- U.S. Air Foce Veterans whe served on RTAF bases at U-Tapao, Ubon, Nakhon Phanom, Udorn, Takhli, Korat and Don Muang, near the air base perimeter any time between Feb. 28, 1961 and May 7, 1975. Response to Charles Ernest Hill 12/20/22. I have a question for any officer veteran stationed near Sattahip in the late 1960s. I have heart disease and Parkinsons. I was originall stationed at Ramasun Station when arriving in country 1974. We walked the perimeter with our dogs every night. Camp Ramasun was located approximately 290 miles northeast of Bangkok, about 12 miles south of Udorn and at the fringes of the small Thai village of Ban Nong Soong. VA has denied me twice and now I am working on my 3rd denial letter and pray for their approval. Anyone else have any info or can help me with the death of Mr. Rose? I request anyone with knowledge of what my brother did please share it with me. 809th Engs, May 69-May70, I have been fighting VA for a while, to no avail. 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. Found out had stage 2 diabetes and had a few surgeries to take tumors off. Oh yes, I was an F105 crew chief but I worked all three shifts but not at one time. Go to your congressman or woman and have them go US Bases in Thailand During the v. war and you can and show him where you were living.I am going to my congressman tomorrow. I have had Diabetes for years and diagnosed with Gleason 6 Prostrate Cancer. Im trying to help my mother get benefits resulting from my fathers death. Links to external Internet sites on Library of Congress Web pages do not constitute the Library's endorsement of the content of their Web sites or of their policies or products. CLL cancer diagnosed 2017. I have Been denied three different times on my claim two times denied for no boots on ground in Vietnam and then as truth came out and claims were being acknowledged my recent denial was for the timeframe after the fall of Saigon May 1975 was established as being the claim deadline no claims would be excepted for time served after May 1975. {Response to: Post No# 8 D lashay I am active on several closed FaceBook pages; Udorn RTAFB Veterans; Thailand Veterans Herbicide Exposure; Det 1 56 SOW & PreservingOurHistory. We had to work with the thai police who carried weapons and we could not. We slept in canvas roofed hootches with screen windows,before the Sea Bees built the tin roofed hootches, further away from the wire. 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. I was stationed in namphong Thailand from 1973 to 1974 I was attached to the airwing and we supported the war from there. Munitions Specialist. They paid the locals to keep their fields low. On the flight line at Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, Steve Ritchie stands next to his F-4 Phantom, displaying five stars to reflect each of the MiG-21s he shot down during the Vietnam War. need to look that up, here in CA we have County Veterans Services Officers, some are Very Good about telling you what to do, and filling out some paperwork, one I know, here in CA to fill out the form for CA DMV to have Vets added to your CA drivers license to prove you are a Vet for Vet Discounts !!! I remember how close the jungle was to the perimeter wire when I first arrived. I am working on behalf of his estate as last denial came in 12/2021 claiming no proof of actual Vietnam service even though awarded the Vietnam Service and Campaign ribbons. Was assigned to 355 FMS/AGE at Takhli and to MMS/AGE at U-Tapao. I was sent TDY to Udorn AFB Thailand in 1966 and I worked in and around the bomb dump. Its nasty with blisters and incurable. He died from an AO presumptive disease but having trouble proving exposure. all that time. If anyone could help I would appreciate it. Over the years i have developed. I went TDY to Phitsanoluk Thailand for 2weeks 50 caliber machine gun training. Worked in the ammo dump..any buddies out there? I am so sick and tired of this mess.My CAD is getting much worse now.. Gratuitous links to sites are viewed as spam and may result in removed comments. Their presentations at the Hill Aerospace . 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. This is the first I have heard about possible AO exposure in Thailand for some who served there, depending on their MOS / AFSC, or requirements to work perimeters. have fingers crossed but at 75 believe my time running out. These are just a few pictures I took around the base. We never used them. Hellolooking for Mike Duncan (6908 security squadron in 74-75) who made a post on 11.02.20 regarding AO. Several weeks later,we were told by the squadron commander that he had tracked down a few barrels of agent orange at the Air Force base at Udorn. 7 claims filed , 5 denied ,,, received letter showing 2 claims service related and even though my Agent Orange was denied , I am listed with the VA as Herbicide Exposed Veteran. Other key basesfor USAF operations included Korat, Ubon, U-Tapao, andDon Muang, andUdorn. Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base (RTAFB) Maps Map of Udorn RTAFB Cantonement Area, map dated February 1969. Systoms for 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. My husband was a Medical Service Specialist in the 621 TCSs. aircrew member on an EC121 Rivet Top aircraft. In 1973 this was the home of the 7th RRFS (Radio Research Field Station). Does anyone know or remember how clean the camp was from weeds. Any duty on or very near the base perimeter might also qualify.Good luck and God Bless. WE WOULD GO TO NKP AND REMAIN OVER NIGHT(RON) AND THEN FLY A MISSIO AND COME BACK TO DANANG. Squadrons of F4Cs, the coolest plane ever. 6232nd CSG/APS, July 1965; 432nd SPS; 1/621st SPS, 18 SEP 1966-27 Jan 1973. My late husband, served with the Air Force at Korat AFB in 1972-73 and U-Tapao RTAFB in 1974-75. We walked the perimeter with no knowledge of the contamination in our mist. I gave a year of my life to do my part in support of the war, and the VA does not seem to think my disease and disability is the Governments concern. He stayed at the hooches where he spent 10 hours a day. 10,000. Does anyone know or remember how clean the camp was from weeds.} I was there when B52 slid off runway and helicopter went down and we were all augmented to assist in clean up. Worked 50 yards from airbase perimeter. As we all well know how hot it was and on that day the bone yard was stinking to high heaven. It is located in the city of Udon Thani in northern Thailand and is now the main airport serving the city and province. 5 way bypass pass. I was at Takhli from Feb 1973 until Mar 1974 as a Jet Engine mechanic and worked at the trim pad. U.S. Air Force bases in Thailand were vulnerable to the same kinds of attacks as air bases in Vietnam. I would like to discuss AO at NKP if knew/worked with Ernest. I am being treated for high blood pressure and being treated for heart pvcs. I am looking for the location of the Battalion Operations Center in Korat January 1969. I had to get my APRs for proof I was TDY at Tahkli. Neuropathy sever. Our unit was the 7th Radio Research field Station Airborne Radio Direction Finding (ARDF). They were UNDERMANNED. Photo Tour of Sandy Island. Any help would be greatly appreciated. But I will take my hat off to the SeaBees. Charles B. DeBellevue, with the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing at Udorn Air Base, Thailand deployed for the Vietnam War. Go where you are told and where you are needed.and make the best of it regardless of the situation or conditions. https://www.facebook.com/groups/391919177646188/. I was in the USAF; and served 1,135 consecutive days at Korat, Ubon, & Udorn Thailand and then in Laos. Laos during the period beginning Dec1, 1965 and ending Sept 30, 1969. When I first arrived at Utapao in late 1969 the klong had lots of vegetation growing along the banks. 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 was based at Korat In 1969 and I have non-Hodgkins lymphoma. My original records were burned in a Saint Louis fire and my copies were lost during a flood. MCAS RoseGarden Vets: Gary Mcevilla, Eldon Toncrey, Paul S Smith, Chandler Nelm, JC Smith, and Paul D Kaisar. The film features footage of various US Air Force fighter jets, including the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom, the Lockheed C-5 Galaxy, and the North American T-28th Trojan. October 1973 to October 1974 I have a question directed to anyone who can offer an answer even if it is of a general nature. Regarding post #170- I served with Marvin Parker 1970-71. 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. I remember coming in from post, and shining,in the moon light, coated with the shit, we use a pesticide, to dip our dogs in (malathion), now that also is a big health issues. as an Agent Orange servive connected disability. 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. I believe the later was for tracking flights. I served with 355th out of Takhli 1969-1970. The Area Source Program (ASP-T) was fully operational before the first attack occurred in July 1968. We were just south of Udorn. I recall 1-2 days where there was a thick chemical fog over the base in U-Tapao; not sure whether this was AO. Nkp June 67 June 68 munitions bomb dump special project seeding trails south with bomblets and sensors.ao used to clear diagnosed with prostate cancer. Mountains of North Georgia. Robert Calhoun June 9 2020, if you have copies of your performance reports, take then to VFW, or American Legion. 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!!! Denied 3 times. You fought for this country; if Agent Orange and combat stress disabled you; then our country needs to step up to the plate and provide the benefits you need. My Dad, Marvin M. Parker, from GA, was an Air Force airman serving in Udorn, Thailand (1970-1971). Bases in Thailand During the Vietnam War and Agent Orange. If so, any luck? Historic HD videos of Udorn Air Force Base Thailand 1969 from CriticalPast are royalty-free and available for immediate download. I was at Udorn from 1970 1971 Civil Engineers Ubon. Looking for anyone who may have served with Jackie Cash USAF, Mechanic Crew Chief 1965-1966 loading and unloading barrels of agent orange and flying spraying missions over nam. I was stationed at NKP from May of 66 to May of 67. I got spayed twice while working nights while working fighter between embankments. 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. it was a raidar site. I was TDY to U-Tapao, Thailand August through Nov 74. The record shows I filed on 02-25-1971. The guys who worked on this computer needed to get a bus or at later hours rides to their duty station. We deployed to Cam Ranh Bay, South Vietnam to serve the rest of my tour. I was at Udorn ,Thailand Oct 73 to Oct 74 as a RF-4C crewchief lived off base just off base. Follow the trail: AGENT ORANGE (TCDD Dioxin)->OXIDATIVE STRESS->VITILIGO. I too am fighting the VA Because of the exposure to Agent Orange. I understand the rules on this site prohibiting direct contact between vets posting here, however, I belong to several Facebook groups dedicated to vets who served in Thailand, including one specifically for personnel who were based at NKP. The 333rd Air Base Squadron at Udorn RTAFB was redesignated the 6232nd Combat Support Group (CSG) in July 1965, then . I operated a USAFPCS Truck from the APO to the Aerial Port Terminal, driving along the base perimeter road that ran parallel to the base perimeter fencing, where almost daily Thais were busy spraying the foliage with a sweet smelling item (later found out to be herbicides (aka Agent Orange), so our Security Forces could have a clear killing zone in case of any impending Sapper Attacks occured. Some aircraft carry nosearts which means that the photo must have been taken in 1967 (Thanks to Rodney Trimble). I was 20 years old and after Thailand I had acne until I was about 25 I develop hypertension and hypothyroidism at about 40.I will be contacting my VSO as soon as possible to the inquiry about a claim. I,m 90% disabled & will help any way I can. I know have ischemic heart disease, high blood pressure and borderline diabetes. I was in Aerospace ground equipment repair (AGE). F-4c Landing at Udorn- Royal Thai Air Force Base. No place to stay at that time at Takhli. His death was attributed to Agent Orange exposure when he was stationed in South Vietnam. I would like the coordinates of Company C if possible. Served at Korat RTAFB from late January 68 til 17 November 68 . I was there sept72 till march 73. Trying to help a friend with his benefits, he was with the 23rd Tac Fighter Wing at Korat Royal Thai AFB during summer 1973 but cant find any personnel documents that list the names of people who were sent there. 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. Beyond the Neat Line: Cartographys Hidden Dimension, Series: Imaginary Maps in Literature and Beyond, diseases associated with herbicide exposure. I have been searching for several years now for any aerial photos of Camp Raum Chit Chai, North East Thailand. Was made 100% disabled in 36 days. 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. I am now 75 and suffering with prostate cancer and myastehenias gravis (a muscle disease). History: 3 years at Ubon and 6 months at Korat (71-75). He passed away several years ago from heart disease and kidney failure associated with diabetes but now Im trying to help my mom obtain VA benefits for assisted living. God Bless, and good luck on the benefit that you so deserve. Served with the 432nd MMS in Udorn from September 1966-67. 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. We all were exposed due to winds, aircraft movements so the VAs claim of perimeter exposure is their way to throw us under the bus. Counted 20 drums on one trip. I served US Army 71-74 was Deployed to a small base north of Udon (CLASSIFIED) from Nov-72 to Nov-73 There were dead plants across much of the base not just the perimeter. THEY HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO AGENT ORANGE AND HAVE BEEN DENIED DISABILITY BENEFITS PLEASE CONTACT ME. List of U.S. bases in Thailand, I note that there was a USMC deployment during the Kennedy presidency, which likely predates the use of Agent Orange, but I cannot be absolutely certain. Our barracks were right on the perimeter. My father SMSGT Gene Rocheleau was stationed at Korat AFB from June 1967 to April 1968. In mid-1962, to block further Communist gains in Southeast Asia and keep the civil wars in Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam from reaching full-scale status, Thailand and the US agreed to build air bases along the Laotian/Thailand border. Photo by unknown. Fenced in compound back fence the base perimeter. I have diabetes, had prostate cancer, heart disease requiring open heart surgery and a brain tumor. 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