Depending in what shop your Father was in Im sure that I had to run across him in that hangar we worked out of. 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. Agent Orange was employed around many of these airfields andother U.S. installations in Thailand. We also took our r and r in Udorn. OPERATION BARREL ROLL In the spring of 1964 Pathet Lao (Laotian communists) and North Vietnamese troops drove Laotian forces from the Plain of Jars in northern Laos. Whether you were working F-4s at the trim pad or working AC-130 Gunships at the other end of the ramp on the perimeter. In addition Marine Aircraft Group 15 operated from Royal Thai Air Base Nam Phong from June 1972 to September 1973. . Public outcry and official investigations followed. without consent. Dad is still with us but suffers having his prostate removed, neuropathy in the legs, heart problems and other things. We dated and she Loves me And I her. The VA has turned me down twice. 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 and brain damage. Have fun fighting the system. The US deployment came home in 75, but the Thais around the areas of the bases were exposed to it continuously then and since. Going to start my investigation into applying for AO funds before things get worse and its too late. Im surprised there is absolutely no discussion on the impact of Agent Orange on the Thai public. Most of us young airmen were required to train for and deployed to perimeter as part of base security. Mike Egan 66-7463. I have recurring skin cancers melanoma, basal, squamous cell cancer. 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 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. He leaves behind a wife and three grandchildren they were raising. The base issituated in the upper leftof the map. 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. We have documents specifying *how many* people his squadron deployed/went TDY but nothing more specific. Great Discounts & More! Any info about Takhli for this time period or prior to 1965 would be greatly appreciated. When I asked my local VA about this they said they knew noting about it and would not test me for exposure. Activated once again on Aug. 19, 1966, the 432 TRW formed up a month later on Sep. 18, 1966, at Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand. Often worked End of runway. My late husband was in Udorn Thailand in1968-1969. Looking at an agent orange map I See the drift area cover most of the living area. Was made 100% disabled in 36 days. We had to work with the thai police who carried weapons and we could not. And who knows, maybe AO has no effect on roses. My career field was supply administration but on arrival, I was attached to security forces as an augmented member for the first four months. records,clipping from newpaper and was turn down. I was there when the Thai workers and an airman arrived in a pickup truck and pulled what was a converted Water Buffalo tanker. Delivered medical supplies throughout Thailand. Im still fighting them at 72 and going on about 8 years, Im looking for Frank Brown stationed at Ubon 72-73 he was dog handler for Rex4M83. The VA has turned down my claim now three times. 1st signal brigade 442nd signal battalion company c. i would like to see a full recognition of our service as full vietnam war veterans, but i don,t think i will ever see it. The set is held by the Geography and Map Division butdoes not appear in thelibrarys onlinecatalog a not so uncommon reality given the scope of the divisions some 5.5 million items. Royal Thai Air Force Bases. And I heard Navy vets, sitting off shore get qualified for Agent Orange? I filed a claim for diabetes but was denied, because I have no proof that I was at or worked the perimeter. I was TDY to U-Tapao, Thailand August through Nov 74. Thanks for your work on this Ryan. This is a very sad state of affairs!!!! I left Korat in 1965 and went eventually back to the home base. Looking for others that were stationed in Avionics (AMS) during 1973. I served two Tours of Duty in Thailand as an aircraft weapons specialist. been denied 3 times, My dad was part of the 6010 wild weasles and was stationed in Takhli and Korat from July 70-July 71. Counted 20 drums on one trip. Join Us Now. I was a Radio Communications Analysis Specialist. 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. Vint Hill Farms Station played a big role in World War II and the Cold War. Bob. I was stationed in Northeast Thailand from July 69 to July 70 as a USAFSS Ditty Bopper detached to the U.S. Armys 7th RRFS, at Ramasun Station, north of Udorn RTAFB. He has always had bronchitis with cough, hypertension, neuropathy and heart disease. called era vets same as those living home every day in the states. I was at Ubon RTAFB, December 1969 December 1970, 8th Combat Support Group (PACAF) 408th Munitions Maintenance Squadron (MMS). Walt C passed away 2020 from intestinal cancer. 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. God bless. I remember how fast everything turned brown and the strong smell that lasted a few days. we lived in tents, waited for rain to shower and ate c-rats until the seabees came. Thanks again. Prior to the formation on of the squadron, support personnel were provided by temporary duty personnel from the 35th Tactical Group at Don Muang Royal Thai Air Force Base. I did have Prostate Cancer, thinking to apply to VA again, but was too busy, that 20% got me free medical care, took my prostate out, too large for radiation, as well as all the above, so prostate was cut out, and other trips to the ER, here and elsewhere, always went back to my VA PCP at VA McClellan Park, and she set me up for followup appointments for PT, GI, etc. 3 years in Thailand, A-O was used, no exposure? I had a massive heart attack. Reply. Assigned to the 555th Tactical Fighter Squadron, the 'Triple Nickel', stationed at Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, then Capt. This may help some regarding each air base in Thailand and the use of AO: https://apps.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/a586315.pdf. The FLR-9 My husband served in the marine stationed in Udorn Thiland in 1962. Please contact me. My last post was at the CIA ramp guarding barrel and a C-123. I served at Ubon RTAFB, 71-72, as an aircraft mechanic on B57G Night Intruders and F4 Phantoms. I was stationed at Ubon RTAFB 71-72, and was a flight facilities officer in the GCA. Stationed at Ubon RTAFB Thaiand, early 70s during the Vietnam war. Would anyone have a complete list of army or marine camps? Prostate monitor. I served at Ubon RTAFB 1969-1970. The team I arrived with had now departed for the States. I feel fortunate medically compared to many listing problems our government seems content to deny any responsibility for. I was stationed at Cam Rahn Bay,Vietnam air base 1969-1970 and Utapao,Thailand 1971. The club house building is still intact and pretty much original, although the barracks block is long gone. Anyone serving then and undergoing similar, please contact me. Connected, and have noted the similarities with IBM, I was stationed at U-Tapao AFB in 1971-1972, spending one month also at UBON AFB in January 1972. They all died within 2 weeks. Why shouldnt I. I was there at the same time. Air Force Special Service Division Recreation. Reply to Wilfredo Caban. Greetings to all. My only AO disability is diabetes. My dad was a strong person so Im wondering what happened then/there that would have scared him so much. Iam on the agent orang government list.. Thanks. It's not a tourist spot for sightseeing but you can see it from the gate I guess. I was with the 331st Supply Company. The soldiers got off the plane (deplaned), and walked on the tarmac. First trip to SE Asia was Oct/Nov 1968 in the Coast Guards EC130E CGNR 1414 to survey and monitor LORAN signals transmitted from various USCG sites in Thailand and Vietnam. I was an aircraft mechanic/crew chief with 555TFS. We made monthly flights until 1975. 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. The Library of Congress does not control the content posted. 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. From 1961 to 1975, the United States Air Force deployed aircraftthroughoutThailand, and these planes were responsible for the majority of USAF air strikes over North Vietnam. On the bases themselves because of trip flares, barbed wire and such, they sprayed because they couldnt mow. Would like to hear from other Airmen as to what exposure they have had and what medical conditions they have. Then at Camp Vayama and Camp Samae San, Sattahip, until I left Thailand in April, 1970. I once heard a name for this operation but as a 17-18 yo old kid forgot it. VA denies that Agent Orange was used at Takhli or in Thailand. I was there sept72 till march 73. I would like to personally thank the United States government for treating the Viet Nam veterans with the respect that we deserve. I was in the 417TFS. He has a lot of health issues and cant remember. were bombing before they did. I remember watching them clear the perimeter so my question does the VA recognize Takhli around that time for agent orange area to worry about. I was searching for information about Philco Ford in Bangkok. I have diabetes, had prostate cancer, heart disease requiring open heart surgery and a brain tumor. Havent had any currently recognized AO related ailments. (Photo credit: library of Dick . Runways and roads. Just the fact that most of us traveled to the City of Korat at least weekly for something to do would make it fair to say we got exposed to the stuff. 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 request anyone with knowledge of what my brother did please share it with me. Where do I get specific Base perimeter was barbed wire fence. First in perimeter towers, then bunkers , mobile and control desk. Regardless no records indicated that was attached to the security forces. Just diagnosed with multiple myeloma havent filed claim yet. 6 long. He passed away in 1997. I was an ECM Techy in the Deuce SFERICS (ECM Shop), TDY from Davis Monthan AFB (100th SRW) the operators of the 99th SRS birds at U-Tapao, during the Fall of 1973. Spent 7 months in country. Thank You-, To your question, my blog mentions the difficulty of finding such in information packaged in one place. Another tour of duty in 1973-76. Air America, under contract to the State Department, was based at a former Japanese World War II air strip locate next to Udorn AFB, Thailand. Sincerely David. We flew out of Travis AFB in June 1967 and eventually landed in Bangkok, Thaailand for transport to Udorn. Crewed a Spectre on Mayaguez recovery. In 1969/1970 I lived in a NCO hootch on the parameter of Takhli. I was at Udorn from 1970 1971 Civil Engineers Myself and a couple of other crew chiefs went over and boarded the 123s to see how they worked. 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. Problem with that is a lot of the veterans wont live that long.The VA is not our friend when it comes to disability claims and most of the reform has to be forced on them by Congress. I also have pronounced Vitiligo primarily on the backs of my hands only and from my neck upwards including my scalp. Both the 13th Fighter Squadron, known as the "Panther Pack," and the 421st Fighter Squadron, known as the "Black . But they were a great group and Im grateful for the few days I got to spend with them and hear their stories. A bright spot in my life. There is a Facebook group that I have found very helpful. privilege to post content on the Library site. Stationed at Korat RTAFB from 1974 1976. As a K9 I was on the perimeter and at the off-base bomb dump and Kennels throughout my assignment there. And yet no mention of any submarines in the War Zone despite sailors having been awarded the Vietnam Service Medal with Bronze star. 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 got spayed twice while working nights while working fighter between embankments. Dell Ray Beckstead, I was stationed at D.Co. I know I was exposed to Agent Orange sprayed around Hooches, perimeter road and everywhere else they wanted to kill vegetation. Anyone have knowledge of or pictures of comm gear on the perimeter? 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. The next day or so, a helo made multiple passes over the vegetation as well as our hootches. There are some exceptions that they now allow. 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. 21st Medical Depot. From there we went on missions taking supplies, to where we were told, Cambodia. Can anyone help me with my research Hi Here is hoping we all get positive results from VA. God Bless all of you. I am sure his ailments were as a result of AO while in Thailand 68-69. I shot all four involved in that my SPs M16 was jammed and I had a half clip of twenty bullets used 9 to kill all four, the Thai army took care of the NV soldiers in town. The photo was taken shortly before the aircraft received its . I was stationed at Takhli Royal Thai Air Force Base from September 69 to September 70. Or is everything still so secret about the U-2 in 1975 that mum is still the word? No one knows where his file is for me to see if I qualify for DIC. Served on the LORAN station at Sattahip, Thailand. 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 at Takhli from Feb 1973 until Mar 1974 as a Jet Engine mechanic and worked at the trim pad. 1971~1975 assigned in Bangkok worked on the JUSMAG compound in the Telecomunications center COMSEC/CRYPTO transmission and receipt of messages across all Military Commands we were located next to the switch board. Neuropathy sever. Any USAF personnel assigned to 56th Transportation Sq at NKP 1967-68 who was exposed to AO and suffering from the effects of that exposure? The mortars never got off. Marines were secuity for the 9th marines out of danang and those that left from okinawa. My dads name is Raymond Talley. Awaiting a board review if I am around that long. K9, I have Ischemic heart disease. That knowledge helped me reconcile in my mind the illnesses and diseases Ive suffered for the past 30 years. is not right!!!! The only pavement was where they parked the Bombers and Tankers and the runway. there were also rescue misssions being conducted daily for downed us pilots. My above comment forgot to mention my unit was with the 56th Field Maintenance Squadron (OPERATION RANCH HAND) NKP. See why you should visit this farm near DC that was once a covert military base. I have neuropathy in my feet, I have had recurring problems with spinal stenosis. william j wilson SP-4. Does anyone remember the Autovon Switching Compound outside of Korat RTAFB during 70-71? Our barracks were out next to the perimeter. More information on this topic can be found in a book series titled Veterans and Agent Orange. Thanks. Bases in Thailand During the Vietnam War and Agent Orange. 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