I was an aircraft Mech and was in the 606 Air Commando Squadron. Don Williams, my first husband, Robert M. Bowen, was stationed at Tan Son Nhut air base near Saigon from July 1967 to July 1968 and was in communications. Exposed to AO, and diagnosed with Parkinsons disease in 2004, all claims submitted to VA were denied. Does anyone know how to contact others on this forum ? I know its another long shot but you never know till u find out. No VA claim to date. Charlie Hansen was a major when he was sent to navigate C-123s at Phan Rang Air Base in 1971. Stationed in Supply in what was then NORS Control Called all over the world for high priority parts for those flying machines had on base. One of the men started to run the best he could toward herhe was her fiance she had waited 6 years for!!!! Crewed a Spectre on Mayaguez recovery. If anyone is having issues I would like information. The 101st was on the west side with the Korean White Horse division. Those of us that lived in the hooches while there we were in the AO drift zone. (Mac) McDonough with a unit arming F100s Dont give up. I have given up. I know he went to Thailand when the 17 was deactivated to work on AC-130s. Can I use this blog as apiece of evidence to support his claim? He passed away from lung cancer in October of 2015. Had surgery to remove lymph nodes in my groin and starting chemo next week. Appealed and was denied again not service connected. It was under the control of the VNAFs 41st Wing, which was established there on January 1, 1964 as the major Vietnamese air element in I Corps. Themapped data concerning American forces isbroken down by color:Red symbolsrepresent U.S Army installations and facilities that numbered 45; the blue U.S. Navy and Coast Guard installations that numbered 18; the green U.S. Air Force installations that numbered 28; and thebrown Joint and Others locations that numbered 11. Id like inputs from others history with the VA and how you have managed your claims. I have a claim in for agent orange exposure. I felt fine for years. Google Dept of the Army FM 3-3, Dec 1971. I am diabetic, have had colon cancer, and have severe arthritis that I have to take shots in the stomach for. I was stationed at Takhli RTAFB in 72/73 and after 11 years of battling the VA I have been granted 100% disabled due to diabetes and severe poly neuropathy. Lasted 4 n 5 months till pronoted to e4. I was assigned to the A Flight unit assigned to Danang airbase, Nov 1968-69 as aircraft maintenance and crew chief on acft 43-49211. Be patient however the system is much better now but dont be afraid to contact your Congressman as it really speeds up the process. Based on reading other comments on this blog, the VA may say why have you waited so long to disclose this to our attention!!! Where do I get specific Im sure that the flight plans werent all the same though. I remember the smell of insecticide or some chemical. Im looking for information (maps, what was sprayed, etc.) collections that include Unit So, I saw my primary Philippine Care Physician (taking in a bottle of water with an empty glass to perform a show n tell) and she knew right away what I had. We stayed in concrete barracks. I was at UBON in 1965. 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. Survived many Rocket Attacks. Are there any others who served on LT2075 on here? I was at 3rd Field 1967-68. See more ideas about vietnam, phan, vietnam war. Look to see if there is a Disabled Veterans Office like the one near us at VA Mather in Sacramento, CA. Any help would be welcomed. We had to disembark in Vietnam for the refueling. I also was a staff sergeant and we lived in the airmen barracks at the front of the base. I was stationed in NKP from 1970-1971. ORANGE. Our Barracks at UT were within the Drift Zone, as claimed by the VA. Neuropathy in both feet and both hands have progressively gotten worse however, the VA says I should have reported it within a year of exposure or when I determined it to be an issue. I started taking my medications and the A1c was not coming down. I was at Takhli right after it reopened till July or August 1973. In 2004-2005 conducted research and summited a report on the use of Agent Orange in Thailand to the U.S. House of Representatives Veterans Affairs Committee. There is a Fb group called Happy valley Phan Rang if anyone is intersted. Charlie has so many of the same issues. Hi there. Was stationed in NKP 68 609 air commando sq. I was 62E20, heavy equipment operator. [22], A No. Here is hoping we all get positive results from VA. Of course it spread around the base. I spent four to six hours a day in Da Nang or Bien Hoa. Its nasty with blisters and incurable. I served at Korat Thailand from November 1965-November 1966 as a Weapons Technician on the F-105s. Was made 100% disabled in 36 days. not only did we load it on to the Air Craft down by the Beach end of the runway but our BKS where located not more than 50ft. When I told them I figured it out they said, Too Late!, I served at U-Tapao royal thai airfield from 1968-1969. I say plus regarding all of the Air Force locations because they we were plush compared to Nam Phong. shop that were run down off base by a dump truck. I deployed to U-Tapao from August 10, 1970, to Aug 10, 1971. The base was hit more than 25 times during my tour of duty, but that was by far the worst. Guys who were there as well as Laos and Cambodia do not have coverage over A O. After about 5 months in Thailand we starting running 2 miles each morning, m-f and Camp Samae San was beautiful base but small, I am currently a disabled physician assistant, the congress in the last yr has submitted a house bill hr2201 and senate bill 1381, these bills are the same and would treat thai vets just like viet nam vets when it comes to agent orange, wish me luck, if im able to finally get what i deserve, i will be happy to help any of u all GOD bless America. We spent many hours weekly on the permimeter road recovering M113 and M706 APC broken or mired in mud. The Dr. advised me to make a claim with the VA. I saw it once just before I left. our base was clear of all vegatation, but surrounded by thick forested jungle. Havent had any luck finding maps showing our location on the base. I lived in the hootches behind the USO. I arrived at Phan Rang in August of 1965 with Co B, 62 Engineers Bn. It was like he knew something was going to happen to him. Fathered a child that now lives in California. Our work shifts were 12/7 during my time there. When I asked my local VA about this they said they knew noting about it and would not test me for exposure. Was among the first 55 US Airmen at Takhli 1965. I would like to get in touch with veterans that were stationed at these two bases. One of the maps, however, has a list of bases. Does anyone remember this? It was of interest to me to read the numerous stories by military personal who had a part in the operation of the Phan Rang Air Base. 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. Anyone remember Kenneth Hamlin? I was stateioned at NKP, Thailand and on my Discharge Physical in 1971, it was determined that I had a HEART MURMUR which was NOT present when I enlisted. We are at a loss of how to find more info. Installations and Facilities in Thailand by the 652nd Topographic Engineer Battalion. I remained, returning to Ramasun Station to monitor the radio communications of Pol Pot and the Cambodian Genocide. Stationed at NKP Thailand 67-68, worked at Task Force Alpha, located out from the base in the jungle. I was an E-4 Air Force (then Sgt) and was responsible for a squad of airman during that period. Nothing on my DD-214 to confirm black ops trips to Korat/Ubon AFB, Thailand or bombing raids over Vietnam/Laos. 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. Home I left the police quick. I wondered why it didnt work on the mosquitos. Thank you for any one that might be of help. Our barracks were out next to the perimeter. from mid 69 to mid 70 worked in the base photo lab doing recon photo . Looking for any one who knew Glenn Orn Fisher Jr who was in the Air Force from 1956-1970. Bob. Sq., Ground Radio Equipment Repair. I believe that is where my father was in Vietnam about 1967. I served in the army at comm sites at Utapao Korat, and Hill 272 Sattahip. It should also bementioned that the Veterans Administration outlines other situations where veterans may have been exposed to Agent Orange on their website. The author, Hal Walker, is a pilot who was stationed there for three months in 1969-1970. In the late 1940s and early 1950s the French Air Force used the same 3,500-foot runway, and abandoned the facility when French control over Indochina ended in 1954. jQuery. He had frequent flash backs when he would be back in the war. A bright spot in my life. Several trailers congregated together and aircraft parking ramp. If anyone has information on Agent Orange that proves that AO was there during that time frame, that information would be greatly appreciated. I finally caught up with our Rosegarden group about a year ago and attended my first reunion in May of 2022. 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. Did a three month TDY back and forth to Phnom Penh for the airlift. Welcome home boy you guys are men and have be enjoyed for years, it was a pleasure serving with you guys from the sea. We worked on the Air America ramp next to the F102 run up area next to the deflector barrier. Message for David Sorensen regarding NKP posting 9.12.22 on 12.08.22, you requested me to contact youhow can I reach you? 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. Remember playing softball in the field attached to the base. I came down with type II Diabetes and then in 2006 I was diagnosed with Hairy cell Leukemia. The Navy patrol squadrons were located right near the southwest end of the runway. It worked find but use did not last. 5 way bypass pass. 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. 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?). Air Force units closed operations 26 February 76. Servidor del sitio web? Hellolooking for Mike Duncan (6908 security squadron in 74-75) who made a post on 11.02.20 regarding AO. 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. We went through ~16 million gallons of JP-4 a month supporting with 80% of all fuel used in Southeast Asia for supporting 26 KC-135 tankers, 55 F-105s, EB/RB-66s based at Takhli. 1.Board of Veteran Appeals ruled flight line is an extension of the perimeter. 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. We never used them. I didnt know what it was back then. we could see some action over VN. 180 ".keeping the memories "Happy Valley" Phan Rang AB, RVN The History of Phan Rang AB and the stories of those who served there. Besides reuniting with old friends and making new ones, our goal is to preserve the stories of our Phan Rang brothers. I am looking to document the guard duties we had to perform to protect the base when we were under suspected attack. Have had surgeries for Sqaumus Cell and Basil Cell carcinoma. Michael Corbin and James (Jimmy) Corbin. 809th Engs, May 69-May70, I have been fighting VA for a while, to no avail. I have since developed NON HODGKINS LYMPHOMA STAGE 3 CANCER a VA PRESUMED AQUIRED DESEASE from exposure to AGENT ORANGE. 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 was a crew chief on the F-4 Phantom. Anyway. We always traveled with lots of classified equipment and personnel (many in civilian clothes) so we always traveled on our own military transport. Fortunately, Camp Enarie was fairly quiet, but 4IFD had way too many casualties one was too many. Melvin A. Bosch Msgt Retired. If you go to your nearby VA OPC, VA Hospital, etc. 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. 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). 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 There were 2 JUSMAG USAF pilots stationed at Chang Mai flying with the Thai Air Force. He did 2 tours and tried to sign up for a 3rd but he told me he was so messed up in the head they wouldnt take him. Hi all I know this is a long shot but Ive tried many and every means to help me to form my family puzzle in terms of my moms side in which I can say currently. 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. I would love to hear from anyone who was there at either place during those years. The location of the dwellings were 30 to 60 feet from the perimeter where all brush and greenery had been spayed with agent orange. Phan Rang Air Base, 1965-1970 militaryvideocom 40.7K subscribers 52K views 15 years ago Like This Movie Trailer? This meant I was on my hands, kness and on my back under the aircraft to get to my equipment. Remember, most of these people looking at your records are younger; so you have to walk them thru what happened over there. was it in 1965 or 1966?And how can I get a copy of that documentation. He survived to come home and raise a family. My DD214 shows SEA duty time and other overseas time but when (after 3 years waiting) I finally got my full records set I could not find orders for several such trips, and I dont recall if I ever got any officially. I was an aircraft electrician, only 10 months in the air force when deployed. Trying to get help for my x-husband.Thanks. Since I was originally TDY and then loaned out to the 123 my records dont show me as having served around AO. Dont give up. I served in USAF at Korat RTAB 73-74 with 388th Fighter Wing MOS 461 Munitions. The VA has turned me down twice. I researched found nothing about that so called event. Then, six months before discharge, I injured it a fourth time. Even cancelled my C & P appt. 1.My brother likes____TO SURF/ SURFING_____the Internet looking for new music. Cynthia, I still live in Tucson and my deceased husband retired from Davis Monthan. I served with the 1st signal brigade us army 442nd signal battalion company c . Im trying to help my mother get benefits resulting from my fathers death. Public outcry and official investigations followed. Spent many years guilty for Genocide. Still took a year, but rating was finally approved. The restaurant I run today was formerly part of a joint officers accommodation facility. I think I have identified the building on a map of the base but the building is only labelled 1665. One last thing. I was with the 7th RRFS, 05H, from June 71 to June 73. Unfortunately, VA will not accept award of the Medal as proof of service within the coordinates outlined for Medal Criteria. Was stationed @ NKP 1968-1969 , 556th RED HORSE , working airfield / perimeter daily ,,, signed with the DAV , Saginaw MI , 2017 , after wife kept at me to do so. My name is Chris Gaines,I was in the Seabees MCB-5 1971-75.I helped build Nam Phong base for the Marines The Rose Garden. sp 4 Army stationed at Camp Friendship (Korat) 1967. it was a raidar site. Fire Control Specialist on AC-130A/AC-130H Gunships. Just wondering on how to let others contact me. I was with the 355TFS at Takhli AFB 68-69 as an instrument -autopilot tech. Waiting to hear outcome of his claim. They will guide you on the process. Service in Ubon, Thailand 1965 437th MAC. Dad died in April 2019. my working other odd jobs(such as spraying weeds around culverts.Sprayed weeds in off base storage yard and etc. I cant provide a lot of information. I was TDY at Udorn sometime between September 66 and December 67 as a radio repairman on the RF101c Voodoo. Assigned to the 635 combat support group I filed a claim with the VA. First they said that AO was not used at Tahkli since 1964, then they said that They never received my medical records( which I sent). I served at Udorn RTAFB from SEP 69 thru AUG 70. The VA has classified me under the Blue Water Navy Act of Vietnam (2019) as being exposed and I have be advised Ill receive 30% disability. 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 flew two Spotter missions with USAF O1E pilot Lt. Rainey, flying through the mountain valleys looking for Viet Cong. Served at Tahkli Air Base 1965/66. Nor can I prove that 42 months of continual sunburn was the trigger that caused the outbreak of Vitiligo. The base, predating the arrival of American forces, is depictedon the mapAmphoe Ta Klhi, Sheet 5060 I,AMS Series L708, which is shown below. My request has been at the Board of Veterans Appeals since 9/17/2019 with 48,444 appeals ahead of me as of 11/06/2022. Looking to see if anyone served with my father, Charles J. Templin, Sr USMC. I was then transferred to Vung Tau and left in late 1972.We were part of the USAF 35th tactical fighter wing. FIRST VA CLAIM DENIED MAY 2020 Any help will be appreciated. I have the jacket that he had made for my 2 year old self framed and on my office wall. It was very early in the process so we did a lot of working making hooches out of tents. He was loved by all of his students. I now take that to mean Hmong tribesmen. I know there was jungle very near where we were located. Told I qualified d not to worry, they still refused and said his opinion was just that an opinion and the VA doesnt have to follow his recommendations. Im looking for information about Mukdahon AB Thailand from 1966-67. I know I was exposed to Agent Orange sprayed around Hooches, perimeter road and everywhere else they wanted to kill vegetation. Thankfully, he is still around. I said no way . I have been turned down by the VA two times now, and have retained an attorney. 120th Tactical Fighter Squadron F-100C 54-1836 Phan Rang AB.jpg 600 413; 72 KB. with me. Thanks to all of you veterans for everything youve done and I hope you get the help from the VA that you deserve. From 1961 to 1975, the United States Air Force deployed aircraftthroughoutThailand, and these planes were responsible for the majority of USAF air strikes over North Vietnam. Hes applied 3 times for VA disability and 3 times denied. Spent 7 months in country. With credentials, youll be invited to join. Takhli Thailand is the only location the Va has been able to find in the records as I was stationed there and have been denied service connection. A lot of memories from 52 years ago. I was there sept72 till march 73. The first 26 were to be AC-119Gs, equipped with four 7.62 GAU-2B/A miniguns, gun sight, armor, night observation sight, DPN-34 and SPR-3 radars, 20 kw airborne illuminator, and an LAU-74/A flare launcher. I was based at Korat In 1969 and I have non-Hodgkins lymphoma. Stationed with the 5th RRU Det D in Nung Sung Thailand , 1966, 67 U.S. Army lived in tents several miles from Udorn Airbase. The bug in my head. Facebook; Twitter; Instagram; Linkedin; Influencers; Brands; Blog; About; FAQ; Contact Nakhon Phanom is on the map titled U.S. Donald Raymond Sandve? I just scanned these messages, hoping to add something that is useful. You are telling a fib sir. Nevertheless, On the reverse is a map titled U.S. Charles L. Hall. We also rehab the existing Phan Rang airstrip for air crago use. He always told me to keep all of his military papers. Thanks again. on 1-6-66. Ann Myers, you need to file for DIC benefits. There is a Facebook group that I have found very helpful. Then again in 74 75 for 8 months at Utapao for the cambodian air lift.I joined the navy in 76 and started having sever head aches that resulted in nerological problems and brain damage. I see nothing here, however, about the USAFF (United States Air Force Security Service). Do any of you (besides Gary) know anything about Nam Phong, otherwise known as MCAS Rose Graden? Hopefully this will cover all of us who are still left standing, including you Ms. Smith. Hope this helps you out. The content of all comments is released into the public domain Another close friend was a Marine, Peter Barnes. Im looking for anyone from the 6201st CSG/SPS from Ko Kha air station Thailand Im trying to find out what they sprayed our perimeter fences with. I am now having a lot of digestive issues,I believe that are AO related,but current VA Dr.does not think so. He has contacted my son whos theyre DNA has been linked. You sent us there and now have abanded us. Does anyone live in Thailand? I read many cases from the files of the Board of Veterans AppealsOne case # 1139851 stood out. 20072023 Fold3 by Ancestry • Questions or comments, Contact us. If anyone knows the location of this computer system please contact me. He was an Internal Medicine doctor and took care of all Airmen. 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. I was the fuels guy on Operation Limelight. I injured my back loading and had to eventually crosstrain into the medics after returning to Holloman. I went to Amphitheatre High School during the Vietnam War and had a high school choir teacher, Mr. FUNK. I am trying to file one more time. She asked me if I was in the military during the Vietnam war. THEY HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO AGENT ORANGE AND HAVE BEEN DENIED DISABILITY BENEFITS PLEASE CONTACT ME. It is located 5.2 miles (4.5 nmi; 8.4 km) north-northwest of Phan Rang - Thp Chm in Ninh Thun Province . old and a widower. I was told if I was in Vietnam regardless where I would receive full benefits. My brother was the very best brawler I have known so I still find it hard to believe that he would have been badly injured in any kind of brawl. Go to your congressman or woman and have them go US Bases in Thailand During the v. war and you can and show him where you were living.I am going to my congressman tomorrow. Several weeks later,we were told by the squadron commander that he had tracked down a few barrels of agent orange at the Air Force base at Udorn. called Happy Valley). While in the storage section , myself and others would be in or around the inventory shack on the holding row . Agree with Jack Hart. NKP RTAFB 1971-1972 in the 56th FMS . My brother Joseph M Ferraro was in Vietnam in 1968-69. We all were exposed due to winds, aircraft movements so the VAs claim of perimeter exposure is their way to throw us under the bus. Sincerely David. Location is on the beach at Bangsaray Sare (also spelled Bang Saray). When I retired from the Army I followed his example. Even The cement barracks and the hospital were also in that area. Crossed it daily. Any records on the flight routes would be helpful. It is located 5.2 miles (8.4km) northnorthwest of Phan Rang Thp Chm in Ninh Thun Province. With respect to evidence supporting the conclusion that the veteran was exposed to Agent Orange in Vietnam, the record confirms that the veteran served in Vietnam beginning in September 1966. I need photos showing proximity of engine shop at Ubon. That report is available at: https://www.thailanddoghandlers.com/_files/ugd/de04ba_2abbdaf9189942e69b25b9c069e9f54a.pdf?index=true. We walked the perimeter with our dogs every night. Served in utapao in 1966. From 1976 to 1 May 1979 I served at Fairchild AFB, Washington, and retired from the USAF. I was at Udorn ,Thailand Oct 73 to Oct 74 as a RF-4C crewchief lived off base just off base. I had heart surgery in 2017. Hart trouble,strange skin disorders, fainting falls, the best of times the worst of times. 1.9). Still searching, so If anyone has some evidence. My Dad, Marvin M. Parker, from GA, was an Air Force airman serving in Udorn, Thailand (1970-1971). Agent Orange was employed around many of these airfields andother U.S. installations in Thailand. Susanne Bostick Allen. Jerry is seen directing traffic from the control tower and training a loc. [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. I tip my hat to you Aussies! I remember how fast everything turned brown and the strong smell that lasted a few days. Lois. How can we do that? I have multiple medical issues associated with agent orange yet I have been repeatedly denied my last denial was in 2019 because the US Army and Joint Records cannot concede my exposure to tactical or commercial herbicides even though I have repeatedly claim and provided personal statements to the contrary. I was stationed at Ubon RTAFB IN 1971/72 as a B57G maintenance crew chief. On at least one occasion we Battled neuropathy in my legs forever. Since had constant health issues including quadruple bypass and skin issues. Christmas campaign. The homecoming ceremony at RAAF Richmond on 31August 2009 was a momentous occasion for Squadron Veterans. Have tennitis. My husband served in the marine stationed in Udorn Thiland in 1962. Camp Friendship from May of 1970 to December 1970, then Sattahip December 1970 to May of 1971. Yet I still languish on appeal. WelcomeHome. I have been diagnosed with ischemic heart issues and a number of issues concerning bodily inflammation. Forty-two months all-in. I primarily worked the flight line. The Cardiologist said the stroke was caused by atrial fibrillation of his heart, then the lower chambers gave out. The Navy P3 Orions operated off the same ramp as the C-130 SCOOT airlift. They show their contempt for those of us who Served this country during a time of a very unpopular war. on Fold3 today. Have an ischemic heart problem which resulted in a massive heart attack. He was diagnosed with neuropothy in early 2000s. Now suffer nerve damage, terrible neuropathy and diabetes so far. Trying to contact a Stephen N. Wood.