Co. of which I was a member. The disagreements outcome became known as Palace Lightning, and I wound up at Kunsan AFB. Udorn 08/1970 to 07/1971 Looking for photos of Hospital tents for that time. Claim sat dormant for 7 months. I just received a VA letter dated Feb 6, 2023 that states If you were previously denied for disability compensation benefits, you may now be eligible and are encouraged to apply if you performed covered service in the following locations during the specified timeframes: Thailand at any U.S. or Royal Thai base during the period beginning Jan 9, 1962 and ending June 30, 1976, regardless of where on the base you were located or what specialty you performed. I remember helping setting up those tents right after we got there including a close call with a king cobra. Squadrons of F4Cs, the coolest plane ever. Myrtle Beach. I would like to personally thank the United States government for treating the Viet Nam veterans with the respect that we deserve. We on a regular basis ran our engines on the trim pad down by the perimeter. I served at Ubon RTAFB 1969-1970. I,m 90% disabled & will help any way I can. Was assigned to 432 AMS. I have been turned down more than once for benefits. Ervin Davis's Udorn Website. Flew backwards thru the Mts Ararat, on way to Oct Fest 71. I am 75 years old and not sure how much time I have left. He says they were near the perimeter where AO was sprayed. we also maintained our own perimeter maintenance checking our perimeter and our claymores and trip flares. Well, that's my understanding of how things went down! Ksavspotter 66-7463. Veterans, So far my atty its winning my case-Ischemic heart disease from exposure to herbicides at Udorn RTAFB-APR 69-APR70. Great Discounts & More! Like mike the VA said they could not find my records but if they showed up they take another look at my claims, which are many. I lived in the hootches behind the USO. 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. The Title: Project CHECO Southeast Asia Report. These idiot think that when agent orange was sprayed on the perimeter an around our barracks that it just stayed in one pot and was never air born. If there is anything that I can do to help you with. not only did we load it on to the Air Craft down by the Beach end of the runway but our BKS where located not more than 50ft. God bless. They will guide you on the process. It was changed over to USSTRATCOM I think late 1971. Also a problem with AFIB. The O2A was cut up and loaded on a C130 back to NKP. Here is hoping we all get positive results from VA. 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. I have a question for any officer veteran stationed near Sattahip in the late 1960s. I believe they have concluded all of us had exposure to AO no matter where we were stationed but they are in denial the AO is responsible for all three types of skin cancer I have. Any one in Udorn around 1971? Surrounded by lush jungle and rice paddies. Nor can I prove that 42 months of continual sunburn was the trigger that caused the outbreak of Vitiligo. After reading all the comments by my fellow veterans. It gathers intelligence. https://www.facebook.com/groups/391919177646188/. By Dr. Deborah Kidwell. He was the in Thailand in 1970. Not much help I realize, but wanted to add my .02 cents along with offering my greetings to all you comrade Thai Vets. Iv been trying to get VA benefits for myself since my husband has passed away 2 1/2 years go.VA has. After about 5 months in Thailand we starting running 2 miles each morning, m-f and Camp Samae San was beautiful base but small, I am currently a disabled physician assistant, the congress in the last yr has submitted a house bill hr2201 and senate bill 1381, these bills are the same and would treat thai vets just like viet nam vets when it comes to agent orange, wish me luck, if im able to finally get what i deserve, i will be happy to help any of u all GOD bless America. Was made 100% disabled in 36 days. I served in USAF at Korat RTAB 73-74 with 388th Fighter Wing MOS 461 Munitions. Udorn RTAFB is still there I believe and an active Thai base. 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. Some of us rented bungalow downtown as well. Perimeter Tower, with background of Ramasun Station, Thailand, located about 15 kilometers south of Udorn RTAFB. I was an aircraft painter. This surgery left me mobility impaired. He smiled and remarked that my brother worked for the CIA, just as he had. I was stationed at Korat RTAFB from 6/2/67 to 6/2/68. I left the police quick. All aircraft in SEA in 1964 were under control of Hq. 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. If this statement were true, then AF soldiers who were on those planes would meet the boots on the ground test, which is the defining test for the Nehmer class members. Was among the first 55 US Airmen at Takhli 1965. Better known as the Rose Garden. The aircraft was flown by Capt. 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 . I know that Udorn was classified as a front line facility. I served in the army at comm sites at Utapao Korat, and Hill 272 Sattahip. 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. Found out had stage 2 diabetes and had a few surgeries to take tumors off. My husband served at the Korat air base in 1970. Just diagnosed with multiple myeloma havent filed claim yet. But my Rabbi, has already received his disability rating and we were stationed at the same location and we were all around the base and community. F-104C 57-927 with Rodney Trimble flying a turn over the Thai countryside. I was stationed at Korat RTAB 68/69. I was an aircraft Mech and was in the 606 Air Commando Squadron. I was stationed at NKP as a Security Policeman from May70-May71. would like any info from fellow airmen about agent orange. and the Wars in Indochina, https://www.thailanddoghandlers.com/_files/ugd/de04ba_2abbdaf9189942e69b25b9c069e9f54a.pdf?index=true, https://www.disabledveterans.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Project-CHECO-Report.pdf. I was exposed to agent orange at utapao thailand in 1970/71. I am trying to file claims for benefits for him or get them finished up rather. I have one picture taken in 1974 on 5060 showing a couple parked P3s. Hi there. Surgey for tumor removal and repair of a broken humorus bone from the tumor., radiation, and 6 months of intensive high dose chemo. I think the same thing goes for Korat and the other bases in TAILAND. Been on chemotherapy ever since. His claims of exposure have repeatedly been denied since 1993. We had a well and filtering plant for our water needs. Had surgery to remove lymph nodes in my groin and starting chemo next week. I know I did it, I remember how dark it was out there at night. We also took our r and r in Udorn. Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base (RTAFB) Maps Map of Udorn RTAFB Cantonement Area, map dated February 1969. The VA has been giving me a hard time with Agent Orange exposure and my heart, skin and COPD claims/appeals. Served in Ubon RTAFB from1/6/72 to1/6/73 sensor shop and Security Police Augmentee. 3 years in Thailand, A-O was used, no exposure? Can you believe this coming from the VA? Udorn RTAFB, Perimeter Tower. I have submitted many letters from VA doctors for PTSD and cancer. 7th rrfs udorn 1969. I turned 19 over there. I have Bladder cancer, ischemic heart disease plus. Developed soft tissue sarcoma from agent orange exposure. Bob. My additional duties was to go into the community and help to vaccinate people in the community.A lived of posts very new to the base. We lived on the economy and rode motorcycles to work. Clearly. Many of the comments Ive read here are extremely disturbing. The chemical dioxin causes your own chemical makeup to get scrambled when exposed to it. Stationed at Korat Thailand 1974-1975. The fire fighting foam was made out of animal blood so it was pretty bad and I asked if I wouldnt be assigned that duty anymore. Thank you for your comment and your service. All of my pics were lost in a relocation! I applied for disability for exposure and was turned down with the reason that AO was of no danger once it dried. Even cancelled my C & P appt. From fort Lewis. I was an aircraft electrician, only 10 months in the air force when deployed. Was stationed at Udorn 621st TCS from Feb 69 to March 70 Did a month as Security Police Augmentee. I am compensated at 100% Service-Connected for PTSD. Retired in 1992 as MSgt from Tx Air National Guard , also as photo . I had pictures of my duty section with no vegetation and an identical picture I took 37 years later tank farm covered in vegetation. was referred to Civilian Neurologists and was diagnosed OCT 2019 with Parkinsons. Chuck and Jack. I request anyone with knowledge of what my brother did please share it with me. Does anyone know or remember how clean the camp was from weeds.} He was a check out/run up man for the F-105s at Tahkli and other places somewhere between 1964-66. I was not at Takhli but at U-Tapao. Then at Camp Vayama and Camp Samae San, Sattahip, until I left Thailand in April, 1970. Does anyone know when the AO spraying of perimeter started in Thailand? Suffered from horrible neuropathy in legs since 1990s but civilian doctors not I ever considered AO. But I will take my hat off to the SeaBees. 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! Would like to contact fellow airmen stationed at Korat during that period. VA denies that Agent Orange was used at Takhli or in Thailand. I was stationed Udorn RTAFB 74-75 Corrosion Control, flight line and beyond. Lm now 70 and am getting medical care for the disorders and cancers resulting from all the spraying of chemicals while I was stationed there. A few of the first names I remember are, TEX, stephen, and burt , and denis . If anyone has any information regarding this it would be greatly appreciated. UDORN ROYAL THAI AIR FORCE BASE Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base is the home of the 432nd Tactical Fighter/Reconnaissance Wing, and is the only wing of its kind in Southeast Asia. I remember the Klong with its sickening smell. Is there anyone out there that has the same experience?? I am now having a lot of digestive issues,I believe that are AO related,but current VA Dr.does not think so. The whole affair is a travesty of justice without honor for our service. Munitions Specialist. I was stationed at Ubon RTAFB 71-72, and was a flight facilities officer in the GCA. Anyone have knowledge of or pictures of comm gear on the perimeter? I remember Thailand being one of the enlistment options at that time. After fighting the VA for 7 years I finally received 100% disability. Applied for disability.got turned down. In 1969/1970 I lived in a NCO hootch on the parameter of Takhli. Been fighting the VA over illnesses they claim were not service related for over 15 years even though there is documented evidence proving otherwise. Im looking for anyone from the 6201st CSG/SPS from Ko Kha air station Thailand Im trying to find out what they sprayed our perimeter fences with. God Bless All. Please contact me. Takhli was being reopened at time and the conditions were deplorable. If you need a buddy statement in support of a claim Id be glad to provide one. Activated once again on Aug. 19, 1966, the 432 TRW formed up a month later on Sep. 18, 1966, at Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand. In other words letting us die and saving money for the Government. I was with the 49 TFW and served in Linebacker 1 & 2, I have maps and I explained every detail that I could think of wish me luck! Our work shifts were 12/7 during my time there. 3. My mother has been working this mostly but I am working to help. Birds of Prey from the Low Country. Udorn Air Base was located in Thailand. To: Thomas Hawn I was in korat us army and i was assigned to the 596th quater master and work as a mechanic on 2 vechiles that were my responsibility. Thank you for your time. 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 am at this site because I believe his cancer may have been caused by agent orange and need to know how to proceed. Stationed at Ubon RTAFB Thaiand, early 70s during the Vietnam war. I was stationed at Udorn RTAFB in 1967-68 in the USAF. Stationed at Ubon RTAFB all of 1973 with 8th SPS-K9. First fueling B-52s on the East side, which meant driving the perimeter road, eating at the East side chow hall, than the West side, filling up our R-5 refueling trucks at the POL Tank Farm, that was next to the perimeter. I was stationed at Utapao May 68 to Jan 69. A bright spot in my life. 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. For my claim I have to locate where my barracks were on that base, which I dont remember. During that mortar attack. The Attribute that to agent orange exposure while on NKP and while at Pleiku, Vietnam. I cannot find any reference to this place on the maps published here. I was there when the Thai workers and an airman arrived in a pickup truck and pulled what was a converted Water Buffalo tanker. I was stationed in NKP from 1970-1971. I recall Thai security guard showing me a dead cobra. I was part of the launch crews (sat on edge of flight line where vegetation was dead or dying. I am sure once 99 percent of us are dead, the VA will finally accept that we all were exposed to the chemicals and should not have to fight for acknowledgement to that fact. I was stationed at the 7th RRFS, 05H, June 71 to Jun 73 did two tours there. I was stationed at RTAFB Nam Phong from June or July, 1972-April 1973. I lost my husband, also a Vietnam vet, who served in Saigon and in Thailand, who for years ignored symptoms, playing ostrichwhen he felt lousy, which was about most of the time, hed say, its just my allergies. I was an Army Security Agency Intelligence analyst at both Ramasun and Utapao 1974/75. Thank you for your service and Welcome Home! I just filed a claim for hypothyroidism due to agent orange. I have recently been diagnosed with a form of lymphoma. 2. 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. I would like to get contact with anyone who was stationed there. Appealing since 2013. Sincerely David. Read his blog and hopefully he can provide some information I am looking for . william j wilson SP-4. The Area Source Program (ASP-T) was fully operational before the first attack occurred in July 1968. The doctor who removed his prostate had died years back so he could not be interviewed or questioned concerning this matter. Another tour of duty in 1973-76. They show their contempt for those of us who Served this country during a time of a very unpopular war. The bottom line remains that no matter the location or mission, YOUR military members served 24/7/365 in toxic environments and now have to fight the VA for benefits! Thanks. I help veterans that served at Udorn RTAFB by providing them highly detailed official U.S. Government maps at the time, and high resolution aerial photos of the base, both of which I annotate with their specific DUTY Stations. Hmm still classified? I am a indochina vet myself, says it on my dd-214, I was stationed at Korat from December 1974 until October 1975. I am receiving 40% disability for prostate cancer and diabetes type II from Agent Orange exposure. It is scaled at 1:1,562,500 and provides coverage for all of Thailand. Why because unlike todays veterans who get 100 % disability for a bum knew or anxiety everyone know the Vietnam Vet gets nothing. I supplied them one, and they still said no. Back in Carolina. Was stationed at NKP in 67, 68. Do you know where I can find a conversion algorithm to get the old style into something new digital maps recognize? Looking for AF vets from that time frame. I have high blood pressure and stage 3 chronic kidney disease, and high cholesterol. I was with the 49 tfw,New Mex, Da Nang, places in Thailand, left with the 366 tfw, discharged in Mt. Only proof required was any document putting you their. You might want to check with the Recce group located at Beale AFB, Ca where the Deuce is currently located. I was told my illness are not connected to the military. It seems absurd they expect us to find someone we served with 50 years ago and their insistence only those who worked on base perimeters are considered. Air America complex at Udorn Thailand, 1973. 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. Robert Calhoun June 9 2020, if you have copies of your performance reports, take then to VFW, or American Legion. I am now 75 and suffering with prostate cancer and myastehenias gravis (a muscle disease). 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 were just south of Udorn. I was at Takhi from July 66 to July 67. If any one has any info What other tasks did he do that could have brought him to the perimeter? Ive had two heart attacks before the age of 50. heart surgery and placement of a stent at the age of 55, My hearing was damaged at the time and has growing worse over time, My shoulders and joints have progressively deteriorated, I had left shoulder surgery at the age of 58 and still need surgery on my right. 1996-67, I think. There may be, I just havent heard of any. They sprayed AO around the entire fence area. I wish there was a way for you to contact me but it looks like the rules dont allow for emails to be exchanged. Follow the trail: AGENT ORANGE (TCDD Dioxin)->OXIDATIVE STRESS->VITILIGO. 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