(Mac) McDonough with a unit arming F100s Even I was a Radio Communications Analysis Specialist. Systoms for We were all exposed to agent orange but there is no way to substantially it because military records do not support us there or what we were doing. Good luck, when I die I hope they will remember what we did for our country. It was no secret and the commanders knew as well as everyone else. Just diagnosed with multiple myeloma havent filed claim yet. Spent many years guilty for Genocide. 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. Phan Rang beach. They will guide you on the process. My husband was there as in 1966. Anyone else remember this time? I noticed some people spraying in that area and ask if they were spraying for mosquitos , and was told yes with some new stuff called AGENT ORANGE! 386. titled Phan Rang Air Base PP431-433.
Vietnam Phan Rang Air Base 1969 stock footage and images If anyone could reach out to me that would be great. I worked at the AGE shop. Stationed Udorn Apr 69 thru Apr 70.Worked control tower as air traffic controller.Had heart attack in 2012,,Ischemic heart disease is a covered ailment. He was Air Force and worked on planes. I was stationed in namphong Thailand from 1973 to 1974 I was attached to the airwing and we supported the war from there. Then, after 15 months, I went back to Korat AFB for a short 6 months. Anyone willing to share photos or maps, etc? A few of the first names I remember are, TEX, stephen, and burt , and denis . If anyone was at Korat AFB between Augus-September 1973 would love to compare notes. President, records,clipping from newpaper and was turn down. we could only have a nite stick. I was stationed at Happy Valley from Nov 68 Nov 69 with the 554th Red Horse Squadron and we constructed most of the Concrete Sky aircraft shelters. He was in the Vietnam Conflict! My ex-wife divorced me because I could not explain my health issues to her. Lived in the concrete barracks both tours and the same one both times 2257. believe it or not prostate cancer 2012 and kidney bladder cancer 2020. WHOs the right VA do I CONNECT. I have several of the illnesses associated with AO.
The Awesome Power of USAF Gunships | Air & Space Forces Magazine He only disclosed that his duties caused him great stress as how well he did his job could determine whether men lived or died. Id like to know if I qualify to be a voting member of the VFW Salute, Great blog and great info. Our Bgg case Camp was nothing but red dirt in summer months and red mud during rainy season. Yes they would send you to Vietnam on Christmas. I am trying to help my dad. If you are in crisis or having thoughts of suicide,
Results Focused Influencer Marketing. If you were there and remember AIC Bennett , send me an e-mail. Maybe stole is too specific. I was there when B52 slid off runway and helicopter went down and we were all augmented to assist in clean up. those who were once stationed at the base. - I was stationed at Ramason-7thRRFS-ASA base monitoring & intercepting VC, NVA & CHI-COM units during 70 72 (05H MOS) following a stint in Phu Bai, Vietnam. His reply was always that he was required to not discuss his duties. Sgt. I have had bladder cancer. My late husband was in Udorn Thailand in1968-1969. David DePodesta, a 69-year-old veteran who lost sight in his right eye due to enemy shrapnel while serving with the Marines in Vietnam in 1969, was fortunate that he did pay attention to the list as it grew. After a year there I was able to get transferred to Operation Deep Freeze (the Navy tri-service Task Force 43 which supported the science program in Antarctica) as Technical Editor of the Antarctic Journal of the United States After the Task Force was transferred to the Seabee center at Davisville, RI, I was assigned to the Office of Polar Programs at the National Science Foundation. Our barracks were right on the perimeter. Stationed at Takhli RTAFB 1970-1971. I got assigned as a Augmentee to security police and r was on peremiter several times as well as in the jungle . I believe the later was for tracking flights. Evidently you do not realise that the Australian Canberra Bombers were stationed at the Phan Rang Air Base, during the Vietnam War, RAAF 2 Sqn had several thousand serviceman during that war and my Husband was one of them, he served 1970-71. 2.I dislike____RELYING_____too much on other people. My brother was in Vietnam at the same time. Permalink, Amything on LARRY LANHART? Linda. the perimeter lines make a point at the location if that helps. Thanks. They are requiring proof that I was exposed to agent orange. Was stationed on hill 272 1970 1971, I was the mess Sergeant for the 379th ist battalion. Obtenga la proteccin! I was at Ubon from 3/71-3/72. I was stationed at the 7th RRFS, 05H, June 71 to Jun 73 did two tours there. Was volunteeredto crew a ORH C-123 through UDorn eventually to Buen Hoa and others in Vietnam. and Good luck! 37. Greetings to all. Depending in what shop your Father was in Im sure that I had to run across him in that hangar we worked out of. 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. If you open Google or some other search engine, type this phrase: Citation NR: Then type in a base, or an ailment or combo of. https://www.disabledveterans.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Project-CHECO-Report.pdf. I was an aircraft mechanic/crew chief with 555TFS. Any type of work other than my assigned AFAC. Although I have acquired a variety of medical ailments over the years (heart issues, type 2 diabetes), I dont believe I had significant AO exposure related to my duties there, based on my reading of this. Looking for Dave Easley Smitty from Texas and the list goes on. 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 suspect his bladder cancer was caused by exposure to Agent Orange when in Thailand. I filed a VA Claim for PAD in early October 2019 and it came back approved in late October 2019. The club house building is still intact and pretty much original, although the barracks block is long gone. I finally will see a Judge on these appeals on 11-20-20. I am still trying to fight this though. God Bless, and good luck on the benefit that you so deserve. 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. rats n tower with bug. I was stationed in Korat, Thailand at Camp Friendship from 22 Mar 67 to 7 Mar 68. I have helped 3 Thailand vets get approved by sending the following with their claims I primarily worked the flight line. I believe theres another reunion in the works for 2024.
K-9 MWD: Attack on Phan Rang AB. - VSPA I was an electro-mechanical specialist on the FLIR (Forward Looking Infra Red) system. My barracks was #2606 (1 of 3 buildings end to end) on the base perimeter next to an open field. I know have ischemic heart disease, high blood pressure and borderline diabetes. There were canine units there. During that mortar attack. But my Rabbi, has already received his disability rating and we were stationed at the same location and we were all around the base and community. When I told him that my brother would not disclose anything this fellow said my brother displayed excellent loyalty and discipline. I am also looking for any pictures or information about Michael Corbin and James (Jimmy) Corbin. Stated there might shift flight line and remember spraying different areas. I am quite sure we did everything thing but devour agent with our daily meals and duties. I was @ Don mong airforce base in 67 and 68. in communications. Stationed with 1882n Comm Gp., 1969-1970, worked in the Base Comm Center. MCAS RoseGarden Vets: Gary Mcevilla, Eldon Toncrey, Paul S Smith, Chandler Nelm, JC Smith, and Paul D Kaisar. Applied for disability.got turned down. Would like to make contact with Robert Calhoun 388 Security Police Squadron Korat. I was at U-Tapao for the entire year of 1970. It was near the end of the Vietnam War, and Congress had promised to have all American combat personnel out by year's end. It wasnt a us base then. In 1969/1970 I lived in a NCO hootch on the parameter of Takhli. Also us E-4s were housed in open-air hootches. I was stationed at Korat RTAB 68/69. I worked in POL @ Utapao from May 1973 to May 74. Originally built by the Imperial Japanese Army during WWII, it was rebuilt by the United States Air Force and used during the Vietnam War by both the USAF and the South Vietnamese Air Force. Your main picture of the Phan Rang flightline is reversed. I was at UBON in 1965. I will check with him. I said no way . I was stationed in New Mexico, went TDY twice in 1963 & 1964 I was TDY to Utapao AB in 1968. Please read our Comment & Posting Policy. Several members of that Group have went through similar difficulties in getting VA disability. I served with usaf at korat rtafb 6/69-7/70 with tdy to numerous other bases in Thailand and Vietnam. But, NOTHING WAS EVER PLANTED ON THAT OPEN FIELD FROM 11/1968 TO 11/1969!!!!! Howdy Phanrangers!! You could perhaps try other websites such as veteran groups or chat rooms that allow for two way communication. THEY HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO AGENT ORANGE AND HAVE BEEN DENIED DISABILITY BENEFITS PLEASE CONTACT ME. His death was attributed to Agent Orange exposure when he was stationed in South Vietnam. Would anyone have a complete list of army or marine camps? A few of us still get together would you be interested in joining us. Does anyone know or remember how clean the camp was from weeds. I am sure once 99 percent of us are dead, the VA will finally accept that we all were exposed to the chemicals and should not have to fight for acknowledgement to that fact. Looking for uncle at Ta Son 1965-1967 time frame If anyone could help I would appreciate it. My USAF unit was designated Det. Not sure if agent orange services in water. A lot of memories from 52 years ago. mercredi 24 aot 2016, Journaux, St-Georges, Qubec :Corporation Sun mdia,2009- If he was stationed in Vietnam, a base name or Corps (I, II, III or IV) area: The date on the order is: 1/15/1968 and the other last names listed are:Fisher, Samson, Proctor, Mapano, Shively, Dyson, Sadler, Dorenzo, Gregory, Fountain. EVER!!
Exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam - Public Health Are there any records from there? K9, I have Ischemic heart disease. He now has memory problems. I was stationed at Ubon RTAFB IN 1971/72 as a B57G maintenance crew chief. Trying to get help for my x-husband.Thanks. Anybody else having trouble? The proof of my services there was the passport the US Army issued me for that mission. Empresas similares. I deployed to U-Tapao from August 10, 1970, to Aug 10, 1971. DPAA plans to return to the sight in 2021. Have I tried to get any compensation for heart problems or skin cancer or other problems, along with the fact that I spent 10 days in the hospital in Udorn for an unknown problem, NO. [13] The crew of the latter aircraft were not recovered during the war and were posted as missing in action; however the wreckage of their Canberra was finally located in April 2009 and their remains returned to Australia. The VA is a waste of time. 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.Brain damage. On March 8, 1966, the 315th ACW, TC was organized and stationed at Tan Son Nhut Air Base, South Vietnam. Berton Duncan was his name. Finally, today, 02-12-2020, I spoke with an ADVISOR at the Federal Bldg in WLA and felt good about what he told me. I would really like to get any information on Bill Yetter. I was in the 48th AML (10 Avn Div., helicopters) which was attached to the 101st. They claim agent orange was not used in Thailand which we know is a lie. Stationed at NKP 1967/1968. I worked from 6pm to 6am. At Utapao the ground support were recognised as combatants. This surgery left me mobility impaired. What was the # of your B. My primary posts were: The MARS hill (it was devoid of any high grass for about 30 to 50 yards down from the fence line. I was part of the launch crews (sat on edge of flight line where vegetation was dead or dying. My sons father is a Brewster but to young to been in Vietnam. And that is absolutely not right! I was at Takhli in 1965-1966 working at a munitions storage area. I was in the 1890 Comm. Thank you for gathering and preserving these records and stories. An EWO on AC-130s A&H Models. My cousin, Adrian Fortuna was a Navy Seabee. Facilities such as the control tower, headquarters, living quarters, and others are indicated, but the officialperimeter of the base of is not clearly discernible.
Places AO Found God bless to all my USAF brothers that served in Southeast Asia. Looking for anyone from 83 84. 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. Any base names (or state) that he may have been trained or stationed: Nor can I prove that 42 months of continual sunburn was the trigger that caused the outbreak of Vitiligo. Several trailers congregated together and aircraft parking ramp. He was my brother. I was stationed at Ramasun Station from January 1968 to January 1969. He was the commander of the Blind Bats. and listed as a medical tech. 2 Squadron RAAF Boeing 737 AEW&C aircraft during a deployment to the Middle East in 2017 I was at Takhi from July 66 to July 67. Im not sure if that klong ran parallel to front gate. Was in ubon 1968 497th tac f4 crew chief tail #823, Any body from 325th signal bat. During my annual physical exam with lab work my doctor found I had diabetes and high BP. To David Sorensen and Karen Whitfield, did anyone ever go to Green Hill Site in Thailand. philippines weather july. Have had surgeries for Sqaumus Cell and Basil Cell carcinoma. Click the .pdf icon on the left to open the Agent Orange Information. froze my buttox off there. Only proof required was any document putting you their. Anything on him? 5, 3 ARRGp with a total of 23 airmen. Thanks. I cannot prove to the VA that the Vitiligo was a result of exposure to Dioxin causing my auto-immune system to fail. My father did 30 years service for his country without a blemish on his record. I was a North Vietnamese interpreter with USAF/NSA. Was anyone station there during that time that might remember any of this time and remember where he lived. Bases in Thailand During the Vietnam War and Agent Orange. The record shows I filed on 02-25-1971. I think I have identified the building on a map of the base but the building is only labelled 1665. Does anyone know how to contact others on this forum ? This area I have now learned was also sprayed. 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. These records include stories, photos, rosters, and And best of luck to all my brothers and sisters who served.
Phan Rang - USAF Police Alumni Association After leaving Saigon, Vietnam on Feb 15, 1973, I served at Ko Kha Air Station, Thailand (Feb 15 to July 1973.) I was the voice on the radio as Zorro Control from 1700hrs to 0600hrs. He was 100% disabled later on in life from Parkinsons disease due to agent orange and died as the result of that disease. Thailand also was buffered from the conflict zone by Laos and Cambodia, thereby making it safer forAmerican personnel. If any one can recall these incidents and would be so kind as to confirm them with a letter I would really appreciate it. Stationed at Korat Thailand 1974-1975. They sprayed some kind of Herbicide around the perimeter at NKP and 2 weeks later everything was dead. I have not filed as I dont live in the USA. EX CPL, 594 SIG TROOP , 2 SIG REGIMENT ADF. We were told to be off the base by sundown of the day the base was turned over to the Vietnamese Air Force. He was an Internal Medicine doctor and took care of all Airmen.
The Growing Spine Management of Spinal Disorders in Young Children (Etc DePodesta says that for many years his eye injury qualified him for a disability rating of 30 percent and a monthly payment of under $400. First fueling B-52s on the East side, which meant driving the perimeter road, eating at the East side chow hall, than the West side, filling up our R-5 refueling trucks at the POL Tank Farm, that was next to the perimeter. Upon completion of my 12 months, I was transferred to Holloman AFB in New Mexico for my last years assignment. I was flying combat missions out of Utapao in 1970/71. we lived in tents, waited for rain to shower and ate c-rats until the seabees came. I was in the USAF; and served 1,135 consecutive days at Korat, Ubon, & Udorn Thailand and then in Laos. The battalion spent the entire year sleeping in mud, rain, snakes and other little creatures. I came down with large cell B cell non hodgkins lymphoma and it damned near killed me. I have document from 56th CES at NKP showing that the perimeter was sprayed in 1971. Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) or basic description (truck driver, mechanic, pilot, medic etc) If anyone remember him please contact me. 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. I also served as augumentation duty at Ubon any help on this will be highly appreciated. STATIONED AT UDORN DEC. 1973-DEC.1974 my working other odd jobs(such as spraying weeds around culverts.Sprayed weeds in off base storage yard and etc. hw-pr-swartz-17-op-nui-dat-1966.jpg Was among the first 55 US Airmen at Takhli 1965.