phan rang air base agent orange

I am servic connected from a non combat injury. 1. I was in the USAF; and served 1,135 consecutive days at Korat, Ubon, & Udorn Thailand and then in Laos. He filed Seot 2019 and died before eer hearing from the VA, I refiled and was turn down but have an appointment before a judge in sept. Just had my Moderna shots recently at Dingell Hodpital, just trying to stay alive! I served in the army 1972-75, I was assigned in Korea with the 1st 31st inf 2nd ID north of the Imjin River Nov 1972- Nov 73 and received HFP. Yet I still languish on appeal. 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!!! Do any of you (besides Gary) know anything about Nam Phong, otherwise known as MCAS Rose Graden? He has contacted my son whos theyre DNA has been linked. Had some great guys in our hootch . We were located 81K from Korat in the mountains, in the jungle. I am now having a lot of digestive issues,I believe that are AO related,but current VA Dr.does not think so. served in warin communications station a few miles west of the laotion cambodian border. I worked at the AGE shop. I operated a USAFPCS Truck from the APO to the Aerial Port Terminal, driving along the base perimeter road that ran parallel to the base perimeter fencing, where almost daily Thais were busy spraying the foliage with a sweet smelling item (later found out to be herbicides (aka Agent Orange), so our Security Forces could have a clear killing zone in case of any impending Sapper Attacks occured. The intended result was to expose enemy forces who relied on the trees for cover. Like mike the VA said they could not find my records but if they showed up they take another look at my claims, which are many. There was no vegetation, a lot of red clay that indicated all the trees and bushes had been removed. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); These blogs are governed by the general rules of respectful civil discourse. They both came home, one addicted to drugs( recovering) and they have PTSD and refuse to talk about Vietnam. Made 100% disabled in 36 days. We had played cards the night before and he was so happy he had survived his year in happy valley. Over the years I became Diabetic, have issues with my thyroid, heart. I remember entering the gate and to my left was that klong and frequently smell the odor of chemucals. 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. One source of help is the Facebook group Agent Orange in Thailand. With respect to evidence supporting the conclusion that the veteran was exposed to Agent Orange in Vietnam, the record confirms that the veteran served in Vietnam beginning in September 1966. 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. If you have any, I would love to see them. I served at Korat Thailand from November 1965-November 1966 as a Weapons Technician on the F-105s. remove content for any reason whatever, without consent. I have the jacket that he had made for my 2 year old self framed and on my office wall. we were often on red alert and the ubon base had been attacked by sappers who were all killed during the attack. For those in the same situation, I will provide three words. My Dad (David) was there from 66 67 as an Air Force medic, he worked for a small group commanded an Army COL Salucci. It was like he knew something was going to happen to him. 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. Security Police. In 71, Phan Rang was the home base for recently assigned FACs of the 21st TASS. DPAA plans to return to the sight in 2021. Working thru a law firm for relief..the military guide says, among other things must prove exposedor other credible evidence. Other credible evidence might include not an MOS along perimeter fence,but assigned a barracks approx. When I retired from the Army I followed his example. Udorn 08/1970 to 07/1971 Looking for photos of Hospital tents for that time. Thank You. I have several of the illnesses associated with AO. The There DDT and herbicides were deployed in and at the perimeter of this small camp. Serve at the Rose Garden Thailand Marine My best friend was Robert Bob Cook who worked in the Instruments Shop. The VA has classified me under the Blue Water Navy Act of Vietnam (2019) as being exposed and I have be advised Ill receive 30% disability. In my case, it went back to my late husbands date of death. I was in crew 9 VP17 US Navy.I need help from anyone who had a similar experience. We didnt receive combat pay but we did our jobs for the war. Any recalls would greatly appreciated. Why dont you try looking there. been denied 3 times, My dad was part of the 6010 wild weasles and was stationed in Takhli and Korat from July 70-July 71. To Pat Kearny went up Route 1, heloed to the mountains as a door gunner, worked on the sue16, loaded the bombs, etc. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Two of my brothers served in Vietnam. Have an ischemic heart problem which resulted in a massive heart attack. I dont think we ever cleared customs etc. Also, talk to VA about taking a Agent Orange Evaluation. Was volunteeredto crew a ORH C-123 through UDorn eventually to Buen Hoa and others in Vietnam. I was 1st Cook, 738 Eng, camp friendship. I believe theres another reunion in the works for 2024. Other key basesfor USAF operations included Korat, Ubon, U-Tapao, andDon Muang, andUdorn. I was tdy all over Thailand, I dont have any pictures or anything that I can provide evidence of AO, I cant even remember the camp name. The club house building is still intact and pretty much original, although the barracks block is long gone. I was at 3rd Field 1967-68. No additional treatment. 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. Response to Charles Ernest Hill 12/20/22. Was stationed at Utapao in 1970 and 71 and worked in the 635MMS Storage Section.I saw U-2s land and take off from UT as well as SR=71s.We also had munitions folks who were assigned to augmentee duty with the Security Forces.Had a guy named Bristol who was TDY to UT on the SRs pitch on our softball team for MMS.He played with us because his unit was to small to field a team.He was a super pitcher. as an Agent Orange servive connected disability. Developed prostate cancer in 2020 and type 2 diabetes. 2 Squadron RAAF was stationed, under the operational control of the American 35th Tactical Fighter Wing. I was at Mukdahon Air Force Base a couple of times trying to find parts. I was stationed at Ubon Aug 64 to Aug 65. Looking for info for my dad Steve Furches . Since 2000 I have found a great passion. I was stationed at Ubon RTAFB in Feb. 1967 and did TDY to Korat RTAFB for 180 days returned to state side Feb. 1968. Kearny Pat https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/pdfs/ADA586193.pdf. The 101st was on the west side with the Korean White Horse division. From what I have been able to piece together, he either served at one or more listening posts or was in combat. I was also in the guard with you but in Weapons. Looking for others that were stationed in Avionics (AMS) during 1973. I served at Udorn RTAFB from 4/74-4/75 looking for info on F-4 that crashed during training mission, pilot punched out WSO went down with the plane. died there on the day he was turning his outside plant tool kit. I was in Ubon Thailand 71to 73. Base perimeter was barbed wire fence. I was at Ubon RTAFB, December 1969 December 1970, 8th Combat Support Group (PACAF) 408th Munitions Maintenance Squadron (MMS). Also, a report on the defoliation of base perimeters was declassified and is available at CHECO Report. Branch of service: I was stationed at Udorn in 1967. I know of no four sappers ever being killed by a augmentee. 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. Media in category "Phan Rang Air Base" The following 30 files are in this category, out of 30 total. Sensor system specialist on AC-130s Lots of time under the plane on my back and hands. We have a lot of people from various squadrons that are actively participating on FB. Finally on October 15,1965, we received the construction plans for the base. The set, however,has a significant limitation: It was printed in 1960 and thus predates the arrival of most American military personnel to Thailand. I was assigned as a Security Policeman at all bases in Thailand . However, in May 2020, my Philippine-American Wife (a Retired Registered Nurse) noticed my right hand shaking (which it had been shaking for quite some time, thinking that it was due to the many years that I have typed on a manual and electric typewriter; word processing equipment and computers and, just getting old) and, she suggested that I cut back on writing numerous articles that I present on a Veterans WordPress.com Website that I have and, when I did, the shaking continued to worsen. I lived in a hootch not far from the flight line when air craft took off dust went every where . 120th Tactical Fighter Squadron F-100C 54-1836 Phan Rang AB.jpg 600 413; 72 KB. Was My dad there S/sgt Billie Leroy Roth lost June 27 1965. He recovered from bladder cancer 15 yrs ago, but it recurred in Nov & he died in Dec. I am 70 years old now. He was in the Vietnam Conflict! I also served at Takale Thailand during 1968. Any base names (or state) that he may have been trained or stationed: from 1968 to 1969. Worked on the flight line as a Crew Chief on EB-66s tail# 424 I hear all of you who have served and are not getting satisfaction for compensation/treatment for related Agent Orange conditions. Any of that traveling in or near perimeter spray or drift zone? I live in Bangkok and would like to meet a Vietnam Vet for a conversation. An inventive mechanic spotted an unused Air Force generator down the line and confiscated it, painting it Army OD green. Claim for disability is currently at BVA awaiting a decision. I was turned down for the agent orange list. MOST WERE TYPHOON RELATED. ANY IN FO WOULD BE GLADLY RECEIVED , JOHN BOYD . Worked at 355FMS-AGE. Would like to contact fellow airmen stationed at Korat during that period. I,m 90% disabled & will help any way I can. I contacted the VA over a year ago about a ID card and possible benefits. While one can see the locations of Thai military facilities, absent are installations and perimeter defenses that may have been added later by American forces. Any duty on or very near the base perimeter might also qualify.Good luck and God Bless. The VA telks me nothing is service connected except the diabetes. Does anyone have any information on a Joseph Burton or a Charles Edward Drumm?? Empresas similares. I was stationed at the hospital at both bases. Served at Korat RTAFB from late January 68 til 17 November 68 . I would be glad to. I didnt find out that they used agent orange on our base till a few years ago. I sent them a copy of the transit pay doc as evidence and they accepted it on appeal. 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 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. We both had prostate cancer at the same time. Does anyone know or remember how clean the camp was from weeds. My Cavalry Squadron, 2-1 Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Armd Div, was moved from the Central Highlands, Pleiku, 4th Infantry Division, to Ninh Thuan Province, in Feb/Mar 1969, to provide security for Engineer Work Parties to open up Highway 1 & repair the highway, rebuild bridges and repair the rail line, from Phan Rang AB, to Siagon, so that supply convoys could move from Phan Rang AB to Siagon. Make sure to answer the membership questions when applying. Looking for NKP 71-72 that knows a Steve Furches . I was stationed at Takhli RTAFB from April 69 to April 70. What dont they want me to know? I, with 2 other guys from the shop had to identify the body so cant understand why they cant find anything in the records. rats n tower with bug. Spent many years guilty for Genocide. But as I know, Army Security Agency didnt leave Continental United States. For me a copy of my DD214 showing VSM was all they needed. I am 75 years old and not sure how much time I have left. The Dr. advised me to make a claim with the VA. I have not filed a clame yet, but I saw the new bill passed by the legislature included high blood pressure as a result of being exposed to agent orange. tapki.com Su clic en Google.Ads es una estafa? 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. I was an electro-mechanical specialist on the FLIR (Forward Looking Infra Red) system. Larry. Facebook; Twitter; Instagram; Linkedin; Influencers; Brands; Blog; About; FAQ; Contact I am currently waiting to have a medical exam in November, having recently submitted an intent to file through my Service Officer. VA acknowledged in my claim I was exposed but denied my issue. Phan Rang Air Base was an important United States Air Force base during the Vietnam War. At 75 years of age I must say I have been very fortunate to be served very well by the Youngstown, Ohio (Belmont Avenue VA, outpatient Clinic). He went back to school when he got out in 1970 and he wrote a paper on agent orange. Also us E-4s were housed in open-air hootches. Just an FYI thanks for the post. I was stationed at Phan Rang AB Oct 67 to Oct 68. Then, six months before discharge, I injured it a fourth time. 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. Here is hoping we all get positive results from VA. Thanks for starting this blog! The station facilities are located near the base of rugged jungle-clad mountains to the west. I wish there was a way for you to contact me but it looks like the rules dont allow for emails to be exchanged. Spent 9/68 to 9/69 at U-Tapao and was assigned to MMS fixing jammers and trailers on far side of base. I am a complete and totally disabled veteran for this experience. USAF personnel wounded totaled 14 (4 K-9), 14 enemy KIA and one captured. My husband was a Medical Service Specialist in the 621 TCSs. In communication and exposed to agent orange In response to veterans and their families suffering fromthe effects of Agent Orange, the U.S. government makes a presumption of exposure forthosewho served on land in Vietnam for the purpose of filing a claim with the Veterans Administration. Why is it that I do not know any of your names.Agent oj, Same time, Da Wolf Man! Many of the comments Ive read here are extremely disturbing. I was approved for AO exposure. We also rehab the existing Phan Rang airstrip for air crago use. There were 2 JUSMAG USAF pilots stationed at Chang Mai flying with the Thai Air Force. Arrived on 1 April 1968 as a young and naive 21 year old, within days I suddenly realised that I was in a war zone assisting the South Vietnamese. I am currently engaged in filing a claim with the VA for medical complications stemming from significant exposure to Agent Orange while stationed there. Served as Fuel Specialist. Stationed at Takhli RTAFB 1970-1971. U.S. My email [emailprotected], I was stationed in Phan Rang Jan 69-Jan 70. i was at PRAB 69-70 ASSIGNED TO the 17th SOS Shadow Crew Chief AC927.Who else was there during May 69-May70. I hope it will help. out of L.A. Linebacker 1 and 2. He told us a lot of stories about being there but never anything more than the pleasant or funny memories (rice bugs on a net scaring a huge guy and similar). [17] Although the squadron initially undertook high-level night-time attacks, the majority of its operations were low-level daylight attacks; and according to historian Steve Eather the squadron achieved a high success rate, accounting for 16 percent of 35 TFWs assessed bomb damage despite flying only five percent of its missions, while maintaining a 9798 percent serviceability rate. https://www.facebook.com/groups/391919177646188/. My second post was the Bomb and munitions dump. 8th Security Police Squadron. For those stationed at Korat: https://image.slidesharecdn.com/thailandherbicideexposureclaims-151116154523-lva1-app6891/95/agent-orange-and-thailand-veterans-26-638.jpg?cb=1447688816. His name is Robert Knerler. We ask them how long would it take them to erect a hootch for us. My next to last post was the Fuel Depot on the far side of the base. I need photos showing proximity of engine shop at Ubon. Was among the first 55 US Airmen at Takhli 1965. Red Horse hooches were no more than 10-15 yards from the perimeter road at NKP. He was diagnosed with neuropothy in early 2000s. You didnt have brand names you called them by the color of the can! I was stationed at NKP from Jan 71 to Jan 72. 3 men in my family served in S.E.A. I placed a claim through the VA for hearing loss and type 2 diabetes..The VA denied my claim and said they had no record of my unit ever being in VietnamHow can that beMy whole squadron , including all our aircraft were there for 6 monthsThey say I NEVER HAD BOOTS ON THE GROUND in Vietnam..which is not true at all.I WAS THERE.any helpful hints out there.I need to contact a local VSO here in Florida. All of my pics were lost in a relocation! We all lived in the NCO barracks across from the mess hall. Be patient however the system is much better now but dont be afraid to contact your Congressman as it really speeds up the process. Worked 23 Tass Flight Line and Battle Damage Hangar where C123 AO aircraft were sometimes repaired. According to the US Department of Defense, 52,700 containers of Agent Orange, 29,000 containers of Agent White, and 5000 containers of Agent Blue were prepared at Da Nang airbase between. Those of us that lived in the hooches while there we were in the AO drift zone. The VA has been giving me a hard time with Agent Orange exposure and my heart, skin and COPD claims/appeals. We walked the perimeter with no knowledge of the contamination in our mist. This is called Oxidative Stress. He never talked about it much but I know he was there when the base was attacked. Lois. Hello fellow Veterans @! We could be more helpful to your search if you could provide us more information, such as; Im about to have my 6th surgery. I applied to AO for metastatic cancer, which is a presumptive illness. we could only have a nite stick. And my Second and third sons both had Bladder Reflux which is a malformation of the bladder and it usually kills the infant before birth. I am so sick and tired of this mess.My CAD is getting much worse now.. 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. Most importantly talk to a Veteran organization. After a year there I was able to get transferred to Operation Deep Freeze (the Navy tri-service Task Force 43 which supported the science program in Antarctica) as Technical Editor of the Antarctic Journal of the United States After the Task Force was transferred to the Seabee center at Davisville, RI, I was assigned to the Office of Polar Programs at the National Science Foundation. STATIONED AT UDORN DEC. 1973-DEC.1974 That was my last normal EKG (Bradicardia, Neg T-waves, etc). It should also bementioned that the Veterans Administration outlines other situations where veterans may have been exposed to Agent Orange on their website. Service number: (used before SS#s) 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. I worked at the Vayama ammunition Depot during my tour of duty. Munitions Specialist. I used a 3 day pass to go to Pattyah Beach also during my time in Korat. I remember how fast everything turned brown and the strong smell that lasted a few days. They also refuse to acknowledge i was a mechanic on C123K spray aircraft returning form Vietnam. I have been trying for 3 years to get COMPENSATION with NO GO from the VA. Can you help what do you guys think pretty sorry. Trying to prove exposure to AO. EVER!! Was stationed Udorn 74-75 432 corrosion control painted shit load of F4s n equip all over f/l pulled 30days police augmented, got heart disease, pre diabetic, cant hear.

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