NAM Phong Thailand in 1973. 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. Look up stuff like Ubon RTAFB. I am still trying to fight this though. Charles L. Hall. I am sure once 99 percent of us are dead, the VA will finally accept that we all were exposed to the chemicals and should not have to fight for acknowledgement to that fact. Im looking for information about Mukdahon AB Thailand from 1966-67. He was stationed there from Oct 67-Oct 68 as part of 432nd & 7/13AF HQ. Like This Movie Trailer? My ex-wife divorced me because I could not explain my health issues to her. Afghanistan Hat Pins; Air Force; Air Force 2022 Phan Rang Reunion Products; Air Force Caps; Air Force Patches; Air Force Pins . My husband served with the USAF from November 1966-October 1967 and was stationed at Takhli. Parkinsons has come up in discussion in the last year. Mary, the incidents that you are talking about are covered in great detail in Phan Rang Newsletter 147 in Magpies Down-Magpie 91 and Magpie 41. He died of multiple cancers in 2020. I was stationed at Tyndall AFB from 75-78 as an F-4 mechanicguaranteed exposure to PFAS on the US base. I worked on the FLIR, NOS and Fire Control. Has anyone received a positive resolution with the VA. Stationed at Camp Friendship Korat 67-68. I want to be independent. His claims of exposure have repeatedly been denied since 1993. from oct, 1967 to jan. Took 81 months, an appeal, a hearing before a travel judge, 2 buddy letters, a copy of the declassified CHECO report, and a lot of research to get presumed exposure. Does anyone know when the AO spraying of perimeter started in Thailand? How do I post an official U.S. government map of Udorn RTAFB on this page? the end building of the group is right on the perimeter. This lack of concern and out right lies by the Gov. Been fighting the VA over illnesses they claim were not service related for over 15 years even though there is documented evidence proving otherwise. I am trying to file one more time. My sons father is a Brewster but to young to been in Vietnam. You fought for this country; if Agent Orange and combat stress disabled you; then our country needs to step up to the plate and provide the benefits you need. He did 2 tours and tried to sign up for a 3rd but he told me he was so messed up in the head they wouldnt take him. [18][15] During the deployment, the squadrons aircraft used the callsign Magpie in recognition of the squadrons emblem. Hit enter to expand a main menu option (Health, Benefits, etc). and the Wars in Indochina, https://www.thailanddoghandlers.com/_files/ugd/de04ba_2abbdaf9189942e69b25b9c069e9f54a.pdf?index=true, https://www.disabledveterans.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Project-CHECO-Report.pdf. I remember the U-2 flying out of U-Tapao while we were there. We had a large latrine/shower room, as well as a company office where the officers and first sergeant had their offices. In effect they gave me the run- a- round. I have a claim pending with VA but not really holding out much hope until they finally admit that there should by a presumption of exposure just for being on that base. During the attack 82mm mortars and 107mm rocket rounds impacted inside the base. This is so interesting. I remember Thailand being one of the enlistment options at that time. I served in USAF at Sagion Tan Son Nhut AFB in 1964,I worked in large tent about a 100 yrs from the pad where an C123 transport was maintained and I pasted by the plane twice a day if it not out spraying Agent Orange.The plane nose was named Old Patches because it fly low ans slow over the tree tops doing its mission.I remember men would stand in the back of a duce and quarter filling the planes tank with agent orange by using a hand pump from a 55 gal drums.I remember seeing the stuff over flow from the drums and pump onto the ground.These men wore no protective gear the fuseledge of the plane would covered from spraying runs.Back in the 60s there were no Hazmat warning,and no one knew a lust green jungle one the day,a few days later dead.I remember taking Hughy out along the Makong river and both side of the river were dead seems like a mile on each side.The stuff really works.I my heart I feel those men are not with us today having working in those conitions.I was told Agent Orange was shipped to war in Cargo ships by the the thosands of drums.Udorn AFB was the same around the base on a fly in there.By now all those Airman are dead and I guess there still a need for more proof. My husband served at the Korat air base in 1970. Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) or basic description (truck driver, mechanic, pilot etc) To all my brothers,WELCOME HOME!! If anyone is having issues I would like information. 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. 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. I was stationed at Korat AFB july67 july68, I want to know how many people stationed there had thyroid problems later in life. I have a very rare blood disorder and have to take very strong meds to survive, I remember asking the guys what they were spraying all over the compound and the answer was for bugs!!! The following 59 U.S. military bases were suffering from significant water or soil contamination a year ago, according to the Department of Defense's interpretation of its latest hazardous waste survey. The only thing he disclosed was that the lives of men depended on how well he performed the duties and responsibilities assigned to him. I suspect I may have diabetes, not sure yet, how will all this all come into play, will I have a claim? I was a Radio Communications Analysis Specialist. ALSO FLEW TO UBON, UDORN, U-TAPAO AND SOME OBSCCURE ARMY AIRFIELD WITH A BLOWN ENGINE. U.S.M.C. Then again in 74 75 for 8 months at Utapao for the cambodian air lift.I joined the navy in 76 and started having sever head aches that resulted in nerological problems and brain damage. Id like to know more details if possible. Praise God were home some of us !!!!! info on my precise site and barracks locations? Oh Mr Farmer who said he was at ubon 72-73 time frame. 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. we were within feet of the perimeter not yards, Was TDY in May of 72 to Takhli from Holloway AFB. Member names and photographs compiled from the Group "Phan Rang AB, Vietnam (Happy Valley)" Facebook pages. Now and then a troop who been at Phan Rang more than two or three months would hear his wife or girl friend start crying. She referred me to see a Neurologist (Nerve Specialist) the following day and, she too knew what I had, even going so far to order laboratory tests and a CT Scanall coming back positive as being Parkinsons Disease. Youll blatantly see NO grass growing anywhere. He told us he had a great time with the Aussie pilots that were based there. F4 instrumentation. from 1968 to 1969. 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. I have many of the problems associated with the use of chemical clearing uses. Spent 7 months in country. I was at Udorn from 73-74. I was stationed at Cam Rahn Bay,Vietnam air base 1969-1970 and Utapao,Thailand 1971. He was 100% disabled later on in life from Parkinsons disease due to agent orange and died as the result of that disease. Several members of that Group have went through similar difficulties in getting VA disability. He was an Internal Medicine doctor and took care of all Airmen. Subsection (b)(2) reads: performed in Thailand at any United States or Royal Thai base during the period beginning on January 9, 1962, and ending on June 30, 1976, without regard to where on the base the veteran was located or what military job specialty the veteran performed; If youve got any of the many presumptive AO conditions it should be an automatic approval if you file a claim. I still have the copy of the order if anybody needs it that is on the list. Surrounded by lush jungle and rice paddies. I would like to discuss AO at NKP if knew/worked with Ernest. I was stationed at Happy Valley from September 1970 until May 1971. He was the avionics supervisor for the 388th wing for the F-104s. However, I am now trying to pursue some legal assistance. We served our country; they subjected us to bad toxins; then they reject our claims! My husband served in the marine stationed in Udorn Thiland in 1962. God bless all the brave men who survived, and those who didnt. I know have ischemic heart disease, high blood pressure and borderline diabetes. Also a problem with AFIB. Was stationed in Udorn July 73 July 74 621 TACC NS, any help on finding Agent orange use during that time. is not right!!!! 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. These problems didnt occur until years later after I got out of the Air Force in 1980. remove content for any reason whatever, without consent. God Bless u all! My mother has been working this mostly but I am working to help. 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. 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. Worked flight line and phase docks, at trim pad frequently. I know he saw agent Orange there because when he got out he wrote a paper for school about agent orange. When I first arrived at Utapao in late 1969 the klong had lots of vegetation growing along the banks. 2023-03-03 02:54 | : | : 265 I am looking to document the guard duties we had to perform to protect the base when we were under suspected attack.

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