He never smoked. By commenting on our blogs, you are fully responsible for everything that you post. . The VA treats all of us Thailand vets like bastard children, like we dont deserve Vietnam veteran status. After about 5 months in Thailand we starting running 2 miles each morning, m-f and Camp Samae San was beautiful base but small, I am currently a disabled physician assistant, the congress in the last yr has submitted a house bill hr2201 and senate bill 1381, these bills are the same and would treat thai vets just like viet nam vets when it comes to agent orange, wish me luck, if im able to finally get what i deserve, i will be happy to help any of u all GOD bless America. Im about to have my 6th surgery. If he was stationed in Vietnam, a base name or Corps (I, II, III or IV) area: One evening the area was looted to some degree by several industrious Vietnamese as one part of the perimeter paralleled the outside of the base and the adjoining village. When am I considered in a support to a Hostile Theater. Three buildings and two hangers received minor damage. I was originall stationed at Ramasun Station when arriving in country 1974. (that fence line was sprayed on a regular basis). Our barracks were out next to the perimeter. Have had surgeries for Sqaumus Cell and Basil Cell carcinoma. I have been turned down more than once for benefits. Any records on the flight routes would be helpful. Two of my brothers served in Vietnam. I served in the army 1972-75, I was assigned in Korea with the 1st 31st inf 2nd ID north of the Imjin River Nov 1972- Nov 73 and received HFP. 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. 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. I felt fine for years. Also in June, Commando Sabre (Misty) was activated using F-100F aircraft as the first Fast FACs over North Vietnam. Phan Rang Air Base Phan Rang and Bin Ha Convoys, 1966 Photos by . not only did we load it on to the Air Craft down by the Beach end of the runway but our BKS where located not more than 50ft. Loved working as Senior Launch Control Facility Manager at Juliette 01 LCF. His death was attributed to Agent Orange exposure when he was stationed in South Vietnam. He is also gone now. I was turned down by the VA since I was not security in the perimeter. etc. I also worked on the flight line working on the AC-130s but the VA didnt care one bit.. yesterday i received my summery of case with a flat denial on my second appeal.. There may be, I just havent heard of any. He was a US Marine in Viet Nam. 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: Was stationed at Takhli and Korat from Feb, 1970 to April 1972. We flew out of Travis AFB in June 1967 and eventually landed in Bangkok, Thaailand for transport to Udorn. Continuing on, you reach the Airmens Club on the left and the NCO club on the right. Was among the first 55 US Airmen at Takhli 1965. Research Air America in Laos: Pepper grinder and AB-1 Missions The University of Texas at Dallas. The VA refused my claim twice now for compensation due to the fact that I wasnt in the Military Police Co which would have patrolled the perimeter of the airbase. worked KC-135 and B-52D flight line phase on west side and Bomber run-up 0n the Eastside. 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 served from August 68 until August 69 at Utapao AFB in the 556 Red Horse Squadron laying concrete and forms throughout the base. 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. The VA telks me nothing is service connected except the diabetes. 299 now and bill S-1381 that have since been passed into law to help out my fellow vets, Was stationed at Camp Samae San Aug 73 to Oct 74 then Jan 75 till Jan 76, have my board hearing in 3 weeks,virtually, the first trip out of Travis flew nonstop to Saigon on chartered flight then after about 2 hours flew by C130 to UAFB. He died of multiple cancers in 2020. I started with tremors in 2015 and saw Neurologists at the So. Prostate cancer, ishemic heart disease, hypothyroidism. He only disclosed that his duties caused him great stress as how well he did his job could determine whether men lived or died. Have had skin problems plus. My husband was there as in 1966. Would anyone have a complete list of army or marine camps? The Phan Rang complex comprises interim facilities as well Looking for maps, testimonies on verification of being spayed with Agent Orange, or any help possible to prove my case. The modernized airfield consisted of two 10,000-foot runways 04L/22R concrete and 04R/22L AM-2 planking with parallel taxiways and covered and open aircraft revetments along with several ramps and parking aprons on both sides . Didnt happen. on 1-6-66. I have a question for any officer veteran stationed near Sattahip in the late 1960s. 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. Developed prostate cancer in 2020 and type 2 diabetes. Forty-two months all-in. Just Broke 90, We are attempting to research the flight routes taken by Air Force personnel who were stationed at Udorn AFB in the Vietnam War (1968-1972). He stayed at the hooches where he spent 10 hours a day. I contacted my Congresswoman, who unfortunately did not change the outcome of my claim. DPAA plans to return to the sight in 2021. The 101st was on the west side with the Korean White Horse division. Sensor system specialist on AC-130s Lots of time under the plane on my back and hands. Any of that traveling in or near perimeter spray or drift zone? There just waiting for us all to die off. Worked 23 Tass Flight Line and Battle Damage Hangar where C123 AO aircraft were sometimes repaired. More information on this topic can be found in a book series titled Veterans and Agent Orange. Any help would be welcomed. So glad you, too, made it home safely, although no one comes out of any war unscathed. I was a cable splicer and worked the parameter and between runways in the dirt and in trenches/pits. sp 4 Army stationed at Camp Friendship (Korat) 1967. Jet engine mechanic on J75 for Thuds F105. Neuropathy sever. My USAF unit was designated Det. Like This Movie Trailer? I was stationed in New Mexico, went TDY twice in 1963 & 1964 What other tasks did he do that could have brought him to the perimeter? I want this information for a family history that I am writng. Their policy of claimants having to prove duty on or near the perimeter is flawed as it does not allow for any possibility that the toxic dioxin contaminants spread throughout the bases by vehicle and foot traffic, atmospheric natural winds and turbulence created by aircraft and helicopters, munitions movements, dust storms, animals, flowing ground waters after rain storms, etc. Location is on the beach at Bangsaray Sare (also spelled Bang Saray). I dont remember your husband but I still might be helpful. I do know I am Filing again. This is so interesting. I was stationed with the 13th Artillery A-Battery 7th Bn, supporting the Phu Cat Air Base. I was at UBON in 1965. We had played cards the night before and he was so happy he had survived his year in happy valley. Make sure to answer the membership questions when applying. Even Another close friend was a Marine, Peter Barnes. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. 180 ".keeping the memories . God bless. During the attack 82mm mortars and 107mm rocket rounds impacted inside the base. 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! Phan Rang: The Air Base at Phan Rang was originally built by Australian and British POW's under the Japanese and the Japanese used the Air Field throughout WW II. I served in the army at comm sites at Utapao Korat, and Hill 272 Sattahip. I deployed to U-Tapao from August 10, 1970, to Aug 10, 1971. But thats the Marine Corps way. I was diagnosed with diabetes, hypertension, and prostate cancer in 2015 no family history of any of these. I was station at Korat AB Thailand, with the F-105 aircraft. Denied 3 times. I was stationed in Korat, Thailand at Camp Friendship from 22 Mar 67 to 7 Mar 68. His claims of exposure have repeatedly been denied since 1993. 2. Look to see if there is a Disabled Veterans Office like the one near us at VA Mather in Sacramento, CA. It covers all the toxic burn pit issues for the Gulf Wars and also amends the most recent SEA OA requirements to include all service members during that period in all the associated countries by eliminating those proof of use, perimeter, or date requirements. Picked up all supplies for our site this included drums of chemicals usually leaking. During my off duty times I worked in the MARS Radio Station AI8AIR at night, helping both USAF and Army troops talk to their families, girl friends, etc., back in the U.S.A. Thailand is treated completely different. Hmm still classified? They are trying to determine where exactly he was and if he went off base. I have to prove that he was exposed to Agent Orange and Im not sure how to go about doing that. we have H.R. Security Police Squadron, Me too 35th SPS, Heavy Weapons He died from an AO presumptive disease but having trouble proving exposure. My brother David Chavira Jr was an Air Force communications specialist who was posted at Udorn from 1969 to 1970. medical complications ever since. I know have ischemic heart disease, high blood pressure and borderline diabetes. 21st Medical Depot. Both times, I was blown off (military records confirm this). THEY HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO AGENT ORANGE AND HAVE BEEN DENIED DISABILITY BENEFITS PLEASE CONTACT ME. Let me know about agent orange problems. Thank you for your service! My claim and 2 letters of appeal have been denied. On and off flightline daily to preflight and postflight equipment aboard aircraft. Im not really complaining, however, we dont seem to be mentioned when the Phan Rang Airfield is brought up . I finally caught up with our Rosegarden group about a year ago and attended my first reunion in May of 2022. I have stage 4 kidney disease as well. It shows Tactical Employment of Herbicides, and near the back it shows a 500 yard kill zone from the sprayed area. Ive been trying to research what army inf units were in thailand at that time and where they were stationed. He was denied for the cancer drugs he needed. My unit was transferred there from Tuy Hoa after it was designated for closing. Go to https://www.militaryvideo.com/ to purchase the entire video, or to see movie. Am I eligible for VA benefits? In April 1975, the Peoples Army of Vietnam seized the base, and today it is used by the Vietnam Peoples Air Force. October 1973 to October 1974 Does anyone live in Thailand? I was the Deputy Fire Chief till mid term then Assistant Fire Chief. Need help with claim . I have prostate cancer and I have provided proof that I was there and is still awaiting a decision. Looking for any one who knew Glenn Orn Fisher Jr who was in the Air Force from 1956-1970. like you would if you flew in on World Airways or one of the other civilian transit providers. 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. Lived and jogged on perimeter everyday. We had to disembark in Vietnam for the refueling.
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