Does anyone know when the AO spraying of perimeter started in Thailand? Im still fighting them at 72 and going on about 8 years, Im looking for Frank Brown stationed at Ubon 72-73 he was dog handler for Rex4M83. I was never able to get an audience with anyone regarding the herbicides-Vitiligo-sunburn connection. So far no recurrence. For those stationed at Korat: https://image.slidesharecdn.com/thailandherbicideexposureclaims-151116154523-lva1-app6891/95/agent-orange-and-thailand-veterans-26-638.jpg?cb=1447688816. Nuhs pulled guard on ground with. Cartographic information for the series was gathered from aerial photography conducted in the 1950s. Couldnt your hand in front of your face! He told my sister he worked on the perimeter of the base and we have pictures of big communications antennas. Glasses but rejects me about AO I know we got sprayed. Our unit was the 7th Radio Research field Station Airborne Radio Direction Finding (ARDF). Would anyone have a complete list of army or marine camps? 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. All aircraft in SEA in 1964 were under control of Hq. Looking for maps, testimonies on verification of being spayed with Agent Orange, or any help possible to prove my case. Have photos of hutches we stayed in but va claims they could be from any base. 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. ALSO FLEW TO UBON, UDORN, U-TAPAO AND SOME OBSCCURE ARMY AIRFIELD WITH A BLOWN ENGINE. I am sure once 99 percent of us are dead, the VA will finally accept that we all were exposed to the chemicals and should not have to fight for acknowledgement to that fact. Gratuitous links to sites are viewed as spam and Also, talk to VA about taking a Agent Orange Evaluation. Came back with No Health problems. Surgey for tumor removal and repair of a broken humorus bone from the tumor., radiation, and 6 months of intensive high dose chemo. After many denials and appeals, and taking it as far as I could with my Vet Rep, I contacted the Veterans Consortium online who works with attorneys who work pro bono for veterans or their survivors. All of my pics were lost in a relocation! I live in Bangkok and would like to meet a Vietnam Vet for a conversation. I was stationed in NKP in 1968-1969. History: 3 years at Ubon and 6 months at Korat (71-75). I have some information that should open the door wide for you. I was an F-4D crew chief at Union RTAFB from 1972-1973. Im from Michigan as well as my grandfather, if anyone has any bit of info for me that would be great, appreciate you for your time. 7th rrfs udorn 1969. I am currently engaged in filing a claim with the VA for medical complications stemming from significant exposure to Agent Orange while stationed there. The VA says its not possible for Dioxin to cause this skin ailment. 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! Are there any maps of Hill 272? Does anyone know or did kno a person by the name of Dan or dannie f harrolle that was in the air force when he was in thialand. Nakhon Phanom is on the map titled U.S. Since then, Ive had problems with sun exposure and blistering skin reaction to most metals. I live in Bangkok but not much longer I am so sick. Am I eligible for VA benefits? Were you on the Flying Tiger Airline that set the brakes on fire when we landed hot in Yakota Japan? The only thing he disclosed was that the lives of men depended on how well he performed the duties and responsibilities assigned to him. We further reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to remove a user's This meant I was on my hands, kness and on my back under the aircraft to get to my equipment. I started taking my medications and the A1c was not coming down. There is no record of my TDY. Perimeter Tower, with background of Ramasun Station, Thailand, located about 15 kilometers south of Udorn RTAFB. 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. Remember the Klong monster? Luckily I actually had a hard copy of my travel pay ticket showing the transit route and signed by some ops Officer so I could collect my transit pay. To all my brothers,WELCOME HOME!! I just filed a claim for hypothyroidism due to agent orange. But thats the Marine Corps way. Thank you so much great information that Ive never known about. VA has denied my disability July 2020, Was in Korat 1967-68 cant remember want unit Army next to airbase TDY all over udon/ ubon. we were often on red alert and the ubon base had been attacked by sappers who were all killed during the attack. Looks like I was exposed to Agent Orange while there. The restaurant I run today was formerly part of a joint officers accommodation facility. Dell Ray Beckstead, I was stationed at D.Co. Find the document CHECO. Is there a way to prove I was sent TDY as there do not seem to be records other than one of my performance reviews from a MSGT who I was stationed with in Thailand. The division also holds alater edition of the map from 1972, which is not shown in this blog. It took me a number of years and appeals, but I finally received a rating of 100% for Prostate, bladder Cancer, & Tinnitus. I have several of the illnesses associated with AO. My father SMSGT Gene Rocheleau was stationed at Korat AFB from June 1967 to April 1968. 2 nd Air Division at Tan Son Nhut AB, RVN. You could perhaps try other websites such as veteran groups or chat rooms that allow for two way communication. I will pursue compensation; however, the posts above are not encouraging for a successful outcome. My 3/4 ton truck (Personnel carrier) Det 1 USASCC Receiver site-Udorn. 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. I would like to personally thank the United States government for treating the Viet Nam veterans with the respect that we deserve. I have a lot of the presumptive conditions but was also denied compensation. If this statement were true, then AF soldiers who were on those planes would meet the boots on the ground test, which is the defining test for the Nehmer class members. Chuck and Jack. OSI Command Historian. I came to Korat as a PFC from Phu Bie Vietnam and left as a Specialist E-5. 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. 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. We all lived in the NCO barracks across from the mess hall. We were not a combat unit, but was exposed to Agent Orange! Installations and Facilities in Thailand by the 652nd Topographic Engineer Battalion. That report is available at: https://www.thailanddoghandlers.com/_files/ugd/de04ba_2abbdaf9189942e69b25b9c069e9f54a.pdf?index=true. Many of my friends that served with me have gotten cancer from Agent Orange. Agent Orange was used May 1970. My husband Bob Schoonover (VP-1, served U-Tapao) died of bladder cancer Dec 2020. I was in Ubon Thailand 71to 73. Kaman HH-43B and -43F Huskie - based at Udorn Air Base, Thailand 1965-1966 . I served at Udorn in 68-69 on flightline as an instrument technician . Has anyone received a positive resolution with the VA. Stationed at Camp Friendship Korat 67-68. Crazy stuff as I was back and forth on their base on a daily basis. I did in DEC. Im sure there are more than 100 people with problems the VA wont respond to. In 2011 diagnosed with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. However, I get discouraged from all the horror stories Ive heard with claims being denied and dont know who could help me file? That he personally killed four. Information is presented in a fashion similar to the front page. Youll want to look way down at the bottom of the file to see what the final decision was. 27 December 1971: A C-123K enroute from Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, to Xieng Lom located in northwestern Laos, was reportedly shot down by anti-aircraft fire approximately 35 km east northeast of Xieng Lom resulting in the loss of four crew members. 7 claims filed , 5 denied ,,, received letter showing 2 claims service related and even though my Agent Orange was denied , I am listed with the VA as Herbicide Exposed Veteran. Dont give up keep fighting for our rights and benefits. Just glad I can still get vertical every day. Birth President was Herbert Hoover #31 I didnt know what it was back then. I lived on the perimeter road where the Pathit Lao sappers broke through. Response to Charles Ernest Hill 12/20/22. The headquarters for PALACE DOG was at Udorn Air Base, Thailand. From an air base we were taken by helicopter to a smaller base close to the Mekong. Im a diabetic, have thyroid issues. F-4D fighter aircraft #66-0267 at Homestead Air Force Base, Fla., circa 1989. We loaded munitions on F4Ds and pulled 12hr shifts which included arming and recovering the birds at EOR. This site brings back a lot of memories. Was stationed with the 355 Field Maintenance Sq at Takhli Thailand from 24 Nov 1966 to 23 Nov 1966 as an Aircraft Fuel System Repairman. Jun 28, 2006. Doug. Salute. Steve Ritchie and two more flying with Capt. Coming on base from the main gate, traveling past hooches and Thai O-club on the right, eventually crossing a bridge over the klong (near the chapel). We made monthly flights until 1975. I was stationed at NKP in 1970-71, 1987th Comm. I recall Thai security guard showing me a dead cobra. Fire Control Specialist on AC-130A/AC-130H Gunships. photos are very powerful. Yes, Udorn was sprayed with Agent Orange, the exact date I do not have but I know they sprayed because when you entered the chow halls they had a note telling individuals to indoors from like 8 to 12 pm. Central Listening Post I send all of his DD 214 and performance I was at u-tapio with V-49 May Nov 1968. I was in Aerospace ground equipment repair (AGE). I applied to AO for metastatic cancer, which is a presumptive illness. He never talked about it much but I know he was there when the base was attacked. Looking for any info on when the 354 th TFS was there at that time to prove boots on the ground. Served in utapao in 1966. Base perimeter was barbed wire fence. were issued M-14 rifles, and spent the night in a field on guard duty. The RTAF 231 Squadron "Hunter" is assigned to Udorn, equipped with the Dassault . I was with the 355TFS at Takhli AFB 68-69 as an instrument -autopilot tech. This 1970s home movie captures the scene at Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base in Udon Thani, Thailand. Flew into Udorn and Vientiane, Laos. Assigned as an Never paid too much attention to it. The FLR-9 we were within feet of the perimeter not yards, Was TDY in May of 72 to Takhli from Holloway AFB. I was stationed at nkp Thailand May 1971 thru May 1972,SPS security. President, 2) You served as a security policeman, patrol dog handler, security police . I also worked on the flight line working on the AC-130s but the VA didnt care one bit.. yesterday i received my summery of case with a flat denial on my second appeal.. Went to U-Tapao airbase weekley for supplies. In 1971, 15 Air Force OV-10s with the 23rd Tactical Air Support Squadron, based at Nakhon Phanom Air Base in northeastern Thailand, were modified with laser designation pods and LORAN (long-range . has recognized ALS (Lou Gehrigs Disease) as Service Our barracks were out next to the perimeter. I was at Takhi from July 66 to July 67. I was in the airforce 1971 to 1975. Still took a year, but rating was finally approved. He passed away 15 Dec 2020. I returned to the States on a 30-year nondisclosure. AT Phitsonulok dec 68 to dec 69. Myself and a couple of other crew chiefs went over and boarded the 123s to see how they worked. I felt fine for years. 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. I have gotten 3 Thailand vets approved and am working on 3 more. Suffer from heart disease, neuropathy, arthritis, diabetes, PTSD and recently stomach cancer near the esophagus. Claim for disability is currently at BVA awaiting a decision. After reading all the comments by my fellow veterans. I served in Ubon Air force base late 70-71 as a mechanic. 379th signal battalion in Nov 1970 to Nov 1971. Guys who were there as well as Laos and Cambodia do not have coverage over A O. 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. I served in USAF at Korat RTAB 73-74 with 388th Fighter Wing MOS 461 Munitions. Our area was not declassified till 2010. The majority of the fuel can from Bangkok in 3170 gallon trucks. I was at Ubon RTAFB, December 1969 December 1970, 8th Combat Support Group (PACAF) 408th Munitions Maintenance Squadron (MMS). Kearny Pat Charles B. DeBellevue, with the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing at Udorn Air Base, Thailand deployed for the Vietnam War. I was stationed at Udorn in 1967. I was exposed to agent orange at utapao thailand in 1970/71. HI , FROM OZ ,[ DOWN UNDER]. 75 from perimeter fence and required to sleep to be in shape to work 7 days/week.. The VA treats all of us Thailand vets like bastard children, like we dont deserve Vietnam veteran status. I was the Operations Sargent. I just scanned these messages, hoping to add something that is useful. It shows Tactical Employment of Herbicides, and near the back it shows a 500 yard kill zone from the sprayed area. My brother Maj Bobby M Jones MD, USAF Flight Surgeon, was stationed in Udorn Thailand Sept 1972 Nov 28 2972. I am sure his ailments were as a result of AO while in Thailand 68-69. I remember him talking about tents beside the runway. U.S. Air Force bases in Thailand were vulnerable to the same kinds of attacks as air bases in Vietnam. Great Discounts & More! I was turned down by the VA since I was not security in the perimeter. Does anyone know or remember how clean the camp was from weeds. Was volunteeredto crew a ORH C-123 through UDorn eventually to Buen Hoa and others in Vietnam. 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. Pelican Baseball Stadium. If all our congress persons go to the VA as a group maybe we can get everyone approved! I injured my back loading and had to eventually crosstrain into the medics after returning to Holloman. A bright spot in my life. Am 6 foot 3 inch Af American. He was a seargent. 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. Need information about base perimeter for VA claim. Would like to contact you. It was so nasty there it is a wonder we all didnt come down with a lot of stuff. Udorn RTAFB, Thailand, 1971-72; Unit Historian, HQ 601st . The chemical dioxin causes your own chemical makeup to get scrambled when exposed to it. Filed VA claim in 2005 was denied On and off flightline daily to preflight and postflight equipment aboard aircraft. Walt C passed away 2020 from intestinal cancer. Follow the trail: AGENT ORANGE (TCDD Dioxin)->OXIDATIVE STRESS->VITILIGO. The way my research has shown, all servicemen that flew out of Travis AFB by commerical travel stopped in Viet Nam and had to get off plane for refueling, my case I switched planes to military aircraft. Was stationed at Takhli from 7/67-7/68. Made many trips to Bangkok for the Officer and NCO Clubs. Other key basesfor USAF operations included Korat, Ubon, U-Tapao, andDon Muang, andUdorn. Activated once again on Aug. 19, 1966, the 432 TRW formed up a month later on Sep. 18, 1966, at Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand. I was stationed at Ubon RTAFB in Feb. 1967 and did TDY to Korat RTAFB for 180 days returned to state side Feb. 1968. vulnerable and weak. There just waiting for us all to die off. My husband also worked in Korat for about 9 months teaching at Korat Technical College. God bless. A bridge. I have not approached the VA about Agent Orange (A O ) and its relationship to my medical history. If you open Google or some other search engine, type this phrase: Citation NR: Then type in a base, or an ailment or combo of. On the base is a maze of wire and steel rods laid out over an area larger than a football field. I am compensated at 100% Service-Connected for PTSD. The cement barracks and the hospital were also in that area. Thank you, any one from bang pla thailand 1969 to 1971 have medical issues, I was in the storage section ,635th MMS,CSG, PACAF, at the MSA. Ive been through treatments and surgeries since July, 2016 and will continue treatments possibly for the rest of my life. He ha all the diabetis, two open heart surgeries and parkensons. 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. I am so sick and tired of this mess.My CAD is getting much worse now.. I cant provide a lot of information. My husband (Arthur) worked in Bangkok, Thailand for Philco-Ford Communications and Satellite Division from 1967 to 1969. Ive filed once and was told I need witnesses to back my elavs and work assignment. I, myself, have not suffered from exposure there, but several of my colleagues and good friends from that period have died from complications due to Agent Orange, and several others still fight the ongoing process of the exposure. During my stay the C-123 aircraft that sprayed the base, landed and were located just a stones throw from our flight line. info on my precise site and barracks locations? ASP in Thailand 1965-1972 (Part 2) Published June 18, 2020. I moved from the storage section over to the motor pool in the bomb dump. Squadrons of F4Cs, the coolest plane ever. I was at NKP 1967-68 with the 56th Transportation Squadron. Beneath a wonderful photo taken over the ramp of Udorn, showing the F-104 operations flightline. We always traveled with lots of classified equipment and personnel (many in civilian clothes) so we always traveled on our own military transport. Udorn RTAFB was the Asian headquarters for Air America, a US passenger and cargo airline covertly . Detachment 1 USASCC Udorn,Thailand 1964-65. The US deployment came home in 75, but the Thais around the areas of the bases were exposed to it continuously then and since. STATIONED AT UDORN DEC. 1973-DEC.1974 Thank you for your comment and your service. With the help of a legal team, I was granted 60% disability for Ischemic Heart Disease in July 2008, after numerous denials. I saw the barrels often with lids off in storage area as well as it being sprayed on the perimeter during the time I performed compass swings as part of my job. One day our canteens were filled with water that was brown in color. Any help will be appreciated. I would appreciate anyones input. My husband was at Udorn. Did a three month TDY back and forth to Phnom Penh for the airlift. did anyone ever go to Green Hill Site in Thailand. Reassigned to Malmstrom AFB, Montana for the second time in my career. 8,699. 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). We stayed in concrete barracks. Notice the huge circular antenna array, often called "The Elephant Cage", that was the most visible part of the AN/FLR-9 radio intercept equipment. Their presentations at the Hill Aerospace . We also took our r and r in Udorn. After the initial four months, I responded to numerous if Sac alerts throughout the year. VA will not accept that being on a Thai Base should be sufficient to claim exposure to Agent Orange. We worked a 12 on 12 off shift with a two day break then shift change. Captain. 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