Sq., Ground Radio Equipment Repair. It was no secret and the commanders knew as well as everyone else. In addition spouses, siblings or any relative of a veteran or other interested parties are welcome including foreign nationals either employed at the base or Vietnamese nationals . Thank you for covering this. I worked our normal 7 day 12hour shift. Her husband served at U-Tapao from June 1971 June 1973, his MOS was Aerospace Ground Equipment Vehicle Operator, working with B52s and KC135s. Have neuropathy in both feet. Health Care Battle of Phuoc Long; Part of the Vietnam War: Date: December 12, 1974 - January 6, 1975: Location I was stationed in Korat in 1967 with the 561st. USAF fighter-bombers first arrived in late1961. Jan 6, 2014 - Explore Emily Mosley's board "Phan Rang Vietnam", followed by 152 people on Pinterest. I believe I was in the 379th Signal Battalion while in Sattahip. Please join our FB group: Happy Valley Phan Rang AB, Vietnam Nobody else in attendance had been at Nam Phong before there were hutches and hot meals. Looking for AF vets from that time frame. He died from an AO presumptive disease but having trouble proving exposure. 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. I served in the U.S. Air Force Security Police K-9 at Korat RTAFB from October 1969 to October 1970. He leaves behind a wife and three grandchildren they were raising. Attention A T users. Worked flight line and phase docks, at trim pad frequently. They are requiring proof that I was exposed to agent orange. Still took a year, but rating was finally approved. I think we are a year or two away from a situation where the veterans who were based in Thailand will have a much easier road for their disability claim. I send all of his DD 214 and performance Also made TDYs to NKP, Ubon, Korat, and even to Tui Wah (sp) Viet Nam. To jack stover. 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- william j wilson SP-4. Ubon RTAFB. Battled neuropathy in my legs forever. Pancreatic Cancer is not on the designated list of diseases caused by AO, and thats what his death certificate says he died of. The outer perimeter was sprayed with AO and I believe we started flying sorties to spray AO in Laos and Viet Nam. I could sure use a map showing the location of the MARS shack. He now has memory problems. Most of the year I operated a loader on the mountain, loading trucks with fill dirt for the runways. Have to be very careful of the foods I eat. c.1969. R diagnosed to Multiple System Atrophy in 2011 Does anyone recall specialists like me flown in for TDY on complex Voodoo repairs? I was commander of A Troop, 2-1 Cav and when I changed command in Aug 1969, I was sent to Phan Rang AB to await my orders back to the U.S. On the day I arrived at the Air Base, after about a 30 mile Jeep ride from our Firebase, I got to the Main Gate of the AB which was closed & locked because of an attack on another part of the base, & the Air Force Guards wouldnt unlock the gate for me to get inside. I was there when B52 slid off runway and helicopter went down and we were all augmented to assist in clean up. I was stationed at Takhli RTAFB from jan 1969 to jan 1970 as an ECM repairman on EB-66 AC. I was at Takhi from July 66 to July 67. Resolved: Release in which this issue/RFE has been resolved. Im the widow of Ernest Whitfield who was stationed at NKP in 74he was a communications specialist eho passed on 11.05.14 at age 62. I showered from old tanks the mommasoms had no.idea where water came from.but got infections . I am trying to file claims for benefits for him or get them finished up rather. They were always spraying something. It 's wonderful place for honey moon. My husband was Sgt. Glad I got out of there in February 1967, they wanted me to reenlist. Stationed at Ubon 3/71 3/72. Rod Gaudin (SPC 4 47th Infantry). I was a North Vietnamese interpreter with USAF/NSA. On the bases themselves because of trip flares, barbed wire and such, they sprayed because they couldnt mow. I didnt find out that they used agent orange on our base till a few years ago. There were canine units there. During the Vietnam War, the United States military used an herbicide called Agent Orange as a defoliant in Vietnam and on the perimeters of certain Royal Thai Air Force Bases in Thailand. I wish there was a way for you to contact me but it looks like the rules dont allow for emails to be exchanged. I wish he were still alive to see this. VIETNAM* PHAN RANG AIR BASE SOUTH VIETNAM COACHES EMBROIDERED LIGHTWEIGHT JACKET Brand New C $104.59 to C $117.67 Top Rated Seller Buy It Now +C $45.72 shipping from United States Sponsored BUSH HAT US AIR FORCE BASE PHAN-RANG VIETNAM Pre-Owned C $170.53 or Best Offer +C $30.17 shipping from France Sponsored In my case, it went back to my late husbands date of death. VMFA232 comm/nav/ident. The 101st was on the west side with the Korean White Horse division. Information is presented in a fashion similar to the front page. Please contact me if you have info . He was in the Vietnam Conflict! I once heard a name for this operation but as a 17-18 yo old kid forgot it. Ive been trying to research what army inf units were in thailand at that time and where they were stationed. Are there any records from there? I was stationed at Ubon Aug 64 to Aug 65. Assigned to Army medical laboratory near perimeter of Korat AFB in1969.my recollection was that is was located near the perimeter. I cannot confirm that the list is exhaustive, but it is significant. Was stationed at Takhli RTAFB from May 68 to May 69. My father Joe Burch was at Phan Rang from June 1967 to May 1968. b. If anyone has information on Agent Orange that proves that AO was there during that time frame, that information would be greatly appreciated. I was TDY to KRTAB from Apr72-Sep72 during Linebacker 1. My barracks was #2606 (1 of 3 buildings end to end) on the base perimeter next to an open field. A.O. 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. The newsletter collection contains stories about dangerous missions, enemy attacks on the base, military awards and decorations, and descriptions of what off-duty airmen did to pass the time. I was so happy. (Mac) McDonough with a unit arming F100s The VA is a waste of time. I wore a patch on my uniform that was the 9th logisitic command. From fort Lewis. We could be more helpful to your search if you could provide us more information, such as; He passed away in 1994. Simply google namphong.com and take a stroll down memory lane. Served in Ubon RTAFB from1/6/72 to1/6/73 sensor shop and Security Police Augmentee. Thank you for your comment and your service. I am just now contacting an advocate to see what steps I should take about making a claim. Spent 7 months in country. so that 20% had done me ALL good, Hope this gives you an idea what to do one last thing, there is a VA . Our area was not declassified till 2010. They also refuse to acknowledge i was a mechanic on C123K spray aircraft returning form Vietnam. My additional duties was to go into the community and help to vaccinate people in the community.A lived of posts very new to the base. After the AF, he was a Physicians Assistant for over 27 years. Was lucky. Please read our Standard Disclaimer. By the time I left in 1970 the vegetation was gone. Applied in 2015 for Compensation according to the Presumable VA list, and was denied not service connected. While in the storage section , myself and others would be in or around the inventory shack on the holding row . But, Diabetes is on the list. If anyone could help I would appreciate it. There is supposed to be a bill in Congress to cover everyone that was in Thialand, but it has not gone anywhere in years. My brother, David Chavira Jr, was a US Air Force communications specialist who served at Udorn AFB from 1969 to 1970. Connected, and have noted the similarities with IBM, definkyely exposed to herbicidee. Are there any maps of Hill 272? [20] Two crew members were killed, two squadron members died of disease, and three from accidents during the war,[15] and two Canberras were shot down in 1970 and 1971. Been fighting the VA over illnesses they claim were not service related for over 15 years even though there is documented evidence proving otherwise. Results Focused Influencer Marketing. I served with 355th out of Takhli 1969-1970. I finally will see a Judge on these appeals on 11-20-20. The boy was born in Vietnam and came to the states. "Happy Valley" Phan Rang AB group is for personnel that were stationed at or worked at Phan Rang Air Base, RVN anytime that it was operational. It is scaled at 1:1,562,500 and provides coverage for all of Thailand. Im trying to help my mother get benefits resulting from my fathers death. Marines were secuity for the 9th marines out of danang and those that left from okinawa. 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. It was all dead. All I can say is thank you to those who served in Thailand. DPAA plans to return to the sight in 2021. Made 100% disabled in 36 days. I would like to personally thank the United States government for treating the Viet Nam veterans with the respect that we deserve. Asking for assistance with photos, locations of where he might have been in barracks/dining recreation on the beach? VA has denied a claim. Hootch was on the perimeter, as I recall. on 1-6-66. I served with usaf at korat rtafb 6/69-7/70 with tdy to numerous other bases in Thailand and Vietnam. Most of records were blacked out.what do they want from me that they are not telling me. I lived on the perimeter road where the Pathit Lao sappers broke through. I worked on the flightline supervising local Vietnamese employees that maned the Wash Rack. Im a granddaughter whos grandfather served in a recon unit in Udorn, Thailand in 1961. I would suggest starting at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1894942467450627 , asking for advice and going from there. 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. We provided: "Sorties for ground support, night interdiction on supply/truck routes, logistics, and C-123 Ranch Hand Operations (Agent Orange)." Phan Rang AB was particularly vulnerable to off base interdiction because the base water supply and jet fuel was piped in. I served @ HHD 9th Logistical Command, in Korat, Thailand Jul 1964-1965. I also have tried to get claim but getting denied. Do your homework before writing articles. I can remember standing at the runway side of our barracks watching F105 take off. Try it. Our birds flew continuous missions 24/7. My first base assignment after tech school was Eglin assigned to the 33rd TFW, MMS. He was a USAF pilot but served as Ops Officer there. Im working on an intense website that connects military to locations and diseases/illnesses, This has been a long process due to military locations. We were also not supplies with jungle clothing , ammo and proper medical supplies. In communication and exposed to agent orange Thanks. I was first diagnosed with Parkinsons in 2005. Looking for maps, testimonies on verification of being spayed with Agent Orange, or any help possible to prove my case. Have heart problems,prostate problems, pre diabetes etc.who knows what else. Phan Rang Air Base is located 5.2 miles (8.4 km) north-northwest of Phan Rang - Thp Chm in Ninh Thun Province. That report is available at: https://www.thailanddoghandlers.com/_files/ugd/de04ba_2abbdaf9189942e69b25b9c069e9f54a.pdf?index=true. Stationed at Udorn 11/69 9/70. Just wondering on how to let others contact me. - I was stationed at Ramason-7thRRFS-ASA base monitoring & intercepting VC, NVA & CHI-COM units during 70 72 (05H MOS) following a stint in Phu Bai, Vietnam. Also for those of you there around that time frame, how about Pete? 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. (Both are doing fine now after surgeries) He was NCOIC of Jag claims office. warin thailand east of the ubon air base. I was a Recipricat Aircraft Engine Mechanic. Service officers tell me different things. Was My dad there S/sgt Billie Leroy Roth lost June 27 1965. Have recently been diagnosed with Parkinsons Disease. Phan Rang, Vietnam. An EWO on AC-130s A&H Models. 2 Squadron RAAF Boeing 737 AEW&C aircraft during a deployment to the Middle East in 2017 That was 1971, It is now Feb. 2020 and in the meantime, Thanks. I was searching for information about Philco Ford in Bangkok. They came from Detroit Michigan. Check Herbicide Spraying in Thailand and variants to find an abundance of information on the net. I left a wife and a 8 and 6 year old on Christmas day 1969 heading to San Francisco for my flight to Bangkok. I said yes and thats when we found information about AO at Takhli. I can find very little regarding this base and their duties there. 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. He was denied. 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 have not approached the VA about Agent Orange (A O ) and its relationship to my medical history. Agent orange was used at the Depot to clear vegetation around the ammunition storage areas and fence line. I was in the airforce 1971 to 1975. My husband (Arthur Maier) and I worked for Philco Ford in Bangkok, Thailand from 1967 to 1969. I was stationed at U-Tapao AFB in 1971-1972, spending one month also at UBON AFB in January 1972. I have neuropathy in my feet, I have had recurring problems with spinal stenosis. we could see some action over VN. We lived in hootchs and had wooden sidewalks when I first arrived, but eventually they were replaced with concrete. These idiot think that when agent orange was sprayed on the perimeter an around our barracks that it just stayed in one pot and was never air born. Even did a day trip to Vietnam to repair and load 25k loaders on a C141 before the fall of Saigon. Susanne Bostick Allen. 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. 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? In 2005 or 2010 I received a letter from the VA stating in reference to Agent Orange, At Takhli. I was stationed with a USAF Communications Detachment at the Chang Mai Airport in 1967 thru 1968. I have been denied any benefits for Agent Orange and my health is failing loosing my motor skills and quality of life. I would be happy to help you with that. I was never able to get an audience with anyone regarding the herbicides-Vitiligo-sunburn connection. Nothing on my DD-214 to confirm black ops trips to Korat/Ubon AFB, Thailand or bombing raids over Vietnam/Laos. Heart attack and by-pass in 1999,Gaul Bladder removal,Prostate cancer,Rheumatoid Arthritis,two operations for blocked arteries in leg,Cysts in groin. I was a surveyor in Vietnam and if my memory is correct I surveyed the Pham Rang air strip in 1966. But in the case of veterans who served solely in Thailand,the Veterans Administration states: To receive benefits for diseases associated with herbicide exposure, these Veterans must show on a factual basis that they were exposed to herbicides during their service as shown by evidence of daily work duties, performance evaluation reports, or other credible evidence.This writer notes that the policyis source of debate, anger, and frustration for some American militaryveterans and their families. Obtenga la proteccin! I was in the 1890 Comm. Anybody stationed there? those who were once stationed at the base.