To Lidia Seitz #300. Served at Tahkli Air Base 1965/66. For us that were stationed at Ubon (I was stationed at Ubon for 3 years and Korat for 6 months), heres a VERY important document: Project CHECO Base Defenses in Thailand: https://asknod.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/checo-thailand-base-defense-1973.pdf. The water in Thailand was undrinkable. I served in Ubon Air force base late 70-71 as a mechanic. Marines were secuity for the 9th marines out of danang and those that left from okinawa. email me. william j wilson SP-4. I was a jet mechanic at Ubon from 1969 -1970. I think we all be assured that herbicides were used to kill foliage all throughout that base. My ex-wife divorced me because I could not explain my health issues to her. if you look at the road that goes to the beach it starts where the vp squadrons were. s/ pete we lived in tents, waited for rain to shower and ate c-rats until the seabees came. Often worked End of runway. 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. Any help will be appreciated. I remember Thailand being one of the enlistment options at that time. Possible exposure due to Department of Defense herbicide tests and storage at military installations in the United States and at locations in other countries, and locations added by the PACT Act. The station facilities are located near the base of rugged jungle-clad mountains to the west. He was the in Thailand in 1970. I was stationed at Utapoa from Dec74 to Dec75 as a special purpose vehicle mechanic. Im researching for my husband who was stationed at Camp America (officially may have been Camp Falong) 67-68. Sent another request for reconsideration in 2022, it takes months awaiting that response.Problem is I do not have copies of TDY orders from 50 years ago. I only found out that agent orange was part of my life. In case i need to do a subsequent reconsideration. I lost the hair on most of my arms, especially on my wrists for several years. I have Diabetes 2, Ischemic Heart Disease, Barretts Disease, Skin Cancers, Neuropathy,Pancreatic Cancer and arthritis. Any one in Udorn around 1971? Now diagnosed and being treated for diabetes and multiple myeloma. I was so happy. The restaurant I run today was formerly part of a joint officers accommodation facility. My husband was there at the very end. I returned to the States on a 30-year nondisclosure. Am 6 foot 3 inch Af American. We were on the southeast side of the airfield next to an engineer company. His doc stated that he had diabetes before the cancer. and seeking contact from my work buddies, James Haley (WI); James Hall, (TX); Ron Oleson (WI); Steve Miller (Boston) and Ivan Huff (ID). jeudi 27 dcembre 2018, Veuillez noter qu'il manque certaines pages, parties de page ou cahiers de la version ne-numrique du journal La Tribune des annes 2006 2008.Sherbrooke :La tribune lte,1910- 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. Sqdrn. God Bless u all! At one point, he was picked up by the Jolly Green Giants. I served at Ubon RTAFB, 71-72, as an aircraft mechanic on B57G Night Intruders and F4 Phantoms. Lasted 4 n 5 months till pronoted to e4. From 1976 to 1 May 1979 I served at Fairchild AFB, Washington, and retired from the USAF. Ha. Several trailers congregated together and aircraft parking ramp. It is located 5.2 miles (4.5 nmi; 8.4 km) north-northwest of Phan Rang - Thp Chm in Ninh Thun Province . What is odd I met a widow who lost her Husband to Agent Orange. There was no vegetation, a lot of red clay that indicated all the trees and bushes had been removed. Phan Rang Convoy photo of the check-in point at Bin Ha. I recall Thai security guard showing me a dead cobra. I hope you will add Clark Air Force Base. Still fighting agentorange heart surgery 2007. I WAS STATIONED IN Danang FOR MOST OF MY TOUR. The O2A was cut up and loaded on a C130 back to NKP. Installations and Facilities in Thailand by the 652nd Topographic Engineer Battalion. I was stationed Udorn RTAFB 74-75 Corrosion Control, flight line and beyond. I was a Radio Communications Analysis Specialist. I was in UDORN in 1969 to 1970 as an RF4c Mechanic. Praise God were home some of us !!!!! I am looking for the location of the Battalion Operations Center in Korat January 1969. Bang Sare is roughly half way between Sattahip Port and Pattaya Beach. Was stationed in Udorn July 73 July 74 621 TACC NS, any help on finding Agent orange use during that time. Do you have Tan son Ute records? Please contact me if you have info . Our barracks were right on the perimeter. 299 now and bill S-1381 that have since been passed into law to help out my fellow vets, Was stationed at Camp Samae San Aug 73 to Oct 74 then Jan 75 till Jan 76, have my board hearing in 3 weeks,virtually, the first trip out of Travis flew nonstop to Saigon on chartered flight then after about 2 hours flew by C130 to UAFB. I applied for AO service connection, but was denied because I was not stationed on the perimeter of the bases. You can also find stories of how base medical personnel treated local villagers, and how Christmas was celebrated on the base. I have info those where Takli AFB, I was stationed at NKP as a Security Policeman from May70-May71. vulnerable and weak. I was stationed at NKP in Northeast Thailand on the boarder with Laos. info on my precise site and barracks locations? was it in 1965 or 1966?And how can I get a copy of that documentation. Then again Nov 1972-Nov 1973. Also had a close friend in USAF who worked in the photo lab, JJ Collopy. Scrounged, stole and dealt with Army, Marines anybody to keep the perimeter stocked with rigs. I was in the USAF; and served 1,135 consecutive days at Korat, Ubon, & Udorn Thailand and then in Laos. It wasnt diagnosed till 2009, tho while I was still active duty different doctors mentioned they were sure I had it. We are eagerly awaiting the second volume, which will cover his next nine months flying from the Marble Mountain Air Facility in Da Nang. Dates of service: (actual or approximate) Charles L. Hall. There is a Facebook group that I have found very helpful. I remember your parties as being exciting events! I am fully disabled now to due my back injuries. Iv been trying to get VA benefits for myself since my husband has passed away 2 1/2 years go.VA has. I wish all my fellow veterans who served in Thailand to get the recognitions we deserve. Also, talk to VA about taking a Agent Orange Evaluation. None of which would diagnose me but give me all sorts of drugs. David Sorensen. I have numbness in my hands and feet Im healthy physically, blood pressure etc just nerve damage. we had no military police to do this. fibromyalgia, heart decease quadruple bypass Worked on the trim pad. I loved Thailand and the people, and have no regrets having been stationed there for a year. but continue to deny IBM as Service Connected. This second edition waspublished by USARPAC (United States Army Pacific) onNovember 1, 1969. Christmas campaign. Why dont you try looking there. Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) or basic description (truck driver, mechanic, pilot etc) Remember playing softball in the field attached to the base. Since 2000 I have found a great passion. Corroboration might help. The club house building is still intact and pretty much original, although the barracks block is long gone. Then all hell would break loose and Id have to shut down the conversation due to explicit language. Msgt Robert stewart, I was at phan rang, in the 35th supply sq 19 70-1971. Fathered a child that now lives in California. There is a Fb group called Happy valley Phan Rang if anyone is intersted. Phan Rang Air Base By Maj. Donald A. Haas, Corps of Engineers, United States Army One of the main American operational air bases in Vietnam is at Phan Rang. I worked from 6pm to 6am. I only have a couple of pictures from that time. R diagnosed to Multiple System Atrophy in 2011 Does anyone recall specialists like me flown in for TDY on complex Voodoo repairs? VA denies that Agent Orange was used at Takhli or in Thailand. Two of my brothers were in the conflict, one Air Force and the other Navy. However, I get discouraged from all the horror stories Ive heard with claims being denied and dont know who could help me file? There is no record of my TDY. Would like to find Maj. OB and others that knew him & me. This is a great place to connect with others regarding such topics of locations and illnesses. My Dad (David) was there from 66 67 as an Air Force medic, he worked for a small group commanded an Army COL Salucci. Did not happen. I was at Phan Rang in 1966 1967. Greetings. Yes they would send you to Vietnam on Christmas. Ask to submit a claim. Bladder Cancer is not a recognized disability from Dioxin exposure. called era vets same as those living home every day in the states. Heart and Arterial disease, A-fib to the point where i now have a Watchman device implanted in my heart. I was stationed at Ubon RTAFB in Feb. 1967 and did TDY to Korat RTAFB for 180 days returned to state side Feb. 1968. I was stationed at Ubon Aug 64 to Aug 65. I was with the 49 TFW and served in Linebacker 1 & 2, Ubon 1970 to 1971 working on Project Igloo White. Considering the amount of inquiry around this matter, findingofficial maps that offer highly-detailed depictionsof the locationswhere Americans were based in Thailand and that were madeduring the Vietnam warhas proven elusive, even at the Library of Congress. I do this all from my disability income. The base was surrounded by jungle. What was your AFSC? VA wants to deny my claim of exposure to Agent Orange present there and my exposure being the cause of this disease and disability. About March 1970 a major defoliation of the perimeters of all Thai Air Bases began following the January 13, 1970 sapper attack on Ubon RTAFB. sp 4 Army stationed at Camp Friendship (Korat) 1967. Hope to hear from you. Reassigned to Korat 02 Oct 1975 till the U.S Phan Rang Air Base Phan Rang and Bin Ha Convoys, 1966 Photos by . Thank You-, Im working on an intense website that connects military to locations and diseases/illnesses, This has been a long process due to military locations. Bud Snyder: Any info/maps showing the location/flightline of the US NAVY P3 patrol squadron detachment Do your homework before writing articles. [21] The squadron was awarded the Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation and a United States Air Force Outstanding Unit Commendation for its service in Vietnam. Does anyone live in Thailand? Phan Rang, Vietnam. I agree with the #1 person on this blog! Leg and arm muscles are wasting away. Histories, yearbooks, scrapbooks, journals, and more. From a much different war, my father, an Army Combat Engineer enlisted soldier and officer (battlefield commission) served in the Pacific from 1941 to 1944. Best of luck to those in pursuit of a fair settlement. The content of all comments is released into the public domain unless clearly stated otherwise. Please read our Comment & Posting Policy. Stationed at Korat and Sattahip 68-69 with 697th Engineers. I was stationed on Hill 272 July 1968 to July 1969. I was at Utapao in 1967 as part of a detachment from USN patrol squadron 46. I was tdy to Nam and Laos. Went to Tachikawa AB, Japan on C-130As, we flew out of Than Shan Nut on 2 week rotations. My Dad is a Vietnam Vet, he didnt see action, however he spent lots of time with the wounded while he was in the hospital ill. I have been asked to present my Video Play at the Library of Congress this summer. Some eyewitness accounts have suggested the AF soldiers were flown by commercial jet from Travis AFB to a base in Saigon. I worked on the flightline supervising local Vietnamese employees that maned the Wash Rack. also in Thai Land for LINEBACKER II.during that time frame for the Year. Of course you would have trouble finding that information in the physicians reports submitted to Congress on A O since that paragraph was stricken by CONGRESS from the report. Phan Rang Air Base, 1965-1970 militaryvideocom 40.7K subscribers 52K views 15 years ago Like This Movie Trailer? I was at u-tapio with V-49 May Nov 1968. Any number of clues that you may have may trigger a better question or answer. Regarding post #170- I served with Marvin Parker 1970-71. Robert Plascove. I have high blood pressure and stage 3 chronic kidney disease, and high cholesterol. I often played trumpet with the band The Jugglers at the Sampan Club downtown when I wasnt working the night shift. Munitions Specialist. Looking for any one who knew Glenn Orn Fisher Jr who was in the Air Force from 1956-1970. Thank you for gathering and preserving these records and stories. 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. Ive been through treatments and surgeries since July, 2016 and will continue treatments possibly for the rest of my life. 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. . Have had a heart attack. This was my Thailand deployment. He had so many brothers that he was in boot camp with, the stories are few, but there was such a genuine loyalty to his fellow Army men. Stage 7 prostate cancer myself along with three auto immune diseases. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Willing to share anything to help another. I was a canine dog handler along the flightline and base parameters and one of my most common memories was the smell of the chemical agents to kill vegetation and the mosquito foggers. I have a picture of him an other people on a beach riding horses. More information on this topic can be found in a book series titled Veterans and Agent Orange. Although I never spent much time at Phan Rang Airbase, during the latter part of 1969 our headquarters moved from Nha Trang airbase to Phan Rang. I am also looking for any pictures or information about Michael Corbin and James (Jimmy) Corbin. The VA thinks I am making it up on my AO Exposure Claim. Is he a relative? all statements are helpful. jQuery. 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. Media in category "Phan Rang Air Base" The following 30 files are in this category, out of 30 total. 135. have filed for AO exposure. Looking at an agent orange map I See the drift area cover most of the living area. Any info about Takhli for this time period or prior to 1965 would be greatly appreciated. Have had skin problems plus. 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. He was my grandmas first husband who unfortunately he didnt come home, and it was my understanding maybe he was a POW? VA has denied me twice and now I am working on my 3rd denial letter and pray for their approval. I was stationed at Happy Valley from September 1970 until May 1971. My father Joseph Kauten was stationed at PeaseAFB in NH then went to U-Tapao as a Weapons Maitenance Technician in Jan 72-Feb 73, (on leave for a few weeks in August to get married) he was then in Mountain Home, Idaho. He went to Vietnam on his birthday 11-11 of 65. Then at Camp Vayama and Camp Samae San, Sattahip, until I left Thailand in April, 1970. After his discharge, David was adamant about not disclosing the nature of his duties, citing a written and signed document that prevented him from doing so. Then, six months before discharge, I injured it a fourth time. Iam on the agent orang government list.. Any help with info on units flying these missions or anyone recognizing his name, or serving during this time flying similar missions please reach out to me. (My mother also works for Philco Tech-Rep Division for several years. Our unit saw action at Thuy Hoa, Cheo Reo, and Nhon Co among others. I remember your beer cans were of steel and could not be bent over like Americas aluminum beer cans! Research has classified my type as being caused by other than being passed on by genes. I was at Takhli in 1965-1966 working at a munitions storage area. Hi 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". I shot all four involved in that my SPs M16 was jammed and I had a half clip of twenty bullets used 9 to kill all four, the Thai army took care of the NV soldiers in town. Since I was originally TDY and then loaned out to the 123 my records dont show me as having served around AO. My first base assignment after tech school was Eglin assigned to the 33rd TFW, MMS. Has anyone had a claim approved for agent orange exposure during that time? God bless. 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. Shortly after he arrived at Phan Rang, the base began closing down. Spent 7 months in country. I do have a DD 214. Luckily I caught a few hops to Tan San Nuet and visit Saigon, plus eat some good food and the NCO Club. Our army base was right there next to them with only a chainlink fence between us, yet every Air Force guy was eligible for benefits and we Army guys arent unless you were an MP. You might want to check with the Recce group located at Beale AFB, Ca where the Deuce is currently located. I am now having a lot of digestive issues,I believe that are AO related,but current VA Dr.does not think so. I was there when the Thai workers and an airman arrived in a pickup truck and pulled what was a converted Water Buffalo tanker. My question: What are the duties my brother most likely carried out? Salute. I have Coronary Artery Disease, COPD and Psoriasis on my right hand. Thanks for starting this blog! I am still trying to fight this though. Lm now 70 and am getting medical care for the disorders and cancers resulting from all the spraying of chemicals while I was stationed there. I was in the 311th Air Commando Sq/311th Special Ops Sq July 68 to July 69 as a Loadmaster on C-123Ks, SSgt. Can you believe this coming from the VA? We were not MPs. 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. 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. Air Force units closed operations 26 February 76. It was not an ideal situation for my introduction to Phan Rang Air Base. If so, any luck? I then came across a Stars & Stripes Article in December 2020, that mentioned that Veterans that had been exposed to Agent Orange, were also coming down with side-effects which were causing Parkinsons Disease. Served on the LORAN station at Sattahip, Thailand. Kind of enjoyed the early part but was worried about being attacked. newsletters, photo collections, and remembrance lists for Phan Rang Air Base Would like to contact fellow airmen stationed at Korat during that period. He was a star athlete & coached high school track until 4 yrs ago. Crazy stuff as I was back and forth on their base on a daily basis. 3. your physician can state your illnesses, like chf, diabetes, PTSD, tinnitus, any of the presumptive illnesses on the VA forms or in a letter. I was billeted at a small camp near Udorn belonging to a pole linemen company. Comment and Posting Policy. USAF 2 years in Danang,Phu-Chat,Vietnam,Ubon Thailand the Government could care less about our health problems take you Oxicodone and shut up, and thats if they will even send it to you thats Our Reward for going to war ! Phan Rang Air Base is located 5.2 miles (8.4 km) north-northwest of Phan Rang - Thp Chm in Ninh Thun Province. Suffered from horrible neuropathy in legs since 1990s but civilian doctors not I ever considered AO. Also did guard duty 3 times on the outskirts of the base when we were on high alert, not listed on my record. Hes applied 3 times for VA disability and 3 times denied. He died this pass week (2/4/21). I was TDY to Utapoa NKP Tahki 72-73. 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. Try it. DPAA plans to return to the sight in 2021. 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 know he was in Viet Nam in 1962-1963, 66-67, and 68-69. my husband Ranolf Feamster served on monkey mountain as an air traffic controller. Served with the 432nd MMS in Udorn from September 1966-67. It was no secret and the commanders knew as well as everyone else. My name is Reggie. I was first with the 35 FMS and finished with the 352 FS doing periodic maintenance on F-100s. I just received a VA letter dated Feb 6, 2023 that states If you were previously denied for disability compensation benefits, you may now be eligible and are encouraged to apply if you performed covered service in the following locations during the specified timeframes: Thailand at any U.S. or Royal Thai base during the period beginning Jan 9, 1962 and ending June 30, 1976, regardless of where on the base you were located or what specialty you performed. I served in the army at comm sites at Utapao Korat, and Hill 272 Sattahip. My late brother Thomas David Coovert took care of the F100s there, and was at Da Nang before that, during his first tour taking care of the F4 Phantoms. I entered the USAF Reserves and eventually was promoted to Lt Col and retired in 1992, after suffering a ruptured brain aneurysm. mostly at Ubon, was there for two deployments. The latter group was composed of U.S. government civilian personnel, such as ambassadorial staff, intelligence analysts, contractors, and others. Thank you. I was assigned to the 355th Security Police. I injured my back twice while overseas. I was stationed at U-Tapao from January 1970 through December 1970. 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. have hearing loss. I was stationed at Camp Vayama, Sattahip, Thailand. After our 4 mission check out at Phan Rang, we were sent to our operational units in MR III and IV and eventually to the augmented super FAC Sqdn at Tan Son Nhut. Google Dept of the Army FM 3-3, Dec 1971.