For myself, working on the AC-130s, it specifically states they were in revetments 300 yards from the perimeter. Stationed at Takhli and Korat Thailand from May 1970 to May 1972. For those stationed in Thailand, the VA rules state you must have been within 500 meters of the perimeters to qualify for exposure to AO. Are there any maps of Hill 272? The base was surrounded by jungle. The whole camp was defoliated to build the camp. No place to stay at that time at Takhli. Through 1975 and Stationed at Ramasun Station I continued to monitor the Khmer Rouge and the Slaughter of innocence.The Genocide.From Ramasun we continued to monitor the events that happened, the Fall of Saigon and the Mayaguez incident. Was in ubon 1968 497th tac f4 crew chief tail #823, Any body from 325th signal bat. You might want to check with the Recce group located at Beale AFB, Ca where the Deuce is currently located. Greetings to all. I was in crew 9 VP17 US Navy.I need help from anyone who had a similar experience. He worked as a computer repairman for a large computer which he has said for many years was within feet of the boundary. we also maintained our own perimeter maintenance checking our perimeter and our claymores and trip flares. 1964-1965. Worked 23 Tass Flight Line and Battle Damage Hangar where C123 AO aircraft were sometimes repaired. Hootch was on the perimeter, as I recall. Would anyone have a complete list of army or marine camps? I have successfully filed for service related disability due to agent orange exposure while I was with the 6908 security squadron at NKP Thailand July 74 to June 75. Took 13 yrs to get VA to accept AO claim. Takhli was just a small air base when I served there, and we did get close to the jungle. drop me a note along with your photos, maps, directions, information, etc. I am just now contacting an advocate to see what steps I should take about making a claim. . I was the Operations Sargent. So far no recurrence. We all lived in the NCO barracks across from the mess hall. My departure was further delayed after my personnel file was found due to my civilian flight air restrictions. As Aircraft Electrical I was on the aircraft Going maintenance. I worked Hill 260 at Takhli. (Thank You) in advance!! Finally approved in 2017. More information on this topic can be found in a book series titled Veterans and Agent Orange. I was working the morning that the EB66 crashed off the end of the runway, killing all aboard. In October, 1997, a Joint Task Force (JTF 98-IL) located the crash site. Thank everyone for your service. Air America supported us with aircraft and civilian pilots on our classified mission. Nevertheless, the Library of Congress may monitor any user-generated content as it chooses and reserves the right to remove content for any reason whatever, Looking for others that were stationed in Avionics (AMS) during 1973. NKP RTAFB 1971-1972 in the 56th FMS . @ as an Agent Orange servive connected disability. from mid 69 to mid 70 worked in the base photo lab doing recon photo . However, I am now trying to pursue some legal assistance. Read his blog and hopefully he can provide some information I am looking for . Didnt happen. Ive been through treatments and surgeries since July, 2016 and will continue treatments possibly for the rest of my life. We slept in canvas roofed hootches with screen windows,before the Sea Bees built the tin roofed hootches, further away from the wire. The VA has turned me down twice. Then at Camp Vayama and Camp Samae San, Sattahip, until I left Thailand in April, 1970. Copies of maps and photos of their base, Ubon, Takli, Udorn, NKP, etc you can find these on the internet; copy yours and then put arrows where you bunked, jogged and worked in and on Agent Orange. From 1976 to 1 May 1979 I served at Fairchild AFB, Washington, and retired from the USAF. Often worked End of runway. To qualify for exposure you needed to be within 500 yards of the perimeter. 6.Any photos of the tanker trucks that sprayed the base or photos of men spraying the perimeter fencing, yep, I have sent those in with claims, too. Going to start my investigation into applying for AO funds before things get worse and its too late. We lived on the economy and rode motorcycles to work. In 1969/1970 I lived in a NCO hootch on the parameter of Takhli. 20 years after I am dead they will figure it out that I should have at least been tested. From 1974-1975, at Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, these are still photos I (mostly) took of flightline activities in slideshow format, put to appropriate m. I the Va has told me they cna find no records of my assignment to security as a Agumentee Im diabetic have neuropathy stomach issues and severe hearing loss va has given me 30% but denied my exposure to AO as they claim i was a Photographer. Five lumbar surgeries and more than 43 rounds of cortecosteroid injections in my lumbar, 5 in my right hip and 4 in my sacral joint all over an eighteen year period. we supported lima site 11 in paske laos and were the main relay tropo communications station between vietnam and thailand. I was told it was due to working in the dusty supply building. He was an Internal Medicine doctor and took care of all Airmen. Melvin A. Bosch Msgt Retired. Read our Comment and Posting Policy. Air America provide air support to the Free Laotian and Hmong peoples' fight against the Pathet Lao Communist-backed army trying to overthrow Laos and also put Cambodia in harm's way mirroring the . Also the fact that the Crash Fire Station my work location was classified in the outer perimeter. About March 1970 a major defoliation of the perimeters of all Thai Air Bases began following the January 13, 1970 sapper attack on Ubon RTAFB. I was at u-tapio with V-49 May Nov 1968. Wishing you and all of us in this long fought battle, the best. If anyone was at Korat AFB between Augus-September 1973 would love to compare notes. He as a fine officer and friend. from oct, 1967 to jan. I have stage 4 kidney disease as well. need any pictures of Phitsonulok perimeter showing the burnt vegitation just dia with prostrate cancer. I was an F-4D crew chief at Union RTAFB from 1972-1973. would like to hear from Robert Fisher or BD Cleeton. Served at Tahkli Air Base 1965/66. I served in USAF at Korat RTAB 73-74 with 388th Fighter Wing MOS 461 Munitions. I am looking to document the guard duties we had to perform to protect the base when we were under suspected attack. Was there two weeks and went TDY to Udorn, after arriving was told to report to the preload shop where I worked nights for duration there . Debellevue (six MiG kills) and Lt. Was assigned to 432 AMS. It was all dead. I am active on several closed FaceBook pages; Udorn RTAFB Veterans; Thailand Veterans Herbicide Exposure; Det 1 56 SOW & PreservingOurHistory. Why shouldnt I. I was there at the same time. Home 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. froze my buttox off there. It is scaled at 1:1,562,500 and provides coverage for all of Thailand. Havent had any currently recognized AO related ailments. During my annual physical exam with lab work my doctor found I had diabetes and high BP. If anyone could help I would appreciate it. Upon my arrival, I had no idea as a (A1C) that I will be placed on detail for several months chopping down foliage and vegetation outside the perimeter were we slept out in the area which resulted to having Prostate Cancer attribute to herbicides (AGENT ORANGE) exposure. Asking for assistance with photos, locations of where he might have been in barracks/dining recreation on the beach? I understand the FLR-9 has been replaced with more modern equipment but the antenna . One last thing. Thank you all for your service as we were young and nave men fighting for our country. Central Listening Post WHOs the right VA do I CONNECT. Copies of maps and photos of their base, Ubon, Takli, Udorn, NKP, etc you can find these on the internet; copy yours and then put arrows . UDORN ROYAL THAI AIR FORCE BASE Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base is the home of the 432nd Tactical Fighter/Reconnaissance Wing, and is the only wing of its kind in Southeast Asia. Crazy stuff as I was back and forth on their base on a daily basis. The U.S. Army maintained a Satellite Communications Station at the U-Tapao Royal Thai Navy Airbase (the home of the B-52 . Agent Orange is an herbicide that was used to defoliate the thick jungle in Vietnam and elsewhere in Southeast Asia, such as the Korean Demilitarized Zone. For me a copy of my DD214 showing VSM was all they needed. passed away at the age of 82 on March 1, 2021 in Albuquerque NM. Korat RTAFB, Thailand: Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base was a base of the Royal Thai Air Force in northeast Thailand, approximately 157 mi northeast of Bangkok and about 5 mi south of the centre of Nakhon Ratchasima (also known as "Khorat" or "Korat"), the second largest city in Thailand. vulnerable and weak. Worked in the ammo dump..any buddies out there? Sincerely David. Operating out of Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base (RTAFB) in northern Thailand, the 432nd Tactical Reconnaissance Wing (TRW) is probably one of the lesser known Air Force units that participated in the Vietnam War, despite the fact that for most of its existence at Udorn, it was unique among Air Force wings. I know some history of it from locals and a few US VFW visitors, but I would be interested in anyone who remembers visiting this place back in the day. we lived in the contonment area which is where i got bladder cancer from AO. I have suffered diabetes, and a rare skin disease Bullous pemphigoid. Would like to hear from other Airmen as to what exposure they have had and what medical conditions they have. Have diabetes. They also refuse to acknowledge i was a mechanic on C123K spray aircraft returning form Vietnam. I was diagnosed with diabetes, hypertension, and prostate cancer in 2015 no family history of any of these. If anyone would have known him please reach out. Back in Carolina. Several years ago I met a CIA analyst who during our chat told me served at Udorn as an Air Force enlisted man. 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 . My file disappeared just prior to my departure to the States. given the vietnam service medal and our unit received the republic of vietnam gallantry cross. I was in the airforce 1971 to 1975. This documents U2 operation out of Utapao. We flew out of Travis AFB in June 1967 and eventually landed in Bangkok, Thaailand for transport to Udorn. I filed a VA Claim for PAD in early October 2019 and it came back approved in late October 2019. I can remember standing at the runway side of our barracks watching F105 take off. Anyone searching for fellow Air Force Security Police K-9 veterans that served in Thailand please visit https://www.thailanddoghandlers.com/, The link to the CHECO Report is: Google Dept of the Army FM 3-3, Dec 1971. Thailand also was buffered from the conflict zone by Laos and Cambodia, thereby making it safer forAmerican personnel. I was stationed at U-Tapao AFB in 1971-1972, spending one month also at UBON AFB in January 1972. I actually never thought we see this overdue justice. All of my pics were lost in a relocation! Air Force units closed operations 26 February 76. I am being treated for high blood pressure and being treated for heart pvcs. I was stationed at Korat AFB july67 july68, I want to know how many people stationed there had thyroid problems later in life. Just to name a few.VA denied me twice plus two appeals. I came down with type II Diabetes and then in 2006 I was diagnosed with Hairy cell Leukemia. Ischemic heart disease and diabetes. They removed my bladder and prostate. I was stationed at NKP from Jan 71 to Jan 72. I found maps of the Thai bases on line, had the vet mark where he was at on base, and how close it was to the perimeter, and the claims have been approved. I was stationed at Korat at that time period. Filed claim and was denied. I have been diagnosed with ischemic heart issues and a number of issues concerning bodily inflammation. I received a confirmation from the VA in December 2015 and was awarded two large checks, as compensation, being diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus (DM) Type II and Erectile Dysfunction; In June 2016, I was directed by the Assistant Director of the Manila VA Claims Department to file a VA Claim for Peripheral Neuropathy (NOTE: I was experiencing loss of feeling in my thighs and legs) and, after having a C&P Exam at Manila Doctors Hospital (being used as a Human Pin Cushion) never feeling anything being inserted into my thighs or legs, the test results indicated to the VA, that I did indeed have Peripheral Neuropathy, which was approved in August 2016; In November 2018, while having laboratory work performed at a local Philippine Tricare Certified Hospital, the results came back as showing High Creatinine in my urine and, I was instructed to see a Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist), whom I saw in January 2019 and, did some tests of her own, which came back conclusive as Stage-3 Chronic Kidney Disease (Secondary to DM Type II) and, I was instructed to file a VA Claim, which came back approved in March 2019, at which time I became 100% Disabled; later in that same year, I started experiencing loss of feeling in my lower extremities (feet and toes of both feet) and, my Manila VA Primary Care Physician order an Arterial Scan and Venous Scan of both feet (performed at a local Philippine Tricare Certified Hospital in Ozamiz City) and, the results came back positive. Any recalls would greatly appreciated. Scurry, Texas. Retired in 1992 as MSgt from Tx Air National Guard , also as photo . Runways and roads. I live in Bangkok but not much longer I am so sick. I was tdy all over Thailand, I dont have any pictures or anything that I can provide evidence of AO, I cant even remember the camp name. Oh yes, I was an F105 crew chief but I worked all three shifts but not at one time. I hear all of you who have served and are not getting satisfaction for compensation/treatment for related Agent Orange conditions. Korat AFB in 1973 and Utapao AFB in 1974. On December 24th, 1975, I began four months of Hell while defecating 10-20 times per day while continually bleeding from the strain. Library of Congress. My father SMSGT Gene Rocheleau was stationed at Korat AFB from June 1967 to April 1968. To David Sorensen and Karen Whitfield, we were often on red alert and the ubon base had been attacked by sappers who were all killed during the attack. Over the years I became Diabetic, have issues with my thyroid, heart. During my time there I was an aircraft electrician on the F-105 and EB-66. we lived in tents, waited for rain to shower and ate c-rats until the seabees came. I was stationed at nkp Thailand May 1971 thru May 1972,SPS security. Im looking for someone familiar with the sensors, either SPS or Ground Radio, who would be willing to drop me an email with any knowledge of the above. Air America was flying out of the Airport into Laos. Heart attack and by-pass in 1999,Gaul Bladder removal,Prostate cancer,Rheumatoid Arthritis,two operations for blocked arteries in leg,Cysts in groin. Battled neuropathy in my legs forever. I have a very rare blood disorder and have to take very strong meds to survive, I remember asking the guys what they were spraying all over the compound and the answer was for bugs!!! 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. I have no paperwork of any kind! After coming home, 7 months later went to Ubon TDY with the 33rd. ORANGE. Served 809th Eng Bn, 16th Domp Truck comp, NAkon Phanom (NKP) 1969 -1970). Claim sat dormant for 7 months. Those barracks were the last one before you left the base. Stationed at Udorn 11/69 9/70. 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. 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. June ,1965 for 6 months. As for AO, I dont know of anyone from the Rose Garden making claims for AO caused disabilities there. I was told my illness are not connected to the military. Was load crew chief and my crew worked many sorty missions on the perimeter. A Short History of Ramasun Station. I served two Tours of Duty in Thailand as an aircraft weapons specialist. Note: As many of you probably know many of the guys that were there with us are no longer with us. John A. Madden, Jr. and Capt. Thanks for your work on this Ryan. The cement barracks and the hospital were also in that area. Ha. Have an ischemic heart problem which resulted in a massive heart attack. He only disclosed that his duties caused him great stress as how well he did his job could determine whether men lived or died. An Historic Aerial Map showing 1966 to 1969 Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base Thailand. Im sure that the flight plans werent all the same though. My question: What are the duties my brother most likely carried out? Was stationed at NKP in 67, 68. I would not have been approved w/o the supporting paperwork. 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. This is a great place to connect with others regarding such topics of locations and illnesses. I just scanned these messages, hoping to add something that is useful. 1. Served on the LORAN station at Sattahip, Thailand. I was stationed at Cam Rahn Bay,Vietnam air base 1969-1970 and Utapao,Thailand 1971. I am so sick and tired of this mess.My CAD is getting much worse now.. Its all bullshit that Agent Orange just stays around the perimeter of the base! Well, March 26 of 2020 he died suddenly of a heart attack, he had recovered, we thought, from a major stroke in November of 2019. He worked on the flightline with the bombs. Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base Interactive Aerial Map is an Unoffocial site dedicated to the Airmen who served at Udorn and Aircrew members who never returned. Then, after 15 months, I went back to Korat AFB for a short 6 months. I was #160 to post on here ,,, thanks for removing my post , will not post any more on this site . He worked for Fairchild camera. I seem to be OK at this time. In case i need to do a subsequent reconsideration. F-4D fighter aircraft #66-0267 at Homestead Air Force Base, Fla., circa 1989. Washington, The 20th was deactivated in July 66and I was transferr to the 558th Heavy Equipment company. If anyone out there recognizes my name please reply maybe you can help with buddy statement or have photograph of me in Thailand or Tan SonNhut ( I supported the UC-123 repairs of returned aircraft). Continuing on, you reach the Airmens Club on the left and the NCO club on the right. He told my sister he worked on the perimeter of the base and we have pictures of big communications antennas. I was stationed at korat rtafb 1969-1970 Fire dept do remembered sawnee club my hooch was across the street I got my 100% rating in 2015 it took me 4 yrs I worked with my primary dr and dav to help me I sent pic of agent orange 55 gal drums on base and stated how every day we had to patrol perimeter as part of my duty I have lost all balance,and heart problems, all my nerves are shot hands ,feet, are numb my advice get all info on your bases where you were stationed and then tie your duty to exposed AG and be nice to all drs and secretary who help you it will pay off big. Yeah -Right! I am trying to file one more time. I was TDY to KRTAB from Apr72-Sep72 during Linebacker 1. Over the years have suffered and getting worse I would like to hear from others on how they are doing. Im not sure if that klong ran parallel to front gate. And best of luck to all my brothers and sisters who served. Ive had two heart attacks before the age of 50. heart surgery and placement of a stent at the age of 55, My hearing was damaged at the time and has growing worse over time, My shoulders and joints have progressively deteriorated, I had left shoulder surgery at the age of 58 and still need surgery on my right. Nothing on my DD-214 to confirm black ops trips to Korat/Ubon AFB, Thailand or bombing raids over Vietnam/Laos. I have a claim pending with VA but not really holding out much hope until they finally admit that there should by a presumption of exposure just for being on that base. I also have diabetes third stage Have had skin problems plus. On the reverse is a map titled U.S. We were told they would be spraying around the base in the next couple days. It was changed over to USSTRATCOM I think late 1971. I worked the Hot Pad just above this ramp and loaded C-130s on 5060. They claim agent orange was not used in Thailand which we know is a lie. I served in the U.S. Air Force Security Police K-9 at Korat RTAFB from October 1969 to October 1970. I am sure his ailments were as a result of AO while in Thailand 68-69. It took me a number of years and appeals, but I finally received a rating of 100% for Prostate, bladder Cancer, & Tinnitus. Great Discounts & More! If anyone could reach out to me that would be great. I was a jet mechanic at Ubon from 1969 -1970. He was diagnosed with neuropothy in early 2000s. I was sent TDY in Jun 1973 from Mather AFB to Utapao AFB Aircraft Avionics to Support KC135s and B52s. The only pavement was where they parked the Bombers and Tankers and the runway. I suspect his bladder cancer was caused by exposure to Agent Orange when in Thailand. This is called Oxidative Stress. Air Force Special Service Division Recreation. Couldnt talk of it. 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. 3 men in my family served in S.E.A. Salute. From there we went on missions taking supplies, to where we were told, Cambodia. I was at NKP in 68,69 as a Carpenter we work setting concrete forms for building bridges, everyday we travel through the perimeter road to get to work the dust was unbearable. The Aviation Heritage Center's North American T-28 aircraft was actually used to train Hmong pilots to fly at Udorn RTAFB (Royal Thai Air Force Base) Thailand, as part of Operation Waterpump. I was at the RoseGarden appx May 72 to Jan 73: aka The C Rations Era and would love to connect with any of you. Just had my Moderna shots recently at Dingell Hodpital, just trying to stay alive! Stationed at Korat RTAFB from 1974 1976. Its major units were the 33 rd and 34 th Tactical Group and the 315 th Troop Carrier Group in South Vietnam, and the 35th Tactical Group in Thailand. Charles B. DeBellevue, with the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing at Udorn Air Base, Thailand deployed for the Vietnam War. If you worked on the flight line, as a security guard on the perimeters, electronic techs on the planes, base repairs, or construction, you need to explain your job and how it exposed you to AGENT 5 way bypass pass. old and a widower. On the base is a maze of wire and steel rods laid out over an area larger than a football field. The reason they gave me was that I was there in peace time. I was stationed on Hill 272 July 1968 to July 1969. I was exposed to agent orange at utapao thailand in 1970/71. and before = Have lost prostate,bladder to agent orange. Was back and forth on their base on a daily basis something that useful. Barracks across from the conflict zone by Laos and were the last one before left. 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