Why dont all the comments show up here? I believe the later was for tracking flights. For those veterans that served at U-Tapao RTNB, I WOULD love to know that there was a klong (creek) running sort of parallel to the main gate entrance road? More information on this topic can be found in a book series titled, https://www.facebook.com/groups/391919177646188/, https://image.slidesharecdn.com/thailandherbicideexposureclaims-151116154523-lva1-app6891/95/agent-orange-and-thailand-veterans-26-638.jpg?cb=1447688816, https://asknod.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/checo-thailand-base-defense-1973.pdf, https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/agentorange/conditions/index.asp, Not so Silent Partner: Thailands Role in Covert Operations . Thank you, On at least one occasion we EX CPL, 594 SIG TROOP , 2 SIG REGIMENT ADF. My late husband William M. Beach was stationed at Korat I think in 1973. I was stationed at NKP from May of 66 to May of 67. Thanks. 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. Anybody remember the building that we built to USASUBTHIA. Even cancelled my C & P appt. Assigned to the 635 combat support group Thank you for your comment and your service. Pelican Baseball Stadium. 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. (Photo credit: library of Dick Hammaker; used . Its nasty with blisters and incurable. Is a great honor. I have some information that should open the door wide for you. God Bless all of you. I was stationed Udorn RTAFB 74-75 Corrosion Control, flight line and beyond. I have a picture of him in front of Jet with four other men, i I have there names and would like to find them also! I have applied for disability and sent the VA a whole packet supporting my exposure denied twice VA will say yes I have a disability but I must get an outside doc to confirm it is AO related hell my dermatologist wasnt even born in 70 VA doesnt care about us Thailand vets they are just waiting for us all to die. 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. Our barracks were right on the perimeter. The latter group was composed of U.S. government civilian personnel, such as ambassadorial staff, intelligence analysts, contractors, and others. [AUST ARMY SIGNAL CORP. ] THANKS. Cambodia at Mimot or Krek, Kampong Cham Province, during the period beginning April 16, 1969, ending April 30, 1969. Thank you for any one that might be of help. If you were there you were in contact with agent orange. Was among the first 55 US Airmen at Takhli 1965. QUANTICO, Va. --. 01.01 The Build up. I was working the morning that the EB66 crashed off the end of the runway, killing all aboard. John A. Madden, Jr. and Capt. Flew into Udorn and Vientiane, Laos. Mostly performimng perimeter security in towers and bunkers. Thanks. The VA says its not possible for Dioxin to cause this skin ailment. Korat RTAFB, Thailand: Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base was a base of the Royal Thai Air Force in northeast Thailand, approximately 157 mi northeast of Bangkok and about 5 mi south of the centre of Nakhon Ratchasima (also known as "Khorat" or "Korat"), the second largest city in Thailand. They just do not want to part with the money. 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. Im researching for my husband who was stationed at Camp America (officially may have been Camp Falong) 67-68. Suffer from heart disease, neuropathy, arthritis, diabetes, PTSD and recently stomach cancer near the esophagus. (Thank You) in advance!! I was assigned as a Security Policeman at all bases in Thailand . U.S.M.C. Regarding post #170- I served with Marvin Parker 1970-71. Thailand also was buffered from the conflict zone by Laos and Cambodia, thereby making it safer forAmerican personnel. Reassigned to Korat 02 Oct 1975 till the U.S My family and I would greatly appreciate any information you would be willing to share. My father did 30 years service for his country without a blemish on his record. 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. 3. Required fields are indicated with an * asterisk. I was told it was due to working in the dusty supply building. Clean up crew 51st. I am trying to help my dad. Found out I have N. I lived and showered on base and had no idea where water came from. 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. These insignia could be mixed, matched or eliminatedand routinely wereto display the desired insignia for the day's mission (more: "Colonel Wing Commander" in Alone, Unarmed and Unafraid). I would like to discuss AO at NKP if knew/worked with Ernest. I was diagnosed 3 years ago with two forms of bladder cancer. were issued M-14 rifles, and spent the night in a field on guard duty. I was at Ubon from 3/71-3/72. I dont remember your husband but I still might be helpful. Lived in a wooden hooch at end of the runway and worked in all areas of the base. I was diligent, forthright and honest with my Hello, I am trying to find people who may have known my father, Wayne Harper. I filed a claim for diabetes but was denied, because I have no proof that I was at or worked the perimeter. Do not give up on your claim. Id like to know more details if possible. Does anyone know where the Doctors living quarters were or have a map of the base showing the living quarters? Thank you. Lived and jogged on perimeter everyday. Here is hoping we all get positive results from VA. Stationed at Ubon RTAFB Thaiand, early 70s during the Vietnam war. Just curious if anyone remembers him. I also have tried to get claim but getting denied. 2b. Of course it spread around the base. Have recently been diagnosed with Parkinsons Disease. Please read our Comment & Posting Policy. Worked in the ammo dump..any buddies out there? Was stationed at Takhli RTAFB from May 68 to May 69. Air America, under contract to the State Department, was based at a former Japanese World War II air strip locate next to Udorn AFB, Thailand. I ask to get out and the only MOS was vehicle maint. I said what is that. Its a dishonor and flagrant insult. Jeff, George and Jay. I transferred to the VA clinic in St. George, UT. AO is killing us slowly from the inside. 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. I would appreciate anyones input. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); These blogs are governed by the general rules of respectful civil discourse. Perimeter Tower, with background of Ramasun Station, Thailand, located about 15 kilometers south of Udorn RTAFB. God bless. I was stationed at NKP from Jan 71 to Jan 72. Id like inputs from others history with the VA and how you have managed your claims. You need to be within 500m to be eligible for exposure to Agent Orange. Breaks my heart for all of you vets who served time for our country, and are having to fight for medical benefits! Returned on a 30-year non-disclosure for witness to Genocide. Was anyone station there during that time that might remember any of this time and remember where he lived. Over the years I became Diabetic, have issues with my thyroid, heart. My Dad, Marvin M. Parker, from GA, was an Air Force airman serving in Udorn, Thailand (1970-1971). Hellolooking for Mike Duncan (6908 security squadron in 74-75) who made a post on 11.02.20 regarding AO. That report is available at: https://www.thailanddoghandlers.com/_files/ugd/de04ba_2abbdaf9189942e69b25b9c069e9f54a.pdf?index=true. no mention anywhere of U.S. marines at airbase in namI liphong , Thailand. I was stationed at the hospital at both bases. Thus began the most defining era of the unit's history, one that forged a legacy of valor, courage and steadfastness that . I gave a year of my life to do my part in support of the war, and the VA does not seem to think my disease and disability is the Governments concern. so that 20% had done me ALL good, Hope this gives you an idea what to do one last thing, there is a VA . I was stationed at Ubon Jun 70 to Jun 71 with the 408th MMS. 1965: . On approach, the bomb broke loose over that very same field & went off. I was at Utapao in 1967 as part of a detachment from USN patrol squadron 46. 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. 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. It is 5 miles south of the American air base at Udorn. (TDY Supporting the Airlift mission in SVN while I was stationed at Okinawa). is not right!!!! Merlin Terlouw. Neither edition of the map appears to be widely distributed in libraries. Adobe Acrobat PDF format, about 290K in size. ASP in Thailand 1965-1972 (Part 2) Published June 18, 2020. Looking for Dave Easley Smitty from Texas and the list goes on. I served at Ubon RTAFB 1969-1970. the lima site was attacked by rockets in 1971 while i was there. The proof of my services there was the passport the US Army issued me for that mission. trying to get compensation for agent orange exposure due to having 2 presumptive conditions now.our unit received the republic of vietnam gallantry cross during operations in 1970 1971. 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 served with 355th out of Takhli 1969-1970. 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 WAS STATIONED IN Danang FOR MOST OF MY TOUR. From 1974-1975, at Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, these are still photos I (mostly) took of flightline activities in slideshow format, put to appropriate m. I served in USAF at Korat RTAB 73-74 with 388th Fighter Wing MOS 461 Munitions. This is the first I have heard about possible AO exposure in Thailand for some who served there, depending on their MOS / AFSC, or requirements to work perimeters. Information on the sheets is in both English and Thai. Also, talk to VA about taking a Agent Orange Evaluation. All of my pics were lost in a relocation! hope this goes to Jerry Kinard. I have a question directed to anyone who can offer an answer even if it is of a general nature. Read our may result in removed comments. Then, after 15 months, I went back to Korat AFB for a short 6 months. Retired in 1992 as MSgt from Tx Air National Guard , also as photo . unless clearly stated otherwise. Nkp June 67 June 68 munitions bomb dump special project seeding trails south with bomblets and sensors.ao used to clear diagnosed with prostate cancer. I installed /operated Tropo Scatter TRC-90s near Udorn and at Royal Thai Airbase in Udorn. I was assigned to the 355th Security Police. I know that Udorn was classified as a front line facility. 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. He recovered from bladder cancer 15 yrs ago, but it recurred in Nov & he died in Dec. VA states I gotta prove it, thats its agent orange connected.VA government. Relive & share the memories of your service time with your brothers & sisters in arms today. On the bases themselves because of trip flares, barbed wire and such, they sprayed because they couldnt mow. Trying to establish VA claim but not successful establishing perimeter location exposure. Sq., Ground Radio Equipment Repair. This Camp was home to the 809th Eng Bn, It was also home to the 57th Light Maint. Stationed camp friendship 1965-1966.538 engineers.Anybody left sure would be nice too hear from you. Oh Mr Farmer who said he was at ubon 72-73 time frame. . What they did to everyone is terrible and not just. I am on the VAs agent orange list. Photo Location; Udorn Air Base; Thailand; Photographer; Alan Campbell; Photos | Profile | Contact; Taken during the USAFA Summer Seminar. I was a supply tech 64550 i made bi weekly runs to Takhli to pick up supplies usually a 3 day trip. I understand there were two places where they had computers on the Korat base. Hope to hear from you. I have prostate cancer and I have provided proof that I was there and is still awaiting a decision. Now suffer nerve damage, terrible neuropathy and diabetes so far. We were not a combat unit, but was exposed to Agent Orange! First fueling B-52s on the East side, which meant driving the perimeter road, eating at the East side chow hall, than the West side, filling up our R-5 refueling trucks at the POL Tank Farm, that was next to the perimeter. Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base (Udorn RTAFB) is a Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) base, the home of 23rd Wing Air Command. VA will not accept that being on a Thai Base should be sufficient to claim exposure to Agent Orange. Looks like I was exposed to Agent Orange while there. I finally caught up with our Rosegarden group about a year ago and attended my first reunion in May of 2022. Was assigned to 355 FMS/AGE at Takhli and to MMS/AGE at U-Tapao. And Bangkok . Laos during the period beginning Dec1, 1965 and ending Sept 30, 1969. Crewed a Spectre on Mayaguez recovery. He was stationed there from Oct 67-Oct 68 as part of 432nd & 7/13AF HQ. Been trying to get the VA to approve my Parkinsons. Also a problem with AFIB. Years ago I enrolled in the Pennsylvania vets agent orange program (I assumed there was no exposure in Thailand but was TDY with the 366th MMS in Da Nang for a short period in 70, but again, I dont believe I had exposure to AO in that setting either). 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!! I was at Ubon RTAFB, December 1969 December 1970, 8th Combat Support Group (PACAF) 408th Munitions Maintenance Squadron (MMS). They say it will all be cleared up by mid-July and the House is expected to pass it with by-partisan support by Mid-July after the Holiday Recess and send it to the President who has said hell sign it straight away. I do know I am Filing again. I served in Thailand in 1967 & 1968 at Camp Friendship adjacent to the Korat RTAF Base. did anyone ever go to Green Hill Site in Thailand. I was stationed at NKP as a Security Policeman from May70-May71. That was 1971, It is now Feb. 2020 and in the meantime, I recently saw a Vietnam Zippo of the 600th Combat Photo Squadron with the name Ray Fischer engraved. ANY ONE BELIEVE And the discussion of whether the soldiers were exposed to Agent Orange in Thailand would be unnecessary, since the VA already has agreed that if a soldier met the boots on the ground test (i.e., by standing on soil in Vietnam), then they were automatically exposed to Agent Orange. I worked our normal 7 day 12hour shift. We finally have the government say we were exposed to Agent Orange. We had 197 people on board with gear and just cleared the fence at the end of runway leaving Holloman. The 1969 map you found, a great source, lists the UTM coordinates for the facilities, but not in a format Ive ever seen, two letters and four digits (e.g. I said no way . My career field was supply administration but on arrival, I was attached to security forces as an augmented member for the first four months. I got notified this month my claim was denied. 2. Since the 1970,s I have had Chronic liver disease, not rated by the VA as due to Agent Orange. I was sent TDY to Udorn AFB Thailand in 1966 and I worked in and around the bomb dump. On the reverse is a map titled U.S. Every base was sprayed. I was stationed on Udorn AFB between June 1971 June 1972. 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. The set is held by the Geography and Map Division butdoes not appear in thelibrarys onlinecatalog a not so uncommon reality given the scope of the divisions some 5.5 million items. First trip to SE Asia was Oct/Nov 1968 in the Coast Guards EC130E CGNR 1414 to survey and monitor LORAN signals transmitted from various USCG sites in Thailand and Vietnam. I was a t-28 crew chief at udorn 1967-1968.I spent several months in civilian dress & ID at Vientiane Laos supporting missions over Ho Chi Minh trail.If anyone that was there is still around,I would like to speak with them. He has always had bronchitis with cough, hypertension, neuropathy and heart disease. I have been denied any benefits for Agent Orange and my health is failing loosing my motor skills and quality of life. Shame on you. Glenn, ? VA has denied a claim. Spent many years guilty for Genocide. I was stationed at Korat 74-75 388 MMS 46250 weapons mech F4. He was the in Thailand in 1970. Stationed at Ubon RTAFB all of 1973 with 8th SPS-K9. Our shop truck would pull up to the plane and we downloaded our stuff and proceeded to the well-guarded shop. This area I have now learned was also sprayed. . I send all of his DD 214 and performance We lived in hootchs and had wooden sidewalks when I first arrived, but eventually they were replaced with concrete. I remember Thailand being one of the enlistment options at that time. All aircraft in SEA in 1964 were under control of Hq. RM MPK5J5 - A Royal Thai air force C-130H aircraft taxis down the runway during exercise Cope Tiger 17 at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, March 24, 2017. I was stationed at Utapao in 1972-73 and Korat and Ubon in 73-74. Guys, get a VFW service officer to assist you. 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. Stationed at Ubon RTAFB 69/70 ECM repairman was there during the Jan 1970 sapper attackI have developed Ischemic Heart trouble, High Blood Pressure and CLL Leukemia ..have been denied AO claim filled a supplemental claim after the PACT Act Passed into law.just waiting now. I was at NKP in 68,69 as a Carpenter we work setting concrete forms for building bridges, everyday we travel through the perimeter road to get to work the dust was unbearable. 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. I was stationed in namphong Thailand from 1973 to 1974 I was attached to the airwing and we supported the war from there. I think I have identified the building on a map of the base but the building is only labelled 1665. vulnerable and weak. The base was surrounded by jungle. 379th signal battalion in Nov 1970 to Nov 1971. Takhli was being reopened at time and the conditions were deplorable. 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. He passed away in 1997. Like to hear from anyone from Camp Friendship. 2005 WCS Gorilla Reunion. Prostate monitor. Security Police. Those were the timeswhen you were living life to the max. ANY IN FO WOULD BE GLADLY RECEIVED , JOHN BOYD . Here are the basic "rules" to get the presumption of Agent Orange exposure if you served in Thailand during the Vietnam War: 1) Service at U-Tapao, Ubon, Nakhon Phanom (aka, NKP), Udorn, Takhli, Korat, and/or Don Muang, between February 28, 1961, and May 7, 1975. Now diagnosed and being treated for diabetes and multiple myeloma. She asked me if I was in the military during the Vietnam war. 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. 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. info on my precise site and barracks locations? I cant provide a lot of information. - U.S. Air Foce Veterans whe served on RTAF bases at U-Tapao, Ubon, Nakhon Phanom, Udorn, Takhli, Korat and Don Muang, near the air base perimeter any time between Feb. 28, 1961 and May 7, 1975. Thank you for covering this. Just applied for AO complications.. 5 way bypass pass. What is odd I met a widow who lost her Husband to Agent Orange. (NOTE: Prior to my assignment at Ubon, there were two Sapper Attacks and during my assignment, there was one such incident.) They are requiring proof that I was exposed to agent orange. I also was at utapao on tdys in 66 67 68 as ground crew aboard k.c. Does anyone stationed at Takhli remember the bone yard. Another tour of duty in 1973-76. Of all the various branches of service, the USAF was the most active in combat operations. WHOs the right VA do I CONNECT. It took me a number of years and appeals, but I finally received a rating of 100% for Prostate, bladder Cancer, & Tinnitus. It was so nasty there it is a wonder we all didnt come down with a lot of stuff. 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. During that mortar attack. Im now on the docket for a hearing on that appeal with some fairly compelling photo evidence which I hope Ill never need. ARDF transferred from the Special Ops tarmac at Udorn to Utapao where we then flew Cambodia locating Khmer and Pol Pots transmitters in the invasion of Phnom Penh. Perimeter duty station is required for AO at Tahkli. Commit by VA, there was no agent orange used in NKP. THE OIC IN CHARGE WAS , WAYNE L COTTRELL. 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. I was stationed at the 7th RRFS, 05H, June 71 to Jun 73 did two tours there. I was a cable splicer and worked the parameter and between runways in the dirt and in trenches/pits. Finally, today, 02-12-2020, I spoke with an ADVISOR at the Federal Bldg in WLA and felt good about what he told me. I believe I was in the 379th Signal Battalion while in Sattahip. Any one in UDORN around 1971? Greatly appreciate any information. US ARMY Signal Corp 72E/F I served at Ubon, 72-73 on the line in security forces. Any USAF personnel assigned to 56th Transportation Sq at NKP 1967-68 who was exposed to AO and suffering from the effects of that exposure? I have been diagnosed with Ischemic Heart Disease (two heart-attacks). I am helping a widow to file for DIC benefits. The base, predating the arrival of American forces, is depictedon the mapAmphoe Ta Klhi, Sheet 5060 I,AMS Series L708, which is shown below. K9, I have Ischemic heart disease. Thanks for starting this blog! Have 5 AO connected diseasesbeen denied for every one. old and a widower. They also refuse to acknowledge i was a mechanic on C123K spray aircraft returning form Vietnam. We further reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to also in Thai Land for LINEBACKER II.during that time frame for the Year. Installations and Facilities, Bangkok, Thailand,1 November, 1969. I was diagnosed with diabetes, hypertension, and prostate cancer in 2015 no family history of any of these. (for Thailand) or have a source where I could find one. Antenna (Referred to as The Elephant Cage due to its enormous size and thousands of yards around it were emmaculately kept free of any & all vegetation by I suspect was Agent Orange liberal applications from rotar and fixed wing aircraft since sabotage was a constant threat. In my case, it went back to my late husbands date of death. Steve Ritchie and two more flying with Capt. Message for David Sorensen regarding NKP posting 9.12.22 on 12.08.22, you requested me to contact youhow can I reach you? Nevada VA hospital. It seems that a lot of the info about inf units in thailand Iam on the agent orang government list.. Then, six months before discharge, I injured it a fourth time. Like to hear from anyone from CAFB, New Mexico , if you see this. NKP Feb 70, Feb 71. Dont give up. 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