Udorn Air Base was located in Thailand. Does anyone know when the AO spraying of perimeter started in Thailand? I pulled that duty several times. 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. . Denied 3 times. AO is killing us slowly from the inside. I was stationed at Korat from December 1974 until October 1975. And my Second and third sons both had Bladder Reflux which is a malformation of the bladder and it usually kills the infant before birth. That he personally killed four. Just had my Moderna shots recently at Dingell Hodpital, just trying to stay alive! My husband and I were in Udorn. I was stationed at the 7th RRFS, 05H, June 71 to Jun 73 did two tours there. Here are the basic "rules" to get the presumption of Agent Orange exposure if you served in Thailand during the Vietnam War: 1) Service at U-Tapao, Ubon, Nakhon Phanom (aka, NKP), Udorn, Takhli, Korat, and/or Don Muang, between February 28, 1961, and May 7, 1975. By the way, there was a lot of complaints about the barracks area. Has anyone received a positive resolution with the VA. Stationed at Camp Friendship Korat 67-68. Udorn 08/1970 to 07/1971 Looking for photos of Hospital tents for that time. My husband served at the Korat air base in 1970. I served in Thailand in 1967 & 1968 at Camp Friendship adjacent to the Korat RTAF Base. The content of all comments is released into the public domain Army Manual 3-3, 1971, states herbicide spraying creates a 500 meter (5.5 football fields) buffer zone also called a kill zone. Not taken into consideration is the spray drifting as well. I was stationed at Ubon Air base July 1973 to July 1974. Last time I was there the city had modernized so much and grown that I don't recall anything left over from that period. Go where you are told and where you are needed.and make the best of it regardless of the situation or conditions. Photo Details / Download Hi -Res. However, I get discouraged from all the horror stories Ive heard with claims being denied and dont know who could help me file? 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. Debellevue, scored four kills flying with Capt. a hog. Could be mixed up on Battalion designation, not sure. The Area Source Program (ASP-T) was fully operational before the first attack occurred in July 1968. Although I have acquired a variety of medical ailments over the years (heart issues, type 2 diabetes), I dont believe I had significant AO exposure related to my duties there, based on my reading of this. He ha all the diabetis, two open heart surgeries and parkensons. Clearly. 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. That was a small air Base. I dont remember your husband but I still might be helpful. In order to get on mission flying status, I was sent to we also mantained communications contact with lima 11 in paske laos, which was rocket attacked the time i was there. I was a Security police augmentee I too was exposed. Served 98-70 NKP. Ive been suffering for many years from diabetes, Crohns, and inflammations of my fingers. EVER!! IBM dont normally show up until after age 50. I transferred to the VA clinic in St. George, UT. Id like to know more details if possible. I have several photos of Phu Mu but none to my knowledge of Mukdahon, a friend of mine may have some photos of Mukdahon. My husband was stationed at Ubon RTAF 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. would like any info from fellow airmen about agent orange. What dont they want me to know? Our army base was right there next to them with only a chainlink fence between us, yet every Air Force guy was eligible for benefits and we Army guys arent unless you were an MP. Some of us rented bungalow downtown as well. The disagreements outcome became known as Palace Lightning, and I wound up at Kunsan AFB. There was a small detachment of Army Trac 97 electronic technicians next door to the Quenset Hut where my electronics was located. I was a crew chief on the F-4 Phantom. This also caused his wife not to receive survivor benefits as well. On the bottom of the map is a list of U.S. installations and facilities, broken down by service branch. Stationed at Korat RTAFB from 1974 1976. Response to Charles Ernest Hill 12/20/22. Was stationed in Udorn July 73 July 74 621 TACC NS, any help on finding Agent orange use during that time. On December 24th, 1975, I began four months of Hell while defecating 10-20 times per day while continually bleeding from the strain. I also have pronounced Vitiligo primarily on the backs of my hands only and from my neck upwards including my scalp. Not Union. Well we all know differently now. kidneys, liver, bladder, my entire digestive system is affected. Have photos of hutches we stayed in but va claims they could be from any base. 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. Charles B. DeBellevue, with the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing at Udorn Air Base, Thailand deployed for the Vietnam War. I was assigned to 307th AMS as bomb nav sys technician on the B52D bomber for a total of three years from july 1979-july 1972. I installed /operated Tropo Scatter TRC-90s near Udorn and at Royal Thai Airbase in Udorn. If any one can recall these incidents and would be so kind as to confirm them with a letter I would really appreciate it. Of course you would have trouble finding that information in the physicians reports submitted to Congress on A O since that paragraph was stricken by CONGRESS from the report. It wasnt diagnosed till 2009, tho while I was still active duty different doctors mentioned they were sure I had it. . And who knows, maybe AO has no effect on roses. Finally got I hope good VA rep. GOOD LUCK TO ALL VETS THAT SERVED VIETNAM n THAILAND. Was sent TDY from both other assigned locations flying as a aircrew member to locations in Thailand as well as Rep of S Vietnam. Udorn RTAFB Map. Do your homework before writing articles. I am fully disabled now to due my back injuries. President, I was a Radio Communications Analysis Specialist. 809th Engs, May 69-May70, I have been fighting VA for a while, to no avail. I was in the Army and sent from Okinawa Japan to Sattahip Thialand (TDY) in support of operation Babylift in 1975. I am sure his ailments were as a result of AO while in Thailand 68-69. 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. Please read our Standard Disclaimer. I filed for Service Connected Disability immediately upon my return and was DENIED. Stationed at Takhli from Jan29 to Feb70 with the 355th FMS as OIC of the Accessory Sys. - I was stationed at Ramason-7thRRFS-ASA base monitoring & intercepting VC, NVA & CHI-COM units during 70 72 (05H MOS) following a stint in Phu Bai, Vietnam. What a shame! I would love to hear from anyone who was there at either place during those years. Stationed at Don Mong for short time, then on to Takhli and Phitsanoluk. 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. (Courtesy photo by Michael E. Fader) STATIONED AT UDORN DEC. 1973-DEC.1974 Couldnt talk about the kid I left on a Thai flight line. Worked in the POL dump. (for Thailand) or have a source where I could find one. I remember the Klong with its sickening smell. Reassigned to Korat 02 Oct 1975 till the U.S Painted F-4s. Have recently been diagnosed with Parkinsons Disease. Operating out of Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base (RTAFB) in northern Thailand, the 432nd Tactical Reconnaissance Wing (TRW) is probably one of the lesser known Air Force units that participated in the Vietnam War, despite the fact that for most of its existence at Udorn, it was unique among Air Force wings. He died April 2020, he had type 2 diabetes, heart problems and was on dailyze three times a week.Being retired and covered under tricare for life he saw civiiian doctors and no one every asked if he was expost to AO. Thanks. This is a great place to connect with others regarding such topics of locations and illnesses. On 18 January 1967, the squadron was formed at Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base with six Lockheed HC-130 Hercules transferred from the 37th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron. What is odd I met a widow who lost her Husband to Agent Orange. Cartographic information for the series was gathered from aerial photography conducted in the 1950s. He leaves behind a wife and three grandchildren they were raising. I was stationed in NKP from 1970-1971. Anybody else having trouble? I was stationed with a USAF Communications Detachment at the Chang Mai Airport in 1967 thru 1968. Battled neuropathy in my legs forever. 6 long. There we delivered them to Orientals that I assumed were Cambodians. I know I did it, I remember how dark it was out there at night. Served at Korat RTAFB from late January 68 til 17 November 68 . Waiting to hear outcome of his claim. I was sent TDY to Udorn AFB Thailand in 1966 and I worked in and around the bomb dump. Security Police. I am a former marine semper fi. This lack of concern and out right lies by the Gov. 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. 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. Another tour of duty in 1973-76. Glasses but rejects me about AO I know we got sprayed. Lived and jogged on perimeter everyday. I primarily worked the flight line. PTSD but Is a Moral Wound. may result in removed comments. Anybody remember the building that we built to USASUBTHIA. I cannot find any reference to this place on the maps published here. 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. 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