It is 5 miles south of the American air base at Udorn. I was a grader operator, then a low boy driver. At Utapao the ground support were recognised as combatants. I was with the 7th RRFS, 05H, from June 71 to June 73. Thank you. We also took our r and r in Udorn. I still have the copy of the order if anybody needs it that is on the list. All I can say is thank you to those who served in Thailand. It took two more years, but praise be to God, my claim was approved this year. I was TDY to KRTAB from Apr72-Sep72 during Linebacker 1. Where do I get specific There had been an attack in 1968 and they sprayed the base perimeter with AGENT ORANGE as a result. What is odd I met a widow who lost her Husband to Agent Orange. Hes applied 3 times for VA disability and 3 times denied. I was stationed at NKP as a Security Policeman from May70-May71. Dont give up. On and off flightline daily to preflight and postflight equipment aboard aircraft. were bombing before they did. Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base (Udorn RTAFB) is a Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) base, the home of 23rd Wing Air Command. Although this map does not provide enough detail toclearly illustratethe perimeter of any specificbase,it doesindicate how massive the American presence was in Thailand and helps to inform the scale of the related problem of Agent Orange exposure. Regardless if your disorder is on the presumptive AO list you should file a claim. 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. I have numbness in my hands and feet Im healthy physically, blood pressure etc just nerve damage. My brother was the very best brawler I have known so I still find it hard to believe that he would have been badly injured in any kind of brawl. I do this all from my disability income. with me. Stumbled onto these comments. I have been searching for several years now for any aerial photos of Camp Raum Chit Chai, North East Thailand. For those in the same situation, I will provide three words. Do not be fooled by lack of public attention or the passage of time! In 2004-2005 conducted research and summited a report on the use of Agent Orange in Thailand to the U.S. House of Representatives Veterans Affairs Committee. We spent many hours weekly on the permimeter road recovering M113 and M706 APC broken or mired in mud. The PACT passed late last year by Congress should make it much easier to get claims adjudicated faster with less bullshit from the VA. Best of luck to all Vets who are suffering the ravages of AO. I was at Ubon 67-68 USAF jet engine mechanic. In 1973 this was the home of the 7th RRFS (Radio Research Field Station). Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base (RTAFB) Maps and Photos Basic Laytout Map of Ubon RTAFB. has recognized ALS (Lou Gehrigs Disease) as Service In 2011 diagnosed with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. Like to hear from anyone from CAFB, New Mexico , if you see this. If so, any luck? The Navy patrol squadrons were located right near the southwest end of the runway. I suspect his bladder cancer was caused by exposure to Agent Orange when in Thailand. F4 instrumentation. Flew backwards thru the Mts Ararat, on way to Oct Fest 71. He worked on the flightline with the bombs. THEY HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO AGENT ORANGE AND HAVE BEEN DENIED DISABILITY BENEFITS PLEASE CONTACT ME. I have a claim in for agent orange exposure. From 1961 to 1975, the United States Air Force deployed aircraftthroughoutThailand, and these planes were responsible for the majority of USAF air strikes over North Vietnam. We slept in canvas roofed hootches with screen windows,before the Sea Bees built the tin roofed hootches, further away from the wire. Served in utapao in 1966. I was not at Takhli but at U-Tapao. 4,334. job and believed that, my country and the military would would be Then in 2015 Lewy Body Dementia, with Parkisonism showing up as the primary symptom. 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. Myself and a couple of other crew chiefs went over and boarded the 123s to see how they worked. I entered service In 1966 and was stationed at 3 PACAF USAF locations as an Airman. I, myself, have not suffered from exposure there, but several of my colleagues and good friends from that period have died from complications due to Agent Orange, and several others still fight the ongoing process of the exposure. My husband (Arthur) worked in Bangkok, Thailand for Philco-Ford Communications and Satellite Division from 1967 to 1969. Looks like I was exposed to Agent Orange while there. 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. we supported lima site 11 in paske laos and were the main relay tropo communications station between vietnam and thailand. Air Force units closed operations 26 February 76. Thank you all for your service as we were young and nave men fighting for our country. Stage 7 prostate cancer myself along with three auto immune diseases. I was stationed in Korat, Thailand at Camp Friendship from 22 Mar 67 to 7 Mar 68. I moved from the storage section over to the motor pool in the bomb dump. But in the case of veterans who served solely in Thailand,the Veterans Administration states: To receive benefits for diseases associated with herbicide exposure, these Veterans must show on a factual basis that they were exposed to herbicides during their service as shown by evidence of daily work duties, performance evaluation reports, or other credible evidence.This writer notes that the policyis source of debate, anger, and frustration for some American militaryveterans and their families. 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. Ramp 5060 is entirely within the 500 meter drift zone. Gregory Soccio - Soccio1 AT verizon.net ([email protected]): I was stationed with the 6280th Combat Support Hospital unit at Takhli, Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand from October/November 1973 through August 1974.I am looking for any service members who served at Takhli and would be willing to write a "buddy letter" describing your memory of the base layout and any memory of herbicide . it was a raidar site. Sqdrn. Back in Carolina. I said no way . VA states I gotta prove it, thats its agent orange connected.VA government. Mostly performimng perimeter security in towers and bunkers. The content of all comments is released into the public domain unless clearly stated otherwise. Would they have been combat or at the base. My late husband William M. Beach was stationed at Korat I think in 1973. I was in Ubon Thailand 71to 73. We finally have the government say we were exposed to Agent Orange. All of my pics were lost in a relocation! I was stationed at Phu Mu, Thailand, 207th Signal Company from May 1966-March 1967. I was deployed to NKP Thailand August 1962 with USN MCB3 to construct the battalion base camp and later to defoliage the jungle and underbrush to construct the airbase 8 miles inland from the Mekong River, out of mortar range. Va has denied my diabetes. Is there any chance I was exposed to Agent Orange? I served with the 1st signal brigade us army 442nd signal battalion company c . After leaving Saigon, Vietnam on Feb 15, 1973, I served at Ko Kha Air Station, Thailand (Feb 15 to July 1973.) like you would if you flew in on World Airways or one of the other civilian transit providers. Took 13 yrs to get VA to accept AO claim. A Short History of Ramasun Station. BVA has recognized that this qualifies as boots on the ground in Vietnam and qualifies for presumptive exposure. I have no paperwork of any kind! Just applied for AO complications.. 8,699. Nickname Burned out Bob. I need photos showing proximity of engine shop at Ubon. Evidence of exposure to AO to Diabetes then to Pancreatic Cancer. aviation supply till they moved back to Japan 73. Would like to hear from other Airmen as to what exposure they have had and what medical conditions they have. If anyone remember him please contact me. I have gotten 3 Thailand vets approved and am working on 3 more. If you were stationed at Takhli or Korat, you were exposed to agent orange. Be patient however the system is much better now but dont be afraid to contact your Congressman as it really speeds up the process. I am sure Agent Orange was used at Utapao. I am compensated at 100% Service-Connected for PTSD. My father did 30 years service for his country without a blemish on his record. I then came across a Stars & Stripes Article in December 2020, that mentioned that Veterans that had been exposed to Agent Orange, were also coming down with side-effects which were causing Parkinsons Disease. This meant I was on my hands, kness and on my back under the aircraft to get to my equipment. Now diagnosed and being treated for diabetes and multiple myeloma. I also have diabetes third stage F-104C 57-916 with nose art "Time Hog" on the ramp of Udorn Air Base in 1967 (Photo by Kenneth W Buchanan) @ Not extremely sharp but very unique color photo showing the "Time Hog" being in white color. The aircraft was flown by Capt. Hiding behind my Video camera I have interviewed over 100 war veterans for the Veterans History Project, Library of Congress.There have been hundreds of project for Veterans and our community. I have high blood pressure and stage 3 chronic kidney disease, and high cholesterol. Trying to get help for my x-husband.Thanks. I was stationed at Utapao in 1972-73 and Korat and Ubon in 73-74. Lived in a wooden hooch at end of the runway and worked in all areas of the base. I said yes and thats when we found information about AO at Takhli. 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. Bladder Cancer is not a recognized disability from Dioxin exposure. Any records on the flight routes would be helpful. I have a picture of him in front of Jet with four other men, i I have there names and would like to find them also! and seeking contact from my work buddies, James Haley (WI); James Hall, (TX); Ron Oleson (WI); Steve Miller (Boston) and Ivan Huff (ID). Thanks, Jin A, I hit the jackpot, I was in Thailand Feb 72 to Feb 73, assigned to the 307th FMS at UTapao, and 90 days TDY to Korat to the 4104th Air Refueling Provisional. 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. The set, however,has a significant limitation: It was printed in 1960 and thus predates the arrival of most American military personnel to Thailand. Still waiting for service connection. There are some exceptions that they now allow. I am at this site because I believe his cancer may have been caused by agent orange and need to know how to proceed. Then again in 74 75 for 8 months at Utapao for the cambodian air lift.I joined the navy in 76 and started having sever head aches that resulted in nerological problems and brain damage. My husband served in the marine stationed in Udorn Thiland in 1962. I recall Thai security guard showing me a dead cobra. Red Horse hooches were no more than 10-15 yards from the perimeter road at NKP. This was my Thailand deployment. I dont remember landing in Vietnam. o U.S. Air Force veterans who served on Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) bases at U-Tapao, Ubon, Nakhon Phanom, Udorn, Takhli, Korat, and Don Muang, near the air base perimeter anytime between February 28, 1961 and May 7, 1975. o U.S. Army veterans who provided perimeter security on RTAF bases in Thailand anytime I served in the 8th SPS at Ubon Rtafb June 72-73. This is called Oxidative Stress. Happy New Year, best of health and stay safe. Its major units were the 33 rd and 34 th Tactical Group and the 315 th Troop Carrier Group in South Vietnam, and the 35th Tactical Group in Thailand. KEEP THE CLAIM GOING SO IT WILL BE RETROACTIVE BACK TO THE POINT OF YOUR FILING. I worked the Hot Pad just above this ramp and loaded C-130s on 5060. I was stationed at Ubon RTAFB 71-72, and was a flight facilities officer in the GCA. Im asking for help in this matter. 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. Was in ubon 1968 497th tac f4 crew chief tail #823, Any body from 325th signal bat. Dad is still with us but suffers having his prostate removed, neuropathy in the legs, heart problems and other things. I just filed a claim for hypothyroidism due to agent orange. I have neuropathy in my feet, I have had recurring problems with spinal stenosis. Service in Ubon, Thailand 1965 437th MAC. I was a Security police augmentee I too was exposed. I have had an ABLATION and TWO (2) Defibrillator Implants; Hearing loss; Glaucoma, plus radiation treatment for PROSTATE CANCER.I later learned that planes from my Thai Base were taking off with Agent Orange. I was in the 417TFS. Found out had stage 2 diabetes and had a few surgeries to take tumors off. (Photo credit: library of Dick . (NOTE: I thought that this would have to be my last VA Claim to have to file.) also in Thai Land for LINEBACKER II.during that time frame for the Year. Ive had progressive peripheral neuropathy not experienced by other family members, since at least the early 90s, which recently required amputations. Would like to correspond with anyone that was there during that time period. I felt fine for years. There were canine units there. Came back with No Health problems. Our Bgg case Camp was nothing but red dirt in summer months and red mud during rainy season. STATIONED AT UDORN DEC. 1973-DEC.1974 Squadrons of F4Cs, the coolest plane ever. I was a weapons mechanic working on the 20MM cannon on the F-105,F-4C,F-4D,F-4E and a little on the AC-130 gunship. Please confirm if you got answers or got your claim since 2020. we could only have a nite stick. I placed a claim through the VA for hearing loss and type 2 diabetes..The VA denied my claim and said they had no record of my unit ever being in VietnamHow can that beMy whole squadron , including all our aircraft were there for 6 monthsThey say I NEVER HAD BOOTS ON THE GROUND in Vietnam..which is not true at all.I WAS THERE.any helpful hints out there.I need to contact a local VSO here in Florida. Would anyone have a complete list of army or marine camps? The FLR-9 Most of us young airmen were required to train for and deployed to perimeter as part of base security. K9, I have Ischemic heart disease. I was a radiology technologist . all statements are helpful. Vietnam Ace, Mission markings, F-4. Jeff, George and Jay. Some eyewitness accounts have suggested the AF soldiers were flown by commercial jet from Travis AFB to a base in Saigon. I lost the hair on most of my arms, especially on my wrists for several years. I seem to be OK at this time. To prove my existence I drove from Udorn to Korat headquarters approximately 200 miles in a water truck scheduled for repairs. Traveled down to the beach for burgers, etc., at the snack bar,and out the gates to town (Newland). (My mother also works for Philco Tech-Rep Division for several years. He was at Udon 1969 to 1971. Needs help please. 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. Also document stating that base commanders were at liberty to use herbicides anywhere within the base perimeter. in Thailand under JFK, An article about U.S. operations in Thailand. unless clearly stated otherwise. Looking for anyone who was there because you walk out revetment and the perimeter fence was across the street and had a bunker on the corner of the road going to the bomb dump. Have a successful claim? If you were there you were in contact with agent orange. Connected, and have noted the similarities with IBM, Neither edition of the map appears to be widely distributed in libraries. Finally approved in 2017. I have several photos of Phu Mu but none to my knowledge of Mukdahon, a friend of mine may have some photos of Mukdahon. See why you should visit this farm near DC that was once a covert military base. Korat Sept 72 to March 73 working on the Wild Weasels. I worked in the ECM shop. I came down with type II Diabetes and then in 2006 I was diagnosed with Hairy cell Leukemia. Call me disgusted. Better known as the Rose Garden. I wore a patch on my uniform that was the 9th logisitic command. Went to U-Tapao airbase weekley for supplies. medical complications ever since. I have submitted many letters from VA doctors for PTSD and cancer. I am trying to get pictures of Udorn at that time & praying someone would have a picture of Bobby while he was there. Clint. My First time at this VA Hospital, saw a DVA Office sign, walked in, told him was thinking to apply for VA Benefits, so he gave me the papers to fill out, took them home to do later, but later never came, Was there again about 2-3 months later, different man in the office, shook hands, exchanged names, told me to sit and he would type it up. Coincidentally on those two landings, we were able to disembark because of plane malfunction and we were allowed to go inside terminal while aircraft was serviced. The RTAF 231 Squadron "Hunter" is assigned to Udorn, equipped with the Dassault . was in use. Sensor system specialist on AC-130s Lots of time under the plane on my back and hands. I was first diagnosed with Parkinsons in 2005. I have recently been diagnosed with a form of lymphoma. What was the # of your B. The Area Source Program (ASP-T) was fully operational before the first attack occurred in July 1968. Are there any maps of Hill 272? 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