phan rang air base agent orange

I was at Takhli Jan 1966-1967. Why dont you try looking there. Based Phan Rang AFB April 68 69 with Colorado ANG, 120TFS, and assigned to 35FMS Jet Engine shop. I went to Amphitheatre High School during the Vietnam War and had a high school choir teacher, Mr. FUNK. Another 200 yards & it would have been IN our barracks!! He had been fighting the VA for benefits since he was diagnosed with Type ll diabetes in 1999. Msgt Robert stewart, I was at phan rang, in the 35th supply sq 19 70-1971. Largely inspired by the British use of 2,4,5-T and 2,4-D ( Agent Orange) during the Malayan Emergency in the 1950s, it was part of the overall herbicidal warfare program during the war called "Operation Trail Dust". plus he would fly in to Vietnam but the VA couldnt find any thing about that plus they were shot down over Laos and was on the ground hiding for 12 hours. Korat AFB in 1973 and Utapao AFB in 1974. From a much different war, my father, an Army Combat Engineer enlisted soldier and officer (battlefield commission) served in the Pacific from 1941 to 1944. It was like he knew something was going to happen to him. Are there any others who served on LT2075 on here? The second time I got the run-around youve read in so many other accounts: No evidence of AO use in my area or base during my time there, I was the wrong AFSC wasnt a cop, couldnt prove perimeter duty, etc. President, We all lived in the NCO barracks across from the mess hall. He did live off base with my mother when he returned in August of 72. 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. or have a source where I could find one. He had so many brothers that he was in boot camp with, the stories are few, but there was such a genuine loyalty to his fellow Army men. 379th signal battalion in Nov 1970 to Nov 1971. Was stationed in Udorn July 73 July 74 621 TACC NS, any help on finding Agent orange use during that time. I am 73 years old now and need to file for disability. They were all to the left of the control tower pictured here. former home at Phan Rang AB. My husband served in the marine stationed in Udorn Thiland in 1962. The battalion spent the entire year sleeping in mud, rain, snakes and other little creatures. I can find no record of U-2 service at Utapao. Oh yes, I was an F105 crew chief but I worked all three shifts but not at one time. Thank you. He filed for claims in 2016 when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Follow the trail: AGENT ORANGE (TCDD Dioxin)->OXIDATIVE STRESS->VITILIGO. HAVE A APPEAL IN, LOOKING FOR ANYONE THAT WORK IN MY SECTION. I hear all of you who have served and are not getting satisfaction for compensation/treatment for related Agent Orange conditions. The 1969 map you found, a great source, lists the UTM coordinates for the facilities, but not in a format Ive ever seen, two letters and four digits (e.g. If you were there you were in contact with agent orange. U.S.M.C. They both came home, one addicted to drugs( recovering) and they have PTSD and refuse to talk about Vietnam. jeudi 27 dcembre 2018, Veuillez noter qu'il manque certaines pages, parties de page ou cahiers de la version ne-numrique du journal La Tribune des annes 2006 2008.Sherbrooke :La tribune lte,1910- Breaks my heart for all of you vets who served time for our country, and are having to fight for medical benefits! we had no military police to do this. 3 years in Thailand, A-O was used, no exposure? I only have a couple of pictures from that time. Looking for uncle at Ta Son 1965-1967 time frame Phan Rang Air Base By Maj. Donald A. Haas, Corps of Engineers, United States Army One of the main American operational air bases in Vietnam is at Phan Rang. About March 1970 a major defoliation of the perimeters of all Thai Air Bases began following the January 13, 1970 sapper attack on Ubon RTAFB. If your work area, was in the outer perimeter you may get approved. Does anyone have any information on a Joseph Burton or a Charles Edward Drumm?? I entered service In 1966 and was stationed at 3 PACAF USAF locations as an Airman. 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. I have had bladder cancer. Starting the process of compensation and was told it will be denied and then would need to go directly to the VA. A lot of memories from 52 years ago. I stayed there about a week until my orders arrived and I flew to Camp Enarie in Pleiku for out processing. I was a crew chief on EB 66 ECM aircraft. After coming home, 7 months later went to Ubon TDY with the 33rd. I supplied them one, and they still said no. David DePodesta, a 69-year-old veteran who lost sight in his right eye due to enemy shrapnel while serving with the Marines in Vietnam in 1969, was fortunate that he did pay attention to the list as it grew. EVER!! I was stationed at nkp Thailand May 1971 thru May 1972,SPS security. 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. Nor can I find any mention of the USAFSS. 20072023 Fold3 by Ancestry • Questions or comments, Contact us. FIRST VA CLAIM DENIED MAY 2020 He has a lot of health issues and cant remember. Why shouldnt I. I was there at the same time. Have had surgeries for Sqaumus Cell and Basil Cell carcinoma. Rod Gaudin (SPC 4 47th Infantry). I was stationed at Ramasun Station from January 1968 to January 1969. VA wants to deny my claim of exposure to Agent Orange present there and my exposure being the cause of this disease and disability. I was at Ubon 67-68 USAF jet engine mechanic. I was at Korat RTAFB from 11 May 1975-Feb 1976, with the 388th SPS, and it seemed I was always guarding the perimeter. A "real info processor." Note: Agent Orange barrels (behind post) were everywhere and often used as trashcans. My second post was the Bomb and munitions dump. I was with the 49 tfw,New Mex, Da Nang, places in Thailand, left with the 366 tfw, discharged in Mt. (My mother also works for Philco Tech-Rep Division for several years. return to top Contact Health Care 877-222-8387 Benefits 800-827-1000 TDD (Hearing Impaired) 800-829-4833 I am trying to find out what they sprayied the antenna field with to keep the weeds down. Cree una base de datos de empresas y crguela en formato de Excel. I was at Mukdahon Air Force Base a couple of times trying to find parts. Am I eligible for VA benefits? He has always had bronchitis with cough, hypertension, neuropathy and heart disease. I was stationed at NKP in 1970-71, 1987th Comm. He worked as a computer repairman for a large computer which he has said for many years was within feet of the boundary. We had to work with the thai police who carried weapons and we could not. Anyone who was stationed on Hill 272, Sattip Thailand, 70-72. They were UNDERMANNED. You served our country over there in a foreign land, were exposed to that horrible AO while doing so, and the VA should be paying benefits to any veteran with any cancer that can be linked to any exposure to AO while serving. Weve recently added historical records from Phan Rang (also TDYd to 4 other known sprayed places. I was there in the security forces. My last post was at the CIA ramp guarding barrel and a C-123. Youll blatantly see NO grass growing anywhere. Now and then a troop who been at Phan Rang more than two or three months would hear his wife or girl friend start crying. Any one in UDORN around 1971? My dad. With credentials, youll be invited to join. Some of us rented bungalow downtown as well. 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 was a crew chief on the F-4 Phantom. Our barracks were out next to the perimeter. and seeking contact from my work buddies, James Haley (WI); James Hall, (TX); Ron Oleson (WI); Steve Miller (Boston) and Ivan Huff (ID). My husband and I were in Udorn. Ubon 1970 to 1971 working on Project Igloo White. Originally built by the Imperial Japanese Army during WWII, it was rebuilt by the United States Air Force and used during the Vietnam War by both the USAF and the South Vietnamese Air Force. We were taken by a truck. The bug in my head. 8mm movie footage shot by Air Controller Jerry Libes at Phan Rang Air Base in 1971. IBM, they do assist me in getting the disability essentials needed to help my wife and Primary Caregiver take care of me. Any recalls would greatly appreciated. Munitions Specialist. 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. First claim denied. While trying to locate such materials, this author discovered an interesting map in the Geography and Map Divisions Titled Collectionthatshows the locations of U.S. military and civilian personnel locatedin Thailand during 1969. Often worked End of runway. Laos during the period beginning Dec1, 1965 and ending Sept 30, 1969. Fortunately, Camp Enarie was fairly quiet, but 4IFD had way too many casualties one was too many. Even This is called Oxidative Stress. DO NOT GIVE UP! The pol tank farm 16 hours on night shift. I worked on the flightline supervising local Vietnamese employees that maned the Wash Rack. I am looking for anyone who might have known a person who worked in the S-3 section at Korat AB , Camp Friendship in January 1967. Im looking for any photos or friends of my two (2) brothers. I was stationed on Hill 272 July 1968 to July 1969. I know I did it, I remember how dark it was out there at night. I was in the 56FMS in 71-72 and 73-74.I was in the Hydraulic shop at that time. Thanks and wish all others well. Air Force support troops at NKP were convinced we were CIA, otherwise what was a Coast Guard big white with red tail C-130 with all those antennas doing in the Golden Triangle. My husband was so very proud to be a veteran and of his service. Served on the LORAN station at Sattahip, Thailand. I was only on the ground for 8 days with my C-130, and I remember walking each day thru tall weeds between my barracks and the flightline. fibromyalgia, heart decease quadruple bypass Det 25 10th Weather Squadron. Then again Nov 1972-Nov 1973. went up Route 1, heloed to the mountains as a door gunner, worked on the sue16, loaded the bombs, etc. I was a Security police augmentee I too was exposed. Iv been trying to get VA benefits for myself since my husband has passed away 2 1/2 years go.VA has repeatedly denied me. 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. The whole affair is a travesty of justice without honor for our service. 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. It was under construction and began use shortly thereafter. If anyone was there and worked with me or knew me get in touch with me through my email [emailprotected]. My father did 30 years service for his country without a blemish on his record. 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. Williamson) My only AO disability is diabetes. Other branches of the U.S. military also made their way to Thailand, which the map indicates. Since 2000 I have found a great passion. What they did to everyone is terrible and not just. Nakhon Phanom was a front line base during the Secret War yet you dont mention it. Younger brother served there. Takhli Thailand is the only location the Va has been able to find in the records as I was stationed there and have been denied service connection. Why is this happening? He was an Internal Medicine doctor and took care of all Airmen. I was an ECM Techy in the Deuce SFERICS (ECM Shop), TDY from Davis Monthan AFB (100th SRW) the operators of the 99th SRS birds at U-Tapao, during the Fall of 1973. I know there was jungle very near where we were located. Never a smoker! We were also stationed at Clark Air Base in the Philippines from 1964 to 66. New Vietnam War Records from Phan Rang Air Base - Fold3 HQFold3 HQ September 23, 2020 by Jenny Ashcraft Phan Rang Air Base was an important United States Air Force base during the Vietnam War. VA. Has except responsible. Does anyone remember the Autovon Switching Compound outside of Korat RTAFB during 70-71? What was the # of your B. Then, six months before discharge, I injured it a fourth time. Ive been through treatments and surgeries since July, 2016 and will continue treatments possibly for the rest of my life. First trip to SE Asia was Oct/Nov 1968 in the Coast Guards EC130E CGNR 1414 to survey and monitor LORAN signals transmitted from various USCG sites in Thailand and Vietnam. Thank you in advance . It wasnt a us base then. I live in Bangkok and would like to meet a Vietnam Vet for a conversation. TDY to Korat from Sept 72 until March 73 working on the Wild Weasels from McConnel. I also have diabetes now. I was one of approximately 60 of the last US forces to leave the base in late March, 1972. My dad was there just after you, in the Red Horse 12/69-12-70. Last name Brewster from Ohio. Crazy stuff as I was back and forth on their base on a daily basis. Spent 9/68 to 9/69 at U-Tapao and was assigned to MMS fixing jammers and trailers on far side of base. 5 way bypass pass. I also have tried to get claim but getting denied. It was under the control of the VNAFs 41st Wing, which was established there on January 1, 1964 as the major Vietnamese air element in I Corps. Were you on the Flying Tiger Airline that set the brakes on fire when we landed hot in Yakota Japan? [17] Although the squadron initially undertook high-level night-time attacks, the majority of its operations were low-level daylight attacks; and according to historian Steve Eather the squadron achieved a high success rate, accounting for 16 percent of 35 TFWs assessed bomb damage despite flying only five percent of its missions, while maintaining a 9798 percent serviceability rate. I think the same thing goes for Korat and the other bases in TAILAND. The intended result was to expose enemy forces who relied on the trees for cover. Dont give up. I served at Tahkli, Sept. 67 to May of 68, then 3 months at U-Tapao and then 3 montns at CCK, all as an electrician working on KC-135s & B-52s SAC 4258. Sent another request for reconsideration in 2022, it takes months awaiting that response.Problem is I do not have copies of TDY orders from 50 years ago. I was stationed Udorn RTAFB 74-75 Corrosion Control, flight line and beyond. I loved Thailand and the people, and have no regrets having been stationed there for a year. One in the Marines and one a Navy medic. It shows that U.S. military and civilian personnelwere located, largely, southwest of the Thai Royal Palace. Just wondering on how to let others contact me. He has Parkinsons now and I need more information. Updated: October 26, 2022. kidneys, liver, bladder, my entire digestive system is affected. We walked the perimeter with our dogs every night. In January 2023 I received a letter from VA that encourage me to submit a supplement claim because in August 2022 was signed PACT ACT and now a lot of people may be eligible for benefits and need to do it to reevaluate cases. To access the menus on this page please perform the following steps. I was there with the Australian contingent, No 2 Canberra Bomber Squadron. as stated AF does not retain any tdy records. 8th TFW / Telecommunications / UBON June 1972 June 1973. I had to enlist the aid of my Congressman because up to then the VA kept rejecting my claims. Gratuitous links to sites are viewed as spam and may result in removed comments. in the mean time, we cleared the area and started support facilities and our base camp. Robert Calhoun June 9 2020, if you have copies of your performance reports, take then to VFW, or American Legion. Assigned to the 635 combat support group Phan Rang beach. bang pla thailand. we supported lima site 11 in paske laos and were the main relay tropo communications station between vietnam and thailand. shop that were run down off base by a dump truck. That was my base camp, but I hauled supplies to almost every other base in Thailand. info on my precise site and barracks locations? Please consider joining our FB group: Happy Valley Phan Rang AB, Vietnam. I was assigned as a Security Policeman at all bases in Thailand . We were just south of Udorn. I served at Phan Rang in 1970-71. The Title: Project CHECO Southeast Asia Report. ALSO FLEW TO UBON, UDORN, U-TAPAO AND SOME OBSCCURE ARMY AIRFIELD WITH A BLOWN ENGINE. Praise God were home some of us !!!!! Still took a year, but rating was finally approved. VA denies that Agent Orange was used at Takhli or in Thailand. Today in August 2022 the VA wants evidence in order to acknowledge that he was exposed to AO. Greetings to all. To all my brothers,WELCOME HOME!! He was stationed in Thailand RTAFB but not sure where. We were housed in the old Army compound, Camp Friendship where they used Chemicals to eliminate all the weeds around the Hooches and perimeter. The squadron returned to Australia in 1971, having been deployed overseas for a total of 13 years.[13]. Leg and arm muscles are wasting away. died there on the day he was turning his outside plant tool kit. Does anyone have any information on Steven L. Emery who was in the Air Force and stationed in Vietnam in the 70s, I was stationed at Phan Rang AB from Nov 1970 through April 1971 with the 17th FMS, 17 SOS (AC 119 G & K gunships). Any help will be appreciated. Beyond the Neat Line: Cartographys Hidden Dimension, Series: Imaginary Maps in Literature and Beyond, diseases associated with herbicide exposure. 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. I am a Vietnam vet 68-69 and asking for a friend of mine who was in Udorn from 71-72. he was in Vietnam for one week in Bien Hoa at the end of April 71 and he is looking for anyone who may have possibly been there as well. Phan Rang Air Base was quickly expanded in 1965 to accommodate both United States and VNAF fighter and helicopter units. This too was patrolled by K-9 units. We eventually got moved into the hooches. Found out had stage 2 diabetes and had a few surgeries to take tumors off. I was a supply tech 64550 i made bi weekly runs to Takhli to pick up supplies usually a 3 day trip. EVERY VA case that was filed with the VA relative to your search will come up. Crossed it daily. The first time I was denied AO for my various conditions because the records office could not find anything to prove my several such trips on two different assignments. Read his blog and hopefully he can provide some information I am looking for . Pic of F-100 is a Guard figher, My Husband, CSM Charles Floyd, 1969-1970, at LZ Nancy, in 77th Armor. I was at Ubon from 3/71-3/72. He passed away in 1997. the end building of the group is right on the perimeter. Most of records were blacked out.what do they want from me that they are not telling me. You hit the ground fast. I have been compensated for the COPD, but the VA has denied my AO claim stating I must prove Boots on the ground in Vietnam as no AO claims for Thailand. I was also stationed at Korat in 1972-73. Met President Johnsons son-in-law one time while there, he was a untrained Loadmaster. Would like to make contact with Robert Calhoun 388 Security Police Squadron Korat. Thanks for all of the help brothers. would like any info from fellow airmen about agent orange. Reassigned to Korat 02 Oct 1975 till the U.S To Takhli, I didnt know that they used AO for perimeter clearing Thomas E. Marchbanks, Jr., Chief Air Force Reserve, Hq. I was stationed at Clark AB for 2 years and was there at the end of the conflict (we called it a WAR) and as a switchboard operator had the priviledge of helping the POWs call home!!! Probably just lousy health. sp 4 Army stationed at Camp Friendship (Korat) 1967. The USAF units were the majority of American forces deployed in Thailand. 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. We finally have the government say we were exposed to Agent Orange. Some local specialities: bnh cn, ch c and seafood with moderate price. Just the fact that most of us traveled to the City of Korat at least weekly for something to do would make it fair to say we got exposed to the stuff. Nearly 11 million liters of Agent Orange were handled on the base. Runways and roads. THEY HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO AGENT ORANGE AND HAVE BEEN DENIED DISABILITY BENEFITS PLEASE CONTACT ME. 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! Serviced at Camp Friendship 1970 1971 442nd Signal(microwave tech) on the perimeter of Friendship and Korat AFB. Dad died in April 2019. Thank you so much great information that Ive never known about. Of course it spread around the base. I was very fortunate to serve with a great bunch of guys in mms. He was my brother. My husband James Corwin Page was stationed there with the Idaho 116th engineer battalion somewhere between (1966-69). Looking for Dave Easley Smitty from Texas and the list goes on. Hello Donald, My name is Pablo Quinones. 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 am also looking for any pictures or information about Michael Corbin and James (Jimmy) Corbin. Here is hoping we all get positive results from VA. Lived and jogged on perimeter everyday. They are requiring proof that I was exposed to agent orange. So he traveled through the gate daily. 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. His claims of exposure have repeatedly been denied since 1993. It would be helpful to us. a hog. 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 was a cable splicer and worked the parameter and between runways in the dirt and in trenches/pits. My father was stationed at Takhli from Jul 69-Jul 70. I do have a DD 214. F-100 destroyed by direct mortar impact in cockpit (May 1969). I know people in other branches that were compensated under the Boots on the ground concept . It wasnt diagnosed till 2009, tho while I was still active duty different doctors mentioned they were sure I had it. Service officers tell me different things. The Fire Station number one Crash station was in outer perimeter. Worked both flight line which included trips to do end of runway checks, which was on the perimeter of the base. Both my parents met at Clark AFB and I was born ar Sandia AFB. Have an ischemic heart problem which resulted in a massive heart attack. Nakhon Phanom is on the map titled U.S. I have since applied for compensation been turned down because the VA says there is no record of me serving as an AUGMENTEE on the BASE PERIMETER. Also was under heavy fire with red tracer lines all over. Anybody stationed there? I deployed to U-Tapao from August 10, 1970, to Aug 10, 1971. Hopefully this will cover all of us who are still left standing, including you Ms. Smith. Im not sure if that klong ran parallel to front gate. He went back to school when he got out in 1970 and he wrote a paper on agent orange. I was diligent, forthright and honest with my 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. Any advice is appreciated. October 1973 to October 1974 I am not getting timely reembursement of meds under FOREIGN MEDICAL PROGRAM. There are some exceptions that they now allow. I didnt find out that they used agent orange on our base till a few years ago. I was assigned to Ubon RTAFB (7/71 6/72) and, Don Muang RTAFB (8/73 8/74 & 8/74 8/75) with the U.S. Air Force Postal & Courier Service (UAFPCS) on all three assignments. I was stationed at Udorn (USAF)in 1967-68. Has anyone received a positive resolution with the VA. Stationed at Camp Friendship Korat 67-68. Charles Covington (Marines) and James Covington (Navy). 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. I was then transferred to Vung Tau and left in late 1972.We were part of the USAF 35th tactical fighter wing. Service number: (used before SS#s) Was stationed at Takhli from 7/67-7/68. We didnt receive combat pay but we did our jobs for the war. My husband (Arthur Maier) and I worked for Philco Ford in Bangkok, Thailand from 1967 to 1969. I left Korat in 1965 and went eventually back to the home base. 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 all were exposed due to winds, aircraft movements so the VAs claim of perimeter exposure is their way to throw us under the bus. I was a radiology technologist . The Navy patrol squadrons were located right near the southwest end of the runway. 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. This site brings back a lot of memories. I have the jacket that he had made for my 2 year old self framed and on my office wall. we have H.R. I would like to get in touch with you both. Finally got I hope good VA rep. GOOD LUCK TO ALL VETS THAT SERVED VIETNAM n THAILAND. My brother Tom Corbin. I was confirmed 5 or 6 years ago and am confused as to why others are denied exposure who were at Udorn. Clearly. Any suggestions would help. I was at NKP 1967-68 with the 56th Transportation Squadron. Do ever give up, keep fighting, Good Luck, i was tdy between jan to mar from cck to takhli 374th supply sq trying to find a way to prove my presence because tdy records arent kept i was told. There just waiting for us all to die off. Salute. Our shop truck would pull up to the plane and we downloaded our stuff and proceeded to the well-guarded shop. I now take that to mean Hmong tribesmen. Stationed at Takhli RTAFB 1970-1971. There was also a USAF Security Squadron stationed near the airport. I had no idea of AO at Ubon. warin thailand east of the ubon air base. Would like any information that would help my cause. Gratuitous links to sites are viewed as spam and If anyone could help I would appreciate it. From what I have been able to piece together, he either served at one or more listening posts or was in combat. My dad, Chuck Preus, was there in 1965-66. We lived and dined in tent cities with no running water. If anyone out there recognizes my name please reply maybe you can help with buddy statement or have photograph of me in Thailand or Tan SonNhut ( I supported the UC-123 repairs of returned aircraft). 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. I believe I was in the 379th Signal Battalion while in Sattahip. I wish there was a way for you to contact me but it looks like the rules dont allow for emails to be exchanged. Thailand is treated completely different. Nothing on my DD-214 to confirm black ops trips to Korat/Ubon AFB, Thailand or bombing raids over Vietnam/Laos. That was a small air Base. USAF 35th Air Police Squadron, Phan Rang, Vietnam TDY to the 3rd APS at Bin Ha Airfield (end of January 1968 - mid March 1968) During the month of February, 1968 North Vietnamese Army regulars aided by 'irregulars' (Viet Cong) attempted to take over or destroy the Air Base at Bin Halocated in the II Anyway. Our Bgg case Camp was nothing but red dirt in summer months and red mud during rainy season. Her husband served at U-Tapao from June 1971 June 1973, his MOS was Aerospace Ground Equipment Vehicle Operator, working with B52s and KC135s. I was stationed in Korat, Thailand at Camp Friendship from 22 Mar 67 to 7 Mar 68. 10 years and going. Phan Rang Air Base - History History The airfield at Phan Rang was used by the Japanese during World War II. He ha all the diabetis, two open heart surgeries and parkensons. They sprayed some kind of Herbicide around the perimeter at NKP and 2 weeks later everything was dead. Hit enter to expand a main menu option (Health, Benefits, etc). location at U-Tapao. See more ideas about vietnam, phan, vietnam war. In 2005 or 2010 I received a letter from the VA stating in reference to Agent Orange, At Takhli.

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