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Name: Mike Burton
Web_Site: http://www.mhburtonbooks.com
Email: jestan45@yahoo.com
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Date: 05 Jun 2013
Time: 14:48:37
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US Army Security Agency 7th RRFS Thailand 1969-71 Laotian
Translator/Interpreter REMF except for a couple of TDY trips to Laos. Wrote about it in "Tales of
Ramasun". Details on my website or
Amazon. Looking for Roger Carlton, Jim
Kilpatrick, Scumdog Lee and Frank Nellis.
Name: Mike Herrin
Web_Site: http://
Email: dawghouse301@yahoo.com
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Date: 03 Jun 2013
Time: 12:03:31
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I was stationed at the Supply Sq. in Cam Rahn Bay (USAF)from Dec 71 to late 72 when the closed down the base. A bunch of us were transfered to Sigon to finish out our tour there. Good memories with Dickey Dyer and Mickey Williams and a bunch more.
Name: Lester Hanlon Jr. A1C
Web_Site: http://
Email: boazhanlons@yahoo.com
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Date: 27 May 2013
Time: 13:02:18
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Just found this site RVN 1966-67 Tan Son Knut Aerial Port Sq. George AFB,Ca. 1963-65. Danang,AFB 1965-66 831ST Supply sq. TDY F-104's
Name: Warren A. Johnson
Web_Site: http://
Email: jwjohnson2@tds.net
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Date: 28 Feb 2013
Time: 12:14:25
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I was a crew chief stationed at CCK-airforce base Tiawan,from Jan 1966 to Feb 1967 . In 2009 i came down with melanomia with lymph node involvement.Presently the VA is jerking me around.Has any of my brothers come down with cancer or health problems ? I would appreciate any information you could share with me.
Name: Frank Robinette
Web_Site: http://
Email: ffrankrobinette@aol.com
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Date: 13 May 2013
Time: 12:07:11
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I am looking for anyone stationed with the 562nd Maintenance Company in 1968-1969....Specifically...the name company clerk and the company Commander. Also, anyone who worked at the AFTN radio station at U-Tapao during the same period. Please e-mail me and we can connect.
Name: Lance Taylor
Web_Site: http://
Email: lance_josie@hotmail.com
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Date: 03 Apr 2013
Time: 02:41:53
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POL (fuels) at Utapao, Thailand. June 1970 to June 1971. Drove demineralized water trunk on East Ramp (B-52)day shift.
Pilots would some time forget to close the water drains. Crew chief was on the wing so I would fire up the APU, put power to the AC, then go up into the cockpit and hit the circuit breaker to close the drain.
Long shot. Any crew chiefs remember me???
Name: Jack Hippern
Web_Site: http://
Email: jhippern@comcast.net
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Date: 29 Mar 2013
Time: 11:01:14
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Name: Lawrence Mallison
Web_Site: http://
Email: lavanz@verizon.net
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Date: 25 Mar 2013
Time: 19:44:06
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wonderful stories - put tears in my eyes -
Looking for servicemen who knew my Father, Lawrence Mallison. He severed from 1968 to 1967 served at Ubon Air Force Base. He was the officer of munitions maintenance branch (MOS)
I am seeking any info from those who have claims with VA for agent orange exposure in Ubon Thailand, who may now have diabetes and other aliments
Name: ken sessions
Web_Site: http://
Email: ksessio@hotmail.com
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Date: 22 Mar 2013
Time: 23:22:18
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Name: Ray Boas
Web_Site: http://
Email: raymar1970@embarqmail.com
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Date: 17 Mar 2013
Time: 14:05:14
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56th Supply Sq./ NKP 67/68 (Member of the Gang of Seven)Looking for others who served in Supply 67/68. Bob you did a great job on this site, see you in October at Ft Walton Beach Reunion.
Name: Pepe Lopez
Web_Site: http://
Email: eddj90007@yahoo.com
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Date: 13 Mar 2013
Time: 17:13:52
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I have 3 cousins that were in South East Asia, they still do not talk too much about it, but this helps me understand what they went through. Thanks for a very good web page.
Name: Barry C. Leach
Web_Site: http://
Email: namastebarry46@gmail.com
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Rate_Viet_REMF: 10
Date: 12 Mar 2013
Time: 08:26:03
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please help me get out to everyone with suspected AO exposure......google AO use in Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia....Airman from Thailand got AO exposure disability award...I think it was from Utapao. Thailand is now considered an AO problem....not denying anymore.
Name: Don Cole
Web_Site: http://
Email: drcole67@suddenlink.met
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Date: 08 Mar 2013
Time: 17:45:15
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Without a doubt a 10. I am looking for those served at. Ramasun Station Sep 1972-Aug 1973. I have Parkinson's Disease. The VA denied my claim, and I am building a case for appeal. Would to find a Vet who served at Ramasun during that time frame or close to it and has Parkinson's. This disease was added to the AO list of illness on 30 Oct 2010.
Name: Al Congedo Jr
Web_Site: http://
Email: alnan2@optonline.net
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Date: 02 Mar 2013
Time: 15:56:18
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Stationed at UDORN Thailand 1970, DET 1 56 SOW. Need aerial photos showing lack of vegetation on/and around the base at DET 1 56 SOW. Also need copy of travel orders from April or May 1970 from Clark AFB to Danang Vietnam then UDORN. There were 4 others with me on that flight (C-130), one had his appendix taken out at Clark. Filed claim for cancer, and was denied. Need proof of "boots on the ground" in Vietnam to validate claim. Requested copy of all my records, those travel orders are missing. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Name: Warren A. Johnson
Web_Site: http://
Email: jwjohnson2@tds.net
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Date: 28 Feb 2013
Time: 12:14:25
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I was a crew chief stationed at CCK-airforce base Tiawan,from Jan 1966 to Feb 1967 . In 2009 i came down with melanomia with lymph node involvement.Presently the VA is jerking me around.Has any of my brothers come down with cancer or health problems ? I would appreciate any information you could share with me.
Name: john shaw
Web_Site: http://
Email: sjohkni59@aol.com
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Date: 24 Feb 2013
Time: 15:29:46
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Looking for any air force vets from Det2 9th weather
recons squadron , that can remember in the summer of 1968 that an group of
airmen flew from Clark ab to Kadena ab. the air field had to be repaired and
the WC47 needed all of the runway in order to takeoff. I can not remember if
the plane that group of airmen flew on went straight to Kadena or if we made an
stop over in vietnam, any info will be helpful
Web_Site: http://
Email: williebarron6@aol.com
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Date: 11 Feb 2013
Time: 00:43:10
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I was stationed at U-Tapao during Ocotber 1972 through August 1973, and I worked in Supply. I had worked for the Veterans Adminstration, and during my time there, I was afforded the opportunity to view a map of VN, Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand. The map disclosed that there was sixty-eight or more chemical agaents sprayed in those countries. This map was confidential and not disclosed to the public. I have written the VA Regional Office stating that I felt it was wrong that they don't disclose this information to the men and woment who served there, and I used some unkind words as well. I think we need to write our representatives and let them know we are displeased with the lying and wrongful care the government has bestowed upon on us. If anyone needs a letter from me, please send an e-mail to me and I'll be glad to write one identifying this bull.
Name: MELVIN J. RODRIGUES
Web_Site: http://
Email: MELVINSASSY@AOL.COM
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Date: 10 Feb 2013
Time: 19:54:13
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LOOKING FOR ANY ARMY PERSON THAT FLEW ON A MILITARY CONTRACT (MAC)COMMERCIAL AIRLINE FROM TRAVIS AIR BASE LANDED IN HAWAII SOMETIME AROUND JANUARY 25 1968 ON THE WAY TO THAILAND , THIS AIRLINE ORIGINALLY STARTED FROM TRAVIS AIR BASE , CALIFORNIA STOP OVER TO PICK UP PASSANGERS IN HAWAII , STOP OVER IN CLARK AIR BASE IN THE PHILIPPINES TO LET OFF PASSENGERS AND PICK UP PASSENGERS , STOP OVER IN VIETNAM TO LET OFF PASSENGERS AND PICK UP PASSENGERS AND THEN FLEW TO IT'S FINAL DESTINATION THAILAND ANYONE THAT CAN ESTABLISH BOOTS ON GROUND IN VIETNAM
Name: Bill Lynch
Web_Site: http://
Email: wm.lynch@comcast.net
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Date: 07 Feb 2013
Time: 16:25:52
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Flew from NKP to the north, east, and south in 1972. To put a helicopter with 6-8 crewmen out for 10 to 12 hours and get them home safely took more REMF in Thailand, and all support countries than I problably will ever know. Thanks to all who remain, for getting me home safely for that year.
Name: Robert Gerring
Web_Site: http://www.facebook.com/robert.g.gerring
Email: RGG2011@aol.com
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Date: 07 Feb 2013
Time: 08:08:19
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Stationed at Udorn AFB, Udorn, Thailand July 1966 to July 1967. Was a hydraulic mechanic with the 432nd FMS and reassigned to the 606th ACS in Apr.1967. Anyone needing advise on Agent Orange exposure feel free to contact me for info.
Name: Donna Chaisangrit
Web_Site: http://
Email: masokado@gmail.com
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Date: 06 Feb 2013
Time: 21:19:47
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I am looking for my a friend of my Mom's who was in the Air Force and stationed or lived near Udon Thani, Thailand in 1970-1971. Unfortunately, I do not have a last name, only a first name of Michael. Thanks for any info. My Moms name is Compoon Chaisangrit and she was 18 years old at the time they were friends. I believe he worked on airplanes as a mechanic.
Name: Mike " Super Troop " Keifer
Web_Site: http://
Email: cudakeif@yahoo.com
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Date: 28 Jan 2013
Time: 10:54:35
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I would like to say Thank You for creating this website and posting all of this information for us who served in Thailand( Utapao ). I just wish that I could contact the rest of airmen who I served with and inform them of this website. Again Thank You Very Much
Name: Gary R. Hock
Web_Site: http://
Email:
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Date: 28 Jan 2013
Time: 09:01:34
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I found the link to this site on the USARSUPTHAI/519th Transportation website.
I was drafted on 1 Sept 1965, spent 6 months at Fort Knox, Kentucky.
Arrived in Thailand on 12 February 1966 and went up country to HHD 9th Logistical Command (B) at Camp Friendship at Korat. I was there from February to June of 1966, then was sent South to Sattahip and Camp Vayama from June 1966 to February 1967, still with HHD 9th Log.
I was an Army trained cook, who became a Finance Clerk upon arrival in Thailand.
After a 45 day leave in February/March 1967 spent the remainder of my duty at Fort Riley, Kansas.
Left the Army on 31 August 1967 as a SP/5 I have been looking for Daniel Murphy whom I served with at Camp Vayama. He lived in Rochester, New York. When he left Thailand, he went to Fort Dix New Jersey.
Name: Chris West
Web_Site: http://
Email: Chriswestcleaning@hotmail.com
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Date: 17 Jan 2013
Time: 18:54:26
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I am currently searching for a friend who was in the 3rd/ 82nd Airborne MOS 11B10......I don't remember his last name but his first name is Dennis and he was over in Vietnam in 74-75
Name: Frank Serrano
Web_Site: http://
Email: serranofrank@att.net
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Date: 14 Jan 2013
Time: 20:45:01
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I served in the Air Force '67-'71, in Thailand in '69-'70
at U-Tapao ,635th Security Police Squadron,worked perimeter full tour. Great
experience ,met a lot of good people.Great site, but what is a REMF? first I've
heard of this term ,but never have been on any sites of this type till now.
[Frank: The term "REMF" was used by some combat troops as shorthand for "Rear Echelon Mutha F**kers" to describe those who served "in the rear with the gear." Read the Viet-REMF Home Page for a more in-depth explanation of its use on this site. Welcome Home, Brother!]
Name: James Colwell
Web_Site: http://
Email: jcolwell2@cox.net
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Date: 12 Jan 2013
Time: 13:14:15
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I was Jet engine mechanic 1970 at Udorn, Thailand 432 FMS . I am looking for anyone else who was " pulled for a 30 day period of Augmentee duty/ guard duty on the perimeter" .
Thanks
Name: VINCE CUFFARI
Web_Site: http://
Email: SUECUFF@COMCAST.NET
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Date: 07 Jan 2013
Time: 12:07:08
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I WAS A KC-135 CREW CHIEF TDY WITH THE 42ND BOMB SERVING AT U-TAPAO AFB IN THAILAND FROM AUGUST 1971- MARCH 1972.I CURRENTLY HAVE DIABETES II WITH NEUROOPOTHY AND DEGENERATIVE NERVE DAMAGE, PLUS A HOST OF OTHER AILMENTS. I HAVE APPLIED FOR DISABILITY THROUGH THE VA DUE TO EXPOSURE TO PESTESIDES AND HERBASIDES, AND HAVE BEEN TURNED DOWN AS I WASN'T AN "MP". I KNOW THEY USE TO SPRAY ALL KINDS OF THINGS AROUND THE BARRACKS TO KILL THE VEGETATION AND IN THE AIR TO KILL THE MOSQUITOS AND OTHER INSECTS AND WE BREATHE IN ALL THAT STUFF. ANYONE THAT IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS AND HAS BEEN SUCCESSFUL (OR NOT) IN APPLYING FOR DISABILITY BENEFITS, PLEASE CONTACT ME. I ALSO HAD A FELLOW CREW CHIEF AND ROOMMATE THERE AT THE SAME TIME RUSSEL "RUSTY" LAGALBO (SPELLING MIGHT BE OFF) AND RONALD PINCHONN (AGAIN SPELLING MIGHT BE OFF) I WOULD LIKE TO FIND THEM 'IF POSSIBLE" AND SEE WHAT THEIR HEALTH CONDITIONS ARE.
Name: Karen Zimmerman
Web_Site: Viet-REMF
Email: mszimmerman@charter.net
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Date: 05 Jan 2013
Time: 18:03:13
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Thanks to all of you that served! Am looking for anyone that remembers my husband Vance Zimmerman. Served TDY in Utapao from May - Aug 1971. From PACAF Unit 6200 out of Clark Air Force Base. Munitions Maintenance Specialist. Pending VA Claim. Can anyone remember? Buddy was Vincent Minichiello.
Name: John McGoogan
Web_Site: http://
Email: john.mcgoogan@yahoo.com
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Date: 01 Jan 2013
Time: 17:32:30
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INS/FLR tech(FLR ONLY) 1970-1971 at Udorn Thani. Lived in barracks behind Sqdn. Bar and Ord Rm. Have had Cancer Rem. from rt. lung and some heart problems. COPD is the worst. I retired 1 Apr. 1988 after 25 yrs. Good site, THANKS.
Name: Manny
Web_Site: http://
Email: Mannyh48@yahoo.com
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Date: 29 Dec 2012
Time: 16:32:31
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I was stationed at NKP in 1968 to 1969 and worked on the flightline fueling all aircraft. I had prostate cancer about 4 years ago. The VA denied my claim for Agent Orange the first time I put in for it. Since then I am submitting a claim for exposure to pesticide. Has anyone won their claim who worked on the flightline and had prostate cancer. I didn't work on the perimeter but I believe the flightline was close to the perimeter. If you have please feel free to write to my email.
Name: Mike Casey
Web_Site: michaelscasey.com
Email: AF14954447@yahoo.com
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Date: 29 Dec 2012
Time: 01:55:53
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Pleiku AB '68-'69/Medic 633d USAF Dispensary-small unit with an airport, surrounded and protected by 4th Division,6th Special Forces; flew with 71st Evac Hospital Dust-off crews-rode in convoys from Pleike to Kontum to Dak To; got high at the Cambodian border/did 3 months hard labor at LBJ-Long Binh Jail-for smoking pot, whereas smoking a little pot before going out on a Dust-off to some alien LZ, may have saved my life, time after time-it helped me focus, and objectively triage the guys we flew in to evac, compared to the chaos involved in going in freaked out and useless.Glad to be among the survivors. Any of my old pals, holla! Jim Caso, Mike VanDenBerg(VanMangoSpuds) Bill Falkowitz,Al Rogers, Del Pozo, Bilbrey, Woody,...all you guys..Welcome Home! Remember Bryn?Our friend died in a car crash in Hawaii in '89.
My youngest son has his name. Stay healthy my friends!
Name: George Drake
Web_Site: http://
Email: geodrake66@gmail.com
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Date: 16 Dec 2012
Time: 15:32:51
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USAF 1970 - 1973 SAC KC-135s & B-52s AMS Keesler, Lockbourn, Ramey, Grisson, Korat, Takhli, U-Tapoa
Name: Jim Arbuthnot
Web_Site: http://
Email: sallyarbuthnot@yahoo.com
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Date: 13 Dec 2012
Time: 15:57:40
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At Don Muang in 66&67. Was a crew chief, flight mechanic on a C47 flying out of there.
Name: Ken Sessions
Web_Site: http://
Email: rksessions@gmail.com
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Date: 11 Dec 2012
Time: 17:29:16
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I was stationed at Udorn RTAFB from 1970-1971 and then at Ubon RTAFB from 1971-1972. I am trying to locate any pictures of the Udorn trim pad and engine test cell. Anyone trying to file a claim for AO exposure needs to document with pictures showing proximity to sprayed areas.
Name: Al Bork
Web_Site: http://
Email: ajbork1947@verizon.net
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Date: 08 Dec 2012
Time: 05:51:51
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Anyone have any photos of the Aussie area in Ubon around Jul 1969? I'm filing a claim for herbicide exposure. Was in Korat and Ubon 69 thru 72. Any info would be most helpful. Would love to hear from any old friends.
Name: AIC JOHN ADAMS
Web_Site: http://
Email: COOPOO1467@yahoo.com
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Date: 03 Dec 2012
Time: 17:24:01
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Name: jerry lakey
Web_Site: http://
Email: jlakey1048@gmail.com
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Date: 18 Nov 2012
Time: 00:25:42
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I was in Cam Ranh bay 1971/72.I was an AGE tech.I have contacted a few guys I served with but like tyo find more.I have quite a few old photos and would love to see more.I am a photpographer.
Name: Ray Mandery
Web_Site: http://
Email: yotnot2@cox.net
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Date: 15 Nov 2012
Time: 18:25:56
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Looking for aerial pictures of Det 1 56 SOW Udorn Thailand to help in filing a VA claim. Any help would be much appreciated. Take care and God Bless. I was there from 1969
-1970
Name: Al Bork
Web_Site: http://
Email: ajbork@ verizon.net
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Date: 31 Oct 2012
Time: 07:49:44
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Wondering if anyone has photos of the Aussie area from July 1969? Spent 4 years in Thailand and am filing a claim for herbicide exposure. Was TDY from Korat and was housed at the old Aussie area on the base Parimeter. Any info is much Appreciated.
Al
Name: calvin oberhoff
Web_Site: http://
Email: cnohauling@consolidated.net
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Date: 28 Oct 2012
Time: 10:56:53
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AtN.K.P. 1969/70 Aircraft Sheetmetal, workded flightline.
2010 came down with prostrate cancer,had prostrate issues when stationed @nkp recored on medical records
Name: Bobby Lee Brown
Web_Site: http://
Email: Bbrownwwy@aol.com
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Date: 23 Sep 2012
Time: 18:48:58
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Gentlemen
This is an excellent site for guys, trying to make old reunions, and guys, trying to overcome the obstacles put before them by the VA & DOD. I served at U-Tapao RTAB Thailand from June 1973 to Feb 1973, as an enlisted administrative specialist assigned to the AFOSI, (Office of Special Investigations). My barracks assignment was with the 635th Security Police Squadron, the guys whose duties was perimeter patrol. I have type II dietbetes, and recently had surgery to remove all of the toes except two on my right feet due to poor circulation issues associated with diabetes, not to mention peripreial neurophy, and erecetile dysfunction. I filed a claim after advise from the DAV on site, and speaking with other disable vietnam veterans residing there, however, after finding this site, (by accident) I am seeing real difficulties in this claim. Documenting the use of herbicides @ U-tapao, my job title, and how they ty in appears real difficult. Any Suggestions, please contact m!
e at Bbrownwwy@aol.com
Name: Tony Tambini
Web_Site: http://
Email: tglb8@aol.com
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Rate_Viet_REMF: 10
Date: 20 Sep 2012
Time: 21:06:07
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Great web page, glad I found it.
Tony
Name: Donald Wilson
Web_Site: http://
Email: donald.wilson@yahoo.com
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Date: 05 Sep 2012
Time: 02:53:32
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..Served in USAF 1974th Comm Group at Udorn, Thailand 1973-74 and Chaing Mai in 1974. Interested in photos/stories from anyone serving during this time. Contact at email address.
Name: Fred Vetter
Web_Site: http://
Email: fredvetter1947@yahoo.com
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Date: 04 Sep 2012
Time: 22:08:57
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I was in the 562nd lem from 4/67to4/68.I was a wrecker operator. When not on call I worked in the body shop.I made some good friends. IF any of you remember, please shot me an e-mail.
Name: Jerry Downen
Web_Site: http://home.comcast.net/~jerryd6818/
Email: LAAM_Marine@yahoo.com
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Date: 03 Sep 2012
Time: 13:11:47
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REMF? Hell I don't know. We were Bravo Battery 1st LAAM Bn. 1st MAW. Our place in the war was Monkey Mountain, a little North and a few klicks East of Da Nang Republic of South Viet Nam. My place in the war was 31 August 1965 to 22 August 1966.
We were a Marine Corps HAWK Missile unit set up on top of Hill 647, part of a peninsula known to the Vietnamese as Ban Dao Son Tra and to every other swinging dick 'in country' as Monkey Mountain. We were a few klicks east of what was the U.S. Air Force long range radar site when I was there. Later it became the AFRS radio & TV site. WTF? TV? Jesus, what a war.
There were slightly more than 100 in the Battery at any one given time. We had a couple of Seabees constantly working on our "road", a couple of dog handlers that provided security for "the hill" where our equipment was set up and of course our own Navy Corpsman. We had a stick built chow hall and a stick built shower room with a "water tower" full of ice cold water.
Our hooch's were what they now call SEA Huts (Southeast Asia Huts). We were billeted 10 to the hooch (maybe 12. I don't remember exactly). The hooch�s started life as GP (general purpose) tents and were later stretched over 2x4 frames with plywood floors built about 18 inches or so off the ground. They leaked every place the canvas touched the rafters so our mess sergeant (the battery scrounge) got us some corrugated tin in late November or early December '65 and we cut the tops off the tents and roofed those bad boys. Later some 1x4 or 1x6 material showed up and we sided our "homes" with windows that swung up for ventilation and screen wire under them to keep out the pests.
There were several sand bagged bunkers around our compound and we pulled our own security. You could count on guard duty every third night for everyone L/Cpl and below. No, we were never hit while I was there but we were required to carry our rifles with us everywhere we went and our steel pot and flack jacket were a permanent part of our dress code.
REMF? I guess it depends on who you talk to. What ever you want to call us, we were Marines and it was Viet Nam ma friend.
Name: Philip Fenton
Web_Site: http://
Email: Patphil@Comcast.net
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Date: 27 Aug 2012
Time: 22:36:06
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Ubon 408th MMS - Worked MMS dump -tug driver "Cobra Eight" & flight line weapons shack. Attempting to find Buddies who recall lack of vegetation on base. - Being required to report daily to MMS headquarters to check for daily duties which was located directly next to the base perimeter and any statement to help establish a herbicide claim with the VA. Please email to above address. Also any pictures Dec 69 - Jan 70 would be especially helpful. All of mine destroyed in fire. I was a 46150. BB stacker. Would appreciate any help that could be given.
Name: James (Jimmymack) McDonald
Web_Site: http://http://www.youtube.com/user/baggywinkles/videos?sort=p&view=0
Email: marcijim@hotmail.com
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Date: 14 Aug 2012
Time: 15:07:00
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U-Tapao, July 1969-July 70
635th Supply Squadron
I know, for the guys on here that have come to find old buddies and rehash old memories of fun and work and adventure, that listening to us guys with negative health issues, trying to find some help, can be a downer. For that, I apologize. There are few places for us to search for the data we need to prove our cases against the VA and DOD. But, thank you all for being understanding and accepting us just as we are. I love you guys.
Jimmymack
Name: Brad Lancaster
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Date: 12 Aug 2012
Time: 01:19:11
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Hi
great sight,i was tdy at Korat for 6 months in 73, also Utapoa in 74 for 10 months as a bomb loader. 11 years ago i was diagnosed with parkinsons desease. anyone out there remember where the arm/dearm shack was in conjunction with perimeter at Korat? or any pics thanks, take care folks
Name: Maureen Hogan
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Date: 07 Aug 2012
Time: 16:19:22
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I am looking for anyone who may have known my brother, John Hogan,who served in the U.S. Army HHD 75th SPT BN, 1st Bde., 5th Infantry (Mech.) 101st ABN Div. in Quang Tri, Vietnam
1969 - 1970. He passed away in 2003 from AO related cancer.
Thanks, Maureen
Name: Lee Waid
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Date: 23 Jul 2012
Time: 19:45:19
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My wife and I were at the reunion today. I was station in Udorn Thailand from July 15th to Oct 30th 1972 . I was over there because I took the place of another man whose wife was 8 months pregnat. I'd like to stay in touch!
Name: CHARLIE RUTAN E7 RET
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Date: 21 Jul 2012
Time: 21:52:02
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1970-1971 July UDORN RTAFB AVIONICS INS/FLR MAINTENCE SHOP.Worked for MSgt Bogaloski. Stan Kettlesen was the Litton rep. Tom Wilking (still my best friend),Phil Bensing,Jay Speery some of the people I worked and ran with. 1971-1980 Jan Ret George AFB. 1972 July to Oct TDY Back To Takhli RTAFB reopened base with 49th TAC. Worked Avionics INS shop. 1973-1975 FTD INS instructor. 1975 to 1979 Commandant NCO leadership school. Ret Jan 1980 George AFB. No Health problems. The people in the Military are the best. The best working experience there is.
Name: Denny Murra, MSGT, USAF, Retired
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Email: msgtret@wctatel.net
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Date: 14 Jul 2012
Time: 22:38:33
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USAF Jet Engine Mech at Korat Jan 73-Jul73, Udorn Jan 74-Jan 75. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me or there time at either base.
Name: Jim Dinger
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Email: shoepic@bellsouth.net
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Date: 14 Jul 2012
Time: 00:26:21
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I posted exactly one year ago today. This is an excellent forum and I visit it often. I spent a year in SEA from 6-'70 to 6-'71, primarily at Ubon RTAFB (8th AMS Igloo White Sensors) with TDY assignments to NKP (TFA) and elsewhere. Had some good buddies - Murph, Dusty, Ski, Elephante, King, Cook. Hope they're doing well. Have some maladies that may be attributable to herbicide exposure-(hypertension, BPH, glaucoma, hypercholosterolemia), but don't see them on the list. Guess I'm out of luck as far as a claim.
Welcome home brothers!!
Name: myles a johnson
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Date: 13 Jul 2012
Time: 15:59:55
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i was stationed at utapoa jan 71 thru jan72 b52 crew cheif
56-613 then flt nco team 18 mike row next to perimeter. i suffer from hodgkins diabetics and ishamtic heart va denied my claims. i have number of pictures of base and flt line so if i can help just e mail. thanks for all your service and god bless. we will prevail!!
Name: John Fitzhugh Sgt E4
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Date: 12 Jul 2012
Time: 04:20:45
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I just found this site and would very much like to connect with my buddies. It was the most important time in my life
Name: Paul McCarthy
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Date: 08 Jul 2012
Time: 13:38:33
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I served from 1965-1966 128th Sig Co(D) Cam Ranh Bay directly from Tobyhanna, PA. I re-upped 1966 and served from 1966-1970 @ AVEL Noth/614th Maint Co (LEM), both in Nha Trang and Qui Nhon. During that time I re-upped again. 3/1970 I was sent to Germany, it was too cold for me so Ivolunterred for RVN. I was sent to Long Binh, HQ & HQ Co 165th AVN Gp(CBT). On a Maint run to Vung Tau to the 317th Maint Co (LEM) I met up with my old 1st SGT, Plt SGT, BAT Commander, & 3-4 guys from my old unit in Nha Trang. I was transferred in 5-1971.
I finallt left the mil 11Jan71. I now suffer from Agent Orange effects in the form of Coronary Heart Disease. So, anyone who served make sure you check out all info on Agent Orange.
Name: Gary Collins
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Date: 07 Jul 2012
Time: 20:35:23
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REMF's are about as different as all the places I was at in VietNam.
I was there as a supply handler [title clerk but really suply handler].
I stsrted out at Long Binh and went on FSA[Forward Support Area]up to I Corp.[staging area was Chu-Lai].
Chu-Lai was on the BEACH.When we took the convoy out up to Tam Ky it was a paved highway ,but past Tam Ky on the way up to LZ Baldy it was a dirt road and people were living in grass huts.
LZ Baldy was pretty isoleted soldier were living in TENTS.
I left there and was stationed at Phouc Vinh a brigade basecamp for the 101st.It was allso diferent had a two street town and every buildig in it was a whore house.
Second tour was done down at Vung Tau.
All so the war changed from year to year.
I was there during TET 1968,there was fighting in the streets of Saigon,I used to guard that Ammo Dump at Long Binh before I went on FSA,it got blown up during tet.
In Saigon there wasn,t a single combat soldier in the city when they hit the Embassy, .A thousand REMf MP,s and the Marine Embasy guards [allso REMF's saved the day.
Name: ChrisMcDaniels
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Date: 21 Jun 2012
Time: 12:13:03
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Anyone with an outstanding claim for A/O or herbicide claims while stationed in Thailand surf the internet and type VA citation Nr:1114191. The decision on this case could be used in all your claims. The guy won on the same issues some of us lost on. More fodder for your outstanging cases. Gives you hope or else makes you want to move to St. Petersburg, Florida.
Name: Chris McDaniels
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Date: 19 Jun 2012
Time: 14:49:24
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To those who have submitted claims to the VA for agent orange while stationed in Thailand and the VA shoots you down. I went through the same process since 2001 and almost gave up. I gave it one last chance and changed my claim to exposure to herbicide with no mention of A/O. Claim went through the system in 9 months got a 60% rating w/housebound . Have no idea what that does for the pay,should know in 2 weeks.My big worry was dying before I got the rating from the VA. At least my wife will be entitled to indemity compensation upon my passing.ADVISE TO EVERYBODY: don`t give up.
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Comment and question by the Viet REMF Web Master:
Thank you for that input Chris. I am glad you have finally been successful. I personally filed an AO claim in September of 2010 through the DAV. Still have not heard a peep from the VA. I filed a claim citing AO exposure, because a VA rep told me before I filed they did NOT award claims for herbicide exposure. That was then, and it seems the VA right hand didn't know what the VA left hand was doing. I fully expect my AO claim to be denied since I served "only" in Thailand. When and if that happens I anticipate refiling, as you did claiming herbicide exposure, as I had originally intended.
QUESTION! When your refiled claim was granted for "herbicide exposure" was it retroactive to the date of your original claim for AO exposure?
Name: David Koren
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Date: 16 Jun 2012
Time: 13:02:01
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I was station in Nam Phong Thailand in July and August of 1973, when I arrived at the base I noticed the complete lack of vegetation on/and around the base. I have since been diagnosed with the following diseases Ischemic heart disease, Myocardial infarction, hypertension, sub aortic stenosis, hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, I also have 2 heart stents, type II diabetes, Peripheral neuropathy, Lymphedema(in my left leg below the knee), have had to have my gall bladder removed, have had kidney stones remove twice and may have to have it done again as I have at least three of them, and a constant ringing in my ears. All of these are listed as presumptive diseases for the exposure of Agent Orange. Also all of my teeth are rotting and broken of I don't know if the related or not. Nam Phong is not listed as one of the Royal Thai Air Force bases that are considered for exposure to Agent Orange, this could be because the base at Nam Phong was not a Royal Thai Air Force base until the Marines left there. All of the information I can find about the base is that it was a dense jungle until the US Air Force sprayed Agent Orange to clear the land, and then the Army Corps of Engineers went in and constructed the runway. After they had finished then a detachment of Marines and Sea Bees arrived and started laying the matting for the aprons. When this was completed then the Marine air squadrons began arriving for duty. If anyone has any information or know where I can get it that would be a great help to me. I have applied for service connected disability, but the VA in thier infinate wisdom have denied it saying that I have no proof of exposure.
Name: Regis Kurtz
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Date: 08 Jun 2012
Time: 15:27:29
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I am looking for anyone from the 1878 Comm Sd, Pleiku, Vietnam, 1967 to 1969. I was ground radio maint. I will need all the help I can get for filing a VA Claim.
Name: James E Stanton
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Date: 07 Jun 2012
Time: 15:06:39
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REMF? Of course. What else would you call a Lao Translator/Interpreter...which is what I was from 1969 to 1971 at the 7th RRFS in Thailand and on TDY in Laos. Have written a bunch of stuff about it. Some has been published as "Tales of Ramasun" on Amazon and Barnes/Noble. Free samples of several of the "Tales" available there or at my website. Check it out.
Name: Gerald M, Moynihan
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Date: 22 May 2012
Time: 20:11:21
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Served at Camp Samae San 1970. Contacted Parkinson's 3.5 years ago and believe herbicide exposure at Samae San was the cause.
VA claim filed 1 year ago
Name: John Morris
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Date: 22 May 2012
Time: 07:35:17
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Great site. I was with 355th FMS/AGE Dispatch/Delivery/Minor Maintenance Mid Shift.. 65-66.. Looking for anyone who remembers the times that they sprayed "Herbacide" around the latrine, POL pump station and buildings along the area down to the Base Supply Hanger and Fire Department as well as the "Board Walk from building 1 to the FL.
Again, Great site....
Name: Jerry T. Devany
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Date: 16 May 2012
Time: 16:55:07
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Stationed at U-tapoa 601 photo squadron from June 1970-June 1971. Any one remember the sit down movie drive-in on the beach. Love it when the B-52s went airborne every three minutes. E-mail me if you remember me. Thanks to ALL that served. God bless you.
Name: Donald Mein
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Date: 17 May 2012
Time: 10:54:41
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I served in the 635th MMS fron June 1967 to June 1968 at U-Tapao
Name: Bruce Kent
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Date: 15 May 2012
Time: 14:07:05
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To the Thailand Vets
Don't give up on your Agent Orange claim. Do what you need to do to get that claim in. Dig up your old records and find those photos that are buried somewhere in you attic or basement. For forty years the Air Force and Government has lied to us about Agent Orange in Thailand. I was told by a Viet Vet back in '76 that I was exposed to AO. I told him that I was in Thailand, and he said that I had been exposed. I have been living with Chloracne for the past 40 plus years. My face is scared and I still have breakout even though I am in my sixties. I have gone to Doctors who could not figure my skin problems out. I was told all kinds of things.
To the people who did not make it to Nam, and did not have boots on the ground as most in county Vets call it. Who was the people who made those planes fly? Who flew those planes. Most of the airstrikes that save those Vets in Nam came from bases in Thailand or aircraft carriers off the coast of Nam. So don't give up hope. Get a unedited copy of your records from the St. Louis VA archives.
Good luck and God Bless
Bruce Kent
Name: Bob Reynierse
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Date: 06 May 2012
Time: 18:24:00
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I was a carreer USAF . I was a Crypto Maintenance Tech with an "R" clearance. I was inthe GEEIA sqadron at Tachikawa Japan from 65 to 70. Did a lot of TDY around the far east and SEA. Later spent a tour in VN and Clark AB in the Philipines. I retired in 1978.
Name: Butterfly
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Date: 02 May 2012
Time: 11:10:32
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I am writing this under a fictious name because I haven't filed for VA disability yet but I'm going to very soon after I compile all the evidence I think I need. I don't want the Government to associate me with this posting. I was stationed at Udorn RTAFB, Thailand in 1970 and 1971. I was was an INS Repairman in the 432nd AMS. I have IHD (a quad by-pass in 09). I also have Prostrate Cancer and Bladder Cancer. I don't have Diabetes yet and I sure as hell hope I don't get that too. I am becoming absolutely convinced my Diseases' are at least, in part, connected to Thailand. All these guys who were in Thailand have the same conditions! Not a coincidence! Anyway, I want to share something with all of you. My Wife thinks it was the water ( contaiminated) we drank ( the booze ,the beer) on the Base and in town. She also thinks they may have sprayed the 420 fields with Herbicides, HA , who the hell knows?? I think the whole thing is a HUGE Government cover-up. If it was the water they'd have to pay us all Disability and they can't afford to do that!! By the way, I loved the Air Force, it was the best job I ever had! I'd go back to Thailand if I wasn't married! More later with my real name. Thanks so much for this site.
Name: James V. Roy
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Date: 21 Apr 2012
Time: 16:42:36
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I served at Utapao naval air base 1970-1971 in (SAC) with the 307th fms as a mechanic on the b-52's and Kc135 tankers.
Name: David (Dave) Finley
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Date: 16 Apr 2012
Time: 23:03:19
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I was at U-Tapao 635 Trans. Veh. Maint section Sept67-Sept68. I drove the wrecker at night 6 mos, I was all over the base, I think the SPS Vehicles broke down more than any other vehicle, from the bomb dump to the pol fuel storage area they could find a bad place to break down. Great site. Enjoyed it.
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Date: 10 Apr 2012
Time: 19:08:06
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nkp 1971-1972, shift sgt. for 56sps, entry security task force alpha, love your site, nice to find this kind of info.
Name: Richard Carlson
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Date: 08 Apr 2012
Time: 23:17:47
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Udorn base reunion, July 2012 Wright Paterson AFB, contact,.Jerry Long long_jerry@sbcglobal.net 817-594-4623 I was in the 432nd photo processing lab june 66 to june 67.Anyone out there ?
Name: Tommy Barrett
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Date: 04 Apr 2012
Time: 18:52:58
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"Armed Abundance" Book and More
(Are REMF'S "Real Vietnam Veterans")
While I have read the "Book Review" article in VVA Magazine.
In many ways it hit Home to me. I understand that the "Review" was PRO REMF'S. Even it did NOT mention Navy Gulf Veterans.
While I had some of the "Return Home to the States" problems. I must say that in the Long Run of things. I was treated worse by "In Country" - "Boots on the Ground" VVA members than by other Veterans Org's and Civilians over all. Yes. there were the hippydippy nuts that had all the bad things to say. BUT, on the very day of arrival back. Six us (Flight Deck Crew 5 fuels) from the USS Ranger went out to eat at the "Franciscan Rest.", on Fishermans Warf in San Francisco. Long story short. Our meal and drinks were PAID for by Steve Allen and Audry Meadows. Saw us, and Just because they wanted to, "Thank Us for Serving".
Yet. A few days later about 7 Hippydippies started a problem with 2 of us just out on Liberty at a "Doggie Diner"(Hog Dog fast food place). Then about a Dozen. Hells Angles (out side) heard them, came in and ran them off. So there are two case's that PROVED, it did not matter, Front Line or Rear. It DID NOT matter at all.
I later went to "Class A" School in Memphis, Tenn. Since My Local VFW in Asbury Park(NJ) had requested that I join, While I was on Active Duty in Vietnam. (they gave me Free membership (the VFW Post Paid dues) till I was discharged). I went to a Local Memphis VFW post near the Base. When I went to the door. They stopped me and told me I had to be a Member. Once I showed them my membership card. I could not BUY a drink. Everyone wanted to buy me one.
Those kinds of stories Confirmed, what I had thought of people and Veteran's type org's. I grew up marching with Drum and Bugle Corps sponsored by VFW's. I bet spent more time with WWII & Korean Vets than most you reading this. (Practiced twice a week at the post. Did Hundred's and hundreds of Parades, Memorials, Event's. and many, many, State and National Conventions Etc. VFW, & Am. Leg. etc) I Never Saw or Heard what MANY, many "Boots on the Ground" - "In Country" Vietnam Vet's, say and do to their OWN, Brothers. Someone who Took Part in "Combat Opperations" while on the Flight Deck, During "Combat Operations". Fueling planes and making Napalm. I even had a Bomb Timing wire puncture an Artery in my head while topping off a plane. Blead like a stuffed pig. But, back to work in a few hours. Then to have a VVA Chapter (in up-state NY). Tell me. "I could Not take a Speaking part, or any Ceremony part, at a VVA Mmorial event they were doing. Because I was NOT a "Boots on the Ground - In Country" Vet. Oh, I could show people where to sit, or serve food, or keep things cleaned up. Needless to say I did not attend or ever go back.
Then, I used to get Many "Welcome Home" hugs and hand shakes. But once I told them I was in the Navy. On a Carrier. They got away as Quick as Possible.
So I tried an experiment. I took a vest I have that had a BIG Vietnam Veteran (with Vietnam map on back) and small Vietnam Veteran on front and added 6 NAVY Patch's on the back: - USS Ranger - Gulf of Tokin - A7 plane - ComNavCarDiv - Rank(E-5) - NavAir, all on the Back. And a Navy patch, and DAV pathch on the front. Here are the results. It cut the "Welcome Home" stuff from Vietnam Vets people by 90%. BUT, it raised the Civilian "Thank You For Serving" up 50% or more.
Now this article. Does not even mention those that served in the Navy out in the Gulf. Taking part as I said in "Combat Battle Operations". So UN-Worthy were we? I know the "Boots on the Ground - In Country" guy's liked the "Air Strikes" with the Bombs and Napalm,(I and many other people out in the Gulf) provided. How Proud I was to have been able to "DIRECTLY" take part in "Combat Battle Operations" for those "Boots on the Ground - In Country". How much I hoped it saved lives and injuries. Only to find out NOW. I am an "Extra" in a cast of thousands, as they say in Hollywood.
So although not part of this book review. It ties into the "Never let what happened to Vietnam Vets when WE came Home, happen again" BUT Many, many, VVA members do what I think is Worse. They do it to the "Others" that SERVED in the "Combat Zone"(as it was called then). I never heard WWII / Korean Vets belittle those that served in their Wars.
Should I send back my: "Vietnam Service - Vietnam Camp. - Vietnam Gal. Cross", Etc. medals, as "UN-Deserving"? Should I send bact my "Combat Pay"? Do I need to figure out how many letters I sent with no postage needed and repay that? Then also my Pay was TAX FREE. Do I need to worry the IRS will be coming after me?
How am I supposed to feel? I think it is sad and hurts.
Tommy Barrett
Toms River, NJ
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Date: 31 Mar 2012
Time: 17:27:45
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U-tapao, 1969-70, 635th Supply Sq. SPS Augmentee
If being in Vietnam is presumptive to Herbicide why is "being in" U-tapao/Udorn/Ubon etc. NOT?? Smaller area, U-tapao vs Vietnam but same principle at work...
Name: chrisMcDaniels
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Date: 29 Mar 2012
Time: 14:44:36
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Took a C&P physical on 28Dec2011. The letter I got that instructed me to report for the exam. Gave me 3 days lead time to obtain all my civilian Doctors reports,hospital records, etc. etc. I jumped through the hoops and luckily was able to obtain about 150 pages of medical info. Took my exam and played the waiting game. I might mention that I have one of the nicest and understanding VFW reps represnting me. Her office is in the same Federal bldg as the VAs so she able to go face to face with the claims people. At about 45 days she did a status check on my claim, nothing had been done. At 90 days she did another check. This time my claim has been flagged because something is missing. The VFW rep immediately went right to the VA to see where the problem was. Seems the VA was waiting for the results of the C&P exam from last Dec. If nobody had did a follow up ,the claim would still be in the awaiting file for who knows how long. The VFW rep contacted the VA hospital in Battle Creek Mi and had them forward a copy of the C&P exam to the R/O in Detroit and also provide her a copy also. Quite and efficent system the VA is running.Supposedly the claim is now in the works and I should hear something in 30 days.
I might mention that I reopened a claim for exposure to herbicdes while stationed at NKP from 1969-70.I stated in my claim that I was not a will educated person therefore I could not decide as to what chemical was used at what time.I did notice however that the perimeter of NKP did not look like our pasture at home and was void of any vegetation .Therefore I felt that somehow there must be a connection between what was sprayed at NPK and my stage 4 Non-Hodgins lymphoma.We will see how well this goes over.
Name: Bruce Dyer YN3 USN
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Date: 28 Mar 2012
Time: 17:50:42
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69-70 stationed at MACV AG-CM - Saigon.
"WELCOME HOME TO ALL"
Name: SFC Wendell Holdman (retired)
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Date: 26 Mar 2012
Time: 14:09:29
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i'm in the process of helping a friend (Theodore W. Maiers AKA "teddy") Ted served with the 556th From 1968-1969, looking for help with his va claim, as many have posted his claim was denied because "lack of proff" that he had boots on the ground in Vietnam. Ted tells me that he was sent to Vietnam to repair air fields. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Name: Douglas Hakes
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Date: 13 Mar 2012
Time: 20:13:23
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I came across this site while surfing, trying to get some credability to my memories of my year at UTapao in Thailand. I was assigned to the 601st Photo Flight from 15 Apr 1968 to 15 Apr 1969 arriving there during the Water Festival. My duties were as a Photo Processing Tech and processed films from B52 bomb runs over Viet Nam. What I was trying to get validation on was the month, more or less, that I spent with the Air Police Augmentee where, I have no doubt, I was exposed to Agent Orange. One night I might be in a jeep along the parimiter and another standing guard duty on the flight line. I have yet to file the paperwork and these posts have been helpful. Depressing but helpful.
Name: frank reynolds
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Date: 04 Mar 2012
Time: 10:01:45
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served at nkp 68 -69 ,,23tass- loaned to 56th fms as machinist,23rd arm dearm . phan rang 71, fms machinist, upon closure back to nkp 56th fms and base transportation repair shop. like everyone else often wonder if illnesses connected to ao . at phan rang unclogged spray heads on 123s, got gummed up. at nkp 12 hour shifts on gun line . arm dearm most definetly nothing growing out there. and of course phan rang looked like a desert .also spent time at eglin , test lab and los angeles af station,finished up at mcclellan 552awacs. oh almost forgot first station was mcconnel fms machine shop .good luck to everyone.frank r.
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Date: 04 Feb 2012
Time: 00:10:39
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I served at Udorn 3/69-3/70 432FMS aircraft fuel systems shop. Had a couple of TDYs to NKP and a few real memerable days up at Changmia. Seems like it was a whole nother world back then. This is a great site keep it going.
Name: Ron Stowell
Web_Site: http://
Email: stowell571@metrocast.net
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Date: 03 Feb 2012
Time: 22:10:21
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Udorn Thailand, Det 1, 56 SOW, Jan 1970 to Jan 1971. T-28 Aircraft Mechanic. Agent Orange, DM2, skin rashes etc.Continental Airlines from Travis AFB to Bangkok. Cannot prove boots on ground in TSN but new VA info of Agent Orange at Thailand bases might work if presented correctly and we do our home work. Pics of A/O barrels, buddy letters and job description.Am willing to help and could also use some. God Bless you all and thanks for another day of FREEDOM!
Name: Robert Foster
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Email: robertfoster51@hotmail.com
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Date: 25 Jan 2012
Time: 18:17:52
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I was a 3041 supply, USMC in Vietnam in 1970/71 1st FSR Force Logistics Command 3rd MAB 3rd MAF. We took fire on many occasions, were on convoys to Fire and Support Bases and lost people. There is no shame in being a pogue or REMF. When I got in country I requested 03(grunt) and my CO said I was too well educated and competent to transfer. He said they were only sending shit birds into the infantry.
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Email: tlransom@aol.com
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Date: 22 Jan 2012
Time: 23:28:53
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Just spent 2 hours reading the lastest updates of this site. Was at Utapao from 9/67 to 2/69, crew chief on B-52s. For me this was amaseing time. This is a Great site,brings back many memeriories. Thanks
Name: Harold J Rahe
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Email: mhrahe1969@att.net
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Date: 19 Jan 2012
Time: 06:41:50
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Forgot to mention in my previous post that I was stationed at CCk from Feb of'67 to May of '68. Like most of us I remember the good times and overlook any bad times.
Web_Site: http://
Email: mhrahe1969@att.net
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Date: 18 Jan 2012
Time: 22:46:00
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Found this site while checking out another site and so far seems to be a great site.I was stationed at CCK Air Base Taiwan (loved it ). Worked in the Hyd.shop.Made 3 tdy's to Nam and 4 to Udorn( loved it there too) in support of the ABCCC C-130;s stationed there at the time.
Web_Site: http://
Email: Bobmix98@yahoo.com
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Date: 17 Jan 2012
Time: 03:07:30
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I was an REMF: 3rd Surgical Hosp, U.S. Army, Binh Thuy, 70-71. The memories are a part of me and still in my dreams at night. I have written many poems about the Nam.
Web_Site: http://
Email: paulmax3@comcast.net
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Date: 15 Jan 2012
Time: 00:24:57
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I served in RVN from 9/1965-07/1966; Then from 09/1966-03/1970; and from 02/1971-01/1972. The units were 128th Sig Co(D) in Cam Ranh Bay. Then AVEL North/614th LEM Co in Nha Trang/Qui Nhon; and with the HHC 165th AVN BN, Long Binh; and finally with 317th LEM Co in Vung Tau. I am trying to find SSG Sam White from 317th LEM Co and another friend "RED" Landreth we were in Nha Trang and Qui Nhon together. Thanks in advance for any help.
Name: john kennedy
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Email: 2000jkm8@gmail.com
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Date: 12 Jan 2012
Time: 21:14:46
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your site is great. wish i had found it sooner.
Name: James ( jimmy ) Colwell
Web_Site: http://
Email: jcolwell2@cox.net
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Date: 11 Jan 2012
Time: 18:35:51
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Served in Thailand 1970 as Jet engine Mechanic with USAF 432nd FMS . PUlled to security augmentee for 45 days or so with 432nd Security police. That would be where my herbicide exposure would have occured.
I am looking for any buddy letters that could support that it was a common practice for USAF folks to be pulled to help security as security augmetee . I have direct exposure claim for IHD and been denied. No evidence that i worked in security . If you can help please email me directly and welcome home.
James Colwell
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Email: LENNIEARMAGOST_YAHOO.COM
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Date: 11 Jan 2012
Time: 04:04:46
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i SERVED AT RAMUSON STN IN 70-71 WENT TDY TO DANANG VIET NAM VA DENIES KNOWLEDGE OF THIS. ANY INFO WOULD BE HELPFUL
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Email: bcvsc2@roadrunner.com
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Date: 06 Jan 2012
Time: 09:01:06
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I served in the 504th & 589th sig companies located at Camp Petty in Phu Tai Vallley from 1970-1971. Would like for anyone who with me, please contact me at my e mail address.
Welcome Home !!!
Name: James Jackson Jr.
Web_Site: http://
Email: jackson813@cableone.net
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Date: 31 Dec 2011
Time: 17:16:04
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Thanks so much for this great site. Am trying to connect with old Air Force buddies who served in the 631st Combat Support Group (Fire Protection) in Don Muang, Thailand during 1965-66 or at Udorn from 1971-1972. Also am trying to claim VA benefits for illnesses (prostate cancer and diabetes); VA is claiming that I have no evidence of "boots on the ground," but I was in Vietnam and there during plane stopovers, and exposed to AO in Thailand. If anyone knows me or has suggestions on how best to prove my disability claims, please help. Please contact me at e-mail address above. I'm from Conway, SC and my last station bases were Vogelweh, Germany and Columbus AFB, Miss.
Name: SFC(Ret) Cameron
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Date: 16 Dec 2011
Time: 15:26:13
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I was a dependant from 71-89, Army Enlisted 89-11, a REMF during the first Gulf War (Ft Meade, straight Mids) and then deployed twice to AFG (direct support to 3rd Group, SOF).
In June 2011, at my retirement, I told all of the young Soldiers that I owe a lot to VietVets. Some of you guys helped my folks raise me as a Brat, some of you guys dedicated your time and equipment to support me in Boy Scouts, two taught JROTC, and a few others instructed at Goodfellow. You guys were my Civilian supervisors, Bn/Bde CDRs and SGMs for most of my career. Some of you were watching my back (from D.C.) when I was out there. You guys made sure even Support Soldiers were acknowledged for their combat actions, and welcomed us as young Vets too. Thank you all. Cameron
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Email: richardwil@comcast.net
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Date: 16 Dec 2011
Time: 00:18:55
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I was tdy to Udorn AB, Thailand and Phan Rang AB, Vietnam from Clark AFB, PI in support of F102's and B57's. This was in 1966 and 1967. In 1968 I was assigned to Pleiku AB, Vietnam. Later in 1972 I was assigned to Korat, Thailand. While assigned to these locations I volunteered in may off duty hours as a MARS radio operator and technician. I would like to hear from anyone who might remember our operation. I have also applied to VA for ischemic heart disease and I am interested in talking with anyone who served as a perimeter augmentee at Pleiku as that was one of my extra duties. Additionaly does anyone remember being assigned to go out and survey an assigned area for dud 122's after an attack?
I wish to thank every one of you who served in the military during the Vietnam Era. You were my neighbors and friends.
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Email: saawaadee@aol.com
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Date: 05 Dec 2011
Time: 15:41:10
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I was at NKP from Oct 67 Oct 68 56 Security Police Sq and then I was at Muckdahan 68 69 Don Muang 69-72
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Email: vezina@directcon.net
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Date: 30 Nov 2011
Time: 02:19:42
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I was stationed in Ubon RTAB (2/68-5/68?)& Udorn RTAB (5/68?-2/69). My records don't show who I was assigned to I think it was with 555 in Ubon, and of course, there are no records of Travel, TdY's , or anything that would establish my even being stationed in Thailand; except, one medical record. At least I can prove I was there, but apparently being there isn't enough to establish an AO service connected disability. I have prostate cancer and, like most others in this situation, was denied. I don't know, for sure, that my illnesses was caused by AO, but the VA, thus far is treating me(w/copay)for the illness (I think they are doing a good job). With that said, I still believe the entire event was unjust, and I believe the VA owes the serviceman the benefit of doubt. Everybody knows that if you went to Thailand you stoped in Vietnam. It's a no brainer. good luck.
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Email: jimwreich@gmail.com
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Date: 29 Nov 2011
Time: 19:07:52
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Just visited your site, didn't know that I was a Viet-REMF! LOL
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Email: l.hoyt.lamb@gmail.com
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Date: 27 Nov 2011
Time: 21:40:25
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Great site. Was glad to read about fellow service members with similar duty and experiences. Was assigned to the 307th HSS squadron at U-Tapao June 70 to June 71 at Young Tiger Operations (KC-135 ops). Also had additional duty as a security Police Augmentee (auggie-doggie). Served in a guard tower near the perimeter watching B-52s & KC-135s come and go. Got some good photos. (Also have a picture of "Pete" the python in his cage. Anyone rember him?) DD-214 makes no mention of Augmentee service, could use any available help documenting that. Have had prostate cancer and numerous skin cancers over the years. Thanks, and Welcome Home.
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Email: rmart100@cableone.net
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Date: 22 Nov 2011
Time: 12:10:14
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I was at NKP from April 67-68 assigned to the 56th Transporation Sq as NCOIC of Admin. I went by the nickname of "Marty". Looking for anyone who served during this time. I have Parkinson's disease which I believe was exposure to AO. Also, anyone have copies of their flight schedule from Travis to Thailand with stopover in Vietnam? The VA and DAV are giving me grief for sure. Thanks and God bless all.
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Email: peskao71@yahoo.com
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Date: 18 Nov 2011
Time: 09:29:01
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Thanks for taking your time to mention those who were not stepping on boobis traps but help us to to survive in the bunnies
Luis M 11-B Company A 1st of the 506th 101st AIRBORNE-AIRMOBILE
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Email: tom@tashotsauce,com
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Date: 13 Nov 2011
Time: 15:45:58
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Station at Shaw AFB SC. Assigned to Tan Son Nhut, Vietnam March 1965. POL part of Surport team for RC 101's and RB 66's Recon Air Craft.
Would like to hear from some of the guy's I survied with.
I'm 70% SCD from Agent Orange. Diabetes, Nervous System, Heart, Kidneys. Now I have large tumor on my liver. VA don't want to cover,
Like to hear from old friends.
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Email: sfarthing@prodigy.net
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Date: 11 Nov 2011
Time: 21:51:49
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My father, Harvey 'Lee' Farthing Jr was stationed at Udorn RTAFB, Thailand from 1968-69, I believe. He was in supply. He died last year suddenly from lung cancer.
Trying to find contacts or anyone that may have known him so we can put some pieces of his Thailand tour together.
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Email: lowelldarnell@gmail.com
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Date: 02 Nov 2011
Time: 15:28:34
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I Lowell Darnell was stationed at Udorn Thailand from Sept 1967-1968 in 432 Supply Sq. Anyone with agent orange photos,
and info on flights from US to Thailand ( stop over in Vietnam ). I was sent to Vietnam to pick up spares parts
but no orders were given to me. Thanks for any and all help.
Lowell Darnell
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Email: jcolwell2@cox.net
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Date: 27 Oct 2011
Time: 00:54:42
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I am seeking information for my VA claim.
1970 Udorn, jet engine mechanic, seeking evidence of security augumentee TDY for 30 day as well as TDY for 5 days to NKP to fix a plan on the runway.
Medical evidence is not a issue.
Service in Thailand not a issue.
Need more info on " security augumetee" roles etc for Udorn 1970
Thank you for any help
Name: Chris McDaniels
Web_Site: http://
Email: chrismcdaniels@comcast.net
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Date: 23 Oct 2011
Time: 10:57:47
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I was surfing around on the internet for anything that could be used in support of my original claim for exposure to AO. Found a great case for review by people like me who has been fighting the VA for years over the AO and boots on the ground in VietNam.To review the VA`s decision type in Citation Nr:1022979 Decision Date:06/21/10. I would think us guys with older claims can use this decision as a basis to reopen a previously denied claim,new evidence being our claims pretty much read the same but we were denied.Maybe this guy got lucky and had a good advocate working for him. Give me some feed back and let me know if my train of thought is the same as yours.
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Email: lr55harper@msn.com
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Date: 25 Sep 2011
Time: 15:29:13
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I joined the Air Force in Aug of 70 in Nashville Tenn. I was going to be drafted anyday with a very low county number. I was based in Korat Thailand from June 1971 and returned to Pease Air Force Base in June 72. I was Security Police for the 4 years. While in Korat I grew to become a man. I also was allowed to become great friend with Dave Small and Doc Holiday both from around Selma Al Also Joe Pearson of Chatt, Tenn of whom I have seen a few times since out tour in Korat. It would be great to see them again or have a contact with them. I have also started a process to the exposure of Agent Orange while we were there, so far no head way. Once again Thank A Vet.
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Email: COOPOO1467@yahoo.com
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Date: 17 Sep 2011
Time: 12:15:32
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REDHORSE556CES Udorn, Thailand.
I was part of a small REDHORSE Det. Udorn, Thailand
Pre-TET 1966-67
Looking for my good friend. A2C Paul Rashid
So. of Chicago in IL. (or any of the other guys in the Det.
CAN ANYONE GIVE ME MORE INFO. OF ATTACK, RIGHT AFTER I LEFT.
OR ANY OTHER REDHORSSE PERSONELL - SAME TIME FRAME. DET. LOCATED IN KP UBON, UDORN SATTIHIP.
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Email: gcleve11@gmail.com
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Date: 13 Sep 2011
Time: 13:00:59
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I am looking for anyone stationed at Udorn RAFB from 09/72 to 09/73. My husband Grover Cleveland Edgemon also went by Cleve or G.C. now deceased, worked in the 438 FMS Aircraft Electric shop. I need some buddy statements for my DIC herbicide claim.
Please email me.. Thanks
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Date: 12 Sep 2011
Time: 12:37:52
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Word to the wise, be very active in your claim and make sure you are painting a picture that is simple and concise. The VA has gone to rejecting claims for the i not being dotted or the T s not being crossed,example AO was not used in Thailand ,herbicide was.No one has a better interest in your claim than you do. Make sure it reads as you want it to and remember it it is worth X number of dollars if approved,get every little detail in the claim the first time. The appeal process takes forever and we don`t have for ever.The reason I mention all this is because 2 1/2 ago I had a local VFW rep submit a claim based on herbcide exposure while stationed in Thailand.Details that supported my claim was left out etc. etc. If I was working at the VA I would`ve not considered the claim from day one.Hopefully I`be taken the bull by the horns and provided enough info to VA that now I stand a fighting chance to win.The rep was reopening an AO claim for Vietnam ,which far as I am concerned!
is a dead issue.Again,your claim will only be as good as the information that you provided and how will the claim is written and supported by documentation.Good luck to all of us who have a claim ,we`ll need it.
Name: ChrisMcDaniels
Web_Site: http://
Email: chrismcdaniels@comcast.net
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Date: 06 Sep 2011
Time: 22:25:22
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Was At NKP from Aug 69 70. Did What I was told to do ,delivered AGE Equipment to the perimeter ,kicked flares etc for the flight pay and tax free bucks. Submitted AO claim for nonHodgkins lymphoma in 2001.At the time AO wasn`t considered for Thailand therefore used my stops in VietNam. That got me no where,just like the majority of us who stopped in Saigon on our way to Thailand we can`t prove we we there. I wrote for my finance records ,they have been destroyed.Next up is the aircraft manifest from Travis AFB to thailand,that too isn`t available.Now we move on and try to establish that AO was used at NKP while I was there.Plenty of stuff on the internet about the use of AO at NKP but will the VA believe me and all that written info. We will see. Iam luckier than most, I was rated at 100% for a sever back problem that was a result of a helicopter crash in 1970,my problem is I need to establish the AO connection for future DIC.My 10 years for DIC purposes started in 2004,I ha!
ve to live to 2010 in order for my wife can collect DIC.If I can establish a connection for AO either as a result of the Vietnam stop over or else the Thailand connection than Iam in like Flint,immediate DIC if I die of the Lymphoma.Big problem for me ,I have a new case of nonHodgkins lymphoma of the skin.Anyone have any ideas of how I can win any of this. I had given up on the VA in 2009,now I got to fight again ,mainly for the DIC.Does anyone have a clue how the VA got out of the business of helping veterans?I think we`d have better luck solving that than we do applying for a benefit we earned.
Name: Jerry Green
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Email: mjerrygreen@yahoo.com
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Date: 27 Jul 2011
Time: 14:39:56
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I certainly was enlightened by your site educating in a sea of misinformation and false data. Glad I read it, and will keep your excellent writing in mind next time someone in my group of shooters unleashes the 'R' word with a condescending grin. I was too young to serve in Viet Nam, though two of my uncles were Marines there and earlier in Korea. Thank you for taking the time to put this together, and best of luck in all you do and have done for our country.
Jerry Green
Miami Florida
Name: John Martinez
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Email: jmart52@austin.rr.com
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Date: 25 Jul 2011
Time: 15:07:18
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I am seeking any service men who serve in NKP and Ubon, Thailand who were assigned to the Alpha Task Force and the Steel Tiger operations in Laos between 1967-1968. I was stationed at Nakhom Phahom (NKP) which is on the Mekong River across from the country of Laos. NKP was a "Highly Secret Classified Base". I was a SSgt attached to the 56th Commando Wing and was given extra duty to work with the "Steel Tiger" Task Force. My mission consisted of gathering information for "Top Secret /Classified" information in Laos. We went into Laos and set foot in Laos. I need help to satisfy the Department of Veteran Affairs to prove that I was there. We worked with the CIA and went into Laos "Electronic Battlefield", "McNamara Line". (Ho Chi Mingh Trail)We were sent on classified missions and the Government refuses to acknowledge that we were there. All missions were expunged and I cannot prove that I was there on my VA Claim. If any of you guys can help I would be very grateful. !
I have two letters signed by two full birds on my Steel Tiger assignment but it does not come up on my military records. Having to prove 'boot on the ground' in Nam or Laos!
Tsgt. John Martinez, Jr.
Jmart52@austin.rr.com
Fredericksburg, Texas 78624
Phone: 830-456-9608
Name: Don Land
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Email: Bigowl56@yahoo.com
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Date: 22 Jul 2011
Time: 17:33:02
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Great job on the site. Was in Korat, Thailand from Mar 65 to Mar 66 with the 9th Logistical Command at Camp USARTHAI.
Hooch 222 with Dan Moore of the 44 Engr Group, Lee Riley and Roland Broadus from Detroit.
Name: Charles 'BPO Chuck' Mentz
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Email: inhisgrip@surewest.net
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Date: 16 Jul 2011
Time: 18:56:17
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Hey there fellow Thailand vets. I served with the 635 Combat Support Group - CBPO (Personnel) from 24 May 70 to 16 Aug 72 (extended twice) and with USARPTHAi at Camp Samae San and USMACTHAI/JUSMAG in Bangkok, from July 1975 to July 1976. Yes, I was one of about 150 military personnel that departed Thailand on 7/76 that were the last contingent to leave the "LOS." I also pulled NCO of the Day duty on 4 July 1976 - our country's 200th birthday at the JUSMAG Compound.
Hey vets, I'm looking for anything related to the 635 Combat Support Group/Security Police Squadron Base Operational Plan from 1967 to 1973. I have also made a request to the Air Force Historical Research Agency at Maxwell AFB, IL, to see if they have the Ops Plan. I need the documentation for my VA claim for herbicide exposure at U-Tapao and that I was assigned to the Security Police augmentee ("Auggie-Doggie") program as an additional duty. Any documentation or correspondence will be greatly appreciated by myself and my family.
Charles ("BPO Chuck") Mentz
965 Keith Drive
Roseville, CA 95661-5375
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(916) 765-7989 = Cell
Name: Jim Dinger
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Email: shoepic@bellsouth.net
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Date: 13 Jul 2011
Time: 01:17:52
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I was stationed at Ubon RTAB from 6-1970 to 6-1971. I was a SSgt attached to the 8th AMS in the Igloo White Sensor Shop. ( "Electronic Battlefield", "McNamara Line" ) I'm extremely proud of the role we played in troop and supply interdiction along the Trail, and firmly believe that lives were saved due to the existence of that program. My comrades and I served with distinction and I will never forget the personal sacrifices that were made. Thanks for this website. We all gave some, some gave all.
Name: Roy Schuster
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Email: royschuster85@yahoo.com
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Date: 04 Jul 2011
Time: 01:17:58
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I was at U-Tapao June 72-June 73 with the 635th MMS.
Great Site
Name: Patrick Jordan
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Email: pjordan2@tampabay.rr.com
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Date: 03 Jul 2011
Time: 13:06:51
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Served at U-Tapao 1968-1969. Diagnosed with Leukemia 2005. Applied for AO disability but having prob proving 'boot on the ground' in Nam. Stopped there on the way to Thailand. Cannot find any records at military facilities.I believe most of us stopped in Nam on the way to Thai bases. Will keep trying. Hope all of your are well.
Name: Chuck Harrison
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Date: 03 Jul 2011
Time: 01:17:43
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Stationed at Udorn RTAFB 73-74. F4 Crew Chief in the Blue Section, 13th TFS. My aircraft was 796. Great site !
Thanks
Name: LYNN YOUNG
Web_Site: http://
Email: nanlynyoung@sbcglobal.net
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Date: 28 Jun 2011
Time: 15:35:14
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IF THERE IS ANYONE WHO WAS IN UBON THIALAND DURING 1962 OR 1963 PLEASE E MAIL ME. THANK YOU LYNN YOUNG
Name: Steve Louzensky
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Email: slouzensky@hotmail.com
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Date: 25 Jun 2011
Time: 13:38:46
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Just want to let people know that I was recently approved for Herbicide exposure at Udorn, Thailand. I worked the flight-line with Det 1 56th SOW. The VA has conceded that Herbicides were used at Udorn. Do not file for AO exposure, as they will deny it. You must file for "Herbicide" exposure only. If you file as AO, you must prove "boots on the ground" in VN. DoD is still denying AO use in Thailand.
The VA denied my claim twice, and after I requested a DRO hearing, it was almost 6 months to the day that they approved it. First you must prove you served at one of the bases listed. Then you must prove you have one or more of the diseases on the presumptive list. Then you must prove you worked on or close to the perimeter. It is possible, and my claim proves it. Have patience, persistence, and DON'T GIVE UP. My claim took over 3 yrs, but I kept hammering them.
If I can help in any way, I will. Contact me with any questions at the above e-mail.
Name: Bill Way
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Email: waybillandlois@wowway.com
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Date: 23 Jun 2011
Time: 19:08:02
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Like to say H1 to all the folks that was in the 16th TFS 66/67. 13th TFS Udorn RTAFB 67/68. 391st TFS Misawa AB Japan 68/70. 384th ARW McConnell 73/75. 8th TFS Kunsan AB, Korea 68/70,75/76. 932CAMS Scott AFB Il. 76/81. 552AGS AWACS Tinker AFB 81/88. And all those wonderful trips to to Rhyiad every Jan every year for seven years during the Iran/Irac war before Desert Storm. We were all the unsung heroes that no one cheered when we came home. Our Gen Jesus Christ never forsake us nor left us during the cold war. Man they named that war correct!! The Cold War!!! I still have my 1967 Udorn Thailand Aussie hat!! Course a sgt Peil stole mine a week before I left Udorn in Jul 68. A day after the Thai-con hit the base. blew up a C-141. killed the loadmaster, and shot one of our sky cops. They are still up there waiting for all us to meet them in the Great Wild Blue Yonder. As the song goes "When we are all meet up yonder, Amen!!""
Name: John Martinez
Web_Site: http://
Email: jmart52@austin.rr.com
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Date: 20 Jun 2011
Time: 15:23:30
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NKP, Thailand 1967-68 STEEL TIGER TASK FORCE
I was stationed in NKP Thailand 1967-1968 and was had a classified assignment with the Steel Tiger Task Force. We had missions of going into Laos to validate sensors and other classified materials on the Ho Chi Mingh Trail. These missions were conducted by the CIA and were highly classified. The Department of Veteran Affairs refuses to help me on my claim because I cannot prove that I was there. We were not allowed to take photos nor the missions recorded due National Security. I lost many friends in Laos and Cambodia on similar mission. I need to find out if anyone out there was assigned to the Steel Tiger Task force from NKP, Thailand. My email is jmart52@austin.rr.com and my telephone number is 830-456-9608. The Department of Veteran Affairs has taken me through hell because I cannot prove that I was there and has given me a ZERO on my claim. Thanks and God bless all of you brothers.
John Martinez
Name: Jim Buchmann
Web_Site: http://radar-comm-sites.webs.com
Email: buckysj@hotmail.com
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Date: 16 Jun 2011
Time: 03:38:58
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Was stationed at Phitsanulok Thailand 1970-71 US Army
MRC 98 Tropo Shot to Chang Mai. The Air Force ran the Takli Shot. Remote Only about 6 of us Army. Maybe 8 or 9 on the Air force side. DORA was basicly closed down. Antennas rarely turned. I have many pictures. Pictures on the blog site.
It seems information about this location is rare. I haven't been able to contact any people yet.