Nothing on my DD-214 to confirm black ops trips to Korat/Ubon AFB, Thailand or bombing raids over Vietnam/Laos. Then in 2015 Lewy Body Dementia, with Parkisonism showing up as the primary symptom. Served at Korat RTAFB from late January 68 til 17 November 68 . I suspect his bladder cancer was caused by exposure to Agent Orange when in Thailand. Spent 9/68 to 9/69 at U-Tapao and was assigned to MMS fixing jammers and trailers on far side of base. 809th Engs, May 69-May70, I have been fighting VA for a while, to no avail. They came from Detroit Michigan. In communication and exposed to agent orange Reassigned to Malmstrom AFB, Montana for the second time in my career. Probably not, they will just tear down all the monuments. Since 2000 I have found a great passion. Thankfully, he is still around. He recovered from bladder cancer 15 yrs ago, but it recurred in Nov & he died in Dec. It was all dead. I was born after he came home to Tallahassee, FL so never knew him before his deployment obviously but apparently he came back with some issues that he didnt have before. ORANGE. It is located 5.2 miles (4.5 nmi; 8.4 km) north-northwest of Phan Rang - Thp Chm in Ninh Thun Province . The content of all comments is released into the public domain Thanks, Jin A, I hit the jackpot, I was in Thailand Feb 72 to Feb 73, assigned to the 307th FMS at UTapao, and 90 days TDY to Korat to the 4104th Air Refueling Provisional. Nakhon Phanom is on the map titled U.S. Prostate monitor. I finally caught up with our Rosegarden group about a year ago and attended my first reunion in May of 2022. I had been healthy up until 1978 when I started to get all kind of health issues. Younger brother served there. After leaving Saigon, Vietnam on Feb 15, 1973, I served at Ko Kha Air Station, Thailand (Feb 15 to July 1973.) I was in the Army and sent from Okinawa Japan to Sattahip Thialand (TDY) in support of operation Babylift in 1975. Greg Dietz. New Vietnam War Records from Phan Rang Air Base - Fold3 HQFold3 HQ September 23, 2020 by Jenny Ashcraft Phan Rang Air Base was an important United States Air Force base during the Vietnam War. I will never forget January 26, 1969 when the base perimeter was breached during a night time attack and the morning after. I believe theres another reunion in the works for 2024. 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. We deployed to Cam Ranh Bay, South Vietnam to serve the rest of my tour. I was in Aerospace ground equipment repair (AGE). Phan Rang Convoy photo of the check-in point at Bin Ha. This veteran says he personally mixed and sprayed the defoliant along the flight lines, barracks, and along the perimeter the base..His case was approved and his testimony was credible. In my opinion you NEED a good attorney schooled in the law and in dealing with the VA. USAF fighter-bombers first arrived in late1961. Research Air America in Laos: Pepper grinder and AB-1 Missions The University of Texas at Dallas. If anyone has information pertaining to AO being sprayed within or near Nakhon Phenom (NKP) i would love to hear from you. Facilities such as the control tower, headquarters, living quarters, and others are indicated, but the officialperimeter of the base of is not clearly discernible. They paid the locals to keep their fields low. Did you by any chance know him? I say plus regarding all of the Air Force locations because they we were plush compared to Nam Phong. I have several photos of Phu Mu but none to my knowledge of Mukdahon, a friend of mine may have some photos of Mukdahon. Charlie Hansen was a major when he was sent to navigate C-123s at Phan Rang Air Base in 1971. Im a diabetic, have thyroid issues. I had a heart attack at 31 and then a major one at 49 and my heart doctor claims my problems were because of agent orange. 180 ".keeping the memories "Happy Valley" Phan Rang AB, RVN The History of Phan Rang AB and the stories of those who served there. Had surgery to remove lymph nodes in my groin and starting chemo next week. Upon completion of my 12 months, I was transferred to Holloman AFB in New Mexico for my last years assignment. This may help some regarding each air base in Thailand and the use of AO: https://apps.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/a586315.pdf. My husband Bob Schoonover (VP-1, served U-Tapao) died of bladder cancer Dec 2020. Thank you for your service! If any one has any info Hi Bob, I also was part of that deployment and was a 462 (bomb loader) at the time. Was a clerk in Enarie, at 4IFD HQ Casualties 5/69-~9/69, then 29 MH as combat artist to 4/70. I was stationed at Korat at that time period. THE OIC IN CHARGE WAS , WAYNE L COTTRELL. Hello fellow Veterans @! was it in 1965 or 1966?And how can I get a copy of that documentation. Ive had prostate cancer, heart disease, heart attack, COPD. I was stationed in namphong Thailand from 1973 to 1974 I was attached to the airwing and we supported the war from there. A lot of our photos/doucments have been uploaded to Ancestry.com. Its a dishonor and flagrant insult. and listed as a medical tech. Couldnt have been the hours I spent on the flight line or lying in brush as an AP augmentee because they say AO was never used at these bases.BS!!!!!!! I have a question for any officer veteran stationed near Sattahip in the late 1960s. The whole affair is a travesty of justice without honor for our service. I served at Ubon RTAFB, 71-72, as an aircraft mechanic on B57G Night Intruders and F4 Phantoms. Thanks! I was at Phan Rang from 23 Dec 69 to 24 Nov 70. 3. I know a little about the initial base as I arrived there in the summer of 1965 as the Operations Officer of the 62d Engineer Battalion (Construction) USA. Never paid too much attention to it. Jan 6, 2014 - Explore Emily Mosley's board "Phan Rang Vietnam", followed by 152 people on Pinterest. He died recently from cancer. Would love to hear from anyone else that may have been there during this time. I ask to get out and the only MOS was vehicle maint. 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. They all came home. Developed a nonexploding module for sensor security that saved countless F4 delivery aircraft. looking for anyone that was in 388 transpotation squadron at korat air force base. 20072023 Fold3 by Ancestry • Questions or comments, Contact us. Do not give up on your claim. These records include stories, photos, rosters, and Glasses but rejects me about AO I know we got sprayed. I hope you will add Clark Air Force Base. Their Search Radar was in a tent very near the Mekong River, that is where I spent most of my time while visiting Mukdahon. A "real info processor." Note: Agent Orange barrels (behind post) were everywhere and often used as trashcans. I was also in the guard with you but in Weapons. We were on the southeast side of the airfield next to an engineer company. It was like he knew something was going to happen to him. DPAA plans to return to the sight in 2021. If anyone out there recognizes my name please reply maybe you can help with buddy statement or have photograph of me in Thailand or Tan SonNhut ( I supported the UC-123 repairs of returned aircraft). Located in NKP RTAFB in the 56th Field Maintenance Squadron.If you have info please contact me! The fire fighting foam was made out of animal blood so it was pretty bad and I asked if I wouldnt be assigned that duty anymore. Spent 2 weeks at Phan Rang getting processed in before going to our OLAA at Da Nang, AB and another 2 weeks processing out. The covered revetments were on the north and the open revetments were on the south. The RVNAF even cut off the electricity to the ARVN hospital at Nha Trang becasue they said they couldnt spare the electricity. The cement barracks and the hospital were also in that area. His death was attributed to Agent Orange exposure when he was stationed in South Vietnam. The location of the dwellings were 30 to 60 feet from the perimeter where all brush and greenery had been spayed with agent orange. I was assigned to the 355th Security Police. He has been asked to get buddy letters from people who may have served there with hi to get VA Benefits. After the initial four months, I responded to numerous if Sac alerts throughout the year. 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. I served at Udorn in 68-69 on flightline as an instrument technician . Phan Rang Air Base was quickly expanded in 1965 to accommodate both United States and VNAF fighter and helicopter units. Leo Funk was his name. Iwas stationed in Udorn 67-68,diagnosed with blood cancer, July 2021, doctor says could be caused by exposure to Agent Orange, looking for best way to file a claim, any suggestions? 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. I was stationed at Korat RTAFB from 68-69 and spending about a month at Ubon TDY living in the old Ausie hootches at Perimeter.Next spent two years at Yokota Japan and Osan Korea. I was stationed at Ubon Air base July 1973 to July 1974. location at U-Tapao. Would anyone have a complete list of army or marine camps? served in warin communications station a few miles west of the laotion cambodian border. 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. It was an honor and pleasure serving with you guys. Thank you, I was stationed at Phan Rang AB, RVN 1966-67 as an Mobile Tower Air Traffic Controller. I am quite sure we did everything thing but devour agent with our daily meals and duties. I was stationed 7 Radio Research Field Station outside of udon. ANY ONE BELIEVE I, with 2 other guys from the shop had to identify the body so cant understand why they cant find anything in the records. 05h20. I lived in a hootch not far from the flight line when air craft took off dust went every where . I am helping a widow to file for DIC benefits. Would they have been combat or at the base. Fowler was our NCOIC. USAF, and his staff. While trying to locate such materials, this author discovered an interesting map in the Geography and Map Divisions Titled Collectionthatshows the locations of U.S. military and civilian personnel locatedin Thailand during 1969. Thanks and wish all others well. Also us E-4s were housed in open-air hootches. Do any of you (besides Gary) know anything about Nam Phong, otherwise known as MCAS Rose Graden? Its all bullshit that Agent Orange just stays around the perimeter of the base! Over the years i have developed. 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. It took me a number of years and appeals, but I finally received a rating of 100% for Prostate, bladder Cancer, & Tinnitus. Kearny Pat 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. The USAF units were the majority of American forces deployed in Thailand. I left to go state side in June, 1966. My dads name is Raymond Talley. I was stationed at Happy Valley from September 1970 until May 1971. Our unit saw action at Thuy Hoa, Cheo Reo, and Nhon Co among others. Reply to Kimberly Smith. Went to Yokota for a few weeks in Jan 1966. I was there from ,DEC.72 thru SEPT. 73 . My husband (Arthur Maier) and I worked for Philco Ford in Bangkok, Thailand from 1967 to 1969. Simply google namphong.com and take a stroll down memory lane. like you would if you flew in on World Airways or one of the other civilian transit providers. It is scaled at 1:1,562,500 and provides coverage for all of Thailand. She wrote a letter for me that I submitted to the VA and after two years, I started receiving benefits. UC-123 with tail numbers 55-4532, 55-4571, and 56-4362 ("Patches") were sampled for TCDD residue by the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies for their report. It should also bementioned that the Veterans Administration outlines other situations where veterans may have been exposed to Agent Orange on their website. He recently passed and we are trying to get help from the VA. Did anyone work with him and possibly have any pictures of him being near the perimeter? I was stationed at Tyndall AFB from 75-78 as an F-4 mechanicguaranteed exposure to PFAS on the US base. the perimeter lines make a point at the location if that helps. It seems absurd they expect us to find someone we served with 50 years ago and their insistence only those who worked on base perimeters are considered. Hope everybody else received this letter. Near the entrance to the base are ruins of a Cham temple, reportedly built in the 12th Century. If anyone was at Korat AFB between Augus-September 1973 would love to compare notes. I have Bladder cancer, ischemic heart disease plus. Has anyone had a claim approved for agent orange exposure during that time? The maps that I have shows the flightline, NCO housing, Mars Station (used a lot wife pregnant) and my jogging pretty much covered being within that 500 meter no safe zone. Since then Ive had cancer , neuropathy in my feet and have had Asthma a number of years. were issued M-14 rifles, and spent the night in a field on guard duty. I was a cable splicer and worked the parameter and between runways in the dirt and in trenches/pits. we could only have a nite stick. Due to an injury, was later assigned to Civic Action as an adult English instructor with Phan Rang citizens. 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. Cambodia at Mimot or Krek, Kampong Cham Province, during the period beginning April 16, 1969, ending April 30, 1969. We ask them how long would it take them to erect a hootch for us. Within the past 15 yrs Waiting to hear outcome of his claim. 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 am fortunate, but many others havent faired as well. I was approved for agent orange benefits by the VA Dr who evaluated for my condition. But as I know, Army Security Agency didnt leave Continental United States. Well we all know differently now. There is supposed to be a bill in Congress to cover everyone that was in Thialand, but it has not gone anywhere in years. Most of records were blacked out.what do they want from me that they are not telling me. I am trying to find out what they sprayed the antenna field with to keep the weeds down. I was in camp friendship may 1966-1967 went with the 20th Ordnance company. VA acknowledged in my claim I was exposed but denied my issue. Having trouble proving I had perimeter guard duty! He ha all the diabetis, two open heart surgeries and parkensons. Several weeks in VA Hospitals for Suicidal behavior. I am trying to help my dad. Most of the year I operated a loader on the mountain, loading trucks with fill dirt for the runways. The three airmen/soldiers are probably Australians as they are carrying Australian SLRs. I had to get my APRs for proof I was TDY at Tahkli. For those in the same situation, I will provide three words. 250%manned so had to live in hotel in Can Tho and also rented my own place. My late husband, served with the Air Force at Korat AFB in 1972-73 and U-Tapao RTAFB in 1974-75. Problem with that is a lot of the veterans wont live that long.The VA is not our friend when it comes to disability claims and most of the reform has to be forced on them by Congress. Phan Rang: The Air Base at Phan Rang was originally built by Australian and British POW's under the Japanese and the Japanese used the Air Field throughout WW II. Accept for a couple of pictures taken on the second floor of barracks 2155, I have no proof that I was even stationed there, no orders, no performance reports, no VSM(ended in Jan 73, even though I refueled B-52s that were still bombing Laos and Cambodia). If anyone would have known him please reach out. My primary posts were: The MARS hill (it was devoid of any high grass for about 30 to 50 yards down from the fence line. I have had much trouble with skin cancer that I believe is a result of exposure to AO. Worked in the POL dump. 58. Breaks my heart for all of you vets who served time for our country, and are having to fight for medical benefits! Other branches of the U.S. military also made their way to Thailand, which the map indicates. 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. Shop by Category. I just filed a claim for hypothyroidism due to agent orange. I was at Udorn in 67. I filed for Service Connected Disability immediately upon my return and was DENIED. I worked Hill 260 at Takhli. I dont remember landing in Vietnam. I was with the 49 TFW and served in Linebacker 1 & 2, Worked on A7Ds, F-4s and AC-130 Gunships. I have been compensated for the COPD, but the VA has denied my AO claim stating I must prove Boots on the ground in Vietnam as no AO claims for Thailand. In case i need to do a subsequent reconsideration. One evening the area was looted to some degree by several industrious Vietnamese as one part of the perimeter paralleled the outside of the base and the adjoining village. We had a well and filtering plant for our water needs. This is a very sad state of affairs!!!! Hart trouble,strange skin disorders, fainting falls, the best of times the worst of times. Permalink, Amything on LARRY LANHART? Phan Rang had a large storage area, as most bases did, where general supplies were stored. Det 25 10th Weather Squadron. Have neuropathy in both feet. Better known as the Rose Garden. 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. We were just south of Udorn. We loaded munitions on F4Ds and pulled 12hr shifts which included arming and recovering the birds at EOR. God bless. I do have a DD 214. I was stationed at the hospital at both bases. I was an ECM Techy in the Deuce SFERICS (ECM Shop), TDY from Davis Monthan AFB (100th SRW) the operators of the 99th SRS birds at U-Tapao, during the Fall of 1973. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); These blogs are governed by the general rules of respectful civil discourse. Clean up crew 51st. 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.