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Jay. F4 instrumentation. Our former Commander, Maj Gerald Stuyvesant, After leaving Saigon, Vietnam on Feb 15, 1973, I served at Ko Kha Air Station, Thailand (Feb 15 to July 1973.) Served at Ubon Aug. 1971 to Aug. 1972 and Korat Jan. 1973 to June, 1973. Stationed at Korat RTAFB Dec 1972-Dec73 ABCCC capsule maintenance TTY and Crypto repair for C-130 Airbourne Command Post. He worked on the flightline with the bombs. I was stationed at Takhli 3/68 3/69. I was searching for information about Philco Ford in Bangkok. I served in Thailand in 1967 & 1968 at Camp Friendship adjacent to the Korat RTAF Base. Just applied for AO complications.. I was a Security police augmentee I too was exposed. Christmas campaign. When we arrived at UDORN we were told that we would probably be sent to AUGMENTEE duty for 30 days to help the SECURITY POLICE to help guard the base PERIMETER. (TDY Supporting the Airlift mission in SVN while I was stationed at Okinawa). This also caused his wife not to receive survivor benefits as well. We had He has always had bronchitis with cough, hypertension, neuropathy and heart disease. Having trouble proving I had perimeter guard duty! The use was directly across from the ,RED HORSE, heavy equipment AO. Lois. I am being treated for high blood pressure and being treated for heart pvcs. Ray Fisher & Charles Lausier- Transmitter Fire Control Specialist on AC-130A/AC-130H Gunships. F-104C 57-927 with Rodney Trimble flying a turn over the Thai countryside. ASA units in Thailand, clarified by Gary Kay: The 5th RRU was there first, of course, and it morphed into the 83rd RRSOU, still in Bangkok. Udorn RTAFB: Base Map. The Library of Congress does not control the content posted. To Dan Furches. I was stationed at NKP, Thailand from Feb. 70 to Feb., 71 was diagnosed with Diabetes in 2001, just got my Agent Orange benefits about 2 months ago. If anyone knows the location of this computer system please contact me. I worked 6th APS SCOOT (Support Cambodia Out of Thailand) Dec73 to Oct74. Thank you. Photo Location; Udorn Air Base; Thailand; Photographer; Alan Campbell; Photos | Profile | Contact; Taken during the USAFA Summer Seminar. My husband still has his drivers license because he was one of the drivers. We stayed in concrete barracks. Picture 091: Aerial photograph of the Air America facilities within the Royal Thai Air Force Base, Udorn, Thailand. Our area was not declassified till 2010. David Sorensen. Couldnt have been the hours I spent on the flight line or lying in brush as an AP augmentee because they say AO was never used at these bases.BS!!!!!!! Connected, and have noted the similarities with IBM, Sent another request for reconsideration in 2022, it takes months awaiting that response.Problem is I do not have copies of TDY orders from 50 years ago. Id like inputs from others history with the VA and how you have managed your claims. I was station at Korat AB Thailand, with the F-105 aircraft. 1996-67, I think. I filed for Service Connected Disability immediately upon my return and was DENIED. I volunteered both times believing it was my duty and honor to my country. I was a cable splicer and worked the parameter and between runways in the dirt and in trenches/pits. They claim agent orange was not used in Thailand which we know is a lie. I was a Recipricat Aircraft Engine Mechanic. without consent. no mention anywhere of U.S. marines at airbase in namI liphong , Thailand. 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 live in Bangkok but not much longer I am so sick. My boots on the Ground on a recovery in country has no documentation as it was done under the cover of night to recover a aircraft that had an engine failure. were issued M-14 rifles, and spent the night in a field on guard duty. This meant I was on my hands, kness and on my back under the aircraft to get to my equipment. Well, that's my understanding of how things went down! Library of Congress. Trying to get help for my x-husband.Thanks. I am trying to find out what they sprayied the antenna field with to keep the weeds down. He was denied. I started taking my medications and the A1c was not coming down. Medal of Honor recipient Air Force Chief Master Sgt. The base issituated in the upper leftof the map. Jul 31, 2018 - Explore Benjamin Combs's board "Udorn RTAFB, Thailand / 432nd TFW" on Pinterest. I have Been denied three different times on my claim two times denied for no boots on ground in Vietnam and then as truth came out and claims were being acknowledged my recent denial was for the timeframe after the fall of Saigon May 1975 was established as being the claim deadline no claims would be excepted for time served after May 1975. 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 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. Dad is still with us but suffers having his prostate removed, neuropathy in the legs, heart problems and other things. 379th signal battalion in Nov 1970 to Nov 1971. At that time I was told anyone that served in Thailand during the Vietnam time frame was now considered to have come in contact with AO. I was a t-28 crew chief at udorn 1967-1968.I spent several months in civilian dress & ID at Vientiane Laos supporting missions over Ho Chi Minh trail.If anyone that was there is still around,I would like to speak with them. Just to name a few.VA denied me twice plus two appeals. Facilities such as the control tower, headquarters, living quarters, and others are indicated, but the officialperimeter of the base of is not clearly discernible. I have helped 3 Thailand vets get approved by sending the following with their claims we lived in the contonment area which is where i got bladder cancer from AO. Spent many days and night working launch and recovery of the F4s. https://www.disabledveterans.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Project-CHECO-Report.pdf. Read this exciting story from Scale Aircraft Modelling November 2019. I showered from old tanks the mommasoms had no.idea where water came from.but got infections . The only way your going to get any claim is thru a n attorney I got hill and pontoon from Florida. I cannot prove to the VA that the Vitiligo was a result of exposure to Dioxin causing my auto-immune system to fail. Sensor system specialist on AC-130s Lots of time under the plane on my back and hands. 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. Would like to contact you. And that is absolutely not right! Not until last year did I find out that Takhli was also sprayed with AO and the Rainbow Herbicides. Contributor: U.S. Air Force - 432nd Tactical Reconaissance Wing - Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base - Thailand Date: 1971-09-10; Manuscript/Mixed Material BIOGRAPHIC/SITE REPORT AS OF 9 OCTOBER 1990 Laos / Refno 1771-0-01 . What they did to everyone is terrible and not just. I am considered 90% disabled with UI, so I get all benefits of 100%. Had some great guys in our hootch . It gathers intelligence. Worked at 355FMS-AGE. I was a grader operator, then a low boy driver. Was stationed at Takhli and Korat from Feb, 1970 to April 1972. I can find very little regarding this base and their duties there. Nakhon Phanom was a front line base during the Secret War yet you dont mention it. The chemical dioxin causes your own chemical makeup to get scrambled when exposed to it. I was TDY to Utapao AB in 1968. MOST WERE TYPHOON RELATED. I agree with the #1 person on this blog! william j wilson SP-4. U.S. Air Force bases in Thailand were vulnerable to the same kinds of attacks as air bases in Vietnam. I was stationed at Korat, Thailand in 1970-71. TDYd to 4 other known sprayed places. I recall 1-2 days where there was a thick chemical fog over the base in U-Tapao; not sure whether this was AO. I have a claim in for agent orange exposure. I served at Ubon, 72-73 on the line in security forces. Dont give up we served our country but didnt know that we would be sprayed and betrayed. The Fire Station number one Crash station was in outer perimeter. To qualify for exposure you needed to be within 500 yards of the perimeter. Systoms for U2- @ Utapao, thailand 1968-1970 . This is the first I have heard about possible AO exposure in Thailand for some who served there, depending on their MOS / AFSC, or requirements to work perimeters. I was stationed in Korat, Thailand at Camp Friendship from 22 Mar 67 to 7 Mar 68. Stumbled onto these comments. He was stationed in Thailand RTAFB but not sure where. (My mother also works for Philco Tech-Rep Division for several years. Served 98-70 NKP. Glasses but rejects me about AO I know we got sprayed. 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. Battled neuropathy in my legs forever. Hopefully this will cover all of us who are still left standing, including you Ms. Smith. Iam on the agent orang government list.. The list also contains theUTM coordinates of the installations. To David Sorensen and Karen Whitfield, Asking for assistance with photos, locations of where he might have been in barracks/dining recreation on the beach? 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. I was also at Udorn ,Thailand in 1974 to 75 as a RF-4C crew chief. so that 20% had done me ALL good, Hope this gives you an idea what to do one last thing, there is a VA . I was a canine dog handler along the flightline and base parameters and one of my most common memories was the smell of the chemical agents to kill vegetation and the mosquito foggers. Adobe Acrobat PDF format, about 290K in size. Stationed with USAF 73/74 at Ramasun Station. October 1973 to October 1974 Ive filed once and was told I need witnesses to back my elavs and work assignment. We served our country; they subjected us to bad toxins; then they reject our claims! Udorn RTAFB is still there I believe and an active Thai base. I got notified this month my claim was denied. That was a small air Base. Her husband served at U-Tapao from June 1971 June 1973, his MOS was Aerospace Ground Equipment Vehicle Operator, working with B52s and KC135s. I am a indochina vet myself, says it on my dd-214, Our shop truck would pull up to the plane and we downloaded our stuff and proceeded to the well-guarded shop. It is the only exhibit of its kind in the nation that recognizes the sacrifice made by the Hmong pilots in the name of freedom to defend their homeland . I was stationed at Takhli RTAFB from April 69 to April 70. They paid the locals to keep their fields low. I remember the smell of insecticide or some chemical. My question: What are the duties my brother most likely carried out? I was with 53 trans in sattihap .67 thru 68 we h..auled cargo and bombs to utapo A B and other places.agent orange was shipped to air bases.69 and 70 i was running the roads in convoys got sprayed with agent orange.i have problems claimed denied in 1970 when i reired .we got a prblem with the VA. I served with 355th out of Takhli 1969-1970. and listed as a medical tech. If your work area, was in the outer perimeter you may get approved. It would be helpful to us. After coming home, 7 months later went to Ubon TDY with the 33rd. His reply was always that he was required to not discuss his duties. Looking for others that were stationed in Avionics (AMS) during 1973. The second time I got the run-around youve read in so many other accounts: No evidence of AO use in my area or base during my time there, I was the wrong AFSC wasnt a cop, couldnt prove perimeter duty, etc. Looking at an agent orange map I See the drift area cover most of the living area. Well I did in 2018 and Im still fighting for it. After the initial four months, I responded to numerous if Sac alerts throughout the year. I was @ Don mong airforce base in 67 and 68. in communications. An EWO on AC-130s A&H Models. She referred me to see a Neurologist (Nerve Specialist) the following day and, she too knew what I had, even going so far to order laboratory tests and a CT Scanall coming back positive as being Parkinsons Disease. Counted 20 drums on one trip. The VA should be ashamed for the poor service they provide the veterans and also for working so hard to deny us these disability entitlements. The aircraft was flown by Capt. His death was attributed to Agent Orange exposure when he was stationed in South Vietnam. Any advice is appreciated. I have developed Myasthenia Gravis,( 6 years now).My Nuerologist and a MG specialist feel that it is caused by AO.They have contacted the VA numerous times,regarding the high rates of MG cases among people who served in Thailand and Vietnam.The VA has denied me regarding AO. Lived in the old barracks with no windows just screen. I believe I was exposed to AO, and on one occasion went to sick call with small blisters on both arms. During my annual physical exam with lab work my doctor found I had diabetes and high BP. Suffered from horrible neuropathy in legs since 1990s but civilian doctors not I ever considered AO. Dont give up. Marines were secuity for the 9th marines out of danang and those that left from okinawa. 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. I was stationed at Korat at that time period. It was during this time I started to have pain radiating down my right leg. Please share. That he personally killed four. (Both are doing fine now after surgeries) I was diligent, forthright and honest with my He has terminal prostate cancer, mets to the bones, multiple myeloma and Polycythemia Vera (blood disorder). Does anyone stationed at Takhli remember the bone yard. Forty-two months all-in. We flew out of Travis AFB in June 1967 and eventually landed in Bangkok, Thaailand for transport to Udorn. Diabetic. The U.S. Army maintained a Satellite Communications Station at the U-Tapao Royal Thai Navy Airbase (the home of the B-52 . Would like any information that would help my cause. we had no military police to do this. He was a seargent. Im about to have my 6th surgery. They just do not want to part with the money. Agree with Jack Hart. 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. The I researched found nothing about that so called event. I was at NKP Mar 1970 Aug 1971. I was stationed at Korat AFB july67 july68, I want to know how many people stationed there had thyroid problems later in life. 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. I was approved for agent orange benefits by the VA Dr who evaluated for my condition. Worked in the POL dump. God Bless, and good luck on the benefit that you so deserve. I was with co b 809th engineer bn. By the time I left in 1970 the vegetation was gone. Jeff, George and Jay. In communication and exposed to agent orange ALTHOUGH MY TIME IN THAILAND WAS LIMITED, I LIVED IN THE MOST AFFECTED AREA ON THE AIR BASE IN DANANG, 1966-1967 538th Eng Co. C..construction. It should also bementioned that the Veterans Administration outlines other situations where veterans may have been exposed to Agent Orange on their website. Any help would be greatly appreciated. That report is available at: https://www.thailanddoghandlers.com/_files/ugd/de04ba_2abbdaf9189942e69b25b9c069e9f54a.pdf?index=true. With all of the VA documents that state that Agent Orange was used on bases in Thailand, my denials stated that there was no evidence that Agent Orange was ever used there. Reassigned to Malmstrom AFB, Montana for the second time in my career. The USAF units were the majority of American forces deployed in Thailand. I served in Tahkli Thailand, I have peripheral neuropathy, I have had it for 11 years now, it continues to get worse in my feet and hands. Base Defense in Thailand. I am working on behalf of his estate as last denial came in 12/2021 claiming no proof of actual Vietnam service even though awarded the Vietnam Service and Campaign ribbons. Photo Details / Download Hi -Res. I was stationed Udorn RTAFB 74-75 Corrosion Control, flight line and beyond. there was a sattahip underwater cable that was blown up during my year there and all communications from that were rerouted thru warin ics. I see that he had to drive the perimeter with the flatbead trucks full of bombs from the MSA that often got covered in the dust from the roads. Trying to establish VA claim but not successful establishing perimeter location exposure. Served at Tahkli Air Base 1965/66. The VA has turned down my claim now three times. Camp Friendship from May of 1970 to December 1970, then Sattahip December 1970 to May of 1971. Ubon RTAFB. Air America was flying out of the Airport into Laos. The 1969 map you found, a great source, lists the UTM coordinates for the facilities, but not in a format Ive ever seen, two letters and four digits (e.g. 75 from perimeter fence and required to sleep to be in shape to work 7 days/week.. I was in the 56FMS in 71-72 and 73-74.I was in the Hydraulic shop at that time. Most of the VA personnel I have seen have never been in the service so how are they able to say that we werent exposed to the chemical? Other key basesfor USAF operations included Korat, Ubon, U-Tapao, andDon Muang, andUdorn. Was stationed at Udorn 621st TCS from Feb 69 to March 70 Did a month as Security Police Augmentee. For me a copy of my DD214 showing VSM was all they needed. For those stationed at Korat: https://image.slidesharecdn.com/thailandherbicideexposureclaims-151116154523-lva1-app6891/95/agent-orange-and-thailand-veterans-26-638.jpg?cb=1447688816. Havent had any currently recognized AO related ailments. Im still fighting this and will not give up! God bless. I served in USAF at Korat RTAB 73-74 with 388th Fighter Wing MOS 461 Munitions. I was stationed at Ubon RTAFB 71-72, and was a flight facilities officer in the GCA. Waiting to hear outcome of his claim. Look to see if there is a Disabled Veterans Office like the one near us at VA Mather in Sacramento, CA. 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. My above comment forgot to mention my unit was with the 56th Field Maintenance Squadron (OPERATION RANCH HAND) NKP. 47TFS. I was TDY to Utapoa NKP Tahki 72-73. we lived in tents, waited for rain to shower and ate c-rats until the seabees came. Bladder Cancer is not a recognized disability from Dioxin exposure. I was at u-tapio with V-49 May Nov 1968. There had been an attack in 1968 and they sprayed the base perimeter with AGENT ORANGE as a result. Said I would receive benefits in 4 weeks. My husband also worked in Korat for about 9 months. Ischemic heart disease and diabetes. Brig General Steve Ritchie, Nellis 1997. Please read our Standard Disclaimer. If anyone remember him please contact me. I was TDY at Udorn sometime between September 66 and December 67 as a radio repairman on the RF101c Voodoo. My husband was at Udorn. 2b. 1968.if so lets communicate.I need help to substanuate We were assigned to Det. I have type 2 diabetes, neuropathy, in both legs,tinnitus spinal stenosis. It was all dead. I was sent TDY to Udorn AFB Thailand in 1966 and I worked in and around the bomb dump. Tell an interesting story or get a smile from someone else's memories. I, with 2 other guys from the shop had to identify the body so cant understand why they cant find anything in the records. NKP RTAFB 1971-1972 in the 56th FMS . Photo by unknown. Go where you are told and where you are needed.and make the best of it regardless of the situation or conditions. We eventually got moved into the hooches. During my stay the C-123 aircraft that sprayed the base, landed and were located just a stones throw from our flight line. I was in Takhli 68-69, Hanoi Hanna said the Cong was coming over Dec. 3, 1968 and so myself and others were training along part of the jungle and perimeter of the base and I was set along the flight line during that time. I went through the DAV and they were exceptionally good at helping me get what I deserve. Stationed at Don Mong for short time, then on to Takhli and Phitsanoluk. I wonder if the Thai Government would fess up to the surrounding areas from our Bases had many people come down with symtoms of Agent Orange. Probably not, they will just tear down all the monuments. Just had my Moderna shots recently at Dingell Hodpital, just trying to stay alive! out of all the dogs that were in Thailand and Vietnam , only 3 made it back( whats it all about). A great 24 years in Photo . I was assigned to Ubon RTAFB (7/71 6/72) and, Don Muang RTAFB (8/73 8/74 & 8/74 8/75) with the U.S. Air Force Postal & Courier Service (UAFPCS) on all three assignments. Thanks and wish all others well. I have a photo of Agent Orange barrels located in the Thai Army Camp area .An Ariel view of our camp in its early stages show that it wasnt cleared by machinery only. KEEP THE CLAIM GOING SO IT WILL BE RETROACTIVE BACK TO THE POINT OF YOUR FILING. Do you have UDORN AIR BASE, UDORN THAILAND Reunion information you'd like to share. bang pla thailand. An Historic Aerial Map showing 1966 to 1969 Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base Thailand. Currently: Diabetes, Neuropathy, Legs and Feet, COPD, An a recent Heart Attack. Have tennitis. 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. has recognized ALS (Lou Gehrigs Disease) as Service Correction by poster. More information on this topic can be found in a book series titled, https://www.facebook.com/groups/391919177646188/, https://image.slidesharecdn.com/thailandherbicideexposureclaims-151116154523-lva1-app6891/95/agent-orange-and-thailand-veterans-26-638.jpg?cb=1447688816, https://asknod.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/checo-thailand-base-defense-1973.pdf, https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/agentorange/conditions/index.asp, Not so Silent Partner: Thailands Role in Covert Operations . Is there any chance I was exposed to Agent Orange? Iwas stationed in Udorn 67-68,diagnosed with blood cancer, July 2021, doctor says could be caused by exposure to Agent Orange, looking for best way to file a claim, any suggestions? Have neuropathy in both feet. By commenting on our blogs, you are fully responsible for everything that you post. Security Police. We both had prostate cancer at the same time. In 1973 this was the home of the 7th RRFS (Radio Research Field Station). LUCKY! may 2019 filed with va but never connected service with all these complications and now have to prove everything is service connected. How do I post an official U.S. government map of Udorn RTAFB on this page? There is a Facebook group that I have found very helpful. Anyone else remember this time? Aircraft mechanic. His name was Tsgt. I was stationed at Udorn March 1970 -March 1971 working on RF4Cs with the 14th TFS. Not sure where it entered the base but remember it running (or crawling) near the NCO club. Would anyone have a complete list of army or marine camps? Udorn RTAFB, Thailand:The civil war inside Laos and fears of it spreading into Thailand led the Thai government to allow the United States to use covertly five Thai bases beginning in 1961 for the air defense of Thailand and to fly reconnaissance flights over Laos.Udorn was one of those bases. Going to start my investigation into applying for AO funds before things get worse and its too late. The bug in my head. Does anyone know or remember how clean the camp was from weeds. 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. I was stationed at Ubon RTAFB in Feb. 1967 and did TDY to Korat RTAFB for 180 days returned to state side Feb. 1968. I worked in POL @ Utapao from May 1973 to May 74. The latter group was composed of U.S. government civilian personnel, such as ambassadorial staff, intelligence analysts, contractors, and others. Brothers / Sisters who are suffering from AO , find a DAV Service Officer to help you . Myself and a couple of other crew chiefs went over and boarded the 123s to see how they worked. We were just south of Udorn. F-4D fighter aircraft #66-0267 at Homestead Air Force Base, Fla., circa 1989. Corroboration might help. Picked up all supplies for our site this included drums of chemicals usually leaking. Trying to contact a Stephen N. Wood. My name is Reggie. and before = The record shows I filed on 02-25-1971. Thanks again. Jailing some who died there days later. Hes applied 3 times for VA disability and 3 times denied. My husband served in the marine stationed in Udorn Thiland in 1962. Det 25 10th Weather Squadron. given the vietnam service medal and our unit received the republic of vietnam gallantry cross. and the Wars in Indochina, To discover whether there were deployments beyond those listed, consulting the National Archives would be the place to start.National Archives and the Vietnam War, Ryan Moore, MA, MLS Please share. I was a weapons mechanic working on the 20MM cannon on the F-105,F-4C,F-4D,F-4E and a little on the AC-130 gunship. A few of the first names I remember are, TEX, stephen, and burt , and denis . Went to U-Tapao airbase weekley for supplies. This site brings back a lot of memories. 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). Better known as the Rose Garden. 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