I left Korat in 1965 and went eventually back to the home base. Go where you are told and where you are needed.and make the best of it regardless of the situation or conditions. Hootch was on the perimeter, as I recall. Air America complex at Udorn Thailand, 1973. Like to hear from anyone from CAFB, New Mexico , if you see this. God Bless, and good luck on the benefit that you so deserve. It also is listed on the maps index under Army bases, which appears in red. Im 56 and am interested in the history of the Vietnam War. Was in ubon 1968 497th tac f4 crew chief tail #823, Any body from 325th signal bat. September 24, 2019 at 10:58 pm During my tour, we would get called out to check the sensors located around the perimeter if there was a problem with one of the units. 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. Our birds flew continuous missions 24/7. Photo Details / Download Hi -Res. I was stationed in NKP in 1968-1969. Attribute that to agent orange exposure while on NKP and while at Pleiku, Vietnam. You might want to check with the Recce group located at Beale AFB, Ca where the Deuce is currently located. I was at Udorn from 1970 1971 Civil Engineers ASA units in Thailand, clarified by Gary Kay: The 5th RRU was there first, of course, and it morphed into the 83rd RRSOU, still in Bangkok. Over the years i have developed. Myrtle Beach. I had a heart attack at 31 and then a major one at 49 and my heart doctor claims my problems were because of agent orange. They sprayed some kind of Herbicide around the perimeter at NKP and 2 weeks later everything was dead. I was in the 56FMS in 71-72 and 73-74.I was in the Hydraulic shop at that time. Thanks for all of the help brothers. Co. of which I was a member. I now take that to mean Hmong tribesmen. I have a claim in for agent orange exposure. The next day or so, a helo made multiple passes over the vegetation as well as our hootches. 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 was assigned to Ubon RTAFB (7/71 6/72) and, Don Muang RTAFB (8/73 8/74 & 8/74 8/75) with the U.S. Air Force Postal & Courier Service (UAFPCS) on all three assignments. He was the in Thailand in 1970. remove content for any reason whatever, without consent. Another relevant source isa set of maps createdby Army Map Service that is titled Thailand 1:50,000, Series L708, Edition-1. 3. The soldiers got off the plane (deplaned), and walked on the tarmac. I was in camp friendship may 1966-1967 went with the 20th Ordnance company. I was TDY to Utapoa NKP Tahki 72-73. I was an Army Security Agency Intelligence analyst at both Ramasun and Utapao 1974/75. But they were a great group and Im grateful for the few days I got to spend with them and hear their stories. I lived in the hootches behind the USO. (Courtesy photo by Michael E. Fader) Birth President was Herbert Hoover #31 I have several photos of Phu Mu but none to my knowledge of Mukdahon, a friend of mine may have some photos of Mukdahon. Was a field service mechanic on heavy Equipment also motor pool Sgt. Some of these, with brief highlights, are listed below: Administration Reply to Kimberly Smith. Assigned to the 635 combat support group Spent many years guilty for Genocide. Any info about Takhli for this time period or prior to 1965 would be greatly appreciated. Also the fact that the Crash Fire Station my work location was classified in the outer perimeter. I also served at Takale Thailand during 1968. Did you by any chance know him? Hello fellow Veterans @! out of L.A. Linebacker 1 and 2. I incurred Dengue Fever in the first two weeks of being in country. Came back with No Health problems. My Dad, Marvin M. Parker, from GA, was an Air Force airman serving in Udorn, Thailand (1970-1971). My USAF unit was designated Det. 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. I was also at Udorn ,Thailand in 1974 to 75 as a RF-4C crew chief. For myself, working on the AC-130s, it specifically states they were in revetments 300 yards from the perimeter. Udorn RTAFB was the Asian headquarters for Air America, a US passenger and cargo airline covertly . all that time. Had diabetes,ischemic heart disease,high blood pressure and skin leasions. Im surprised there is absolutely no discussion on the impact of Agent Orange on the Thai public. Runways and roads. I am looking for anyone who might have known a person who worked in the S-3 section at Korat AB , Camp Friendship in January 1967. 5. The 355 Tactical Fighter Wing which was station at McConnell AFB was transferred to Taklhi, Thailand PCS. Have photos of hutches we stayed in but va claims they could be from any base. Id also like to find out what my dad did while he was there. Charles B. DeBellevue was a Weapons Systems Officer (WSO) flying F-4 Phantoms during the Vietnam War. Crossed it daily. Her husband served at U-Tapao from June 1971 June 1973, his MOS was Aerospace Ground Equipment Vehicle Operator, working with B52s and KC135s. I was with the 331st Supply Company. Thanks for starting this blog! I was stationed in Korat, Thailand at Camp Friendship from 22 Mar 67 to 7 Mar 68. I deployed to U-Tapao from August 10, 1970, to Aug 10, 1971. My husband served at the Korat air base in 1970. also in Thai Land for LINEBACKER II.during that time frame for the Year. Today in August 2022 the VA wants evidence in order to acknowledge that he was exposed to AO. Our aircraft U21 LE and LJ were returned to the States. For me a copy of my DD214 showing VSM was all they needed. Medal of Honor recipient Air Force Chief Master Sgt. As a Airman my regular duties included FOB along all flight lines and runways. 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. Yet I still languish on appeal. It gives a base-by-base study as to how defenses were established at every base in Thailand. Havent had any currently recognized AO related ailments. I was stationed at Korat RTAB 68/69. This writerhopes thatthese mapswill help shed more light on this understudied facet of the Vietnam War; in addition, and no less important, raise awareness about Americanservice personnelwho wereexposed to Agent Orange while in Thailand. Any records on the flight routes would be helpful. Retired in 1992 as MSgt from Tx Air National Guard , also as photo . Takhli was being reopened at time and the conditions were deplorable. 2005 WCS Gorilla Reunion. One of the men survived but was severely injured and the other man was killed. We flew out of Travis AFB in June 1967 and eventually landed in Bangkok, Thaailand for transport to Udorn. All nugs pfc pullef perimeter guard in ops area due to having clearances. Contrary to the belief of the VA a chain link fence DOSE NOT STOP THE drift of the spray in to the tin BKS with all windows open all the time Needless to say I got Bladder CANCER! My late husband, served with the Air Force at Korat AFB in 1972-73 and U-Tapao RTAFB in 1974-75. I didnt know what it was back then. Thank you. Only proof required was any document putting you their. What a shame! The disagreements outcome became known as Palace Lightning, and I wound up at Kunsan AFB. To jack stover. We on a regular basis ran our engines on the trim pad down by the perimeter. I learned of my exposure to Agent Orange on April 29, 201947 years after the fact. VMFA232 comm/nav/ident. The US deployment came home in 75, but the Thais around the areas of the bases were exposed to it continuously then and since. Awaiting a board review if I am around that long. Made 100% disabled in 36 days. We further reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to Udorn RTAFB is still there I believe and an active Thai base. Of all the various branches of service, the USAF was the most active in combat operations. Sincerely David. The water in Thailand was undrinkable. Never a smoker! Let me know about agent orange problems. Our Bgg case Camp was nothing but red dirt in summer months and red mud during rainy season. We spent many hours weekly on the permimeter road recovering M113 and M706 APC broken or mired in mud. My dad was in Ubon and Udorn Thailand in 1964 and 1965. The owner of the land was NOT happy. 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). 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. 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. If you belong to any FB groups like the ones I mentioned, please check for my name and contact me. I have been fighting with the VA over the Agent orange issue and other illness associated with Agent Orange since 2017 when I first became aware of the exposure. 20 years later I developed Diabetes and have since gotten Neuropathy of both feet and legs and mild in my fingers, lost all my toes on right foot and some partial loss on left foot. Stationed in 31st Field Hospital Korat 65-66. Served in Ubon RTAFB from1/6/72 to1/6/73 sensor shop and Security Police Augmentee. 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. So he traveled through the gate daily. We went through ~16 million gallons of JP-4 a month supporting with 80% of all fuel used in Southeast Asia for supporting 26 KC-135 tankers, 55 F-105s, EB/RB-66s based at Takhli. The maps that I have shows the flightline, NCO housing, Mars Station (used a lot wife pregnant) and my jogging pretty much covered being within that 500 meter no safe zone. He was a star athlete & coached high school track until 4 yrs ago. I was at Takhli right after it reopened till July or August 1973. After the AF, he was a Physicians Assistant for over 27 years. VA denies that Agent Orange was used at Takhli or in Thailand. 6232nd CSG/APS, July 1965; 432nd SPS; 1/621st SPS, 18 SEP 1966-27 Jan 1973. I have been turned down by the VA two times now, and have retained an attorney. Looking for any info on when the 354 th TFS was there at that time to prove boots on the ground. I would be glad to. I worked the avionics ECM shop and flight line on B66, F105, F4,& EC121 Any help would be appreciated. If you were there you were in contact with agent orange. Ramp 5060 is entirely within the 500 meter drift zone. I was never able to get an audience with anyone regarding the herbicides-Vitiligo-sunburn connection. And that is absolutely not right! I will gladly help any veteran or dependent with any information or photos that I have, including any and all my knowledge of my personal experiences with the Herbicides used at Phu Mu freely. Looking for Dave Easley Smitty from Texas and the list goes on. There DDT and herbicides were deployed in and at the perimeter of this small camp. Several trailers congregated together and aircraft parking ramp. Could be mixed up on Battalion designation, not sure. October 1973 to October 1974 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. it was a raidar site. Back in Carolina. Mostly performimng perimeter security in towers and bunkers. Im still fighting this and will not give up! Im a granddaughter whos grandfather served in a recon unit in Udorn, Thailand in 1961. Worked on the trim pad. Has anyone received a positive resolution with the VA. Stationed at Camp Friendship Korat 67-68. Ive had progressive peripheral neuropathy not experienced by other family members, since at least the early 90s, which recently required amputations. - 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. During my TDY, we were at the perimeter of Utapao daily with the aircraft preparing for each trip and return. This documents U2 operation out of Utapao. Worked on A7Ds, F-4s and AC-130 Gunships. I was at u-tapio with V-49 May Nov 1968. My barracks was next to the parameter fence. I would like the coordinates of Company C if possible. He was denied. For those in the same situation, I will provide three words. I was stationed at Korat RTAFB 1974-1976 worked A7Ds, F-4s, and AC-130 Gunships. Royal Thai Air Force Bases. I was an aircraft mechanic/crew chief with 555TFS. I was stationed at Cam Rahn Bay,Vietnam air base 1969-1970 and Utapao,Thailand 1971. I would like to get in touch with veterans that were stationed at these two bases. 1968.if so lets communicate.I need help to substanuate Ive had prostate cancer, heart disease, heart attack, COPD. I lived in a hootch not far from the flight line when air craft took off dust went every where . I got notified this month my claim was denied. 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. Any other Security Police who worked the Korat perimeter please contact me. In effect they gave me the run- a- round. Jailing some who died there days later. Not sure if agent orange services in water but I heard it doesnt go away have tried to get claim but getting denied. My late husband William M. Beach was stationed at Korat I think in 1973. Hello Donald, My name is Pablo Quinones. Even cancelled my C & P appt. Will I get it, who knows? If any one can recall these incidents and would be so kind as to confirm them with a letter I would really appreciate it. Camp Raum Chit Chai, Sakon Nakhon Thailand. has recognized ALS (Lou Gehrigs Disease) as Service I have bladder cancer from AO. records,clipping from newpaper and was turn down. Working thru a law firm for relief..the military guide says, among other things must prove exposedor other credible evidence. Other credible evidence might include not an MOS along perimeter fence,but assigned a barracks approx. Brothers in arms its all about the money they dont want to admit we were exposed just like the Blue water navy and boots on the ground vets. He ha all the diabetis, two open heart surgeries and parkensons. passed away at the age of 82 on March 1, 2021 in Albuquerque NM. 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. EX CPL, 594 SIG TROOP , 2 SIG REGIMENT ADF. aviation supply till they moved back to Japan 73. I have recently been diagnosed with a form of lymphoma. I think we all be assured that herbicides were used to kill foliage all throughout that base. I would like to get contact with anyone who was stationed there. Bases in Thailand During the Vietnam War and Agent Orange. Im not trymg to blaim anyone because it was their job. Unlike the 1969 map mentioned above, the set isfairly distributed and is listed in twenty-one libraries, according to Worldcat.org. An EWO on AC-130s A&H Models. Any help with info on units flying these missions or anyone recognizing his name, or serving during this time flying similar missions please reach out to me. In 1973 this was the home of the 7th RRFS (Radio Research Field Station). The set, however,has a significant limitation: It was printed in 1960 and thus predates the arrival of most American military personnel to Thailand. Stationed at Korat Thailand 1974-1975. Thank you, any one from bang pla thailand 1969 to 1971 have medical issues, I was in the storage section ,635th MMS,CSG, PACAF, at the MSA. 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. 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