I was a grader operator, then a low boy driver. I received a confirmation from the VA in December 2015 and was awarded two large checks, as compensation, being diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus (DM) Type II and Erectile Dysfunction; In June 2016, I was directed by the Assistant Director of the Manila VA Claims Department to file a VA Claim for Peripheral Neuropathy (NOTE: I was experiencing loss of feeling in my thighs and legs) and, after having a C&P Exam at Manila Doctors Hospital (being used as a Human Pin Cushion) never feeling anything being inserted into my thighs or legs, the test results indicated to the VA, that I did indeed have Peripheral Neuropathy, which was approved in August 2016; In November 2018, while having laboratory work performed at a local Philippine Tricare Certified Hospital, the results came back as showing High Creatinine in my urine and, I was instructed to see a Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist), whom I saw in January 2019 and, did some tests of her own, which came back conclusive as Stage-3 Chronic Kidney Disease (Secondary to DM Type II) and, I was instructed to file a VA Claim, which came back approved in March 2019, at which time I became 100% Disabled; later in that same year, I started experiencing loss of feeling in my lower extremities (feet and toes of both feet) and, my Manila VA Primary Care Physician order an Arterial Scan and Venous Scan of both feet (performed at a local Philippine Tricare Certified Hospital in Ozamiz City) and, the results came back positive. My father SMSGT Gene Rocheleau was stationed at Korat AFB from June 1967 to April 1968. Panther Patrol, Tet 1968 - War-Stories.com I have successfully filed for service related disability due to agent orange exposure while I was with the 6908 security squadron at NKP Thailand July 74 to June 75. Message for David Sorensen regarding NKP posting 9.12.22 on 12.08.22, you requested me to contact youhow can I reach you? ANY IN FO WOULD BE GLADLY RECEIVED , JOHN BOYD . My brother Steven Blake was in Viet Nam. He went to Vietnam on his birthday 11-11 of 65. 7 claims filed , 5 denied ,,, received letter showing 2 claims service related and even though my Agent Orange was denied , I am listed with the VA as Herbicide Exposed Veteran. did anyone ever go to Green Hill Site in Thailand. jQuery. We were just south of Udorn. One bay, too many hours but nobody walked.Also did perimeter defoliation w/ Diesel w/ the Goon Platoon. VA.gov Home | Veterans Affairs Jailing some who died there days later. He was in 1980 Comm Sq at Tahkli as a Comm Control Specialist in 1966. I was in the 417TFS. Spent many days and night working launch and recovery of the F4s. A "real info processor." Note: Agent Orange barrels (behind post) were everywhere and often used as trashcans. If you were stationed at Takhli or Korat, you were exposed to agent orange. I was at u-tapio with V-49 May Nov 1968. Needless to say everyone who was asleep that day was outside on the deck before the fragments started to fall. Are there any Facebook groups on Marble Mountain. 2.I dislike____RELYING_____too much on other people. that was a hectic night as i was on CQ that night.I submitted written and photo evidence to that fact.. ANY ONE STATIONED OR KNOW ANYONE , AT US ARMY TROPO , SCATTER SITE COMPOUND , ABOUT 12 MILES NOTH OF KHON KAEN , NE THAILAND FEBAPRIL 1968, IT WAS . Thanks. Dont give up. Attribute that to agent orange exposure while on NKP and while at Pleiku, Vietnam. The boy was born in Vietnam and came to the states. The covered revetments were on the north and the open revetments were on the south. I am looking for anyone that was stationed there in 1971.I was in the hospital Nong Song Thailand for 5 days and have record of it in my medical record. Ive been sick ever since, skin issues, Parkinson, 29 orthopedic surgeries almost every joint, gut issues etc Its been a good run, proud to have served with you Marines. My file disappeared just prior to my departure to the States. Diabetic. And I heard Navy vets, sitting off shore get qualified for Agent Orange? Msgt Robert stewart, I was at phan rang, in the 35th supply sq 19 70-1971. Stationed with 1882n Comm Gp., 1969-1970, worked in the Base Comm Center. the Library of Congress may monitor any user-generated content as it chooses and reserves the right to Hopefully this will cover all of us who are still left standing, including you Ms. Smith. The base was surrounded by jungle. Reassigned to Malmstrom AFB, Montana for the second time in my career. See more ideas about vietnam, phan, vietnam war. The first 26 were to be AC-119Gs, equipped with four 7.62 GAU-2B/A miniguns, gun sight, armor, night observation sight, DPN-34 and SPR-3 radars, 20 kw airborne illuminator, and an LAU-74/A flare launcher. Can barely walk because of the pain. K-9 MWD: Attack on Phan Rang AB. - VSPA Im a granddaughter whos grandfather served in a recon unit in Udorn, Thailand in 1961. I transferred to the VA clinic in St. George, UT. Near the entrance to the base are ruins of a Cham temple, reportedly built in the 12th Century. Most of hi records were blacked out. After leaving Saigon, Vietnam on Feb 15, 1973, I served at Ko Kha Air Station, Thailand (Feb 15 to July 1973.) I recall 1-2 days where there was a thick chemical fog over the base in U-Tapao; not sure whether this was AO. Message for Karen Whitfield who posted on September 12, 2022 at 6:04 pm, I was at 6908 Security Squadron NKP July 1974 to June 1975 and made a successful disability claim for Agent Orange (Parkinsons and Type 2 Diabetes) and PTSD. I said what is that. remove content for any reason whatever, without consent. I worked from 6pm to 6am. Was stationed at U-Tapao RTNB from 1974-75 with the 307 MMS. I was in the Army and sent from Okinawa Japan to Sattahip Thialand (TDY) in support of operation Babylift in 1975. It was no secret and the commanders knew as well as everyone else. I was at Takhi from July 66 to July 67. Exposure to Agent Orange by Location - Public Health I was assigned to the 355th Security Police. Your main picture of the Phan Rang flightline is reversed. 2. Just wondering on how to let others contact me. Both times, I was blown off (military records confirm this). Any base names (or state) that he may have been trained or stationed: Connected, and have noted the similarities with IBM, He has always had bronchitis with cough, hypertension, neuropathy and heart disease. With thosefactors in mind, thetwo governmentsreached a so-calledgentlemans agreement that permitted American forces to use Thai bases. I understand the rules on this site prohibiting direct contact between vets posting here, however, I belong to several Facebook groups dedicated to vets who served in Thailand, including one specifically for personnel who were based at NKP. In April 1975, the Peoples Army of Vietnam seized the base, and today it is used by the Vietnam Peoples Air Force. I spent four to six hours a day in Da Nang or Bien Hoa. My late husband was in Udorn Thailand in1968-1969. Worked at 355FMS-AGE. I have Been denied three different times on my claim two times denied for no boots on ground in Vietnam and then as truth came out and claims were being acknowledged my recent denial was for the timeframe after the fall of Saigon May 1975 was established as being the claim deadline no claims would be excepted for time served after May 1975. I have type two diabetes. Facebook; Twitter; Instagram; Linkedin; Influencers; Brands; Blog; About; FAQ; Contact He passed away several years ago from heart disease and kidney failure associated with diabetes but now Im trying to help my mom obtain VA benefits for assisted living. My unit was transferred there from Tuy Hoa after it was designated for closing. I have a claim in for agent orange exposure. I was assigned to the A Flight unit assigned to Danang airbase, Nov 1968-69 as aircraft maintenance and crew chief on acft 43-49211. I pray everyone is well and they get their ratings. Based Phan Rang AFB April 68 69 with Colorado ANG, 120TFS, and assigned to 35FMS Jet Engine shop. At that time I was told anyone that served in Thailand during the Vietnam time frame was now considered to have come in contact with AO. The way my research has shown, all servicemen that flew out of Travis AFB by commerical travel stopped in Viet Nam and had to get off plane for refueling, my case I switched planes to military aircraft. I was in UDORN in 1969 to 1970 as an RF4c Mechanic. This documents U2 operation out of Utapao. If you havent found the RoseGarden website, I encourage you to. 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. he came hone, and finally retired after 28 years, in 1979. The Cardiologist said the stroke was caused by atrial fibrillation of his heart, then the lower chambers gave out. looking for anyone that was in 388 transpotation squadron at korat air force base. Have heart problems,prostate problems, pre diabetes etc.who knows what else. God bless. My boots on the Ground on a recovery in country has no documentation as it was done under the cover of night to recover a aircraft that had an engine failure. I also have tried to get claim but getting denied. Stationed in Supply in what was then NORS Control Called all over the world for high priority parts for those flying machines had on base. Some stories about the impact of Agent Orange can be heard firsthand by way ofthe Library of Congress Veterans History Project, which contains interviews with Vietnam War veterans. Couldnt your hand in front of your face! The content of all comments is released into the public domain 3967 the Veteran must prove he/she was stationed at a base in Thailand, have a least one AO presumptive condition, and have current medical records filed with the claim to back it up. My father was in Saigon with the airforce ground forces in Saigon during the tet offensive. Our former Commander, Maj Gerald Stuyvesant, Mike passed away on August 5th of this yr. from Metastatic cancer which is on the Agent Orange list.hope everyone will get the help you need, we need better congressmen and women who will fight for us! I am trying to file one more time. They both came home, one addicted to drugs( recovering) and they have PTSD and refuse to talk about Vietnam. Have had prostrate cancer and have diabetes II and two autoimmune diseases. I was put in hootches when I first arrived. 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. Nothing on my AO claim but denials based on them needing more specific site locations, proximity to perimeters which I provided on maps of the sites. I served two Tours of Duty in Thailand as an aircraft weapons specialist. Are you still living in Den area.? He had been fighting the VA for benefits since he was diagnosed with Type ll diabetes in 1999. Heart attack and by-pass in 1999,Gaul Bladder removal,Prostate cancer,Rheumatoid Arthritis,two operations for blocked arteries in leg,Cysts in groin. Dates of service: (actual or approximate) With H.R. He always told me to keep all of his military papers. I have had Diabetes for years and diagnosed with Gleason 6 Prostrate Cancer. I wore a patch on my uniform that was the 9th logisitic command. Was volunteeredto crew a ORH C-123 through UDorn eventually to Buen Hoa and others in Vietnam. Why dont you try looking there. WelcomeHome. Looking at an agent orange map I See the drift area cover most of the living area. Phan Rang AB was considered a "Single Purpose Base" by MACV/PACAF & USAF. Since then, Ive had problems with sun exposure and blistering skin reaction to most metals. If you belong to any FB groups like the ones I mentioned, please check for my name and contact me. Yet I still languish on appeal. Neither edition of the map appears to be widely distributed in libraries. 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. Charlie Hansen was a major when he was sent to navigate C-123s at Phan Rang Air Base in 1971. I remember your parties as being exciting events! 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. I feel fortunate medically compared to many listing problems our government seems content to deny any responsibility for. Upon my arrival, I had no idea as a (A1C) that I will be placed on detail for several months chopping down foliage and vegetation outside the perimeter were we slept out in the area which resulted to having Prostate Cancer attribute to herbicides (AGENT ORANGE) exposure. Have had surgeries for Sqaumus Cell and Basil Cell carcinoma. God Bless All. I hope it will help. I have some information that should open the door wide for you. Edwardo Perez, Jr asked about the Klong running through Utapao. Sqdrn. I will never forget January 26, 1969 when the base perimeter was breached during a night time attack and the morning after. Disability claim is on appeal. Installations and Facilities in Thailand. He was the in Thailand in 1970. have type 2 Diabetes Prostate cancer skin cancer arthritis heart disease Even I would like to personally thank the United States government for treating the Viet Nam veterans with the respect that we deserve. Themapped data concerning American forces isbroken down by color:Red symbolsrepresent U.S Army installations and facilities that numbered 45; the blue U.S. Navy and Coast Guard installations that numbered 18; the green U.S. Air Force installations that numbered 28; and thebrown Joint and Others locations that numbered 11. Yesif you were at Korat you were always in the perimeter. Ive studied the recognized dates. It took me a number of years and appeals, but I finally received a rating of 100% for Prostate, bladder Cancer, & Tinnitus. I once heard a name for this operation but as a 17-18 yo old kid forgot it. I was there in the security forces. out of L.A. Linebacker 1 and 2. Stationed at Korat RTAFB from 1974 1976. My husband James Corwin Page was stationed there with the Idaho 116th engineer battalion somewhere between (1966-69). I have been turned down twice for benefits. I got spayed twice while working nights while working fighter between embankments. I was in camp friendship may 1966-1967 went with the 20th Ordnance company. I served from August 68 until August 69 at Utapao AFB in the 556 Red Horse Squadron laying concrete and forms throughout the base. We finally have the government say we were exposed to Agent Orange. Any advice is appreciated. 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. 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. The outer perimeter was sprayed with AO and I believe we started flying sorties to spray AO in Laos and Viet Nam. I researched found nothing about that so called event. I was stationed at U-Tapao Royal Thai Navy Base from June 1972 to June 74.I was assigned to NKP 01 Oct 75. Then in 2015 Lewy Body Dementia, with Parkisonism showing up as the primary symptom. Any advice or information would be greatly appreciated. There was no vegetation, a lot of red clay that indicated all the trees and bushes had been removed. Dynamiques spatio-temporelles des plantations forestires industrielles dans le sud chilien : De l'analyse diachronique la modlisation prospective [en ligne]. I have a lot of pictures. Survived many Rocket Attacks. I was stationed at NKP from May of 66 to May of 67. Any of that traveling in or near perimeter spray or drift zone? Trump was #45, and Joe is #46, my husband was station at Udorn august 66 to August 67, he assign as registrar of the hospital Homer E Hartsell S/Sgt, he had top secret clearances and was a courier carrying documents to headquarters, i would like to know were headquarters was? NKP RTAFB 1971-1972 in the 56th FMS . Does anyone know or remember how clean the camp was from weeds.} I have recently been diagnosed with a form of lymphoma. 1 - 10 of 32. We further reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to remove a user's To Pat Kearny Why is it that I do not know any of your names.Agent oj, Same time, Da Wolf Man! Are there any others who served on LT2075 on here? it was a raidar site. Im looking for any photos or friends of my two (2) brothers. Appealing since 2013. were classified (?). has recognized ALS (Lou Gehrigs Disease) as Service Have I tried to get any compensation for heart problems or skin cancer or other problems, along with the fact that I spent 10 days in the hospital in Udorn for an unknown problem, NO. A lot of memories from 52 years ago. Filed VA claim in 2005 was denied Was TDY with SAC to Utapoa in 1968. I got notified this month my claim was denied. Picked up all supplies for our site this included drums of chemicals usually leaking. We protested but accepted the fact drink or die of dehydration. Also had a close friend in USAF who worked in the photo lab, JJ Collopy. we also mantained communications contact with lima 11 in paske laos, which was rocket attacked the time i was there. I was stationed at Udorn RTAFB in 1967-68 in the USAF. Staff noted that there was normally no acknowledgement of "secondary exposure" based on performing maintenance on aircraft that may have sprayed Agent Orange. I am now having a lot of digestive issues,I believe that are AO related,but current VA Dr.does not think so. Im pretty sure his name was Dick Rose but they cant seem to find record of the incident. My husband was there at the very end. If you are in crisis or having thoughts of suicide, I think the same thing goes for Korat and the other bases in TAILAND. She wrote a letter for me that I submitted to the VA and after two years, I started receiving benefits. 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. I was stationed at Don Maung RTAFB Dec 24,1966. Found out I have N. I lived and showered on base and had no idea where water came from. The whole affair is a travesty of justice without honor for our service. My last post was at the CIA ramp guarding barrel and a C-123. To access the menus on this page please perform the following steps. Try it. Has anyone stationed there filed a claim? Ischemic heart disease and diabetes. I have given up. I was in the airforce 1971 to 1975. Follow the trail: AGENT ORANGE (TCDD Dioxin)->OXIDATIVE STRESS->VITILIGO. My best friend was Robert Bob Cook who worked in the Instruments Shop. Our work shifts were 12/7 during my time there. What is odd I met a widow who lost her Husband to Agent Orange. Once little more than a provincial airfield, the base expanded to 2350 acres (95 1 hectares) with two 10.000 ft (3048 m) asphalt runways with concrete touchdown pads, parallel taxiways, and a heliport.

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