phan rang air base agent orange

Good luck, when I die I hope they will remember what we did for our country. Parkinsons has come up in discussion in the last year. I knew where our fighters Testing was done at a remote forested site that was not located near base personnel. It wasnt a us base then. We provided: "Sorties for ground support, night interdiction on supply/truck routes, logistics, and C-123 Ranch Hand Operations (Agent Orange)." Phan Rang AB was particularly vulnerable to off base interdiction because the base water supply and jet fuel was piped in. I have applied for disability and sent the VA a whole packet supporting my exposure denied twice VA will say yes I have a disability but I must get an outside doc to confirm it is AO related hell my dermatologist wasnt even born in 70 VA doesnt care about us Thailand vets they are just waiting for us all to die. After May 7th, I am sure they did not go out to the perimeter fences and do a massive AO cleanup. have fingers crossed but at 75 believe my time running out. I think we all be assured that herbicides were used to kill foliage all throughout that base. You served our country over there in a foreign land, were exposed to that horrible AO while doing so, and the VA should be paying benefits to any veteran with any cancer that can be linked to any exposure to AO while serving. sp 4 Army stationed at Camp Friendship (Korat) 1967. The Veterans Adm. agreed from the beginning that my husband was in the right places, at the right times, doing the right jobs to be exposed to AO. I served at Ubon RTAFB 1969-1970. But thats the Marine Corps way. Served campfrindship 1967-68. Comment and Posting Policy. I know I did it, I remember how dark it was out there at night. I was one of the last GIs out29 Mar 1973. And the discussion of whether the soldiers were exposed to Agent Orange in Thailand would be unnecessary, since the VA already has agreed that if a soldier met the boots on the ground test (i.e., by standing on soil in Vietnam), then they were automatically exposed to Agent Orange. I was in the 56FMS in 71-72 and 73-74.I was in the Hydraulic shop at that time. She asked me if I was in the military during the Vietnam war. He was a star athlete & coached high school track until 4 yrs ago. I was stationed at Korat RTAFB 1974-1976 worked A7Ds, F-4s, and AC-130 Gunships. Was a cook during my time there and was told that Agent Orange was in the drinking water but they were trying to get it out. old and a widower. aircrew member on an EC121 Rivet Top aircraft. We were also not supplies with jungle clothing , ammo and proper medical supplies. Better known as the Rose Garden. Worked in the ammo dump..any buddies out there? Any one in UDORN around 1971? My husband was a Medical Service Specialist in the 621 TCSs. A total of 49 mortar and rocket rounds were counted landing on the airfield during this attack. Nope. He is dearly missed. TDYd to 4 other known sprayed places. We were also stationed at Clark Air Base in the Philippines from 1964 to 66. It worked find but use did not last. Charles L. Hall. Does anyone have absulute proof that agent orange was sprayed from aircraft at NKP in 1971, I need this info to prove that I was sprayed. How can I contact people who have left a comment? Was volunteeredto crew a ORH C-123 through UDorn eventually to Buen Hoa and others in Vietnam. How will I replace you. I smartly saluted the Major and assured him my mission flying times were over. Have 5 AO connected diseasesbeen denied for every one. 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!!! The 652nd Topographic Engineer Battalion depicted the broad reach of American forces in Thailand, which can be seen below. My husband also worked in Korat for about 9 months. His name is Robert Knerler. The squadron returned to Australia in 1971, having been deployed overseas for a total of 13 years.[13]. To prove my existence I drove from Udorn to Korat headquarters approximately 200 miles in a water truck scheduled for repairs. I remember your beer cans were of steel and could not be bent over like Americas aluminum beer cans! Willing to share anything to help another. My brother Kenneth Snake, and two cousins: Archie and Lewis George Snake all served in Vietnam. Let me know about agent orange problems. 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. and Good luck! He passed 20 years ago and I am still trying to get compensation. In response to veterans and their families suffering fromthe effects of Agent Orange, the U.S. government makes a presumption of exposure forthosewho served on land in Vietnam for the purpose of filing a claim with the Veterans Administration. Stationed at Don Mong for short time, then on to Takhli and Phitsanoluk. Also a problem with AFIB. One of the nicest persons Agent Orange was tested from 1962 to 1968. Ive been sick ever since, skin issues, Parkinson, 29 orthopedic surgeries almost every joint, gut issues etc Its been a good run, proud to have served with you Marines. Dont give up keep fighting for our rights and benefits. Permalink, Amything on LARRY LANHART? unless clearly stated otherwise. You sent us there and now have abanded us. Served with the 432nd MMS in Udorn from September 1966-67. K9, I have Ischemic heart disease. Stationed at Takhli and Korat Thailand from May 1970 to May 1972. I worked at the tank farm on the perimeter of Takhli. 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 also flew on a few Huey rides, one to Na Trang and one to an Army site and rode shotgun on resupply runs to Da Nang. I worked in POL @ Utapao from May 1973 to May 74. This is called Oxidative Stress. Looking for anyone from 83 84. Branch of service: also Bien Hoa, Ben Thuy, Nha Trang, Da Nang,Cam Rhan Bay, and a miserable little base in the delta called Soc Trang. I served @ HHD 9th Logistical Command, in Korat, Thailand Jul 1964-1965. Today in August 2022 the VA wants evidence in order to acknowledge that he was exposed to AO. On March 8, 1966, the 315th ACW, TC was organized and stationed at Tan Son Nhut Air Base, South Vietnam. Years ago I enrolled in the Pennsylvania vets agent orange program (I assumed there was no exposure in Thailand but was TDY with the 366th MMS in Da Nang for a short period in 70, but again, I dont believe I had exposure to AO in that setting either). 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? I wish he were still alive to see this. When I told them I figured it out they said, Too Late!, I served at U-Tapao royal thai airfield from 1968-1969. I have been asked to present my Video Play at the Library of Congress this summer. I remember the smell of insecticide or some chemical. I am quite sure we did everything thing but devour agent with our daily meals and duties. October 1973 to October 1974 As we all well know how hot it was and on that day the bone yard was stinking to high heaven. They sprayed AO around the entire fence area. I got that VA letter in the mail, the DVA in Oakland sent me the result, and told me to see my local DVA Rep and he would type me another letter to try again , I ended up with 20% had VA Health Care, free eyeglasses and free hearing aids, free doctor appts, but wife got sick to I was OK with 20%. He was a USAF pilot but served as Ops Officer there. I on occasion had to cannibalize parts to repair my aircraft. Initially built by the Imperial Japanese Army abou Hope this helps you out. Branch of service: Both my parents met at Clark AFB and I was born ar Sandia AFB. My Dad is a Vietnam Vet, he didnt see action, however he spent lots of time with the wounded while he was in the hospital ill. For information only! Had some great guys in our hootch . VA has denied my disability July 2020, Was in Korat 1967-68 cant remember want unit Army next to airbase TDY all over udon/ ubon. My additional duties was to go into the community and help to vaccinate people in the community.A lived of posts very new to the base. Applied for disability.got turned down. I remember that the bone yard was next to a fence and possibly dead jungle foliage.Its been a long time since that time and age has made the memory a little foggy. I, with 2 other guys from the shop had to identify the body so cant understand why they cant find anything in the records. Ischemic heart disease and diabetes. I was stationed at Phan Rang air base at Air Movements section with 2 sqn from 1971-72 and we were one of the last to leave due to the VC and north Vietnamese gradually taking over. Spent many years guilty for Genocide. We lived and dined in tent cities with no running water. 3 men in my family served in S.E.A. T he U.S. has launched a $183 million clean-up campaign at a former air base in Vietnam that was used to store the toxic chemical Agent Orange. I was sent to Camp Samae San from MACV HQ in 73, worked Logistical services at the Deep Water Port until the end of 74. The reason they gave me was that I was there in peace time. Greetings to all. Stationed at Udorn 11/68 thru 11/69 432MMS. I Visited sites at Khon Kaen, Korat and Bangkok. I was an aircraft mechanic/crew chief with 555TFS. One in the Marines and one a Navy medic. 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. we supported lima site 11 in paske laos and were the main relay tropo communications station between vietnam and thailand. Nothing on my DD-214 to confirm black ops trips to Korat/Ubon AFB, Thailand or bombing raids over Vietnam/Laos. I believe I was exposed to AO, and on one occasion went to sick call with small blisters on both arms. Bladder Cancer is not a recognized disability from Dioxin exposure. 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 . 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 at NKP Mar 1970 Aug 1971. 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 have a lot of pictures. He passed away in 1994. Just diagnosed with multiple myeloma havent filed claim yet. Wow. I was told if I was in Vietnam regardless where I would receive full benefits. But they were a great group and Im grateful for the few days I got to spend with them and hear their stories. I applied for AO service connection, but was denied because I was not stationed on the perimeter of the bases. I was stationed at Don Maung RTAFB Dec 24,1966. Served in Ubon RTAFB from1/6/72 to1/6/73 sensor shop and Security Police Augmentee. I was very fortunate to serve with a great bunch of guys in mms. Serviced at Camp Friendship 1970 1971 442nd Signal(microwave tech) on the perimeter of Friendship and Korat AFB. I know that Udorn was classified as a front line facility. Couldnt talk of it. I was TDY to KRTAB from Apr72-Sep72 during Linebacker 1. Even did a day trip to Vietnam to repair and load 25k loaders on a C141 before the fall of Saigon. How do I post an official U.S. government map of Udorn RTAFB on this page? My husband was there at the very end. I have since applied for compensation been turned down because the VA says there is no record of me serving as an AUGMENTEE on the BASE PERIMETER. Thank You-, Im working on an intense website that connects military to locations and diseases/illnesses, This has been a long process due to military locations. So with all said ASA was in Thailand. VA denies using AO during that timeframe which I dispute. My email [emailprotected], I was stationed in Phan Rang Jan 69-Jan 70. i was at PRAB 69-70 ASSIGNED TO the 17th SOS Shadow Crew Chief AC927.Who else was there during May 69-May70. At that time the veteran was assigned to the 366 FMS (presumably Field Maintenance Squadron) at Phan Rang Air Base, as an aircraft jet mechanic. Stationed camp friendship 1965-1966.538 engineers.Anybody left sure would be nice too hear from you. I applied to AO for metastatic cancer, which is a presumptive illness. looking for Arthur G Hubbard, paratrooper 1963 or 1964. The club house building is still intact and pretty much original, although the barracks block is long gone. our K9 dogs, who were left,,, cause of agent orange,, They would have been a good indicator,as what was used, in the name of war!! I spent four to six hours a day in Da Nang or Bien Hoa. The Last Fight of your Squadron Commander was unique they stopped after turning off the runway, and tied him to an external bomb rack, so he came in to the Last Flight fire-hose ceremony lashed to the bomb rack of his Canberra! I was diagnosed with diabetes, hypertension, and prostate cancer in 2015 no family history of any of these. My photos will be there from the time I was at PRAB 169-12/69 with 600th Photo Det 5. and tell me what awards such as VSM and CIB. I have developed a form of MD it was identified as Inclusion Body Myositsis. He passed in 2013. Loved working as Senior Launch Control Facility Manager at Juliette 01 LCF. I have had Diabetes for years and diagnosed with Gleason 6 Prostrate Cancer. I had no idea of AO at Ubon. In September 1965 I moved the battalion to Phan Rang for Cam Ran Bay and we started the construction of the base. Phan Rang Air Base By Maj. Donald A. Haas, Corps of Engineers, United States Army One of the main American operational air bases in Vietnam is at Phan Rang. vulnerable and weak. I have recently been diagnosed with a form of lymphoma. I was stationed at Ubon Jun 70 to Jun 71 with the 408th MMS. Birth President was Herbert Hoover #31 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). I was so happy. But as I know, Army Security Agency didnt leave Continental United States. Our barracks were right on the perimeter. This is so interesting. I have suffered diabetes, and a rare skin disease Bullous pemphigoid. Im the widow of Ernest Whitfield who was stationed at NKP in 74he was a communications specialist eho passed on 11.05.14 at age 62. MCAS RoseGarden Vets: Gary Mcevilla, Eldon Toncrey, Paul S Smith, Chandler Nelm, JC Smith, and Paul D Kaisar. Near the entrance to the base are ruins of a Cham temple, reportedly built in the 12th Century. Also, talk to VA about taking a Agent Orange Evaluation. What they did to everyone is terrible and not just. Trying to contact a Stephen N. Wood. Filed a VA claim for A/O exposure with prostate cancer. His doc stated that he had diabetes before the cancer. 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. All of a sudden a woman started screaming, and running toward the plane, they were unable to stop her!! Thank you for your service! SWFObject. We had a well and filtering plant for our water needs. My USAF unit was designated Det.