The only thing he disclosed was that the lives of men depended on how well he performed the duties and responsibilities assigned to him. Also, a report on the defoliation of base perimeters was declassified and is available at CHECO Report. I was in Takhli 68-69, Hanoi Hanna said the Cong was coming over Dec. 3, 1968 and so myself and others were training along part of the jungle and perimeter of the base and I was set along the flight line during that time. Agent Orange in Thailand. Never happened, my job title wasnt security on the perimeter.. not sure if anyone realizes if you were boots on the ground in Vietnam where they sprayed its automatically given to you. We had 2 men from the elect. ALTHOUGH MY TIME IN THAILAND WAS LIMITED, I LIVED IN THE MOST AFFECTED AREA ON THE AIR BASE IN DANANG, 1966-1967 538th Eng Co. C..construction. My ankles swell beyond recognition. and tell me what awards such as VSM and CIB. He passed away in 2020 of lung cancer. https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/pdfs/ADA586193.pdf. [1] Due to its proximity to Thailand, Vietnam 's conflicts were closely monitored by Bangkok. Loved working as Senior Launch Control Facility Manager at Juliette 01 LCF. Today I am getting a VA rep to help me file an AO disability lawsuit against the U.S. government. This was my Thailand deployment. Thank you for your time. Google Dept of the Army FM 3-3, Dec 1971. After leaving Saigon, Vietnam on Feb 15, 1973, I served at Ko Kha Air Station, Thailand (Feb 15 to July 1973.) Ive filed once and was told I need witnesses to back my elavs and work assignment. VA has given me my hearing aids. Just Broke 90, Beyond the Neat Line: Cartographys Hidden Dimension, Series: Imaginary Maps in Literature and Beyond, diseases associated with herbicide exposure. Will I get it, who knows? My father did 30 years service for his country without a blemish on his record. Several reports show that Agent Orange and other herbicides were used and stored on numerous Royal Thai Air Force Bases (RTAFB) during the Vietnam War. Do your homework before writing articles. I injured my back loading and had to eventually crosstrain into the medics after returning to Holloman. Our official orders ended at CCK and while I have official flying time records (Form 5) of those missions it does not show location. Several weeks in VA Hospitals for Suicidal behavior. I was stationed at Kanchanaburi Army Installation (Signal Detachment), from March 1968 to July 1969. My husband was stationed at Ubon RTAF I was the fuels guy on Operation Limelight. The VA telks me nothing is service connected except the diabetes. KORAT 67 &68 I have been diagnosed with diabetes type 2, kidney cancer, hbp, ischemic heart disease, elevated PSA (probable prostate cancer), copd all claims denied all presumptive agent orange if you have been successful with any claims I need your help. My father SMSGT Gene Rocheleau was stationed at Korat AFB from June 1967 to April 1968. I have filed with the VAMC, had an interview, and was told my squamous cell carcinoma was not on the list. Finally, they listened to the evidence that we had that led them to agree to give me a survivors benefit based upon a presumed service related cause of death. Over the years of this writers service at the Library of Congress, veterans and their families have sent me questions about maps that show the locations of U.S. forces in Thailand during the Vietnam War. I am 73 years old now and need to file for disability. I have contacted an attorney. The whole camp was defoliated to build the camp. From what I have been able to piece together, he either served at one or more listening posts or was in combat. 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. Another tour of duty in 1973-76. I served at Udorn 69-70.. the use of herbicides around the base perimeter and also on every significant place on the base.. Thanks. Call me disgusted. Thanks. I feel fortunate medically compared to many listing problems our government seems content to deny any responsibility for. Then again Nov 1972-Nov 1973. And I heard Navy vets, sitting off shore get qualified for Agent Orange? Most air bases and military airports in Vietnam were originally built by the French or Japanese. Thanks. This lack of concern and out right lies by the Gov. These bases include: Ubon, Udorn, Takhli, Korat, Don Muang, U-Tapao, and Nakhom Phanom. Most of the VA personnel I have seen have never been in the service so how are they able to say that we werent exposed to the chemical? I left the service 12/76. I cant provide a lot of information. So, I saw my primary Philippine Care Physician (taking in a bottle of water with an empty glass to perform a show n tell) and she knew right away what I had. I was stationed at Takhli in 1970and was there when they closed the base only to be reopened laternot sure of that date. I have not filed a clame yet, but I saw the new bill passed by the legislature included high blood pressure as a result of being exposed to agent orange. Did not happen. He was 72, far too young to die! I will pursue compensation; however, the posts above are not encouraging for a successful outcome. So with all said ASA was in Thailand. Is there any chance I was exposed to Agent Orange? The Phu Cat Airbase, located in Binh Dinh province (red dot in lower right above) was also used as a base for Agent Orange spraying. From there we went on missions taking supplies, to where we were told, Cambodia. The Read our Comment and Posting Policy. The pol tank farm 16 hours on night shift. IBM, they do assist me in getting the disability essentials needed to help my wife and Primary Caregiver take care of me. United States Air Force in Thailand - Wikipedia And that is absolutely not right! 2 What was the largest air force base in Vietnam? Please note that there are various VA Websites that discuss the numerous side effects of being exposed to Agent Orang, one of which is: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/agentorange/conditions/index.asp. What is odd I met a widow who lost her Husband to Agent Orange. 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. Was stationed Udorn 74-75 432 corrosion control painted shit load of F4s n equip all over f/l pulled 30days police augmented, got heart disease, pre diabetic, cant hear. Regarding post #170- I served with Marvin Parker 1970-71. So he traveled through the gate daily. I believe theres another reunion in the works for 2024. The doctor who removed his prostate had died years back so he could not be interviewed or questioned concerning this matter. Thanks go to the Good Lord above for sending my DAV Service Officer who did a great job fulfilling her service to Veterans and going that extra mile to help get me 100% Service Connected. Served 809th Eng Bn, 16th Domp Truck comp, NAkon Phanom (NKP) 1969 -1970). He died of nonsmall cell lung cancer at the age of 51. Is there a way to prove I was sent TDY as there do not seem to be records other than one of my performance reviews from a MSGT who I was stationed with in Thailand. Started at UTapao in73. No grass or weeds inside nor outside perimeter. The VA report turned me down because According to the report, just because you stopped by to get gas, it doesnt mean boots on the ground. I think some of the reviewers like to insult and degrade people even though they are seen as ignorant by people who were there and actually served. I think we are a year or two away from a situation where the veterans who were based in Thailand will have a much easier road for their disability claim. Thanks to a XO I spent several months as a Augmentee with our S.Ps off and on during my time there. As a supply sergeant, I was on the flight line and in the all the time. unless clearly stated otherwise. Reassigned to Malmstrom AFB, Montana for the second time in my career. Assigned to Army medical laboratory near perimeter of Korat AFB in1969.my recollection was that is was located near the perimeter. He was a check out/run up man for the F-105s at Tahkli and other places somewhere between 1964-66. 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. 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 !!! VA has done tests including and say its old age. I was stationed at Korat RTAB 68/69. Didnt happen. Found I had CLL in November of 2018. It would be helpful to us. Please contact me. The list is in chronological order by date beginning in June 1965 and ending in March 1973. I am trying to get pictures of Udorn at that time & praying someone would have a picture of Bobby while he was there. fibromyalgia, heart decease quadruple bypass NKP Feb 70, Feb 71. I arrived at Ubon AFB on December 24th, 1971. I was in Takhli in1973 for the grand Nixon deployment to win the war and Udorn in 1973 and 1974. Trying to establish VA claim but not successful establishing perimeter location exposure. b. Back in Carolina. 12th AF. 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 knew where our fighters We lived and dined in tent cities with no running water. hope this goes to Jerry Kinard. He died April 2020, he had type 2 diabetes, heart problems and was on dailyze three times a week.Being retired and covered under tricare for life he saw civiiian doctors and no one every asked if he was expost to AO. I served in Thailand in 1967 & 1968 at Camp Friendship adjacent to the Korat RTAF Base. I was @ Don mong airforce base in 67 and 68. in communications. Anyone have knowledge of or pictures of comm gear on the perimeter? I served in USAF at Sagion Tan Son Nhut AFB in 1964,I worked in large tent about a 100 yrs from the pad where an C123 transport was maintained and I pasted by the plane twice a day if it not out spraying Agent Orange.The plane nose was named Old Patches because it fly low ans slow over the tree tops doing its mission.I remember men would stand in the back of a duce and quarter filling the planes tank with agent orange by using a hand pump from a 55 gal drums.I remember seeing the stuff over flow from the drums and pump onto the ground.These men wore no protective gear the fuseledge of the plane would covered from spraying runs.Back in the 60s there were no Hazmat warning,and no one knew a lust green jungle one the day,a few days later dead.I remember taking Hughy out along the Makong river and both side of the river were dead seems like a mile on each side.The stuff really works.I my heart I feel those men are not with us today having working in those conitions.I was told Agent Orange was shipped to war in Cargo ships by the the thosands of drums.Udorn AFB was the same around the base on a fly in there.By now all those Airman are dead and I guess there still a need for more proof. However, I get discouraged from all the horror stories Ive heard with claims being denied and dont know who could help me file? Crazy stuff as I was back and forth on their base on a daily basis. Melvin A. Bosch Msgt Retired. I am now having a lot of digestive issues,I believe that are AO related,but current VA Dr.does not think so. Have diabetes. 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. They show their contempt for those of us who Served this country during a time of a very unpopular war. I lean toward the latter because during his posting he had to be medivaced to Clark AFB hospital. Specifically, a whole base protective system was needed, rather than one centered solely on weapons systems. 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! Trying to contact a Stephen N. Wood. Just to name a few.VA denied me twice plus two appeals. I left the police quick. With thosefactors in mind, thetwo governmentsreached a so-calledgentlemans agreement that permitted American forces to use Thai bases. Hmm still classified? TDYd to 4 other known sprayed places. They sprayed some kind of Herbicide around the perimeter at NKP and 2 weeks later everything was dead. Laos during the period beginning Dec1, 1965 and ending Sept 30, 1969. 500 meters is measure from base perimeter fence. Category : United States military bases of the Vietnam War I have been asked to present my Video Play at the Library of Congress this summer. I only found out that agent orange was part of my life. Stumbled onto these comments. I had to get my APRs for proof I was TDY at Tahkli. I was there from ,DEC.72 thru SEPT. 73 . I was at the RoseGarden appx May 72 to Jan 73: aka The C Rations Era and would love to connect with any of you. Our barracks were out next to the perimeter. Pulled secret overseas supporting to CIA air operations out of Korat then Ubon AFB, Thailand doing bombing runs into Laosnumerous episodic exposures to jet fuel, persistent exposure to jet exhaust in the barracks, and regular exposure to Agent Orange. I read many cases from the files of the Board of Veterans AppealsOne case # 1139851 stood out. All of my pics were lost in a relocation! Our Barracks at UT were within the Drift Zone, as claimed by the VA. Neuropathy in both feet and both hands have progressively gotten worse however, the VA says I should have reported it within a year of exposure or when I determined it to be an issue. My USAF unit was designated Det. If anyone has information pertaining to AO being sprayed within or near Nakhon Phenom (NKP) i would love to hear from you. In 2005 or 2010 I received a letter from the VA stating in reference to Agent Orange, At Takhli. 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. Thank You-, To your question, my blog mentions the difficulty of finding such in information packaged in one place. The location of the dwellings were 30 to 60 feet from the perimeter where all brush and greenery had been spayed with agent orange. I injured my back twice while overseas. 7 What was the purpose of Nha Trang air base? Since then, Ive had problems with sun exposure and blistering skin reaction to most metals. I have no idea if I was exposed to Agent Orange during that time. I was sprayed many days again in the same area!! I prepared a 72 page sworn affidavit with 72 pages of proof of HERBICIDE exposure at all the four bases I was assigned. David Sorensen. I have peripheral neuropathy in my feet, ankles and back. Many things have started happening like Parkinsons decease, neuropathy, we were within feet of the perimeter not yards, Was TDY in May of 72 to Takhli from Holloway AFB. I was with 53 trans in sattihap .67 thru 68 we h..auled cargo and bombs to utapo A B and other places.agent orange was shipped to air bases.69 and 70 i was running the roads in convoys got sprayed with agent orange.i have problems claimed denied in 1970 when i reired .we got a prblem with the VA. Kearny Pat June ,1965 for 6 months. The official website of the Andersen Air Force Base. I was stationed with a USAF Communications Detachment at the Chang Mai Airport in 1967 thru 1968. However I am pretty sure building 1665 was where I worked but have not found a map labelling it as the Battalion Operations Center. Thailand also was buffered from the conflict zone by Laos and Cambodia, thereby making it safer forAmerican personnel. Not sure if agent orange services in water. From fort Lewis. like you would if you flew in on World Airways or one of the other civilian transit providers. Was stationed @ NKP 1968-1969 , 556th RED HORSE , working airfield / perimeter daily ,,, signed with the DAV , Saginaw MI , 2017 , after wife kept at me to do so. Has anyone had a claim approved for agent orange exposure during that time? During my TDY, we were at the perimeter of Utapao daily with the aircraft preparing for each trip and return. I was an Army Security Agency Intelligence analyst at both Ramasun and Utapao 1974/75. He passed away from lung cancer in October of 2015. privilege to post content on the Library site. I have developed Myasthenia Gravis,( 6 years now).My Nuerologist and a MG specialist feel that it is caused by AO.They have contacted the VA numerous times,regarding the high rates of MG cases among people who served in Thailand and Vietnam.The VA has denied me regarding AO. Hart trouble,strange skin disorders, fainting falls, the best of times the worst of times. I served on Army tug LT2075 in Sattahip in 1969-1970 639th tug detachment. Christmas campaign. I would like to discuss AO at NKP if knew/worked with Ernest. I was diagnosed 3 years ago with two forms of bladder cancer. Our mission was Air Rescue and Recovery. We were just south of Udorn. . Also us E-4s were housed in open-air hootches. I,m 90% disabled & will help any way I can. I worked in the RAPCON and Control Tower as a 27250. We dated and she Loves me And I her. It should also bementioned that the Veterans Administration outlines other situations where veterans may have been exposed to Agent Orange on their website. The building now used for my restaurant was built in 1966. Its all bullshit that Agent Orange just stays around the perimeter of the base! Classified the same. Just glad I can still get vertical every day. Does anyone stationed at Takhli remember the bone yard. I was stationed in NKP in 1968-1969. Was Battalion photographer and worked four months with Survey Crew in clouds of dust ten hours a day. I am the proud type of guy that didnt want any government assistance but the older and poorer I get, I need to swallow the pride. Im not sure if that klong ran parallel to front gate. Well I did in 2018 and Im still fighting for it. Filed a VA claim for A/O exposure with prostate cancer. Not sure of base, archives claims records are lost. Yeah -Right! I have not approached the VA about Agent Orange (A O ) and its relationship to my medical history. and before = Having trouble proving I had perimeter guard duty! Nakhon Phanom was a front line base during the Secret War yet you dont mention it. I was stationed at Utapao in 1972-73 and Korat and Ubon in 73-74. 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. has recognized ALS (Lou Gehrigs Disease) as Service I served 30 days as an Air Police Augmentee. Can barely walk because of the pain. No VA claim to date. I was at Udorn in 67. The Air Force literally flew me around the world from RAF Upper Heyford UK to repair one Voodoo in Udorn I worked on the jet on the flight line adjacent to perimeter. I served two Tours of Duty in Thailand as an aircraft weapons specialist. Does anyone know or remember how clean the camp was from weeds.} https://www.disabledveterans.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Project-CHECO-Report.pdf. Like to hear from anyone from CAFB, New Mexico , if you see this. The 652nd Topographic Engineer Battalion depicted the broad reach of American forces in Thailand, which can be seen below. Im looking for information about Mukdahon AB Thailand from 1966-67. US ARMY Signal Corp 72E/F 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. 5 How many battles were in the Vietnam War? To prove my existence I drove from Udorn to Korat headquarters approximately 200 miles in a water truck scheduled for repairs. Im a granddaughter whos grandfather served in a recon unit in Udorn, Thailand in 1961. I worked our normal 7 day 12hour shift. I think we all be assured that herbicides were used to kill foliage all throughout that base. But you had to be there 30 days or more for it to be on your records. For those of you in the same position as me, documentation to contest or to file can be easily found on the web. Does anyone have absulute proof that agent orange was sprayed from aircraft at NKP in 1971, I need this info to prove that I was sprayed. 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. Fast forward, got non-hopkins lymphoma. To Dan Furches. Ann Myers, you need to file for DIC benefits. I have diabetes, had prostate cancer, heart disease requiring open heart surgery and a brain tumor. I am 70 years old now. VA has denied a claim. Last year, the local well that had been contaminated by PFAS from the base reopened , seven years after . Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. There was a large storage area in the Depot where drums of agent were being stored. Kidney failure, and hypertension, but seeing all you service members going through all this problems, I am already 79 years I pray everyone is well and they get their ratings. This is a great place to connect with others regarding such topics of locations and illnesses. I read with interest all of the recollections of those serving at all the plush Air Force facilities throuhout Thailand, but I reflect back to the entry from Gary E McEvilla, September 24, 2019. Survival Equipment (388th FMS). I was with the 7th RRFS, 05H, from June 71 to June 73. Do not be fooled by lack of public attention or the passage of time! Are there any maps of Hill 272? A.O. Please read our Comment & Posting Policy. Back in the World late Oct. 75, I cant find my TDY orders from CCK, Taiwan to Royal Air Force Korat in Spring to Summer of 1974. I was in the 56FMS in 71-72 and 73-74.I was in the Hydraulic shop at that time.