The next day or so, a helo made multiple passes over the vegetation as well as our hootches. Phan Rang, Vietnam. c.1969. Airfield defence guards of the Australian Im not sure where in Vietnam he was station. The boy was born in Vietnam and came to the states. NUI DAT HILL. My husband served with the USAF from November 1966-October 1967 and was stationed at Takhli. God bless all the brave men who survived, and those who didnt. called era vets same as those living home every day in the states. Thank you for gathering and preserving these records and stories. The DVA has been tone deaf because I wasnt an SP or CE. 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. 10 years and going. The VA has turned me down twice. former home at Phan Rang AB. Has anyone received a positive resolution with the VA. Stationed at Camp Friendship Korat 67-68. I was the Operations Sargent. Lasted 4 n 5 months till pronoted to e4. Member names and photographs compiled from the Group "Phan Rang AB, Vietnam (Happy Valley)" Facebook pages. is not right!!!! Donald Raymond Sandve? Any records on the flight routes would be helpful. His mother passed never telling him who his father was . Was stationed with the 355 Field Maintenance Sq at Takhli Thailand from 24 Nov 1966 to 23 Nov 1966 as an Aircraft Fuel System Repairman. Im a granddaughter whos grandfather served in a recon unit in Udorn, Thailand in 1961. so that 20% had done me ALL good, Hope this gives you an idea what to do one last thing, there is a VA . I served at Ubon, 72-73 on the line in security forces. It had most of the women in the dorm in tears!!! Gratuitous links to sites are viewed as spam and U.S. Launches Agent Orange Clean-Up at Vietnamese Air Base old and a widower. Phan Rang Air Base | Military Wiki | Fandom Im not trymg to blaim anyone because it was their job. The other was a distance from the pooches within feet of the fence. My Cavalry Squadron, 2-1 Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Armd Div, was moved from the Central Highlands, Pleiku, 4th Infantry Division, to Ninh Thuan Province, in Feb/Mar 1969, to provide security for Engineer Work Parties to open up Highway 1 & repair the highway, rebuild bridges and repair the rail line, from Phan Rang AB, to Siagon, so that supply convoys could move from Phan Rang AB to Siagon. His name was Tsgt. (Oklahoma) was there during that time and also part of the Security Police Squadron. You can read the legislation by searching H.R.3967 Honoring our PACT Act of 2022 Section 403 covers the AO expansion for SEA VETS. I was a Medic at the 35th USAF Dispensary. Air America was flying out of the Airport into Laos. My family and I would greatly appreciate any information you would be willing to share. I served from August 68 until August 69 at Utapao AFB in the 556 Red Horse Squadron laying concrete and forms throughout the base. 1st signal brigade 442nd signal battalion company c. i would like to see a full recognition of our service as full vietnam war veterans, but i don,t think i will ever see it. Today, several areas on the Da Nang Base including the loading, storage and mixing areas and Sen Lake to the north and the Pacer Ivy area at the south of the base have been confirmed to have high levels of dioxin. The set is held by the Geography and Map Division butdoes not appear in thelibrarys onlinecatalog a not so uncommon reality given the scope of the divisions some 5.5 million items. Permalink, Amything on LARRY LANHART? The modernized airfield consisted of two 10,000-foot runways 04L/22R concrete and 04R/22L AM-2 planking with parallel taxiways and covered and open aircraft revetments along with several ramps and parking aprons on both sides . Then, six months before discharge, I injured it a fourth time. I was diligent, forthright and honest with my Whether you were working F-4s at the trim pad or working AC-130 Gunships at the other end of the ramp on the perimeter. The outer perimeter was sprayed with AO and I believe we started flying sorties to spray AO in Laos and Viet Nam. I left the service 12/76. 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. Praise God were home some of us !!!!! 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. This is where recovered crashed or DBR aircraft were stored. Why dont you try looking there. This blog is governed by the general rules of respectful civil discourse. I was never able to get an audience with anyone regarding the herbicides-Vitiligo-sunburn connection. I did not find anyone I knew on this listing, but I came across Jackie McKenzie who wanted to get certain info about her husbands locations on base. Since then Ive had cancer , neuropathy in my feet and have had Asthma a number of years. I flew two Spotter missions with USAF O1E pilot Lt. Rainey, flying through the mountain valleys looking for Viet Cong. Also, talk to VA about taking a Agent Orange Evaluation. Ha. 8th TFW / Telecommunications / UBON June 1972 June 1973. Do not give up on your claim. 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. If you were there you were in contact with agent orange. I know we were exposed to Agent Orange several times. They both came home, one addicted to drugs( recovering) and they have PTSD and refuse to talk about Vietnam. I was then transferred to Vung Tau and left in late 1972.We were part of the USAF 35th tactical fighter wing. our base was clear of all vegatation, but surrounded by thick forested jungle. AT Phitsonulok dec 68 to dec 69. When am I considered in a support to a Hostile Theater. I have a claim in for several conditions that the VA doctors say could have been caused by exposure to agent orange while stationed at NKP. Later moved to barracks next to gunship barracks. Phan Rang AB News No - DocsLib I met Phan Wannemether, First Secretary of the Royal Thai Embassy, in London, on December 21. If you worked on the flight line, as a security guard on the perimeters, electronic techs on the planes, base repairs, or construction, you need to explain your job and how it exposed you to AGENT and the Wars in Indochina, To discover whether there were deployments beyond those listed, consulting the National Archives would be the place to start.National Archives and the Vietnam War, Ryan Moore, MA, MLS Looking for anyone from 83 84. Going to start my investigation into applying for AO funds before things get worse and its too late. Msgt Robert stewart, I was at phan rang, in the 35th supply sq 19 70-1971. Phan Rang Air Base Phan Rang and Bin Ha Convoys, 1966 Photos by . all statements are helpful. served in warin communications station a few miles west of the laotion cambodian border. You hit the ground fast. I have heart disease and Parkinsons. no mention anywhere of U.S. marines at airbase in namI liphong , Thailand. Phan Rang Air Base Wikipedia Republished // WIKI 2 I was stationed at nkp Thailand May 1971 thru May 1972,SPS security. The 652nd Topographic Engineer Battalion depicted the broad reach of American forces in Thailand, which can be seen below. The cement barracks and the hospital were also in that area. Located in NKP RTAFB in the 56th Field Maintenance Squadron.If you have info please contact me! However, I get discouraged from all the horror stories Ive heard with claims being denied and dont know who could help me file? I have heard of other guys having missing records from military. I was at NKP in 68,69 as a Carpenter we work setting concrete forms for building bridges, everyday we travel through the perimeter road to get to work the dust was unbearable. It houses the 366th Tactical Fighter Wing of the Air Force and is the base of the 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division of the Army. I was TDY to Utapoa NKP Tahki 72-73. CLL cancer diagnosed 2017. Then at Camp Vayama and Camp Samae San, Sattahip, until I left Thailand in April, 1970. Fixed: Release in which this issue/RFE has been fixed.The release containing this fix may be available for download as an Early Access Release or a General Availability Release. I am quite sure we did everything thing but devour agent with our daily meals and duties. I served with 355th out of Takhli 1969-1970. Our birds flew continuous missions 24/7. Brave Warriors, Humble Heroes by Marjorie T. Hansen | Vietnam Veterans 1.9). Had diabetes,ischemic heart disease,high blood pressure and skin leasions. Agent Orange is an herbicide that was used to defoliate the thick jungle in Vietnam and elsewhere in Southeast Asia, such as the Korean Demilitarized Zone. Now suffer nerve damage, terrible neuropathy and diabetes so far. I was in the 417TFS. They show their contempt for those of us who Served this country during a time of a very unpopular war. Greatly appreciate any information. Evidence of exposure to AO to Diabetes then to Pancreatic Cancer. Unresolved: Release in which this issue/RFE will be addressed. He was K.I.A. I would really like to get any information on Bill Yetter. L'claireur progrs, mercredi 24 aot 2016 | BAnQ numrique 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. The Environmental Impact of Agent Orange hot SPOTS At least two-thirds of the so-called "Rainbow herbicides" used during the war, a total of 20 million gallons, contained the Dioxin-contaminated phenoxy herbicide 2,4,5-T. Their policy of claimants having to prove duty on or near the perimeter is flawed as it does not allow for any possibility that the toxic dioxin contaminants spread throughout the bases by vehicle and foot traffic, atmospheric natural winds and turbulence created by aircraft and helicopters, munitions movements, dust storms, animals, flowing ground waters after rain storms, etc. Has anyone had a claim approved for agent orange exposure during that time? I remember that the bone yard was next to a fence and possibly dead jungle foliage.Its been a long time since that time and age has made the memory a little foggy. He worked for Fairchild camera. It took me a number of years and appeals, but I finally received a rating of 100% for Prostate, bladder Cancer, & Tinnitus. Found out had stage 2 diabetes and had a few surgeries to take tumors off. Borrowed in absentia may be better suited. New Vietnam War Records from Phan Rang Air Base - Fold3 HQ I have Diabetes 2, Ischemic Heart Disease, Barretts Disease, Skin Cancers, Neuropathy,Pancreatic Cancer and arthritis. vulnerable and weak. This photo was taken in May 1969 during a VIP visit to Phan Rang AB, RVN by M/Gen. I have only been able to contact Mark Monroe which was on the flight line while I was there. Marines were secuity for the 9th marines out of danang and those that left from okinawa. I wish he were still alive to see this. Looking for anyone who may have served with Jackie Cash USAF, Mechanic Crew Chief 1965-1966 loading and unloading barrels of agent orange and flying spraying missions over nam. Beautiful ancient old city. Note: As many of you probably know many of the guys that were there with us are no longer with us. I was sent TDY in Jun 1973 from Mather AFB to Utapao AFB Aircraft Avionics to Support KC135s and B52s. President, Phan Rang: The Air Base at Phan Rang was originally built by Australian and British POW's under the Japanese and the Japanese used the Air Field throughout WW II. I was a USAF captain assigned as an advisor to HQ RVNAF at TSN 1972-1973 for anything electrical, especially power plants. I used a 3 day pass to go to Pattyah Beach also during my time in Korat. Most discouraging was when I attempted to locate Veterans who served with me, the first five I researched had all died of otherwise presumption-of-service-connection diseases and illnesses before the VA ever conceded that toxic herbicides WERE used in Thailand. The other manned by Mike Herbert and Bob Carver on 3 Nov 1970 disappeared without trace and were not recovered for 39 years in 2009 and their remains were returned to be buried in their home towns. in Thailand under JFK, An article about U.S. operations in Thailand. I entered service In 1966 and was stationed at 3 PACAF USAF locations as an Airman. https://vvabooks.wordpress.com/2019/05/01/the-grotto-by-harold-g-walker/, https://www.facebook.com/groups/1894942467450627, Identifying Military Personnel: Decoding Serial Numbers, Reconstructing the Past Part II: The National Personnel Record Center Fire of 1973, 75th Anniversary of the First Veterans Day Celebration and Free Access to Fold3 on Veterans Day Weekend. [13] The crew of the latter aircraft were not recovered during the war and were posted as missing in action; however the wreckage of their Canberra was finally located in April 2009 and their remains returned to Australia. Service in Ubon, Thailand 1965 437th MAC. The proof of my services there was the passport the US Army issued me for that mission. I was then dropped off at work on petroblem tank farm which was used to transfer fuel to the air base next to camp friend ship. Jet engine mechanic on J75 for Thuds F105. Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) or basic description (truck driver, mechanic, pilot etc) US ARMY Signal Corp 72E/F been denied 3 times, My dad was part of the 6010 wild weasles and was stationed in Takhli and Korat from July 70-July 71. I have not approached the VA about Agent Orange (A O ) and its relationship to my medical history. Korat AFB in 1973 and Utapao AFB in 1974. Most of us young airmen were required to train for and deployed to perimeter as part of base security. 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. Can anyone help me with my research Youll find pictures, history and a roster of many who served. At that time the veteran was assigned to the 366 FMS (presumably Field Maintenance Squadron) at Phan Rang Air Base, as an aircraft jet mechanic. Cambodia at Mimot or Krek, Kampong Cham Province, during the period beginning April 16, 1969, ending April 30, 1969. 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. Had some great guys in our hootch . Flew backwards thru the Mts Ararat, on way to Oct Fest 71.