Lm now 70 and am getting medical care for the disorders and cancers resulting from all the spraying of chemicals while I was stationed there. I would love to hear from anyone who was there at either place during those years. The house bill PACT has come back from the Senate and was about to be approved last week (June 16, 2022) but got hung up with some typical funding snafu. I was 1st Cook, 738 Eng, camp friendship. As a Airman my regular duties included FOB along all flight lines and runways. A great 24 years in Photo . 2006 WCS Gorilla Reunion. I loved Thailand and the people, and have no regrets having been stationed there for a year. I saw it once just before I left. I left Korat in 1965 and went eventually back to the home base. Bluehawk said: Seeking any information remembered about tragic crash of a disabled aircraft upon attempting to land at Udorn, into a communications hut, with the loss of crew and as many as 6 intel gathering airmen inside the building, on 10 Apr 70. Serve at the Rose Garden Thailand Marine That was my last normal EKG (Bradicardia, Neg T-waves, etc). Serviced at Camp Friendship 1970 1971 442nd Signal(microwave tech) on the perimeter of Friendship and Korat AFB. I injured my back loading and had to eventually crosstrain into the medics after returning to Holloman. He was at Udon 1969 to 1971. Unfortunately, VA will not accept award of the Medal as proof of service within the coordinates outlined for Medal Criteria. Several members of that Group have went through similar difficulties in getting VA disability. After May 7th, I am sure they did not go out to the perimeter fences and do a massive AO cleanup. I worked nights and slept days and, sometime in the middle of my year, an F-4 was returning to base with a hung 500lb bomb. sp 4 Army stationed at Camp Friendship (Korat) 1967. Thanks again. Some stories about the impact of Agent Orange can be heard firsthand by way ofthe Library of Congress Veterans History Project, which contains interviews with Vietnam War veterans. Going to start my investigation into applying for AO funds before things get worse and its too late. BVA has recognized that this qualifies as boots on the ground in Vietnam and qualifies for presumptive exposure. I was a cable splicer and worked the parameter and between runways in the dirt and in trenches/pits. and before = 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. ALSO FLEW TO UBON, UDORN, U-TAPAO AND SOME OBSCCURE ARMY AIRFIELD WITH A BLOWN ENGINE. I was with 207th signal company detachment F on Hill 272 near Sattahip Thailand June 1968 to June 1969.I have high blood pressure and stage 3 kidney disease. Stationed at Udorn 11/69 9/70. Im not sure if that klong ran parallel to front gate. This writerhopes thatthese mapswill help shed more light on this understudied facet of the Vietnam War; in addition, and no less important, raise awareness about Americanservice personnelwho wereexposed to Agent Orange while in Thailand. Myself and a couple of other crew chiefs went over and boarded the 123s to see how they worked. The owner of the land was NOT happy. 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. I have recurring skin cancers melanoma, basal, squamous cell cancer. 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? God Bless All. Trying to help a friend with his benefits, he was with the 23rd Tac Fighter Wing at Korat Royal Thai AFB during summer 1973 but cant find any personnel documents that list the names of people who were sent there. U.S. Air Force bases in Thailand were vulnerable to the same kinds of attacks as air bases in Vietnam. Dad is still with us but suffers having his prostate removed, neuropathy in the legs, heart problems and other things. Are there any others who served on LT2075 on here? I am fortunate, but many others havent faired as well. Took 13 yrs to get VA to accept AO claim. I was stationed at Korat from Jan 1975 to June 1975. Nevertheless, They just do not want to part with the money. The bottom line remains that no matter the location or mission, YOUR military members served 24/7/365 in toxic environments and now have to fight the VA for benefits! USAF fighter-bombers first arrived in late 1961. . 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. I have several of the illnesses associated with AO. I worked at the AGE shop. I was an F-4D crew chief at Union RTAFB from 1972-1973. Looking for anyone who was there because you walk out revetment and the perimeter fence was across the street and had a bunker on the corner of the road going to the bomb dump. He as a fine officer and friend. I was stationed at Ubon Air base July 1973 to July 1974. Have been turned down three times for disability for prostate cancer. I was with the 355TFS at Takhli AFB 68-69 as an instrument -autopilot tech. KORAT 67 &68 I have been diagnosed with diabetes type 2, kidney cancer, hbp, ischemic heart disease, elevated PSA (probable prostate cancer), copd all claims denied all presumptive agent orange if you have been successful with any claims I need your help. Local people call it the elephant cage. I remember the Klong with its sickening smell. I cannot confirm that the list is exhaustive, but it is significant. What would pictures of Thailand be without some of these? Thailand also was buffered from the conflict zone by Laos and Cambodia, thereby making it safer forAmerican personnel. I was stationed at Udorn RTAFB in 1967-68 in the USAF. Served at Korat RTAFB from late January 68 til 17 November 68 . I said no way . the set isfairly distributed and is listed in twenty-one libraries, according to Worldcat.org. I have been compensated for the COPD, but the VA has denied my AO claim stating I must prove Boots on the ground in Vietnam as no AO claims for Thailand. Thank you, The mortars never got off. The base issituated in the upper leftof the map. (for Thailand) or have a source where I could find one. During the Vietnam War our first American squadron assigned at Udorn RTAFB were primarily TDY personnel from the 5th Tactical Group, Don Muang RTAFB at the Bangkok Air Port , who were known at Udorn RTAFB as the 333th Air Base Squadron (ABS), in October 1964. Udorn 08/1970 to 07/1971 Looking for photos of Hospital tents for that time. etc. I left the service 12/76. This also caused his wife not to receive survivor benefits as well. PTSD but Is a Moral Wound. Flew backwards thru the Mts Ararat, on way to Oct Fest 71. I remember entering the gate and to my left was that klong and frequently smell the odor of chemucals. NKP Feb 70, Feb 71. Its sad that we are finally eligible for disability benefits after most of us are gone, and for my condition (Multiple Myeloma) not long to go. kidneys, liver, bladder, my entire digestive system is affected. all that time. I have stage 4 kidney disease as well. I was at Mukdahon Air Force Base a couple of times trying to find parts. 3,823 0 0 McDonnell F-4D Phantom II. Jan 1968 to Oct 1969 I filed a claim for diabetes but was denied, because I have no proof that I was at or worked the perimeter. Best of luck to those in pursuit of a fair settlement. Went to Yokota for a few weeks in Jan 1966. I know people in other branches that were compensated under the Boots on the ground concept . Iv been trying to get VA benefits for myself since my husband has passed away 2 1/2 years go.VA has. Crew Chief on F-4. When I asked my local VA about this they said they knew noting about it and would not test me for exposure. The annual multilateral exercise, which involves a combined total of 76 aircraft and 43 air . We walked the perimeter with our dogs every night. I was stationed at Udorn March 1970 -March 1971 working on RF4Cs with the 14th TFS. Red Horse hooches were no more than 10-15 yards from the perimeter road at NKP. That was my base camp, but I hauled supplies to almost every other base in Thailand. Nothing on my AO claim but denials based on them needing more specific site locations, proximity to perimeters which I provided on maps of the sites. I believe that during the rainy season the chemical Agent Orange filtered down to the water table and we ended up drinking small amounts every day in every meal and every shower we took absorbed some through our skin. I know I was exposed to Agent Orange sprayed around Hooches, perimeter road and everywhere else they wanted to kill vegetation. I was stationed at NKP in 1970-71, 1987th Comm. VA wants to deny my claim of exposure to Agent Orange present there and my exposure being the cause of this disease and disability. I spent four to six hours a day in Da Nang or Bien Hoa. He only disclosed that his duties caused him great stress as how well he did his job could determine whether men lived or died. bang pla thailand. Most of hi records were blacked out. Remember, most of these people looking at your records are younger; so you have to walk them thru what happened over there. I need photos showing proximity of engine shop at Ubon. 5. I can remember standing at the runway side of our barracks watching F105 take off. When I told him that my brother would not disclose anything this fellow said my brother displayed excellent loyalty and discipline. We walked in it, ate our C rats in it, and at times we slept in it. They were UNDERMANNED. I have been asked to present my Video Play at the Library of Congress this summer. I was in the Marine Corps stationed on MCAS Rose Garden in Nam Phong, Thailand with Task Force Delta from May 28, 1972 to April 14, 1973. We loaded munitions on F4Ds and pulled 12hr shifts which included arming and recovering the birds at EOR. I just filed a claim for hypothyroidism due to agent orange. My only AO disability is diabetes. Spent many days and night working launch and recovery of the F4s. Didnt happen. 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. However, there was a terrible consequence:Exposure to Agent Orangeresulted incancer, birth defects, and other significantailments. Based on reading other comments on this blog, the VA may say why have you waited so long to disclose this to our attention!!! Filed a VA claim for A/O exposure with prostate cancer. the perimeter lines make a point at the location if that helps. (70-71) FLEW 50+ MISSIONS OVER LAOS AND CAMBODIA. Read his blog and hopefully he can provide some information I am looking for . Anyone willing to share photos or maps, etc? I was stationed at U-Tapao from January 1970 through December 1970. Google Dept of the Army FM 3-3, Dec 1971. I come from a family without heart issues. Just glad I can still get vertical every day. Clint. My husband also worked in Korat for about 9 months teaching at Korat Technical College. Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base (RTAFB) Maps and Photos Basic Laytout Map of Ubon RTAFB. Found out had stage 2 diabetes and had a few surgeries to take tumors off. He passed away from Pancreatic Cancer on July 4th, 2016, three and a half months after being diagnosed with diabetes and the cancer. Stationed at Korat and Sattahip 68-69 with 697th Engineers. We stayed in concrete barracks. Does anyone know where the Doctors living quarters were or have a map of the base showing the living quarters? I was at Takhli in 1965-1966 working at a munitions storage area. Anyway. 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. Got kicked out of Thailand in December 1975 due to a disagreement between Nixon and Thailands King. I remember coming in from post, and shining,in the moon light, coated with the shit, we use a pesticide, to dip our dogs in (malathion), now that also is a big health issues. He never smoked. 1971~1975 assigned in Bangkok worked on the JUSMAG compound in the Telecomunications center COMSEC/CRYPTO transmission and receipt of messages across all Military Commands we were located next to the switch board. Have had a heart attack. In 2016 I was denied service connection for hypothyroidism, but it is now presumptive and being re-adjudicated. Looking for others that were stationed in Avionics (AMS) during 1973. F-4D fighter aircraft #66-0267 at Homestead Air Force Base, Fla., circa 1989. I would like to personally thank the United States government for treating the Viet Nam veterans with the respect that we deserve. Photo Location; Udorn Air Base; Thailand; Photographer; Alan Campbell; Photos | Profile | Contact; Taken during the USAFA Summer Seminar. The list also contains theUTM coordinates of the installations. Co. of which I was a member. I was stationed at Takhli Royal Thai Air Force Base from September 69 to September 70. STATIONED AT UDORN DEC. 1973-DEC.1974 Thank you for all this great blog. I was at NKP Mar 1970 Aug 1971. Do ever give up, keep fighting, Good Luck, i was tdy between jan to mar from cck to takhli 374th supply sq trying to find a way to prove my presence because tdy records arent kept i was told. It is hard for me to believe that AO does not potentially blow over the whole base due to wind currents. TDY to Korat from Sept 72 until March 73 working on the Wild Weasels from McConnel. I am 75 years old and not sure how much time I have left. In addition Marine Aircraft Group 15 operated from Royal Thai Air Base Nam Phong from June 1972 to September 1973. . I was the Deputy Fire Chief till mid term then Assistant Fire Chief. Also Served in Vietnam 1971-1972. - 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. Never considered AO as the issue. Hobcaw Baroney. I was Security Police. Took 81 months, an appeal, a hearing before a travel judge, 2 buddy letters, a copy of the declassified CHECO report, and a lot of research to get presumed exposure. This is called Oxidative Stress. On the flight line at Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, Steve Ritchie stands next to his F-4 Phantom, displaying five stars to reflect each of the MiG-21s he shot down during the Vietnam War. Birds of Prey from the Low Country. The 333rd Air Base Squadron at Udorn RTAFB was redesignated the 6232nd Combat Support Group (CSG) in July 1965, then . I have been turned down by the VA two times now, and have retained an attorney. Soaked many times due to failing couplings from trucks to tanks at this backward RTAFB. They all died within 2 weeks. I want to file for agent orange exposure. I understand the FLR-9 has been replaced with more modern equipment but the antenna . I researched found nothing about that so called event. Still fighting agentorange heart surgery 2007. We further reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to remove a user's I was told if I was in Vietnam regardless where I would receive full benefits. NKP RTAFB 1971-1972 in the 56th FMS . I was with co b 809th engineer bn. I was stationed at RTAFB Nam Phong from June or July, 1972-April 1973. Later we found that Jacks father was Charlies commander when he was in the Air Force. I worked Hill 260 at Takhli. 135. have filed for AO exposure. Bud Snyder: Any info/maps showing the location/flightline of the US NAVY P3 patrol squadron detachment In 2012, I developed chronic lymphocytic leukemia, then prostate cancer and coronary disease requiring a stent in 2020. Painted F-4s. Korat AFB in 1973 and Utapao AFB in 1974. I was approved for AO exposure. I was stationed in Korat in 1967 with the 561st. Please share. I met a lot of you folks as we took requests that ranged from the music of Chicago, Blood Sweat & Tears, etc. They were always spraying something. Having trouble proving I had perimeter guard duty! Bang Sare is roughly half way between Sattahip Port and Pattaya Beach. My husband also worked in Korat for about 9 months. I request anyone with knowledge of what my brother did please share it with me. I do this all from my disability income. HI , FROM OZ ,[ DOWN UNDER]. I had a massive heart attack. I have been turned down twice for benefits. There is no record of my TDY. It should also bementioned that the Veterans Administration outlines other situations where veterans may have been exposed to Agent Orange on their website. Va working on claim currently on appeal. 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. On 8 June 1967 the squadron relocated from Udorn to Tuy Hoa Air Base, South Vietnam and began to receive HC-130Ps to replace their HC-130Hs. Lasted 4 n 5 months till pronoted to e4. I was then dropped off at work on petroblem tank farm which was used to transfer fuel to the air base next to camp friend ship. Classified the same. Some are off base around Korat. I do believe that some health issues I have may be AO related. I was turned down for the agent orange list. Neither edition of the map appears to be widely distributed in libraries. Debellevue (six MiG kills) and Lt. I didnt know what it was back then. Found out I have N. I lived and showered on base and had no idea where water came from. I know I did it, I remember how dark it was out there at night. They show their contempt for those of us who Served this country during a time of a very unpopular war. 20 years later I developed Diabetes and have since gotten Neuropathy of both feet and legs and mild in my fingers, lost all my toes on right foot and some partial loss on left foot. All nugs pfc pullef perimeter guard in ops area due to having clearances. I was stationed at Kanchanaburi Army Installation (Signal Detachment), from March 1968 to July 1969. Gratuitous links to sites are viewed as spam and may result in removed comments. I had pictures of my duty section with no vegetation and an identical picture I took 37 years later tank farm covered in vegetation. I would like to hear from any veteran who served in Korat and is living with bladder cancer, and from any of the guys that were in the 331st Bluestreak the same time I was. I worked for the USAFSS in 1975 at Utapao; my little group serviced U-2 aircraft (ECM and encrypted radios) based there which intercepted radio communications while soaring at high altitude over Laos and Cambodia. I know he saw agent Orange there because when he got out he wrote a paper for school about agent orange. froze my buttox off there. Ive been through treatments and surgeries since July, 2016 and will continue treatments possibly for the rest of my life. 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. 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