Would love to hear from anyone else that may have been there during this time. The owner of the land was NOT happy. But, Diabetes is on the list. I have a question for any officer veteran stationed near Sattahip in the late 1960s. For those in the same situation, I will provide three words. Served on the LORAN station at Sattahip, Thailand. Ischemic heart disease and diabetes. Stated there might shift flight line and remember spraying different areas. I was stationed at Udorn RTAFB in 1967-68 in the USAF. Robert Calhoun June 9 2020, if you have copies of your performance reports, take then to VFW, or American Legion. Was made 100% disabled in 36 days. 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 was also told if I get cancer I qualify anyone have any information please contact me. I feel fortunate medically compared to many listing problems our government seems content to deny any responsibility for. Stationed at Ubon 3/71 3/72. I was at Takhli right after it reopened till July or August 1973. I remember the smell of insecticide or some chemical. 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. Was stationed in NKP 68 609 air commando sq. They all came home. like you would if you flew in on World Airways or one of the other civilian transit providers. 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. Also, a report on the defoliation of base perimeters was declassified and is available at CHECO Report. "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. I worked Hill 260 at Takhli. Refine Your Search Vietnam Phan Rang Air Base 1969 stock footage and images - Showing 1 to 6 of 13247 results Sort by: (1) Sea of Japan (1) Seaoul Korea Kimpo Airfield (1) Seattle Washington USA (9) Senai New Guinea (2) Sendai Japan (1) Library of Congress. 3. Hope this helps you out. I was a mechanic/crew chief/flight engineer on a Kaman HH43B. newsletters that have been collected and shared to a Facebook page dedicated to Clean up crew 51st. Lasted 4 n 5 months till pronoted to e4. We walked the perimeter with our dogs every night. Note: As many of you probably know many of the guys that were there with us are no longer with us. He was a seargent. Back in Carolina. Borrowed in absentia may be better suited. My husband was stationed at Udorn AFB from 1972-1973. It should also bementioned that the Veterans Administration outlines other situations where veterans may have been exposed to Agent Orange on their website. I was a radiology technologist . I was there sept72 till march 73. My husband was so very proud to be a veteran and of his service. Thank You. Lots of memories of off shift evenings at the Airmans Club, the outdoor theater for USO shows and later the newly opened 21 Club. Been fighting the VA over illnesses they claim were not service related for over 15 years even though there is documented evidence proving otherwise. That he personally killed four. 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 know have ischemic heart disease, high blood pressure and borderline diabetes. Would like to hear from other Airmen as to what exposure they have had and what medical conditions they have. Worked flight line and phase docks, at trim pad frequently. There may be, I just havent heard of any. All nugs pfc pullef perimeter guard in ops area due to having clearances. I also was a staff sergeant and we lived in the airmen barracks at the front of the base. Was on TDY Mar through Aug 1973 (from Nellis AFB) Worked out of POL as a Flightline Monitor. I also have diabetes third stage I served with 355th out of Takhli 1969-1970. 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. 1. Guys, get a VFW service officer to assist you. Never considered AO as the issue. It took two more years, but praise be to God, my claim was approved this year. Any base names (or state) that he may have been trained or stationed: I didnt find out that they used agent orange on our base till a few years ago. My second post was the Bomb and munitions dump. Hiding behind my Video camera I have interviewed over 100 war veterans for the Veterans History Project, Library of Congress.There have been hundreds of project for Veterans and our community. About this group. I guess our government is waiting for us to die off. Tecnologas. A lot of our photos/doucments have been uploaded to Ancestry.com. This would help NKP vets. My only AO disability is diabetes. I am not sure he was ever stationed there. Branch working with F-105 and EB-66 aircraft. I hear all of you who have served and are not getting satisfaction for compensation/treatment for related Agent Orange conditions. Even The 1969 map that was mentioned in the opening of the blog istitled U.S. We had 197 people on board with gear and just cleared the fence at the end of runway leaving Holloman. Phan Rang Air Base was quickly expanded in 1965 to accommodate both United States and VNAF fighter and helicopter units. As we all well know how hot it was and on that day the bone yard was stinking to high heaven. Both my parents met at Clark AFB and I was born ar Sandia AFB. Due to an injury, was later assigned to Civic Action as an adult English instructor with Phan Rang citizens. We were not MPs. F-100 destroyed by direct mortar impact in cockpit (May 1969). 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. Stationed with the 5th RRU Det D in Nung Sung Thailand , 1966, 67 U.S. Army lived in tents several miles from Udorn Airbase. Water had to be trucked in. That, I was defending freedom and those who were The Phan Rang complex comprises interim facilities as well Spent a lot of time at the Military Affliate Radio Station (MARS) which was located in the jungle near the base perimeter. 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 am considered 90% disabled with UI, so I get all benefits of 100%. Was stationed at Takhli from 7/67-7/68. If anyone has information on Agent Orange that proves that AO was there during that time frame, that information would be greatly appreciated. EVER!! Happy New Year, best of health and stay safe. Can anyone help me with my research Worked both flight line which included trips to do end of runway checks, which was on the perimeter of the base. The VA is a waste of time. in Thailand under JFK, An article about U.S. operations in Thailand. we were within feet of the perimeter not yards, Was TDY in May of 72 to Takhli from Holloway AFB. The base there had a beautiful new hospital which had been constructed as a triage for wounded soldiers air lifted out of Viet Nam before being sent back to the states. I send all of his DD 214 and performance Reassigned to Malmstrom AFB, Montana for the second time in my career. I have type two diabetes. I discovered so much information that never knew about before. Found I had CLL in November of 2018. 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. The soldiers got off the plane (deplaned), and walked on the tarmac. The proof of my services there was the passport the US Army issued me for that mission. Going to start my investigation into applying for AO funds before things get worse and its too late. Merry Christmas, huh? Its a declassified document on how every base in Thailand was established from a security perspective. Although I never spent much time at Phan Rang Airbase, during the latter part of 1969 our headquarters moved from Nha Trang airbase to Phan Rang. Unresolved: Release in which this issue/RFE will be addressed. Am I eligible for VA benefits? I wondered why it didnt work on the mosquitos. It is located 5.2 miles (4.5 nmi; 8.4 km) north-northwest of Phan Rang - Thp Chm in Ninh Thun Province. Well I did in 2018 and Im still fighting for it. The Dr. advised me to make a claim with the VA. Linda. Takhli was being reopened at time and the conditions were deplorable. Stationed at Korat Thailand 1974-1975. They just do not want to part with the money. My brother was in Vietnam at the same time. Luckily I caught a few hops to Tan San Nuet and visit Saigon, plus eat some good food and the NCO Club. was referred to Civilian Neurologists and was diagnosed OCT 2019 with Parkinsons. Public outcry and official investigations followed. I was stationed at Korat RTAFB from 6/2/67 to 6/2/68. Last mission was the rescue of the S.S. Mayuguez crew captured by Cambodian Communists on May 15, 1975. My Dad, Marvin M. Parker, from GA, was an Air Force airman serving in Udorn, Thailand (1970-1971). If you havent found the RoseGarden website, I encourage you to. They sprayed some kind of Herbicide around the perimeter at NKP and 2 weeks later everything was dead. R diagnosed to Multiple System Atrophy in 2011 Does anyone recall specialists like me flown in for TDY on complex Voodoo repairs? I deployed to U-Tapao from August 10, 1970, to Aug 10, 1971. The battalion spent the entire year sleeping in mud, rain, snakes and other little creatures. I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2014 and learned shortly after about the direct correlation between prostate cancer and agent Orange. Phan Rang Convoy photo of the check-in point at Bin Ha. VA has denied me twice and now I am working on my 3rd denial letter and pray for their approval. Any advice is appreciated. There were canine units there. I am helping a widow to file for DIC benefits. Well we all know differently now. Using that argument and other documents, BVA ruled in my favor and Ordered VA to rethink their denial for all those years. Service officers tell me different things. We are trying to find out what squadron he was possibly in. Several members of that Group have went through similar difficulties in getting VA disability. may 2019 filed with va but never connected service with all these complications and now have to prove everything is service connected. I was stationed on Udorn AFB between June 1971 June 1972. All of my pics were lost in a relocation! These records include stories, photos, rosters, and I am going to see a kidney specialist in June to see if they are going to take one of my kidneys are put me on dialysis or both if anyone has proof of agent orange at this location please let me know. also in Thai Land for LINEBACKER II.during that time frame for the Year. Donald Raymond Sandve? so that 20% had done me ALL good, Hope this gives you an idea what to do one last thing, there is a VA . Served at Ubon Aug. 1971 to Aug. 1972 and Korat Jan. 1973 to June, 1973. This documents U2 operation out of Utapao. Suffer from heart disease, neuropathy, arthritis, diabetes, PTSD and recently stomach cancer near the esophagus. They also refuse to acknowledge i was a mechanic on C123K spray aircraft returning form Vietnam. I would like to get in touch with you both. Nope. While at the Sacramento VA in December 2013, having receiving my laboratory test results, I was informed to drop by my VFW Veteran Service Officer (located on the first floor of the Sacramento VA) to file a VA Claim. I was stationed at Korat AFB july67 july68, I want to know how many people stationed there had thyroid problems later in life. Worked F-4DS WCS looking for anyone on flight line during this time. Ha. I would suggest starting at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1894942467450627 , asking for advice and going from there. I remember helping setting up those tents right after we got there including a close call with a king cobra. Would like to make contact with Robert Calhoun 388 Security Police Squadron Korat. I was in the 35th SPS from Also defended the base March15/16 overnight attack by NV soldiers setting up a mortar as a diversion signal to the others that were to attack through the main gate. Dell Ray Beckstead, I was stationed at D.Co. He survived to come home and raise a family. I would not have been approved w/o the supporting paperwork. Le Vit Nam, Viet Nam, Vietnam ou Vitnam, en forme longue la rpublique socialiste du Vit Nam (en vietnamien : Vit Nam couter et Cng ho X hi Ch ngha Vit Nam couter) est un pays d'Asie du Sud-Est, situ l'est de la pninsule indochinoise.Il fait galement partie de la sinosphre (sphre culturelle chinoise), aussi appele sphre culturelle d'Asie de l . Does anyone know or remember how clean the camp was from weeds. I was stationed at Ubon Jun 70 to Jun 71 with the 408th MMS. Sensor system specialist on AC-130s Lots of time under the plane on my back and hands. Started at UTapao in73. I worked at the Vayama ammunition Depot during my tour of duty. I on occasion had to cannibalize parts to repair my aircraft. Looking for others that were stationed in Avionics (AMS) during 1973. 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.. I am currently waiting to have a medical exam in November, having recently submitted an intent to file through my Service Officer. Did a three month TDY back and forth to Phnom Penh for the airlift. The chemical dioxin causes your own chemical makeup to get scrambled when exposed to it. I can find very little regarding this base and their duties there. Shame on you. Phan Rang Air Base was an important United States Air Force base during the Vietnam War. Im not sure where in Vietnam he was station. I started taking my medications and the A1c was not coming down. I was stationed at Utapao May 68 to Jan 69. Thank everyone for your service. They Replied theres the tools and materials, go to it! Any info would be appreciated. I remember the Klong with its sickening smell. The Version table provides details related to the release that this issue/RFE will be addressed. And my Second and third sons both had Bladder Reflux which is a malformation of the bladder and it usually kills the infant before birth. I supplied them one, and they still said no. Went to Yokota for a few weeks in Jan 1966. I now have a Neo Bladder . God Bless, and good luck on the benefit that you so deserve. I was at Tahkli, Thailand in 1973 for one of many TDYs from the C-130 Wing at Dyess AFB in Abilene, Tx. Thank you all again for your sacrifice, and bravery. Well I got called up and guarded the base perimeter. I was flying combat missions out of Utapao in 1970/71. Please share. The intended result was to expose enemy forces who relied on the trees for cover. The VA telks me nothing is service connected except the diabetes. Would enjoy connecting with Vets who worked at any of these bases. Im pretty sure his name was Dick Rose but they cant seem to find record of the incident. Greetings to all. Project Hornet. I read many cases from the files of the Board of Veterans AppealsOne case # 1139851 stood out. or have a source where I could find one. 180 ".keeping the memories "Happy Valley" Phan Rang AB, RVN The History of Phan Rang AB and the stories of those who served there. Lt Col Joe Jackson, MOH was my squadron Commander. Stationed at 442 Signal Battalion (LL) Warin Thailand in 1970 as a Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic. We had a well and filtering plant for our water needs. We further reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to https://vvabooks.wordpress.com/2019/05/01/the-grotto-by-harold-g-walker/ My husband was Sgt. If he was stationed in Vietnam, a base name or Corps (I, II, III or IV) area: 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. 800-829-4833, Veterans Crisis Line: the end building of the group is right on the perimeter. Am 6 foot 3 inch Af American. USAF Veteran Utapao RTNAB Thailand, two times 1973 and 74-75 . Need information about base perimeter for VA claim. I would like the coordinates of Company C if possible. bang pla thailand. Thank you. He died recently from cancer. KEEP THE CLAIM GOING SO IT WILL BE RETROACTIVE BACK TO THE POINT OF YOUR FILING. The O2A was cut up and loaded on a C130 back to NKP. Agent orange was sprayed on us while doing a preflight inspection. this was due to previous agent orange spraying. I read with interest all of the recollections of those serving at all the plush Air Force facilities throuhout Thailand, but I reflect back to the entry from Gary E McEvilla, September 24, 2019. Our barracks were out next to the perimeter. I saw it once just before I left. I do believe that some health issues I have may be AO related. we also mantained communications contact with lima 11 in paske laos, which was rocket attacked the time i was there. I turned 19 over there. One bay, too many hours but nobody walked.Also did perimeter defoliation w/ Diesel w/ the Goon Platoon. He has been asked to get buddy letters from people who may have served there with hi to get VA Benefits. 22nd TASS. 1. I was the Public Affairs Officer for the 35th TFW, the host unit for Phan Rang AB from March 1958 until mid-October 1968 when I was transferred to Cam Ranh Bay AB from mid-October 1969 until early March 1969 when I was ordered to SAFOI in the Pentagon. He told us a lot of stories about being there but never anything more than the pleasant or funny memories (rice bugs on a net scaring a huge guy and similar). Stationed at NKP Thailand 67-68, worked at Task Force Alpha, located out from the base in the jungle. In resonse to Dwight L Perkins Sr., who was with Red Horse Army constuction battalion at NKP, I can definitely confirm that your hooches were directly behind one of the towers where I was posted. You fought for this country; if Agent Orange and combat stress disabled you; then our country needs to step up to the plate and provide the benefits you need. To Lidia Seitz #300. I was billeted at a small camp near Udorn belonging to a pole linemen company. I was a cable splicer and worked the parameter and between runways in the dirt and in trenches/pits. we lived in the contonment area which is where i got bladder cancer from AO. In case i need to do a subsequent reconsideration. Did you by any chance know him? All I can say is thank you to those who served in Thailand.
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