But they were a great group and Im grateful for the few days I got to spend with them and hear their stories. The 355 Tactical Fighter Wing which was station at McConnell AFB was transferred to Taklhi, Thailand PCS. Had diabetes,ischemic heart disease,high blood pressure and skin leasions. Im working on an intense website that connects military to locations and diseases/illnesses, This has been a long process due to military locations. The next day or so, a helo made multiple passes over the vegetation as well as our hootches. 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. I wish there was a way for you to contact me but it looks like the rules dont allow for emails to be exchanged. 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. Japan and their photo lab arrived at Don Muang. I left the service 12/76. Our barracks were right on the perimeter. Also defended the base March15/16 overnight attack by NV soldiers setting up a mortar as a diversion signal to the others that were to attack through the main gate. Have neuropathy in both feet. One last thing. Myself and a couple of other crew chiefs went over and boarded the 123s to see how they worked. Id like to know if I qualify to be a voting member of the VFW Salute, Great blog and great info. we have H.R. I didnt find out that they used agent orange on our base till a few years ago. Kearny Pat I was with co b 809th engineer bn. I was stationed in NKP in 1968-1969. I was in the 56FMS in 71-72 and 73-74.I was in the Hydraulic shop at that time. Thanks again. Our area was not declassified till 2010. They were UNDERMANNED. Suffer from heart disease, neuropathy, arthritis, diabetes, PTSD and recently stomach cancer near the esophagus. I have filed with the VAMC, had an interview, and was told my squamous cell carcinoma was not on the list. He passed away in 1997. Thus began the most defining era of the unit's history, one that forged a legacy of valor, courage and steadfastness that . We lived on the economy and rode motorcycles to work. I just filed a claim for hypothyroidism due to agent orange. Hello Donald, My name is Pablo Quinones. Air Force support troops at NKP were convinced we were CIA, otherwise what was a Coast Guard big white with red tail C-130 with all those antennas doing in the Golden Triangle. My next to last post was the Fuel Depot on the far side of the base. I was in the USAF; and served 1,135 consecutive days at Korat, Ubon, & Udorn Thailand and then in Laos. Ive had progressive peripheral neuropathy not experienced by other family members, since at least the early 90s, which recently required amputations. Local people call it the elephant cage. 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. Looking for any info on when the 354 th TFS was there at that time to prove boots on the ground. I researched found nothing about that so called event. Look to see if there is a Disabled Veterans Office like the one near us at VA Mather in Sacramento, CA. Stationed camp friendship 1965-1966.538 engineers.Anybody left sure would be nice too hear from you. Neither edition of the map appears to be widely distributed in libraries. This second edition waspublished by USARPAC (United States Army Pacific) onNovember 1, 1969. Chief among the reasons that they have sought this information is because some American personnel were exposed to Agent Orange while serving in Thailand. Guys, get a VFW service officer to assist you. I saw the barrels often with lids off in storage area as well as it being sprayed on the perimeter during the time I performed compass swings as part of my job. Would anyone have a complete list of army or marine camps? Finally, today, 02-12-2020, I spoke with an ADVISOR at the Federal Bldg in WLA and felt good about what he told me. Central Listening Post were classified (?). Anyway. My career field was supply administration but on arrival, I was attached to security forces as an augmented member for the first four months. For me a copy of my DD214 showing VSM was all they needed. I am on the VAs agent orange list. He was the avionics supervisor for the 388th wing for the F-104s. Would like to make contact with Robert Calhoun 388 Security Police Squadron Korat. The whole camp was defoliated to build the camp. 1967-1968. Hes applied 3 times for VA disability and 3 times denied. I read many cases from the files of the Board of Veterans AppealsOne case # 1139851 stood out. and before = have type 2 Diabetes Prostate cancer skin cancer arthritis heart disease I agree with the #1 person on this blog! He was an Internal Medicine doctor and took care of all Airmen. The first base of operationsfor American forces was atTakhli Royal Thai Air force Base, whichis located approximately 144 miles northwest of Bangkok. VA has denied a claim. I was a jet mechanic at Ubon from 1969 -1970. The 652nd Topographic Engineer Battalion depicted the broad reach of American forces in Thailand, which can be seen below. Disability claim is on appeal. We loaded munitions on F4Ds and pulled 12hr shifts which included arming and recovering the birds at EOR. 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 . (My mother also works for Philco Tech-Rep Division for several years. Some eyewitness accounts have suggested the AF soldiers were flown by commercial jet from Travis AFB to a base in Saigon. I am sure his ailments were as a result of AO while in Thailand 68-69. Note: As many of you probably know many of the guys that were there with us are no longer with us. On at least one occasion we I was stationed at the hospital at both bases. I have had cancer currently in remission, neuropathy in my feet and asthma. Can you believe this coming from the VA? 500 meters is measure from base perimeter fence. Thanks. I was not at Takhli but at U-Tapao. I was a supply tech 64550 i made bi weekly runs to Takhli to pick up supplies usually a 3 day trip. Worked F-4DS WCS looking for anyone on flight line during this time. While one can see the locations of Thai military facilities, absent are installations and perimeter defenses that may have been added later by American forces. Been fighting the VA over illnesses they claim were not service related for over 15 years even though there is documented evidence proving otherwise. Was sent TDY from both other assigned locations flying as a aircrew member to locations in Thailand as well as Rep of S Vietnam. Now suffer nerve damage, terrible neuropathy and diabetes so far. I was in Aerospace ground equipment repair (AGE). This blog is governed by the general rules of respectful civil discourse. Air America provide air support to the Free Laotian and Hmong peoples' fight against the Pathet Lao Communist-backed army trying to overthrow Laos and also put Cambodia in harm's way mirroring the . I am 75 years old and not sure how much time I have left. I recall 1-2 days where there was a thick chemical fog over the base in U-Tapao; not sure whether this was AO. Is there anyone out there that has the same experience?? This would help NKP vets. I was sstationeed at Karot TDY from CCK Taiwan may 74-July 74, I worked flight line for 2 months 24/7 on 130s, would like to talk with anyone who served at this time. The proof of my services there was the passport the US Army issued me for that mission. The headquarters for PALACE DOG was at Udorn Air Base, Thailand. My father SMSGT Gene Rocheleau was stationed at Korat AFB from June 1967 to April 1968. 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. Our barracks were out next to the perimeter. I turned 19 over there. I was in the 1890 Comm. These are just a few pictures I took around the base. Do any of you (besides Gary) know anything about Nam Phong, otherwise known as MCAS Rose Graden? As we all well know how hot it was and on that day the bone yard was stinking to high heaven. Search for old friends, up-load some old pictures and a biography of what you have been up to, these past 40 plus years. We deployed to Cam Ranh Bay, South Vietnam to serve the rest of my tour. Couldnt your hand in front of your face! Hi Bob, I also was part of that deployment and was a 462 (bomb loader) at the time. Assigned to Army medical laboratory near perimeter of Korat AFB in1969.my recollection was that is was located near the perimeter. Perimeter Tower, with background of Ramasun Station, Thailand, located about 15 kilometers south of Udorn RTAFB. He never talked much about his time there but my mom remembers him telling her he was never more scared in his life than when he was stationed at Udorn. 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!! Hopefully this will cover all of us who are still left standing, including you Ms. Smith. Accept for a couple of pictures taken on the second floor of barracks 2155, I have no proof that I was even stationed there, no orders, no performance reports, no VSM(ended in Jan 73, even though I refueled B-52s that were still bombing Laos and Cambodia). 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. One was near or in the central supply. Last mission was the rescue of the S.S. Mayuguez crew captured by Cambodian Communists on May 15, 1975. 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 RF-101s were sent to assist Royal Thai AF RT-33 aircraft in . from the Perimeter fence line. I served in Thailand as an ASA Cambodian mission specialist with the 7 Radio Research Field Station Airborne Radio Direction Finding.(ARDF). I was stationed at NKP, Thailand from Feb. 70 to Feb., 71 was diagnosed with Diabetes in 2001, just got my Agent Orange benefits about 2 months ago. I found maps of the Thai bases on line, had the vet mark where he was at on base, and how close it was to the perimeter, and the claims have been approved. I do have two buddy letters but they are not great! Udorn Air Base was located in Thailand. Find the document CHECO. I as station at TRAFB in 1966/67 went TRY to DaNang AFB Vietnam in Jan 1967. . Stationed at Takhli and Korat Thailand from May 1970 to May 1972. There we delivered them to Orientals that I assumed were Cambodians. What a shame! 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. Since I was originally TDY and then loaned out to the 123 my records dont show me as having served around AO. I was flying combat missions out of Utapao in 1970/71. 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