Took 13 yrs to get VA to accept AO claim. He was fighting with the VA about he could not prove he left the base while performing his duties. 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 served from August 68 until August 69 at Utapao AFB in the 556 Red Horse Squadron laying concrete and forms throughout the base. I seem to be OK at this time. I know have ischemic heart disease, high blood pressure and borderline diabetes. I am being treated for high blood pressure and being treated for heart pvcs. Im looking for someone familiar with the sensors, either SPS or Ground Radio, who would be willing to drop me an email with any knowledge of the above. EX CPL, 594 SIG TROOP , 2 SIG REGIMENT ADF. WE WOULD GO TO NKP AND REMAIN OVER NIGHT(RON) AND THEN FLY A MISSIO AND COME BACK TO DANANG. 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. Never paid too much attention to it. He died of multiple cancers in 2020. Why because unlike todays veterans who get 100 % disability for a bum knew or anxiety everyone know the Vietnam Vet gets nothing. Most of the year I operated a loader on the mountain, loading trucks with fill dirt for the runways. Go to https://www.militaryvideo.com/ to purchase the entire video, or to see movie. It is located 5.2 miles (8.4km) northnorthwest of Phan Rang Thp Chm in Ninh Thun Province. I also served as augumentation duty at Ubon any help on this will be highly appreciated. No. 20 years after I am dead they will figure it out that I should have at least been tested. He passed 20 years ago and I am still trying to get compensation. I was stationed at Takhli Royal Thai Air Force Base from September 69 to September 70. 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 . Going to start my investigation into applying for AO funds before things get worse and its too late. (PDF) Dynamiques spatio-temporelles des plantations forestires We were located 81K from Korat in the mountains, in the jungle. Now have been told that I have liver cancer recently detected. 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. Any records on the flight routes would be helpful. Started at UTapao in73. When I asked my local VA about this they said they knew noting about it and would not test me for exposure. And I heard Navy vets, sitting off shore get qualified for Agent Orange? I only was approved for Agent Orange exposure due to my being able to PROVE to the VA that, on my way to Thailand, our military transport plane landed at Saigon and when I left we were routed on the military plane and landed on Saigon on the way home! The VA treats all of us Thailand vets like bastard children, like we dont deserve Vietnam veteran status. Our unit was the 7th Radio Research field Station Airborne Radio Direction Finding (ARDF). 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. I was at Udorn in 67. One of the men survived but was severely injured and the other man was killed. I worked at the AGE shop. Thank you all for your service as we were young and nave men fighting for our country. Could be mixed up on Battalion designation, not sure. Was at Takhli from 7/67-7/69 and U-Tapao from 9/68-9/69. I have Diabetes 2, Ischemic Heart Disease, Barretts Disease, Skin Cancers, Neuropathy,Pancreatic Cancer and arthritis. 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. Thanks for starting this blog! But, NOTHING WAS EVER PLANTED ON THAT OPEN FIELD FROM 11/1968 TO 11/1969!!!!! I was at Udorn from 1970 1971 Civil Engineers If any one has any info Crossed it daily. USAF, and his staff. Most importantly talk to a Veteran organization. I served at Ubon, 72-73 on the line in security forces. I worked at the tank farm on the perimeter of Takhli. Phan Rang beach. He ha all the diabetis, two open heart surgeries and parkensons. I dont think it was too long after I left, the 62nd moved and became a land clearing unit. Only recently am I wanting to find if I qualify for in-theater service. Correction by poster. Looking for AF vets from that time frame. Well I got called up and guarded the base perimeter. I was stationed at Phu Mu, Thailand, 207th Signal Company from May 1966-March 1967. After May 7th, I am sure they did not go out to the perimeter fences and do a massive AO cleanup. I was stationed at Don Maung RTAFB Dec 24,1966. 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. Another close friend was a Marine, Peter Barnes. My husband served with the USAF from November 1966-October 1967 and was stationed at Takhli. The GI that was in charge also got burned real bad and was sent to Clark AFB dont know if he ever lived or not!! Service number: (used before SS#s) I served in Thailand September 1964 to September 1965 as a member of 207th Signal Company achieving the rank of Sp4. Largely inspired by the British use of 2,4,5-T and 2,4-D ( Agent Orange) during the Malayan Emergency in the 1950s, it was part of the overall herbicidal warfare program during the war called "Operation Trail Dust". Trying to help a friend with his benefits, he was with the 23rd Tac Fighter Wing at Korat Royal Thai AFB during summer 1973 but cant find any personnel documents that list the names of people who were sent there. As a supply sergeant, I was on the flight line and in the all the time. Anybody stationed there? I was in the USAF; and served 1,135 consecutive days at Korat, Ubon, & Udorn Thailand and then in Laos. Project Hornet. Looking for uncle at Ta Son 1965-1967 time frame there was a sattahip underwater cable that was blown up during my year there and all communications from that were rerouted thru warin ics. With thosefactors in mind, thetwo governmentsreached a so-calledgentlemans agreement that permitted American forces to use Thai bases. Need help with claim . Hello, I am trying to find people who may have known my father, Wayne Harper. I was stationed at NKP from Jan 71 to Jan 72. I was stationed at Udorn from 1973-74. Va dr said my cancer was related to agent orange but ratings board says I was not in Vietnam no rating on agent orange. Why is this happening? I am now 75 and suffering with prostate cancer and myastehenias gravis (a muscle disease). Through 1975 and Stationed at Ramasun Station I continued to monitor the Khmer Rouge and the Slaughter of innocence.The Genocide.From Ramasun we continued to monitor the events that happened, the Fall of Saigon and the Mayaguez incident. Stationed camp friendship 1965-1966.538 engineers.Anybody left sure would be nice too hear from you. Reply to Kimberly Smith. Trying to establish VA claim but not successful establishing perimeter location exposure. 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. Phan Rang AB was considered a "Single Purpose Base" by MACV/PACAF & USAF. 120th TFS F-100 Phan Rang Air Base 1968.jpg 746 503; 82 KB. He passed away in 2020 of lung cancer. 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). My photos will be there from the time I was at PRAB 169-12/69 with 600th Photo Det 5. I was looking for anyone assigned to Udorn 432nd, 14th TRS between 1/1971-1/1972. There is a Facebook group that I have found very helpful. They came from Detroit Michigan. https://vvabooks.wordpress.com/2019/05/01/the-grotto-by-harold-g-walker/ How will I replace you. I smartly saluted the Major and assured him my mission flying times were over. The Air Force literally flew me around the world from RAF Upper Heyford UK to repair one Voodoo in Udorn I worked on the jet on the flight line adjacent to perimeter. Thailand also was buffered from the conflict zone by Laos and Cambodia, thereby making it safer forAmerican personnel. My brother Steven Blake was in Viet Nam. Borrowed in absentia may be better suited. This blog is governed by the general rules of respectful civil discourse. For me a copy of my DD214 showing VSM was all they needed. that area was build by the navy seebee, not the red horse. Ive had prostate cancer, heart disease, heart attack, COPD. 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 Soaked many times due to failing couplings from trucks to tanks at this backward RTAFB. I have one picture taken in 1974 on 5060 showing a couple parked P3s. We both had prostate cancer at the same time. I was TDY to Utapoa NKP Tahki 72-73. Ha. No VA claim to date. Also many of us flew from US and landed in Vietnam for aircraft refueling enroute to Thailand. I am a indochina vet myself, says it on my dd-214, The intended result was to expose enemy forces who relied on the trees for cover. The pol tank farm 16 hours on night shift. Found out had stage 2 diabetes and had a few surgeries to take tumors off. From what I have been able to piece together, he either served at one or more listening posts or was in combat. There was no vegetation, a lot of red clay that indicated all the trees and bushes had been removed. phan rang: Search Result | eBay Thanks. I have a lot of the presumptive conditions but was also denied compensation. I have to prove that he was exposed to Agent Orange and Im not sure how to go about doing that. The story we were told was that they would ship the planes over in crates and he and others would assemble them over there. Our Bgg case Camp was nothing but red dirt in summer months and red mud during rainy season. I left to go state side in June, 1966. Thanks. If he was stationed in Vietnam, a base name or Corps (I, II, III or IV) area: No grass or weeds inside nor outside perimeter. I am working on behalf of his estate as last denial came in 12/2021 claiming no proof of actual Vietnam service even though awarded the Vietnam Service and Campaign ribbons. Simply google namphong.com and take a stroll down memory lane. were bombing before they did. I am considered 90% disabled with UI, so I get all benefits of 100%. 5, 3 ARRGp with a total of 23 airmen. Wishing you and all of us in this long fought battle, the best. Initially built by the Imperial Japanese Army abou It was not an ideal situation for my introduction to Phan Rang Air Base. I pray everyone is well and they get their ratings. Where is this camp located to Saigon? James Roy Fadden served in Vietnam is there any information on him? . If anyone who was from the Red Horse outfit I would love to chat with you about our time there and anything you know about AO there. My husband served at Korat Aug 73 to Sep 74. I was a Recipricat Aircraft Engine Mechanic. Nevada VA hospital. Nevertheless, By the way, there was a lot of complaints about the barracks area. The majority of the fuel can from Bangkok in 3170 gallon trucks. Also, he gave me a blowgun that he said tribesmen gave him. Have had prostrate cancer and have diabetes II and two autoimmune diseases. Wow. Prostate monitor. Stationed Udorn Apr 69 thru Apr 70.Worked control tower as air traffic controller.Had heart attack in 2012,,Ischemic heart disease is a covered ailment. Since 2000 I have found a great passion. The beach is beautiful, quite and peaceful. The Awesome Power of USAF Gunships | Air & Space Forces Magazine jQuery. I was with the 7th RRFS, 05H, from June 71 to June 73. NKP 1966. Evidently you do not realise that the Australian Canberra Bombers were stationed at the Phan Rang Air Base, during the Vietnam War, RAAF 2 Sqn had several thousand serviceman during that war and my Husband was one of them, he served 1970-71. We protested but accepted the fact drink or die of dehydration. My first husband was a Marine aircraft mechanic and flew numerous missions as a 50 cal gunner during 68-69 . I agree with the #1 person on this blog! My brother was the very best brawler I have known so I still find it hard to believe that he would have been badly injured in any kind of brawl. On the bases themselves because of trip flares, barbed wire and such, they sprayed because they couldnt mow. I injured my back twice while overseas. I was in Aerospace ground equipment repair (AGE). I published an article in THE MILITARY ENGINEER magazine November- December 1966 Vol. Marines were secuity for the 9th marines out of danang and those that left from okinawa. I have been turned down by the VA two times now, and have retained an attorney. . I am looking for the location of the Battalion Operations Center in Korat January 1969. The other was a distance from the pooches within feet of the fence. Agent Orange was sprayed by C-123 aircraft as a part of Operation Ranch Hand as a means of killing vegetation in . The covered revetments were on the north and the open revetments were on the south. PTSD but Is a Moral Wound. 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. I will check with him. He had frequent flash backs when he would be back in the war. Although this map does not provide enough detail toclearly illustratethe perimeter of any specificbase,it doesindicate how massive the American presence was in Thailand and helps to inform the scale of the related problem of Agent Orange exposure. We on a regular basis ran our engines on the trim pad down by the perimeter. My brother David Chavira Jr was an Air Force communications specialist who was posted at Udorn from 1969 to 1970. though the VA has not granted SErvice Connection for I remember Thailand being one of the enlistment options at that time. Air America supported us with aircraft and civilian pilots on our classified mission. The FLR-9 The battalion spent the entire year sleeping in mud, rain, snakes and other little creatures. The RAAF had 2 Canberras shot down, the C.O.Downing and his navigator Pincers who were winched out by chopper safe after they ejected. I had no idea of AO at Ubon. USAF personnel wounded totaled 14 (4 K-9), 14 enemy KIA and one captured. Having trouble proving I had perimeter guard duty! The disagreements outcome became known as Palace Lightning, and I wound up at Kunsan AFB. I am not sure where he ended up, thought it was Saigon, but told us some interesting stories. My husband also worked in Korat for about 9 months. 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. Fast forward, got non-hopkins lymphoma. You might want to check with the Recce group located at Beale AFB, Ca where the Deuce is currently located. I have been asked to present my Video Play at the Library of Congress this summer. If you have a detailed map of UT, look to the south end of the runway for the aircraft ramp numbered 5060. I was stationed at Ramasun Station from January 1968 to January 1969. The 101st was on the west side with the Korean White Horse division. 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. I am a former marine semper fi. No approval from higher authority was needed. What a great touch to a horrible time!!!!! VA. Has except responsible. I do believe that every Service Member who was Deployed to Thailand was affected in some fashion medically and health wise. This too was patrolled by K-9 units. Brass was not amused. I was the Public Affairs Officer for the 35th TFW, the host unit for Phan Rang AB from March 1958 until mid-October 1968 when I was transferred to Cam Ranh Bay AB from mid-October 1969 until early March 1969 when I was ordered to SAFOI in the Pentagon. I remember your parties as being exciting events! By commenting on our blogs, you are fully responsible for everything that you post. Service number: (used before SS#s) I am looking to document the guard duties we had to perform to protect the base when we were under suspected attack. I was originall stationed at Ramasun Station when arriving in country 1974. Is a great honor. Have neuropathy in both feet. Stationed at 442 Signal Battalion (LL) Warin Thailand in 1970 as a Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic. We were just south of Udorn. Loved working as Senior Launch Control Facility Manager at Juliette 01 LCF. I turned 19 over there. Ill check my records and photos and post if Im correct. Id like inputs from others history with the VA and how you have managed your claims. I was stationed on hill nut dot with the 518th signal company providing communications for the base. I was at Takhli right after it reopened till July or August 1973. It took two more years, but praise be to God, my claim was approved this year. He went to Vietnam on his birthday 11-11 of 65. I had been healthy up until 1978 when I started to get all kind of health issues. Thank you for covering this. Served in Thailand one year west of Sakon Nakon at the Phi Kio (Signal site) 1st st Bde, Vietnam,29 Sig Grp, Feb 68 69. but continue to deny IBM as Service Connected. You can read the legislation by searching H.R.3967 Honoring our PACT Act of 2022 Section 403 covers the AO expansion for SEA VETS. Im 56 and am interested in the history of the Vietnam War. 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. 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. Mike passed away on August 5th of this yr. from Metastatic cancer which is on the Agent Orange list.hope everyone will get the help you need, we need better congressmen and women who will fight for us! My dads name is Raymond Talley. I am not sure he was ever stationed there. Younger brother served there. Phan was busy preparing for a pending visit of the Thai Foreign Minister, who would stop in London after some business at the U.N. . I was stationed at Clark AB for 2 years and was there at the end of the conflict (we called it a WAR) and as a switchboard operator had the priviledge of helping the POWs call home!!! 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. 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. I was Security Police. My late husband was in Udorn Thailand in1968-1969. I was with the 601 Photo Squadron, if anyone else was in the unit or in NKP during that time you are more than welcome to Contact me Thanks for your service and Welcome home, Jerry Bruns since you worked on the trim pad, can we talk about how close the pad was to the perimeter? I had to get my APRs for proof I was TDY at Tahkli. Its sad! Im not sure where in Vietnam he was station. Hmm still classified? 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. To Takhli, I didnt know that they used AO for perimeter clearing I am not getting timely reembursement of meds under FOREIGN MEDICAL PROGRAM. Agent Orange was tested from 1962 to 1968. Not Union. newsletters that have been collected and shared to a Facebook page dedicated to 4.The VA doctor then has to look at all these illnesses at the C&P meeting or have other doctors look at you too. I was with the 49 TFW and served in Linebacker 1 & 2, Phan Rang Vietnam - Pinterest 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?). I have prostate cancer and I have provided proof that I was there and is still awaiting a decision. 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. Phan Rang Air Base: 35th SPS, photos by Newell Swartz. Page-2. 1966. - VSPA I was stationed at Korat, Thailand in 1970-71. He was my grandmas first husband who unfortunately he didnt come home, and it was my understanding maybe he was a POW?