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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
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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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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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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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.
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Fredericksburg, Texas 78624
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Name: Don Land
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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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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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Name: Jim Dinger
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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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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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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
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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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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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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
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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
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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.
Name: Stanley R. Hunter
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Date: 05 Jun 2011
Time: 21:42:39
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I served as an aircraft mechanic,crew chief F-4 Phantom, at Ubon RTAFB 70/71, with the 435th tfs.I was stationed at Shaw afb EB-66's TDY Itazuki air base Japan EB-66's,and tdy Myrtle beach afb EB-66's.I would like to say "Thank You" to all who served!
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Date: 28 Dec 2010
Time: 15:32:30
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Ramasun station Thailand with the 7th RRU from 66 to 67/68. Spent time at Udorn AFB and made hops to Laos for various jobs...SAR, TACAN site maintenace, etc...Never in Vietnam. My MOS 05d but did other electronics and electrical work. I have friends here (who served in Vietnam proper) with prostate cancer, heart problems and other maladys and they still can not get 100% disability. We just hang on best we can and be proud. Pray for the vets who are ill because the V.A. does'nt seem to care.
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Date: 26 Dec 2010
Time: 18:46:54
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I served from April 1974 - May 1975 in NKP Thailand, with US US Army Satcom NKP, and with US Communication Command in Bangkok Thaild from May 1975 to November 1975. Would like to know any information that could be used to establish Agent Orange during my tours in Thailand. Arlington, TN Retired SFC
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Date: 23 Dec 2010
Time: 09:32:54
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Worked at MP shack in '73,'74 as a clerk.
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Date: 18 Dec 2010
Time: 21:21:42
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I got to nam directly from a 4 year tour in brussells belgium.i did not volentier to go to nam. I was a mailman for
18 yrs 6 months prior. Arriving in nam I was assigned to a
FAC sq and I flew combat in Cambodia. I had all the respect
in the world for the guys doing the job to keep me flying, fed and watching over me in all matters on the ground.I say god bless all of them and thanks for gettinng me home. G. Larson, TSGT , USAF, Retired
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Date: 15 Dec 2010
Time: 18:57:38
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I am already on I can not leave this alone that person who did not put his name while bad mouthing fellow vererans, I feel sorry for the vfw or the american legion or the dav if he is a member. medals do not make you a vetern.I served in thialand 1962 us army my brother served in the marines nam silver star and purple heart he will not demean a fellow veteran for anyreason 68 and 69 tet he proud to have served I am proud to have sent the ammo you needed while you were earning your medals
Name: karl king
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Date: 11 Dec 2010
Time: 16:59:33
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served with 1973rd comm sq., Udorn 1970-72., tdy monthly to radar sit NANCY near Mukdahan. Would like to hear from any vets stationed in the shop prior, or during, my time there. I may have posted before. sorry
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Date: 10 Dec 2010
Time: 15:49:42
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already on need to say this great site and to tell fellow vets not to give up keep fighting thats what they want. go to the vfw and the dav or the american legion I was in thailand when we had 12 man tents not huts operation cobra task force 116 did guard khorat air base ammo dump at rtab. did have ageant oraange around field
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Date: 05 Dec 2010
Time: 12:11:15
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Thank you so much for the information that I have gleaned on this site. If anyone served with my husband John D'Ottavio...U-Tapao Thailand Jan 68 to Dec 68...4258th Strategic Wing 3rd SAC and would be willing to write a buddy letter for me in regard to the location of the crypto buiding in relation to the perimeter or how you "pulled guard duty" please feel free to e-mail me...my husband of 38 years died Jan 2008 (soft tissue synovial sarcoma) and I have been battling the VA ever since...thank you from the bottom of my heart and a great big thank you to all of you have served for the benefit of all of us...~ Rita
Name: Brenda Wayne Wyatt
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Date: 02 Dec 2010
Time: 20:38:52
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I lived there in 1968 and worked at Bank of America on Guam. My husband was Rodney A Wyatt USAF aircraft mechanic. Would love to get in touch with some people who were there at that time. I arrived on the same flight with the Secretary of Defense. Sat beside him, I have a book he sighned for me. It was also the year that Raquel Welsch was there with Bob Hope. We lived for a while with a Master Sgt Bill Autry and then we found a house in Agana. Hope someone remembers me. We went to the NCO a lot.
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Date: 02 Dec 2010
Time: 00:11:05
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I stumbled across your site while trying to jog my memory of 45 years ago. I feel very bad for my fellow comrades who are fighting to be recognized. I stopped over in Thailand three times on my way back to Clark AFB from Vietnam. My heart and prayers go out to you. I am a 1st Mobile Comm group "Mobster" who served in Cam Rahn Bay, Anhke, and Pleiku. I was TDY at all three locations. Like many of you, I am suffering illnesses which are probably related to conditions met in Southeast Asia. I have the Vietnam Service Medal but I face a similar problem as many of you. Most of the locations i visited were classified and trying to find proof of "Boots on Ground" is becoming a formidable task. I was there. Just difficult to prove it. Has anyone faced this problem? Anyone find a solution? I have also requested my records from the Records Center in St Louis. Currently waiting for a reply. Any Ideas? I am proud of all of you that served. You have my thanks and that of all vets who served.
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Date: 01 Dec 2010
Time: 14:33:20
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I found your site posted on Kurt Priessman's website. I was stationed at Bang Pla and Bang Ping from Feb. 1967 to June 1968. I was shocked to learn (early 2010) of AO usage at all Thai bases throughout the Vietnam War. The revelation of the "Project CHECO Reports" and "MACTHAI-JUSMAG Report" brought to light by a few honest veterans not willing to give up has motivated me to help others. We need a national dialog on the true cost of war. Healing the veteran population after war is a cost that DoD and others refuse to factor in before war starts.
Finally, I am a victim of herbicide exposure along with many of our veteran brothers from their Thailand service. God save this Republic because the politicians will not. Vote them out if they are anti-veteran.
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Date: 29 Nov 2010
Time: 15:31:27
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I served at U-Tapao,from Feb.1968 to January 1969. I have ischemic heart disease, diagnosed in March 1997, the next day I had heart by-pass surgery. Which is now listed as a condition associated with exposure to agent orange. I need proof of augmentee air police duty. Two events during my augmentee duties, was related to an explosion in the bomb dump, and the crash of a KC-135 on take off. On both occasions I spent the night guarding the base armed and ready. If anyone can help me establish this perimeter exposure, I would be greatful. Any help, would be truly appreciated.
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Date: 26 Nov 2010
Time: 13:42:24
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thailand 62 to 63 590qm left nov63 bankok stop at sigon for 5 hrs panam flight 254 313 32 flew to travis with pete? need help to prove to va case is on remand with va
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Date: 13 Nov 2010
Time: 22:14:43
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are they ever going to recognize thailand for benefits. i
was lent parkinsons disease 25 years ago. good luck to all! utapao 70-71 b-52d crewchief 6662
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Date: 10 Nov 2010
Time: 17:41:28
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i drop in every so often. Bob, this is a great site to visit. I enjoy it very much. Thank You. Tomorrow is Veterans Day. May all of You enjoy the day with your family. It is my honor to have served our nation & to have served with some of the finest men & women this nation has. God Bless You & or Nation.
Name: Billy Endress
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Date: 10 Nov 2010
Time: 09:20:33
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Has anyone addressed the use of AO within Camp Vayama (Close to Sattahip)?
I was with the US Army 562nd Maint Co. from 10-67 t0 10-68.
Billy
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Date: 07 Nov 2010
Time: 22:29:59
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Bien Hoa, Vietnam Aug 67 - 68, USAF 46150 in bomb dump north of field. We were there during the TET Offensive base incursion and VNAF bomb dump explosion. Cannot remember names of friends at that time. I THINK it was the 707 MMS.
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Date: 05 Nov 2010
Time: 13:01:43
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I was stationed at Utapao '70-'71 635 MMS, worked line delivery was not aware of AO use there. Being in the bomb dump puts you on the base perimeter.
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Date: 01 Nov 2010
Time: 15:09:20
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I am looking for any one who serve with the 281st MP company
in Sattihip, Thailand during 1971-1972 at Camp Samesean we played Bid Whist card game
Name: william lavato
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Date: 30 Oct 2010
Time: 18:37:53
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served with 40arrs in udorn/nkp in 1971 Have both prostate cancer & hypertension. Sure hope VA will recognise these. so far I have been rejected
Name: Mitch Fladerman
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Date: 29 Oct 2010
Time: 11:30:05
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I was doing some research on Agent Orange use in Thailand when I came across this site. I was in Udorn from 1969 to 1970. I may have a few answers for some of the posted letters and hope to get some answers for travel through Viet Nam, attacks on Udorn and AO in Thailand
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Date: 20 Oct 2010
Time: 17:27:46
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great site. i was in guam 1967-1968 and u-tapoe 1969-1970. i was in MMS, bomb loader/ pre load.still fighting with the va, still looking for info on A.O.
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Date: 19 Oct 2010
Time: 20:24:30
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I also remember being in the rear and doing the things our government ordered us to do. Served in the 432 FMS aircraft fuel system mechanic, Udorn RTAFB, 1968-69. Like many others, that same government awarded to me the VSM & VCM. Now that I have diabetes mellitus II and prostate cancer, the VA says I am not a Vietnam Vet, just a veteran of the Vietnam Era. In my attempt to prove exposure to Agent Orange while in Thailand, I am coming up with the short end of the stick. If anyone has any photos of orange banded 55gal drums, or the use of herbicides in Thailand, please let me know. If I can prove to the VA exposure, then I will have won a long, hard battle. Any reports or other information would be helpful. First our government denied use of herbicides in Nam and most definitely in Thailand. 40 yrs later, anyone who served "in country, Nam" is presumptively approved, while the "Blue Navy, Brown and all of us who served in Thailand, must prove exposure to the "bastards" who have been lying for the past 40 yrs. What the government does not want us to know, if you flew into Okinawa, your next stop was Saigon (Ton Sonut AFB) then onto Bangkok, Thailand. Could not go to Bangkok directly because you would have flown over Communist China or North Vietnam. All of us have been in South Vietnam and the possiblity of exposure to AO is high if not presumptive also. Consider that approach if you also have be denied the benefits that we all are deserving of. Yes this is a great site and I am very pleased to have been here. The owner of this site said it best, air power definitely helped to win the war, not just the grunts on the ground. I didn't fly in them much, but I did keep them flying.
Name: Ernest Manning
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Date: 12 Oct 2010
Time: 17:34:05
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Never throught I would find a web site that I identify with so much. In 1972, I was sent to Anderson AFB, Guam for a six month TDY launching B-52"s into Vietnam (Rolling Thunder) Early 1974, I was got orders to NKP, Thailand for a year. I was asked to extend for six months until the base closed down, and I did... I was involved in the SS mayaguez rescue, operation frequent wind, and Operation Eagle Pull during my tour of duty. I do not have a vietnam Service Medal, however, I will always be connected to the war. Freedom is not free, I paid. Im proud...
Name: R. Johnston
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Date: 10 Oct 2010
Time: 10:55:00
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For those of you who served in Thailand, especially Utapao, go to the following site for Agent Orange Update from VA:
http://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/agentorange/thailand.asp It appears recognition of the use of Agent Orange on Thai bases is finally coming. The Senate Veteran Affairs committe chairman recently asked the VA to look into the AO use in Thailand and start granting compensation where warranted.
VA TO REVIEW CASES OF NEARLY 17,000 “BROWN WATER” AND OTHER VIETNAM VETERANS PREVIOUSLY DENIED AGENT ORANGE BENEFITS Chairman Akaka posts information on committee website to help veterans and advocates
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following oversight requests from Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Daniel K. Akaka (D-Hawaii), the Department of Veterans Affairs has agreed to review the cases of nearly 17,000 “Brown Water” and other Vietnam Era veterans who claimed disabilities related to Agent Orange. VA had previously denied a number of claims without properly determining whether veterans served in Vietnam’s inland waterways (“Brown Water”) or otherwise served in locations where veterans may have been exposed to herbicides, such as Agent Orange.
“I commend VA for responding to data showing that many Navy vessels thought to have stayed at sea actually traveled into the inland waters of Vietnam. As a result, veterans who served on these vessels are eligible for the same benefits as Vietnam veterans who served on land. I urge veterans and advocates to visit the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee website to determine if evidence of ships in inland waters or service on the perimeter of Air Force bases in Thailand entitles them or someone they know to health care and benefits,” said Senator Akaka.
With this review, certain veterans who were previously considered “Blue Water” veterans will have their claims re-evaluated for evidence of “Brown Water” service, or evidence of service in other locations where VA acknowledges that herbicides may have been used, such as the perimeter of Air Force bases in Thailand.
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Date: 06 Oct 2010
Time: 21:25:42
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us army 1962 korat thialand 57th ord 9th log I sat on those 55 gal drums with orange strips doing guard duty I was one of the first to serve thier. looking for anyone who also served with me.they sprayed for a wider kill area
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Date: 26 Sep 2010
Time: 17:48:41
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Thank-you Bob for starting a site that tells people what we went through during the secret war. I was stationed at nkp with the 556 Red Horse squadron in 69-70.Ialso had been stationed at Utapoa RTNAF with the 556 Red Horse Squadron in 67-68 and with the 635 CES at Utapoa in 70-71.
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Date: 24 Sep 2010
Time: 14:52:02
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I was with the 9th Trans car abn co. in Long Binh (II FF) from Aug 1966 to Sept 23 1967. I can't even find my unit on the internet. We were told we were attached to the 173 ABN. out of Bien Hoa.
Name: Bruce Kent
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Date: 21 Sep 2010
Time: 12:33:31
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I was a Buff crew chief. Bulletshot TDY from March AFB,Ca. I am looking for anyone who worked the Eastside, and lived in the tempory barracks on the West side of the base. West of the NCO club, and across the street from the HSS barracks. I know they were built in late '71 and '72. The grass was always brown, and since it was close to the fence I know that Agent Orange was sprayed there. I have had some medical problems, and the VA has denied my claims. If anyone has information, please drop me a email.
If we can work together, we can help each other with the VA.
Name: Michael Golden
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Date: 15 Sep 2010
Time: 17:56:11
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4258th MMS @ Utapao Thailand, Aug67-Aug68.
Name: Chuck Norton
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Date: 14 Sep 2010
Time: 15:48:33
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Let me see if I can provide some useful information to my fellow vets. Those who served in South East Asia during the Vietnam war and received the normal medals/decorations/awards are not eligible for any of the now 15 diseases associated with exposure to agent orange as recognized by the VA. You still must have set foot in Vietnam to qualify. Now, as far as Thailand, the VA has changed its position and is now admitting that agent orange was used around the perimeter of the bases in Thailand. They have sorta narrowed it down to sentry dog handlers and security police as the ones who qualify for exposure to agent orange. I devote all of my time assisting my fellow vets in proper preparation of a claim before it is submitted to the VA. If you fail to prepare...you are preparing to fail. I speak on Robins AFB, Ga once each month on this subject and have been doing it for more than 5 years. I am a service officer for the VFW and American Legion. Those of you who do not belong to one of the service organizations need to join so you will be exposed to your benefits and someone who is trained in assisting with claims. I am always ready to assist...just contact me at my email address with all of the specifics such as what you intend to file for, etc. The more info I get from you, the better I can assist. I DO NOT assist anyone will less than an HONORABLE discharge and I do not assist with a frivilous or unsubstantiated claim. If you have the basis for a valid claim, I will be glad to help. I am a retired Air Force CMSGT and was stationed at Cam Rahn Bay, Vietnam in 1968-1969 and Utapao , Thailand in 1970-1971.
Name: DON lOMAX
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Date: 04 Sep 2010
Time: 17:13:58
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Radio Researcher on Arm Chair General website suggested I check out your site being a REMF Vietnam '66-'67. I was a 63 Charlie (Wheel and Track Vehicle Mechanic) I graduated 2nd high in my class and never picked up a wrench after that. We were sent to Vietnam during LBJ's massive build-up in the fall of 1966 and pulled nothing but shit details the entire time. Same-same giant waste of time. I have been appologizing for the last 42 years for not being in the shit and this is the first time anyone told me it was okay to be a REMF.
Thanks.
Name: Len Lister
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Date: 04 Sep 2010
Time: 12:09:12
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I was a bomb loader at U-tapao 1969/1970, Ubon 1971/1973 and Udorn 1974/1975. Would like to hear from anyone I may have worked with. Great site, keep it up.
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Date: 03 Sep 2010
Time: 22:44:47
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Worked in the POL dump at Camp Friendship in 67 - 68. Also spent time in Udorn and Konshanaberie???? w/ I think they were called the Queens Cobra Unit somewhere near the old railroad bridge over the river Qui. Pardon my spelling, It,s been a long time.
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Date: 30 Aug 2010
Time: 23:51:09
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U-Tapao, 307SW HSS/INI, 11/72-11/83. AFSC 20650, Photo Interpreter. Same building as the photo lab. Some remembered names are Keith Douglas, Jerry Letsinger, Norm Koch, Dick Witt, and Herb Caron, but there were a couple dozen of us during my tour.
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Date: 25 Aug 2010
Time: 14:23:40
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I was in camp friendship 1966 left in july 18 1968, i was in the 442nd signal ,long lines, i was in the motor Pool/drive to all bases... Iam looking for the name of a GI that died at the 442nd mess hall outside, he was Electocruted, around July 1967, his company I think was the ,, 207th signal /tropo / 379th signal battalion, I need his name for my claim,, email goody04073@yahoo.com,..THANKS
Name: David Coffman
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Date: 20 Aug 2010
Time: 16:31:21
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I was with 9th Log Command at Camp Samesan, Thailand from Jan 69-Oct 69. Anyone would like to talk?
Name: David Coffman
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Date: 20 Aug 2010
Time: 16:24:26
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Keep up the good work.
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Date: 10 Aug 2010
Time: 20:29:11
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I found this sight by,accident. I am a vietnam vet retired army.I am helping my brother in law Melvin Lester NEWTON who was with the 319 Fld Maint SG (SAC), he flew out of KNP Thiland to an air base in nam not sure of spelling KON TUM.
1970 to 1971. He was a Airlift/Bombardment Aircraft Maintenance Techician. He worked on C 47 (BLACK) highly calsiffied. Had applyed for disability for Diabetes was turned down because they VA could not find any record ofhim being in Country. However, He has received Vietnam Service Medal;Repubvlic Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Device and Republic vietnam campain Medal. It should also be noted while he was in country he had to wear civilian Clothing only. Can anyone give me some advice as to what he can do to established his disablity. My time in Vietnam was in Delta 1970 to 1971 recveiving 40% combat disability and 50 % other.
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Date: 05 Aug 2010
Time: 01:43:17
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Looking for the crew on RF-4C 63-7755 out of UDORN that went down on or about 26JUN68. Capt. M.S. JONES and Maj. F. J. McKenna
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Date: 24 Jul 2010
Time: 16:08:52
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I was stationed at U-tapao, Airfield, Thailand from late Feb. 1968 thru late Jan. 1969. Memories: The late afternoon blast that rocked the base and the GI's stationed there. The morning the KC-135 crashed on takeoff, just a few days before a base party to celebrate 25,000 missions with out an accident.
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Email: herc12@yahoo.com
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Date: 21 Jul 2010
Time: 10:04:08
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I am an old retired c-130 crew chief,I was on okinawa in 68&69.i spent one 79 day tdy in ton sun nut,which doesn't show on my records.in 72-73 i was in nkp for 13 months.after i retired from air national gaurd in 204 i had a massive heart attach since i wasn't active nothing came of my claim in 2006 i was told i had prostate cancer i was also tdy to danang guess what again no record in my file even though i received the viet nam medals. I uckout when i returned from nam my apr was due, due to the fact that my superviser sput my tdy in viet nam i got my disabilities another fact of air force personal on the ground have trouble is because the air crews got medals for flying over viet nam. I am happy some one is out there helping our comrades in arms against the government.yes we are supposedly the bad vets what else can i say. thanks again Msgt James Pew retired usaf/new york ang i hope i help some one who needs it
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Date: 19 Jul 2010
Time: 06:51:16
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I served in the Air Force 635 MMS Utapao Thailand from June 1969 to June 1970. I was there when a B-52 exploded on the end of the runway in August 1969 and we cleaned it up in one day. I worked on the fin pad and delivered fins to Bomb assembly. I spent alot of time at Elmendorf AFB Alaska also.
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Email: JOHNSAPPINGTON@MYBLUELIGHT.COM
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Date: 26 Jun 2010
Time: 22:13:29
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LET ME START.
I WAS 19 YRS OLD WHWE I JOINED THE AIR FORCE. OH WHAT A LONG TIME A GO.WELL MAKE A LONG STORY SHORT I ENDED UP AT A BASE IN THIALAND CALLED U TAPOW I WAS A MUNITIONS SPECIALIST.I THINK I DRANK A LOT, BUT EVERY BODY DID TOO. NOW I`M SICK SOME 40+ YRS A GO. HART DESISE, DIBETIES (OH WHAT THE HELL I CANT SPELL, SO BAR WITH ME) AND EVERY THING ELSE. THE VA SAID NOTHING EVER HAPPEND.YOU KNOW THE GOVERMENT IS NOT ABOUT TO SHUT DOWEN A AIR PORT BECAUSE THAT PLACE WAS SPRAYED. SO WHAT. WE PAY THE PRICE TO KEEP PUBLIC RELATIONS IN GOOD STANDINGS.AND WE FIGHT FOR YEARS TO PROVE TO THE VA WHAT HAPPEND. I`M NOT A AVICATE BUT GOOD LORD. MABY I`M A LITTLE DRUNK TONIGHT AND PISSED.MABY I SHULD BE PROUD THAT AT 19 -20 I WAS GOOD ENOUGH TO DO DO A GRAT JOB EVEN IF NOBODY BELEVES ME.I REALY WAS THERE. GOOD LUCK TO THOSE VETS THAT HAS NO PROOF. WE ALL KNOW WHAT WE DID.
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Date: 25 Jun 2010
Time: 13:37:03
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In seeking evidence that I stepped on ground in Vietnam for the Prostate Cancer disability claim I submitted, I'm wondering if there is such a thing as a "Military Passenger Manefist Archives."
When I boarded that C-135 from Hickam AFB Hawaii, the flight had a stopped over at Tan Sanot airport in Saigon. The passenger manefist should have my name on that list.
If not, I'll keep trying.
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Email: smlsaimin@aol.com
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Date: 25 Jun 2010
Time: 03:50:07
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I was stationed in Korat AFB Thailand in 1965 and 1966. About a year ago, I was diagosed with Prostate cancer. Back in February 2010, I submitted my claim for disability. A vet told me that in order to be granted disability for prostate cancer, I need to have touch dirt in Vietnam. From Hickam AFB Hawaii, I boarded a C135 for Thailand. We made a stopover at Tannsanut airport in Saigon. But I need to prove that I touch dirt in Vietnam. So I filled out a form with a help of a VA counselor and mailed it to the Military Archive center in St. Louis Missouri requesting a travel voucher for me. I am sure I filled one out to show that I stopped over in Vietnam. If they do not have one, I'm out of luck!.
I'm not sure Korat Air Base had Agent Orange. I worked in the communication center which was located on the flight line.
Anyone can give me some advice?
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Email: pianoman601@yahoo.com
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Date: 24 Jun 2010
Time: 14:06:23
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Just wanted to let the veterans know that the July issue of the American Legion Magazine for 2010 has a good article in it about NAVY BLUES - Vietnam War Veterans who served at sea are demanding to know why their Agent Orange exposure is ignored by the VA. I personally believe that all agent orange cases will be recognized and hopefully soon. Even for those of us that are referred to as REMF. According to the representative of the DAV I recently spoke to in the Detroit REgional Office the Veterans Organizations have discovered the "secret" (is how it was put to me) that the governemt is recognizing the fact that agent orange was airborne and they are just waiting for the Congress and Senate to pass the necessary legislation to include the outlying areas and a list of diseases to be included in the presumptive category or automatic service connection for those having health issues. Again this is an excellent site to use and to be able to share information with fellow !
veterans. Good luck to all again, Signing off for now., John Jobes
Name: John J. Jobes
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Email: pianoman601@yahoo.com
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Date: 22 Jun 2010
Time: 19:10:02
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I just learned of this site early today from my DAV representative. I signed the guest book in hopes of sharing some info about my service in Thailand also in hopes of finding someone who may remember me being there as a REMF in the Supply Squardron combat support group. I am adding this entry for two reasons. I find this to be an excellent site and well thought out and put together. It is nice to finally read about those of us who were there and as stated by the gentleman who created this work of art that we served also even though not in or on the front lines. WE too have paid the price and are still paying dearly with health issues that are being debated simply due to the fact that we were not on the front lines. Thank you sir for creating this. Secondly reason was to list my other e mail which I have above pianoman601@yahoo.com along with jonjobes@hotmail.com. Either account will work should someone want to contact me but preferable the yahoo acct as I keep the hotmail. acct. locked down pretty good.
Repectfully and again good luck to all my fellow veterans,
John J. Jobes
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Email: jonjobes@hotmail.com
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Date: 22 Jun 2010
Time: 13:51:23
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My Local DAV Representative gave me this site today. Was so glad to find it. I was stationed at Utapao, Thailand in May, 1970 serving with the United States Air Force within the 635 Cmbt Spt Gp, PACAF. I handled and was exposed to Agent Orange while there. I was only over there about a month or more when I became ill. Over the years I have had numerous health issues, the most current being Prostate Cancer which is not operable. Is there anyone else who served in any branch of the armed forces who served in Thailand or perimiders that are having difficulty proving exposure to agent orange? If your order said Vietnam it is evidently presumptive or automatic service connection - . I am hearing that the government is finally admitting that the herbicide was within Thailand also and we all know it was airborne. If you recognize my unit or have any info I would appreciate help from any fellow veterans. Good luck to all of you. I was also stationed at Kincheloe AFB in Michigan which is where I was when I was shipped to southeast asia. Training at Amarillo Texas and Tech school in Denver at Lowery AFB. Good luck and Semper Fi fellow veterans.
John J. Jobes jonjobes@hotmail.com
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Email: mitzdot@comcast.net
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Date: 20 Jun 2010
Time: 23:36:31
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Sgt John D'Ottavio 1968 stationed...U-tapao Thailand 4258th strategic wing 3rd SAC...crypto...top secret...any information please. Does anyone stationed in U-Tapao know exactly where the crypto operators worked? I have a schematic drawing of the air base...help???
Name: Norm Faith Jr.
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Date: 17 Jun 2010
Time: 15:13:44
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I was station at Udorn from 69-71. I was staying off base in Ban Nong Kong Kwang, across the way from the Thai Army Camp. I can't remember the exact date, but remember the incident well...late at night...the Thai/American POL (fuel depot)rail station behind us was attacked. I believe several of the sappers were killed. I remember the weapons fire lasted for several minutes. They only weapon I had at my disposal was a large Thai sword, which was being held tightly in my grip. I had no idea what was happening, but I darn sure knew that it wasn't fire-crackers. We got the full story the next day. Help me out here, as I can not find any documentation of the attack.
Norm Faith Jr.
Msgt USAF Ret.
432nd FMS 53470
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Email: wooten69@msn.com
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Date: 10 Jun 2010
Time: 10:48:39
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i served usarsupthail. 1969/1970 camp vayama thailand 562nd maint. co. we kept the trucks rolling for the 505th hauling ammo and lord knows what. i do fill sad we are not looked on as vietnam vets. we were in the secret war. i had to have a passport to get in country.
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Date: 27 May 2010
Time: 19:48:27
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My name is Darrell Parton I was station, In NKP RTAB Thialand betwine 1968/1969 , 52d civil Engineering Sq. I was a Fire Protection Specl. I worked the flight lines and tower control, and was in charge of building a recreation buld. But I can't seem to remember any one name. If any one remembers me please let me know. thank you.
Name: AL FITCHETT
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Email: fitchett4@embarqmail.com
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Date: 27 May 2010
Time: 10:14:43
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STATION AT UDORN RTAFB, 72-73 WITH DET1 56 SOW
Name: Lawrence Munoz
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Email: hiptrex2000@yahoo.com
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Date: 24 May 2010
Time: 22:57:01
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I was stationed at Camp Vayama from May 68 to April 69. Am looking for anyone that was there during that period of time.
Name: David (Bill) Atwood
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Email: bbatwood@netscape.com
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Date: 23 May 2010
Time: 14:21:42
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442nd Signal Battalion, Khorat Thailand. 1967-1968
Name: Rita D'Ottavio
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Email: mitzdot@comcast.net
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Date: 19 May 2010
Time: 16:32:56
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looking for information on 4258th sw 3rd sac in U-tapao Thailand 1968...or 1985th comm su also U-Tapao thailand early 1968
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Email: fish4ever08@yahoo.com
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Date: 18 May 2010
Time: 20:37:58
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Served with the 1974th Communications Group at Udorn RTAFB and with the 347th TFW at Takhli RTAFB in 1973. We served where we were asked without complaining. Viet-REMF is great. If you remember serving with me, would love to hear from you.
Name: Cpl Steven D. Buss
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Email: weebeesteve@yahoo.com
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Date: 15 May 2010
Time: 20:39:41
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I was stationed with 1st Marine airwing Futima Okinawa from July 71 to July 72 and TDY to Nam phong Thailand from May 72 to July 72 our F4's flew support for the B 52's. We also had A 6 intruders , and apache's. We had a galazy 5a landed on took off from that short strip, we had bets that it wouldn't get in the air, but it made it. It was a wonderful site. God bless all of you that have and are serving our great nation. I was told to file for agent orange, but don't feel right. My service was nothing like our brothers and sisters in nam.
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Email: WEHayes01@yahoo.com
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Date: 14 May 2010
Time: 11:47:53
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I was at UT AFB, Thailand from June 1968 to June 1969. I was with MMS. I loaded bombs on the B-52's.
I'd love to hear from anyone who may have known me.
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Email: oehljb@aol.com
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Date: 11 May 2010
Time: 07:15:53
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I have agent orange disease 1970 1972 7th batallion 3rd marine division hotel co. loaded agent orange does anyone remember anything that can substanciate me to the gov!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!robert{ bobbyo}
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Date: 09 May 2010
Time: 17:21:39
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looking for anyone who remembers Sgt E4 John D'Ottavio USAF
stationed in U-Tapao Thailand Jan to Dec 1968...4258th strategic wing 3rd SAC (prior to that he was 1985 comm sq)...need to prove "boots on ground" in Vietnam. I remember he told me he was in Bien Hoa, Ton Son Knut, Nha Trang and other places that I can't recall...I personally think that he was poisoned by dioxin in U-Tapao but the VA needs "boots"...please help...his 1968 medical records show all of the symptoms of exposure...have children with birth defects on the National Registry...he developed soft tissue sarcoma...still I need to prove "boots on ground"...he was in country many times ... Air Force claims to have not maintained records
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Email: JOHNSAPPINGTON@MYBLUELIGHT.COM
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Date: 08 May 2010
Time: 08:32:51
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I WAS AT U TAPOW 635TH. MMS, BB STACKER, FROM JUN. 1968 TO 1969. I WENT TDY TO OKINAWA SEP. 25 1968 AND CAME BACK 101 DAYS LATER. ALL MY PROOF OF THAT IS MISSING OR HAS BEEN DESTROYED. I ONLY HAVE 1 SICK CALL AT KADENA ON DEC. 25 1968.
WHAT I DON`T UNDERSTAND IS THAT AIRPLAIN WAS FULL OF PEOPLE AND OVER 3 YEARS TRYING TO PROVE BOOTS ON GROUND WHEN WE WERE SPRAYED AT U TAPOW, BUT THE VA SAID THAT DIDN`T HAPPEND. MY ONLY HOPE IS FIND A BUDDY STATEMENT THAT WE STOPED OFF AT TAN SON NHUT ON THE WAY TO AND FROM OKINAWA.
IF ANYBODY CAN HELP, I THANK WE ALL CAN HELP EACH OTHER AT ONE TIME OR ANOTHER.
THINKS.................JOHN SAPPINGTON
Name: Ernest "E.K." Reed
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Email: ear4751@verizon.net
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Date: 03 May 2010
Time: 09:23:50
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I was a jet engine mechanic at U-Tapao (4258th FMS) from June 67-69, and 70-72. I am looking for anyone who was a jet engine mechanic or worked in the paint shop during the June 67-69 time frame.
E.K. Reed
USAF SMSgt (Ret)
Name: William Banks Jr.
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Email: michoud1974@yahoo.com
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Date: 30 Apr 2010
Time: 14:48:09
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I was stationed at Udorn Airforce Base in Thailand with the 432FMS from March 1970 - March 1971. I was sent to Da Nang Vietnam TDY for 90 days, for some reason the military doesn't have any record of this tour. I have prostate cancer and lost one of my kidney due to a cancerous tumor. I believe this was a result of being exposure to Agent Orange in Thailand and Vietnam. I worked on RF4, F4D's & C's while in Thailand and Vietnam. I have filed claims with VA for benefits and they were denied. Anyone who have any knowledge of this time frame and exposure, please contact me at www.michoud1974@yahoo.com
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Email: rlbkent@bellsouth.net
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Date: 24 Apr 2010
Time: 12:58:29
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Ubon RTAFB 1/71 - 9/72; F4-D WCS (Weapons Control Systems ... Radar).
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Email: decc57@gmail.com
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Date: 18 Apr 2010
Time: 01:23:42
Comments:
I just found Viet-Remf....Loved it
I was in Nam Feb2,1968 thru Feb 1969 at Bien Hoa
I worked in POL..Fuel.. Lot happened their..seems older I get the more I think about the MILITARY...or maybe its because of the wars going on now....I also have step son in Iraq....He is in the NAVY on the ground flyng A-6 Growlers
Keep this site going ....it helps
DEC
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Email: weusanio@yahoo.com
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Date: 15 Apr 2010
Time: 14:04:24
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This is an exceptional site. Your homepage was so well reasoned and thoughtfully expressed. Thank you,
Wayne Eusanio
U.S. Army Camp Friendship, 1969-1971
Spec.5, (Helicopter Maint.) 270th Transportation Detachment, Korat RTAFB
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Email: nighthawksh@msn.com
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Date: 15 Apr 2010
Time: 10:13:11
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Just dropped by to check on things and say hi.
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Email: butch.elkins@gmail.com
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Date: 09 Apr 2010
Time: 00:35:28
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Served Da nang 1967- moved to Udorn RTAFB just after tet. with 432trw adn 37th arrs as supply co-ordinator- July 16th augmentee during attack on base fro NVA/Pathet lao insurgents.
LOoking for friend George O'Halloren from Boston. God bless all the brothers in the rear. If' some only knew"
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Email: ameguin@cox.net
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Date: 29 Mar 2010
Time: 18:29:50
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Just so you know my previous post is legitimate I was stationed at U'Tapao AB Thailand Jan 1975-1976. I was assigned to the 635th Combat Support Group as an SP.We helped evacuate Saigon,South Vietnam April 1975. It was a sad time and still is for me. Thank you.
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Email: ameguin@cox.net
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Date: 29 Mar 2010
Time: 18:14:29
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Until I came upon a mentioning U'Tapao AB, I had forgotten or maybe repressed my time there.It hurts. Thanks for your website, but now it hurts again. I never really dealt with it and it 's been many years. Today's serviceman/woman are celebrated...that hurts too.Maybe it's time I dealt with somehow.
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Email: justhardtimes_68@yahoo.com
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Date: 29 Mar 2010
Time: 11:50:28
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Just found your web site . I was at U-Tapao March 1968 TO Feb. 1969.As to the use of herbicides you can go to Base Defense in Thailand. Herbicides in Thailand was declassified 21 Sept. 2007.
I was there when Bomb Dump blew up. At the time I was on the flight line prep my BUFF. At the time I saw streaks of light in the overcast sky and thought it was lighting. One of the Team Chief's came up and said that we were bing hit. Do any one know if we were hit or was it a accident like they say? Like every one else Iam trying to get my benefits increased.
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Email: willybear2004@yahoo.com
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Date: 18 Mar 2010
Time: 21:48:50
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I am trying to help a fellow Vet with his benefits case. Is there anyone that served in the Air Force, 635 Munitions Maintance Unit, U-Tapao, Thialand from 1971-1972 and participated or knows about graves registration duty?
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Date: 10 Mar 2010
Time: 16:40:04
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I am an Airforce Brat, Born at Ramstein AFB in Germany, dad Robert D Piroli did his tour in Vietnam with a Geeia Squad I might be wrong #28802 from68-70 he was a lineman &splice tech .He retired when he came back and was finally discharged from Warner Robbins GA in july 70 .
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Date: 08 Mar 2010
Time: 20:00:16
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stationed in thailand with 4258 fms fron jan 69 to jan 1970.like to hear from anyone who worked in the paint shop.
Name: William (Bill), Henson
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Email: mcrumhenson@att.net
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Date: 06 Mar 2010
Time: 00:30:40
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I just found this site and think it is a geat find. I am a USAF retiree who served in Vietnam. I was in administration and logistics and was tdy on classified missions. As a result, USAF archives claims there are no records of me ever being "in-country". However; my DD214's state I have 2 Vietnam Medals. All my missions originated from Sewart AFB, TN. where I started my career in 1959. I served until 1979. I was at Tan Son Nhut, Da Nang, Takkli. I have been made to feel like a ghost. I served in Bangkok, Thailand from 1970 until 1972. I returned to U-Tapao, Thailand in 1974 until 1975. I am fighting an uphill battle with the VA for disability benefits. I have diabetes II, prostrate cancer, stroke in 2007, loss of kidney functions, etc., etc.,. Is there anyone out there having this same problem? Would like to know. Maybe we can get together and stir the pot in Washington to get our information declassified. Look forward to hearing from anyone who served with the!
USAF between 1960 and 1966 in Vietnam. email address: mcrumhenson@att.net I am in Fairfield, Ca. Retired from Mather AFB in Sacramento where I lived until 2008.
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Email: garybaker12@yahoo.com
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Date: 27 Feb 2010
Time: 11:07:13
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i"am trying to find my buddys from 1973-1977 on uss holland as32 and 3/2 kilo lejeune
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Email: txbo@msn.com
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Date: 24 Feb 2010
Time: 17:21:16
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I was with the 432RTS in Udorn in 67 we still had trailers back then.
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Date: 19 Feb 2010
Time: 11:12:02
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I was an REMF in Long Binh.
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Date: 16 Feb 2010
Time: 14:00:12
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I was in the Outside wire section in the 485th geeia 1969-1970
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Date: 14 Feb 2010
Time: 20:27:21
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MCB-5 From May 65 till April of 67. First tour was on line crew and second tour I was electrican out at the rockcrusher. CEP-3 "B" Co..
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Email: wmlavato@aol.com
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Date: 11 Feb 2010
Time: 14:47:30
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served with 40ARRS 1971 udorn/nkp also have cancer
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Email: srlten@msn.com
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Date: 01 Feb 2010
Time: 09:10:58
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Served 1962 thru 1966. U.S.Navy, AO-2 W/ VA-176 Thunderbolts. SPADS, RESCAP & Close Air support. Great Sight will spread the word to the other guy's for Look/See.
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Email: mvstanton@earthlink.net
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Date: 24 Jan 2010
Time: 14:06:08
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Stationed at Udorn RTAF, 432 Security Police Sq.6/69 till 6/70, Tiger Flight sitting in bunkers or up in a tower on the perimeter road. I went TDY to Nam Phong before the Marines got there and called it 'the Rose Garden'. I haven't found any mention of that period anywhere on the net. It was really only an airstrip then. We only had about 6 cops, 1 fireman, one cook, a TSGT for the Base CO, 1 medic (Air America) and about 15 Thai Guards. We slept in mobile homes, had a chow hall with good food brought in from Udorn and a clubhouse filled with liquor, good music and a pool table.
i went back to Udorn after the TDY and worked Alpha Flight until the end of my tour. I was there whe the F-4 lost it's hydraulics and landed on the AFTN building.
If any body else remembers this time, drop me a line.
Mike
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Email: cwagner@goldrush.com
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Date: 17 Jan 2010
Time: 19:37:41
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I was in the Navy from 12/61 to 4/66. I was a REMF on board the USS Benner DD-807. We shelled Vietnam a total of 3 times (once we shelled them back to back after taking on additional ammo). After each shelling we would head for the Gulf of Tonkin to refueled helo's from our fantail. I made 2 westpac cruises and Vietnam was one of our stops each cruise. The war had not reached it's peak when I was in the service and my ships primary duties where anti submarine warfare. This is where I spent 90% of my time. During the shelling of vietman I was the one on the radio with the spotter plane. I would also spend some of my time on watch working with our ELINT equipment (spy). Especially during the refuelings. We had on file most of the planes, ships and subs and missles that were a concern to us. We were able to tell them apart by the different signals they put out be it engine, radio, radar or other. I have the Vietnam Service Metal based on what little we did during our westpac cruises. To this day, I have never considered myself a veitnam veteran, However the Navy does. I never had to go though what the brave men did when returning from Vietman. I wasn't called a baby killer or any of the other nasy comments made by people who were lied to by the press and others.
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Date: 09 Jan 2010
Time: 10:40:42
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First of all, welcome home to all here! Excellent site! My proudest REMF memory: During our first deployment, our battalion, MCB-5, completed the China Beach R&R Center, Da Nang, summer of '67. My primary responsibility, as a lineman, was constructing/maintaining power grids at various facilities. Our camp, Camp Adnair, was literally on a beach! It was REMF paradise! However, our second deployment to Dong Ha Combat Base, Quang Tri Province, I Corps, 12/67 to 7/68, was quite the opposite since we were in range of NVA artillery from above and within the 'Z', not to mention the rocket and mortar attacks. In all, we lost 5 Seabees KIA and couple of dozen WIA. Then there was TET...
That's one REMF story.
CE-3 George Toriello, USNMCB-5
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Date: 09 Jan 2010
Time: 02:35:52
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A CO 2/47th (Mech) Infantry 9th Inf. Div. RVN 67/68
Remember "Jody" the civilian back home that was always stealing away your Girlfriends.lol.Well "REMFs" were considered by us to be the "Lucky Bros" just like "Jody" When we needed to bitch about something we always used you bros because we were jealouse and would of Traded with you guys in a Heartbeat ...No Hurt was ever intended that I could see but I'm sorry to hear about how you Bros felt....Were all Brothers Man!..WELCOME HOME BRO!!!!
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Email: cwardins@juno.com
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Date: 25 Dec 2009
Time: 19:29:01
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Ft. Ord BCT, Sep.67, Tuy Hoa SEAsia, Apr.1968-69. MOS, 63H20, Supported the 173rd Airborne, Supply/Service/Evac. ETSd Jun.1970. Lots of fire support on the rock of the pissin' gorilla, if any of you remember, including Vung Ro Bay send me an e-mail.
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Email: avnret@msn.net
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Date: 24 Dec 2009
Time: 20:44:39
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was station at 7th RRFS FROM 1968-1969, AVN SECTION.
also station in RVN.
AT THE FOLOWING UNITS;
138th AVN CO (RR)
146TH AVN CO (RR)
1TH AVN CO (RR0
ALSO IN THE STATES WITH THE FOLLOWING UNITS
USAASA CO (AVN) TWICE.
RET FROM ARMY IN 1984...
THANKS FOR SITE....
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Email: zjdavis43@yahoo.com
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Date: 20 Dec 2009
Time: 05:10:19
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GREAT SITE BOB I LIKED THE REPLAY YOU GAVE JOHN HAMM I AM A veitnam vateran was sent tdy from pope afb nc jan 1968 till apr 1968 . was stationed at clark afb ph may 1968 till july 1970 made 4 tdys to vietnam . but thanks to the usaf doing away with all records of tdys and travl pay records there is no way i can prove any of it.I all so have the vsm and the vcm awards i also have the republic of vietnam gallantry cross with palm.but va says they not prove of being feet on the ground of vietnam .If any one out there knows me hope you can help usaf oct 1960 till retired may 1982 been there but can't prove it
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Date: 14 Dec 2009
Time: 00:36:12
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was at UDORN AFB WITH 13TFS INOCT67 OCT68 WORK IN PHASE DOCKS F4D ACFT
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Email: wb5scx@hotmail.com
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Date: 09 Dec 2009
Time: 21:53:19
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I served in Udorn in early 1964, and Bangkok in 1965.
I served a 9month TDY tour in Nha Trang in late 1966 with
1st Sig Bde. I again served a 1 year tour in Chu Lai, RVN
from Oct 1967- Oct 1968, yes through TET. Just about everyone in Vietnam then saw some action.
I was then assigned to the 558th S&S bn in Kanchanaburi, Thailand, from Dec 1968 until Jul 1969. I was then reassigned to the 379th Sig Bn. at Camp Samae, Thailand
in Jul 1969 until 19 Nov 1970.
Having been "in country" and an REMF, I am glad that the guys in Okinawa, Guam, Manila, Yokusca,Tachikawa were able to send us food fuel, ammunition, Radios, medicine etc.
A lot of troops here in the US worked long and hard hours so we could at least eat. Thank God for whomever sent us Mosquito nets. Great site.
By the way I married a Thai lady in 1969 and we're still
together.
Sawasdee
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Email: vernk_cass@yahoo.com
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Date: 04 Dec 2009
Time: 13:36:18
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I was at Hickman 61/64, England La 64,TDY Danang 65,Bien HOA 65 Nha trang 66/67 wit tdy at Phan rang, Yokota 68, Plieku 69 and Utapoa 70 when I got out of service.Anyone in supply POL a/c refueling would like to chat.
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Date: 24 Nov 2009
Time: 09:43:15
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Looking for anyone from Clark AB 6200 FMS 67-68.
Found Lane Robert and John Sindoni.
Please contact me. We aren't getting younger.
Zac
zac451@gmail.com
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Date: 22 Nov 2009
Time: 01:20:09
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was in 442TC 1970-1971
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Date: 15 Nov 2009
Time: 21:33:37
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Served MCB5 in 72 in Operation Rose Garden/Nam Phong building hooches,headwalls around culverts,guard towers in the Ammo dump,and runway repair after the after burners blew holes in it. Have filed and been denied AO claim for cancer,funny no grass or bushes grew there it was all just bare dirt. Looking for others from there with AO claims that may have some knowledge of it's use there.I pounded nails and poured concrete there. Also looking for anyone that has knowledge as to what types of wood(green Mahagony:sap) we used there and it's effect on the skin. Outside of not knowing what dangers were around us till recently it was just a hot,dusty,wet place that was as close to Ho's trail as we could get without invading Laos.
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Email: reggietruss@msn.com
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Date: 08 Nov 2009
Time: 22:16:38
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Was TDY to Takhli and Korat Thailand in 1964-65 with the 80th Tac Ftr Sq. Became diabetic in June of 2008. My doctors think it might be because of Agent Orange. Thanks for this website for the information on the subject, it may help me with my claim.
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Date: 05 Nov 2009
Time: 22:03:37
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MY DADDY SERVED IN VIETNAM. THANKS TO ALL OF YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU HAVE GIVEN TO SERVE OUR COUNTRY. IM SORRY FOR ALL THE HURT AND SHAME OTHERS BROUGHT UPON YOU IN THERE IGNORANCE! MY DADDY WAS WILLIE ZETTY! THANKS AGAIN!
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Email: CSTEELE@GT.RR.COM
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Date: 04 Nov 2009
Time: 15:39:24
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I have never served in any war but to those who have I salute you! You are the true American Hero in my book. Most of you didn't ask to go but you did because of the character you had and who you were. No one wants to go to war, I don't want my sons to go but if they chose to do so I will stand behind them 100% like I did my brother who went to Vietnam. Ladies and gentlemen, you are my hero and for what you did for me, I thank you from the bottom of my heart! Proverbs 3:5,6
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Date: 31 Oct 2009
Time: 13:13:17
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was in udorn 1974-1975 in the 1974 com squ. served most of time at swithc board and then at the oddisey house. hoping to hear from you . rik melgren ray dutel and bob mccarthy among others whom i remember
I also remember #1 being the best if you were #10 GI you better watch your back comming out of the clubs down town.... anyone remember DANG she was about 5"5' short black hair........
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Date: 26 Oct 2009
Time: 20:49:49
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Wonderful job. I was at Ramussan from '73-'74, Viet Lingy.
Excellent work on Agent Orange/other chemicals. I remember the clouds of spray, probably DDT, done virtually indiscriminately.
Very heart-felt rendition of the story of the abused Thai girl in Bui Doi. Where is the second half? It would make a great movie. Thanks
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Date: 10 Oct 2009
Time: 14:10:37
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i served in seabees in 1962 1963 lost touch i miss every one .we built airstrip in nakhon phanom,thai.called the secret war.i used can do sririt or tried most all my life.im 65 losing friends every day.to all my buddies and ladies gods speed.
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Date: 08 Oct 2009
Time: 19:28:02
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I served with the 442 signal bat. 7th RRFS on Udorn Thailand from May 68 to Mar 69. We were on a small Army compound about a mile southeast of the Airbase. Like so many of us vets in Thailand I was exposed to AO and am fighting the VA for benefits. Unfortunately my 61 year old memory is somewhat faulty and would appreciate it greatly if there is anyone out there who served at the same time and remembers our coumpound suroundings getting sprayed with AO shortly after the attack on Udorn AB.
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Date: 07 Oct 2009
Time: 23:43:25
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7th RRFS 1971-1972, SP6, 98C. Great site, especially appreciate the comments in the guest book. Does anyone remember Gerry Carstarphen?
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Email: bogie48@gmail.com
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Date: 06 Oct 2009
Time: 19:55:06
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I was at phan rang, 35fms electric shop dec.67-dec,68
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Date: 21 Sep 2009
Time: 10:54:42
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I am trying to file a claim with the VA for my husband. He was in the 369th signal batl. at signal mtn. (Monkey Hill)from Dec.16, 1968 to Dec.17,1969. A man was was taken to the C.O. office and died in the C.O. office. He can remember the last name but not the first.
Please Help
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Date: 31 Aug 2009
Time: 18:36:16
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Greetings from an Iraq REMF! Thanks for your sharing your memories with the world - this is a great website!
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Date: 30 Aug 2009
Time: 18:40:02
Comments:
LOOKING for any GI that was in the 207th Signal Company,Tropospheric,/379th Signal Battalion from 1967 to 1968 ,at CAMP FRIENDSHIP......Iwas in the 442nd signal,strattcom,camp friendship 1967 to 1968,,I was a truck driver in the motor pool, hauled all over thialand...
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Date: 27 Aug 2009
Time: 22:24:54
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Greeting everyone. Welcome Home. I served with the 377th Security Police Sq. at Bien Hoa RVN from 1972-73 then on to Korat AB until the end of 73. I would like to re-connect with any of you who were there. I also have read the comments concerning Agent Orange exposure. I just recently received my disability from the VA because of my exposure to AO. For you folks who are trying to claim your diabetic claim for exposure in Thailand. At Korat, and other based we used it all over the place especially at the end of the runways, and around the bomb dumps. So when they tell you it was not used there just remind them of all the empty 55 gallon drums we used for bunkers and BBQ grills what do you think was in them things at one time, especially the ones with the orange stripe. Take care folks and hang in there with the VA claims its also helps to have the AL,VFW, and AmVet working with you on your claims. Jim Petty
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Date: 25 Aug 2009
Time: 16:30:30
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Ran across this site looking for info on Agent Orange usage in Korat and Ubon Thailand. Worked MMS both places and know of agent orange being used on munitions delivery routes but unable to furnish enough proof to substantiate a benefits claim. I know there must be a lot of individuals out there who have the same problem. But thanks for the site and the interesting letters of the after thoughts on tours of duty. Very interesting...
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Date: 03 Aug 2009
Time: 15:39:08
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I served as a communications specialist with Det 3 6994th Secutity Sqdn. at RTAFB NKP, Thailand from June 1971 to June 1972. Prior to that I served at RAF Chicksands, England (6950th SS) from November 1968 to June 1971. Would love to hear from anyone stationed at these two bases, whether you recall me or not. SULLY
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Date: 27 Jul 2009
Time: 08:10:58
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Pretty cool post. I just stumbled upon your blog and wanted to say
that I have really liked reading your blog posts. Anyway
I’ll be subscribing to your blog and I hope you post again soon!
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Date: 26 Jul 2009
Time: 17:19:09
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I WORKED IN BOMB DUMP AT U TAPOW FROM 1968 TO 1969 IWAS 635TH. MMS. SAW NEW LAND BUILT,I WAS THERE WHEN BOMB DUMP WENT UP. BUT WHAT IM LOOKING FOR IS ANYONE THAT WENT TDY TO OKINAWA IN SEP. 1968
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Date: 17 Jun 2009
Time: 18:52:18
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I am glad someone put in print what I have been thinking all these years. I was drafted in 1968 and took basic training in Ft Dix New Jersey. I had no idea where I was going to wind up but I went. I was lucky enough to get in a Military I ntelligence unit in Long Binh. And I don't regret for one minute going and I would go again. Sp4 Gene Speed
Name: Tom Coomes
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Date: 13 Jun 2009
Time: 08:00:11
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I was at Cam Rahn Bay 1969 to 1970. USAF Security Police. A REMF
Name: Robert L. Davis
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Email: rlkdavis@canetmail.com
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Date: 10 Jun 2009
Time: 01:32:39
Comments:
I served with the 3rdRRU/175RRGP from April 1966 to April 1967. I am looking for Walt Chisolm from Franklin, Ky and Arthur V. Klein from Philly.
Name: Robert Johnson
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Email: Robersabel@aol.com
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Date: 09 Jun 2009
Time: 15:52:57
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I submitted a claim of disability in 2006 for Agent Orange exposure at Korat AB, Thailand leading to cancer, and precancer to the larynx.
Today, I received a denied response.
Comments?
Name: Jeffrey Knable
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Date: 08 Jun 2009
Time: 15:58:13
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I spent 2 tours at the 7th RRFS between 1973 and 1976 and I am the only member of my family with type 2 diabetes
Name: Seid Waddell
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Email: seidwaddell@hotmail.com
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Date: 25 May 2009
Time: 13:27:07
Comments:
620th TCS, Son Tra (Monkey Mountain) 7/70 - 7/71
Weapons Controller
Name: Al Infante
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Date: 22 Apr 2009
Time: 18:00:49
Comments:
Thanks for your website. I was at NKP for a 60day TDY from
May66 thru July66 and now have diabetes type 2. My appeal has been denied, but I remain hopeful that someday our government will acknowledge our service.
Name: Trish Schiesser
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Date: 06 Apr 2009
Time: 18:39:18
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My book, "These Guys: Cold War Stories Told by Cold War Warriors" is to be published in late April. I am having a pre-publication sale of this 790 page book re the USAFSS, intelligence communications, VN, etc., stories, for $24.00, includes shipping and handling. If you wish to purchase one at the pre-publication price please send $24.00 check to OLD LIEUTENANT PRESS, and mail to OLD LIEUTENANT PRESS, One Harbor Court, Ste. 19D, Portsmouth, VA. You should receive your book in aprox. three weeks.
Name: Jerry West
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Date: 28 Mar 2009
Time: 13:03:20
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Great sight, Looking for dates of rocket attacks during summer
of 1969 DaNang that killed four airman, relly need dates for VA claim. If you can help please do!!!
Name: Leon Mullen
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Date: 26 Mar 2009
Time: 13:32:12
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As an Army draftee Sp4 with a college BA and MOS73A10, I was assigned to MACV as a Clerk at Long Binh. I really suffered; the AC was set at 65 degrees year round in both my work and sleeping billets- I dang nearly froze to death! Eating steak and ice cream every day got old. To relieve the boredom, I would occasionally hop on a huey and visit a FOB. I honestly believe the US grunts hated me more than they hated the VC. "In the Rear with the Beer, War is Hell!
Name: Jim West
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Date: 15 Mar 2009
Time: 20:17:49
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Just stopped in. last time on was dec 05. I saw Larry shaffer and Bill Klnk have signed on since then. I was with 56sos at Udorn (water pump ) 68 - 69. Was up country all that time . Larry come up a few times to fix T-28s Bill was a tin bender taht worked some of the lima sites in the barrell. I was radio operator on a jeep up country and sometimws in Vientiane. Watti air port Ha Haaa Fun times with Air America, CAS and the Thai T-28 drivers. yea and our guys. Thanks and welcome home to all that served. your pal JW
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Date: 28 Feb 2009
Time: 08:57:33
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i was stationed at camp books vn 67-68 as a clerk(supply) also considered a remf by some but to me who went through a few mortar and rocket attacks some very close,well it pisses me off because i volunteered to go to khe sahn and for the rifle co.x-mas eve a mortar round came through our roof and almost took my balls off and didn't blow up so when i talk to grunts and i tell them i was in flc they sorta just say oh,but fuck them,i gave my all and so did every one else who was sent their. great site and semper fi! from a remf who considers himself a combat vet
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Date: 14 Feb 2009
Time: 09:13:32
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was at UT 1971 to 1976 OMS Team 12 "gardella gorilla's"
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Date: 01 Feb 2009
Time: 14:19:23
Comments:
nice to see some of use have made it into this digital age and rediscovering our past. WOW - we were really there...
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Date: 13 Jan 2009
Time: 23:02:47
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Bob,
Very good job. Brings back old memories. Hope you will check out my web page. Please e-mail me and I will give you info on Gary Engler, and how to get into my restricted page.
Dave Criss
REMF Jan 68-Jan 69
Det 4 6922nd "F Troop", Udorn RTAFB, Thailand
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Date: 09 Jan 2009
Time: 12:44:14
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Thanks for the memories, looking for any one assisgned to 523rd Amb. Det. out of Korat, we did not spend a lot of time at Korat mostly TDY on convoy, from down south to way up north.like to hear from anyone who belonged to those convoys, I think part of them were 519th Transport and other
units I really don't know
Respectfully
Gabriel B.Madrid (spec.4-91B20)(madrid.is.gabriel@gmail.com)
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Date: 20 Dec 2008
Time: 09:53:21
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NEED HELP:::I was in the ARMY.29Th SIGNAL GROUP(LONG LINES)442nd STRATCOM, CAMP FRIENDSHIP,KORAT,Thia, motor pool, 1967-1968, looking for any other GI that came out of the 442nd mess hall next to the motter pool, in 67-or68, a Gi was Electrocuted and fell dead about 10 feet in front of us, need the name or truck unit he was in he was a E-4, he must of hit the top wire and knocked him out of the bucket,any info will help me on my P.T.S.D. claim, this mees hall was the 29th Signal Group head Quarters long lines Battation, Thanks orbie@psouth.net
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Date: 16 Dec 2008
Time: 16:52:19
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just checking back in. Haven't visited for awhile.
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Date: 14 Dec 2008
Time: 09:50:13
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I am very active in assisting my fellow vets in preparing claims being submitted to the VA for "Earned" benefits. In that capacity, I am well aware of the difference the VA places on benefits for "boots on the ground" Vietnam vets and those who served during the Vietnam Era. Personally, I feel that any vet who served in the Area Of Operations (AO) who has contracted any of the 11 diseases associated with exposure to Agent Orange should be give the same treatment/benefits as those who served "In Country". I served at Cam Rahn Bay, AB, Vietnam followed by a tour at Utapao, AB, Thailand. I was a "Munitions" troop...
Chuck Norton
CMSGT, USAF, Ret
Veterans Advocate
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Date: 05 Dec 2008
Time: 21:29:13
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assigned to rose garden 1971 with usnmcb5. looking for agent orange patients like myself and would love to hear their stories
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Date: 15 Nov 2008
Time: 15:06:20
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Hi Bob. Just cruised in. Was reading your convo and just had to make a stop here. Bob you do outstanding work. I am so looking forward to rummaging about your site to see the gems that my gut tells me are there to discover.
Don H.
Don H.
SFC
NKP
67-68
Zorro Crew Chief
Those were the days; I know because I counted every single one of them, each day opening up the small door at the rear of the T-28 fuselage, and crossing off yesterday with my pencil, and writing in how many days I had to go. About a foot or two beyond the current number, I wrote the two words we all respected, "Bag Drag."
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Date: 15 Nov 2008
Time: 05:01:36
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I stumbled on your website by accident and nearly hit the floor! I too served as your counterpart in the Army Security Agency and was stationed at Ramasun Station in 1970-71. I was hard to fight back the tears is I read your reflections and memories of "rear eschelon" service and the associated feelings of rejection by our brothers in arms not to mention the rejection from our own friend and neighbors upon our return to the world.
After reading the few sections I knew I had to get a hard copy but have not been able to find one so far. If possible
could you direct me in finding one.
Thanking you in advance,
Felix Gawlik
SP/5 USASA 69-72
518 Poinsettia Ave
Lehigh Acres, Fl 33972
email: fgawlik@yahoo.com
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Date: 28 Oct 2008
Time: 00:21:25
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7th Radio Research Field Station Udorn, Thailand
Ramasan Station 1967
Cover name for the Army Security Agency...we also had the USAFSS. SSG E-6 COMMCENTER.
Great Duty..Great Tour. Aslo served in Saigon, Seoul & Okinawa. ETS 4-68
Keep up the good work Bob, nice site.
Glenn
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Email: lewisjohnny10@yahoo.com
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Date: 24 Oct 2008
Time: 01:49:44
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served 562 camp vayama 8/23/69-8/23/70
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Email: noputpa@yahoo.com
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Rate_Viet_REMF: 10
Date: 25 Sep 2008
Time: 16:06:43
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Like to talk with anyone from 432CSGP, Udorn,1971-72. Ilived at the Super Thai Hut, and Bowled for the Carl Maley Travel Agency. Looking for Thai Lady by the name of NOK from the Super Thai Hut. Very important, Thanks , W.Herron
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Rate_Viet_REMF: 9
Date: 20 Sep 2008
Time: 16:51:01
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A friend told me about this site. I joined the Army in Aug of 69 and went to basic Nov 69. I finally retired Dec 93 as an MP 1sg. I served in Okinawa 70-71 with the 895th MP CO and the 62 MP CO. I served in Thailand at Camp Samesan with the 281st MP CO 72-73. Went back to Thailand and served with the 13th MP CO from 74-76. Like so many of you and countless others , just went and served where they sent me. Seems that any time someone asks me where I served they have something negative to say and move on. Nice to know there are those out here that understand. I'm so tired of being looked down on and P----ed on so to speak. The bitterness after all these years just wont go away. I've stayed away from the legion,vfw etc etc due to this. My friend said I should try this site. Am glad I did. O.D. if you read this my brother THANK YOU.
Shelly
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Date: 04 Sep 2008
Time: 09:58:23
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I enjoyed reading this. One because my husband was in Nam from Jan69 to Jan 7o he always wondered if he left any children behind really no way could we find. Also the name Wheatley that is my daughters married name
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Date: 01 Sep 2008
Time: 2:05:00
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medical problems from my namphong experience. The entire process
took about a year. My county's VSO helped and also urged me to use
the American Legion to represent me during this process to which I
did. About 9 months into the process, I was finally given an
appointment for my C&P exam which took around 3 1/2 hours plus 5
vials of blood and 1 urine specimen was required too.
I submitted to the VA that I had briefly touched-down for about 4
hours in vietnam on my way to namphong. My medical records showed I
had cystic acne within the 1-year time frame and that ongoing
treatment was required. A picture of my face showed that I actually
had chloracne but the picture was taken sveral years after I had
returned so they didn't and wouldn't approve my chloracne but did
approve that I receive more disability since my cystic acne was
still not only present but giving me problems yet and had spread to
my backside and that I also had scars from it too.
The American Legion rep told the VA that I was to be included in
AO's list of infected veterans since my I was awarded the Vietnam
Service and Vietnam Campaign ribbons.
Based on this, my diabetes was shown to be linked to AO and my
peripheral neuropathy was part of my diabetes.
I also submitted to the VA a report from SECNAVINST 1650.1G page 135
of 216 which is 4-30.
Upon being released from active duty in Dec 75, I was initially
awarded 10%. This year, the VA changed my 10% to 60% based on the
C&P exam and the documents I was able to provide.
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Email: wehapa66@yahoo.com
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Date: 01 Sep 2008
Time: 12:43:23
Comments:
Served my year in SEA at U-Tapao RTNAB, on the Gulf of Thailand. Had constant B-52 missions every day and was a support troop. Thanks for giving us the recognition we deserve. Noone could have fought that war without us REMF's.
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Date: 27 Aug 2008
Time: 17:37:14
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Looking forward to looking, I was a medic in Southeast asia I landed Siagon Feb. 1968 left Bangkok Feb. 1969 tdy for 90% of my time convoyed from the south of thailand to points north,all over I was with 5th Field Hosp. for about a month sent to Korat to the 31st. Field Hosp. never saw the inside was assigne to 523rd Amb. Det. and sent out with different transportation companys and engineers, if you have any info on this time or place please contact me as the VA has declined my PTSD request, thanks for your time as well as anyone who would like to remember the good times as well as the bad it does help to get it out.
Tahnks
Gabriel B.Madrid 91B20 (medic)
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Email: billm_85219@yahoo.com
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Date: 26 Aug 2008
Time: 14:56:47
Comments:
I was at U=Tapoa from 71 to 72 with 307th AMS autopilot shop
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Email: usafnamvet68@aol.com
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Rate_Viet_REMF: 9
Date: 18 Aug 2008
Time: 08:19:21
Comments:
I was with the Security Police Squadron at Camh Rhan Bay, 67-68. We slept, eight men to a Hootch, my Hootch Chief at that time, who's name was Tom, I soon discoved was sleeping with our house maid. When I woke up early one day and caught them doing the dirty deed, Tom and I had a talk later, he said now you know why I never go to the village, to make a long story short, Bouy our housemaid became pregnut, with Toms baby, he extended for six months so he could see his son and promised to take Bouy back to the states and marry her. House maids worked on base Monday through Friday, Tom's plane left for the states on Saturday, he obanded Bouy and his son. Bouy returned to work on Monday, finding Tom's bed empty and his locker barren. I will never forget what happened next, she came to my bunk, woke me up, and asked where Tom was, I had to tell her, that he had left for home, never to return, she wailed, screemed and laid her head on my chest, soaking me with tears. Bouy didnt do !
any work that day, a group of house maids were clustered together giving Bouy Sympathy. Later she came to me and said, I can no longer work in this Hootch, I will get you another maid. She left that day, and I never saw her again. Tom where ever you are I think you are one sorry excuse for a man, I hope you have had many sleepless nights, I'm sure Bouy and your son has.
Thanks for this site, I think its great,keep up the good work.
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Email: us_2@bellsouth.net
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Rate_Viet_REMF: 10
Date: 12 Aug 2008
Time: 21:20:50
Comments:
I served at Utapao AFB, Thailand, 4258th MMS in 67/68. If anyone was there at that time, please let me hear from you. Also if any info on Agent Orange at Utapao please let me hear from you. God Bless All
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Email: hawkins3279@bellsouth.net
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Date: 11 Aug 2008
Time: 15:05:17
Comments:
I served with the 432nd MMS as a Missile Guidance and Control Specialist at UDORN from November 1970--November 1971. I did a volunteer detail to Line Delivery for three months and hauled 500 pounders, Napom, 2.75's, missiles and you name it, as well as helping with the fusing of the bombs for one of the BIG PUSHES around March of 1971 (you will remember if you were there). We also had the first Laser Guided Bombs tried from UDORN (which I tested and assembled for their maden voyage). I did enjoy the work I did on missile's during my time with the USAF and would enjoy seeing some of the men I served with such as Denver Corley, Mike, Kenny, SGT. Cougar, Ken and Josie Reaome and so many others who's names I don't have right off the top of my head.
I have always felt a kindship with my brothers and sisters who fought and fight today. I will always hold a special place for the ones on the ground in Vietnam as they had to witness and see the horror all the more clearly than I. May God Bless All of You and May God Bless the USA.
Our World is in DEEP TROUBLE right now and we should all pray that God Will Have Mercy on us all.
Sincerely, David
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Email: tigerking@alltel.net
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Rate_Viet_REMF: 10
Date: 10 Aug 2008
Time: 12:52:33
Comments:
station at utapao ab 69-70,at mms[preload],also guam 67-68 mms[flight line]
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Email: larrystankus@sbcglobal.net
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Rate_Viet_REMF: 10
Date: 06 Aug 2008
Time: 13:32:16
Comments:
I served in Ubon Thailand from August 1964 to August 1965 in Det 3 of 1965 Comm Sq.
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Email: gabemadrid@gmail.com
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Date: 30 Jul 2008
Time: 12:29:25
Comments:
I have not looked into the sight as of yet but I wanted to get on, now I will review.
Thanks
G.B.Madrid 91B20
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Email: gregler@adelphia.net
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Rate_Viet_REMF: 5
Date: 25 Jul 2008
Time: 18:55:32
Comments:
I was stationed at Clark AB (605th TCS) from May-Dec 1970. During that time I went through SEATOC and was the Group Duty Sgt at 5th TAC HQ bldg. Currently retired from the USAF after spending 13 yrs as an air traffic controller and a First Sgt.
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Email: pickleball4fun@sbcglobal.net
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Rate_Viet_REMF: 10
Date: 06 Jul 2008
Time: 14:20:12
Comments:
Stationed at Phan Rang December 1967 to 13 Dec 1968. Assigned to the 35th FMS Electric shop - worked on the UH-1H, OV-10, Spooky, HH-43, F-100, B-57, O-1, O-2.
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Email: tepack708@peoplepc.com
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Rate_Viet_REMF: 10
Date: 05 Jul 2008
Time: 01:20:30
Comments:
I was in Thailand for about 13 months from July 66 to August 67. First 4 months in Bangkok, Det 3, 6922 Sec. Sq. And remainder at Udorn, Det 4, 6922 Sec. Sq. USAF. Would like to hear from anyone that was at these locations during that time period. Tom
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Email: RONS551@aol.com
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Rate_Viet_REMF: 10
Date: 02 Jul 2008
Time: 14:21:47
Comments:
Three consecutive tours at Ramasun Station (tent city) 1967-69. Returned to States briefly...assigned to II Field Force and USARV HQ in the Nam 1970. Arrived at 90th Replacement Batallion at 5am and was hit at 7am during rocket attack. Remained in country for five and a half months. Great site.....Wish you all the best
Web_Site: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/UdornVets/
Email: glenne@columbus.rr.com
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Rate_Viet_REMF: 9
Date: 30 Jun 2008
Time: 22:45:25
Comments:
Army Security Agency..MOS 72B40 COMMCENTER CRYPTOGRAPHER
36 months SEA 64-67
Seoul, Torri Station Okinawa, Davis Station Saigon Vietnam,
Ramasan Station Udorn, Thailand.
ETS 4-19-68 Vint Hill Farms Station Warrenton, Va.
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Email: rshaffer24@yahoo.com
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Rate_Viet_REMF: 10
Date: 19 Jun 2008
Time: 23:24:19
Comments:
I was assigned to the 4500th Sec Pol Sqn at Langley AFB, VA and then went to the 56th Sec Pol Sqn at NKP, Thailand from Jan 73 to Nov 73. Worked the towers and back office. Great site. Prayers and best wishes for those of us in the Vietnam Era and those fighting for us now. Come home safe brothers. Would like to hear from anyone stationed at the Naked Phanny during this time.
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Date: 31 May 2008
Time: 12:54:12
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Just checking back in and letting folks know I am still alive and well.
Keep up the good work.
Web_Site: http://
Email: madrid.is.gabriel@gmail.com
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Rate_Viet_REMF: 10
Date: 17 May 2008
Time: 12:32:31
Comments:
I as well as many was in that part of the world.landed Siagon feb. 68, went to Bangkok Thailand stationed at 5th field medical hosp, with a secret clearence (would you belive) at the age of 18, what the hell did I know? was transfered to 31st medical hosp Korat thailand, where I was assigned to the 523rd Amb. where I did a hell of a lot of TDY on convoy from the South, Sattihip to the Ubon, Udorn and points in between, funny how this cannot be justified by our good old boys who are now us.
reach me at (madrid.is.gabriel;@gmail.com)
Thanks Gabriel Madrid (91B20) Medic
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Email: scriabin07@yahoo.com
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Rate_Viet_REMF: 9
Date: 16 May 2008
Time: 13:09:49
Comments:
518TH SIG CO (RRUHF) -- Nha Trang, Pleiku; 361ST SIG BN, LONG LINES BN NORTH, USASTRATCOM -- Danang. JAN-MAR 1968 Nha Trang; APR-JUN 1968 Pleiku; JUN '68-SEP 1969 Danang. ALL AMERICAN VIETNAM WAR VETERANS should read STOLEN VALOR, by B. G. BURKETT, and TRIUMPH FORSAKEN, by MARK MOYAR. I agree with Robert Wheatley [Memoirs of an REMF, especially Chapters 7, and 10, 11, 12, 13] -- we were betrayed!
All The Best to all American troops, anywhere you are, defending the U. S. Constitution.
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Email: Tenmanv@yahoo.com
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Rate_Viet_REMF: 10
Date: 14 May 2008
Time: 17:05:42
Comments:
I served two years in SEA. One in Vietnam and pne in Thailand and was at many, many bases while I was there. Nakhon Phanom, Utapao, Udorn, Don Muang, Tan Son Nhut, Cam Ranh Bay, Danang, etc., etc. Anyone wishing to discuss it please contact me. Thanks to all and welcome home!!
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Email: psydor1@comcast.net
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Rate_Viet_REMF: 10
Date: 02 May 2008
Time: 15:58:24
Comments:
I was in Ko Kha, Thailand in 73 and 74. I served in the 6300th Aerospace Support Squadron and would love to swap stories about the wonderful experiences at that small Radar station near Lampang.
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Email: dblind@ptd.net
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Rate_Viet_REMF: 10
Date: 14 Apr 2008
Time: 23:08:13
Comments:
good site---was an 058 at Det "D" 5h RRU(7th RRFS)udorn in tent city66-67 left there for viet nam was Long Bein,Bein Hoa,Cam Rahn,TDY to the 8th,ands worked out of Saigon for a litle while.Had a good time and met a lot of good people,miltary and cilvian.
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Email: cshaw1@twcny.rr.com
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Date: 11 Apr 2008
Time: 20:16:28
Comments:
I served at Ramasun Station Udorn Thailand in 1968-1969. Was diagnosed with Non Hodgkins Lymphoma in April of 2002. Went through all the motions and was denied any Va Benefits. Am in remission now after chemotherapy, abdominal surgery and ratiation therapy. Don't want anything from my government except recoginition that we were exposed to Agent Orange while serving our country.
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Email: chascoleman@prodigy.net
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Rate_Viet_REMF: 10
Date: 11 Apr 2008
Time: 10:18:37
Comments:
New in country. learning. Thailand ect... 1962 yo 1963
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Email:
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Rate_Viet_REMF: 10
Date: 09 Apr 2008
Time: 11:52:01
Comments:
I WAS IN SATTIHIP IN 1965 (519TH TRANS)
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Email: dblaga@parkdsn.com
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Rate_Viet_REMF: 10
Date: 19 Mar 2008
Time: 12:56:53
Comments:
Welcome Home to All Nam Vets. I was stationed at CamRahn Bay,a unit member of the 310th Transportation Co. (Terminal Service) Aug 66-Nov 67. Had a break in service ten years, joined the reserves 1977,retired 1998.
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Email: Tenmanv@yahoo.com
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Rate_Viet_REMF: 10
Date: 18 Mar 2008
Time: 17:06:16
Comments:
Welcome Home to all Vets. I served with the 4258 FMS at Utapao AB, Thailand from November 1969-1970. I would love to chat and exchange emails with anyone if You were there! I also had a tour of duty with the 2nd Aerial Port Group at Tan Son Nhut AB, Vietnam. (Saigon). July 1968-June 1969.
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Email: imadino@yahoo.com
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Rate_Viet_REMF: 8
Date: 08 Mar 2008
Time: 22:56:30
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I served as a medic at the 519th MI battalion compound just a a couple hundred yards from the Binh Loi bridge from Oct 67 to Oct 68. I think this was Parker compound. Spent time at the 525th grp compound right next to the bridge too, as well as another installation just inside Saigon. was part of the 535th grp but I don't remember compound names or unit names anymore. Would love to here from anyone that was there. I worked for capt. Rody (doctor Rody), when I first got in country.
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Email: ksteffy@sc.rr.com
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Rate_Viet_REMF: 10
Date: 06 Mar 2008
Time: 21:50:40
Comments:
Be glad to hear from any F4 WCS folks at Udorn. Worked the Line & Radar Cal Jul 72-Jul 73; back to CONUS just in time for the divorce; then back to Udorn in Debriefing and Job Control(Avionics Controller) from Sep 74-Feb 76.
Web_Site: http://www.charliecocvma.com
Email: garykeen@mchsi.com
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Rate_Viet_REMF: 09
Date: 24 Feb 2008
Time: 22:23:05
Comments:
I was at U-Tapao from July 72 - July 73 with the 307th MMS. A lot of good information in the "Agent Orange in Thailand" section of your web page.
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Email: greg,gongaware@yahoo.com
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Date: 20 Feb 2008
Time: 20:53:33
Comments:
Great reading. Recommended by my Father-in-Law, Frank Berkhouse, who served his Country in the Vietnam War. THANK YOU!!!!!!!
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Email: bbnb @ bresnan.net
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Date: 16 Feb 2008
Time: 14:29:49
Comments:
Monkey Mountain. Macs-4, 1st maw, macg-18. Served from Dec.67 to oct.68. There were several radar and communication sites on the mountian. Most were air force or small army units. Ours was on the very top of the mountain. My mos was 6741. Asst. weapons controller, or asst. air traffic controller. We worked with a system called MTDS--Marine Tactical Data System. It could handle up to 250 aircraft at a time. Helped provide close air support for ground combat units and bombing runs in south and north vietnam. You could see our outfit up there for miles around. I've already been exchanging email and photos with several others from Macs-4 from the wardogs.com site. Would like to hear from anyone who was with macs-4 from the years 65 to 72, including any sea-bees that were involoved in constructing the roads, leveling off of the hill, etc. All elements of the unit welcome. Including the air force, navy, and army guys who were on top of Monkey Mountain. My is brad bengtson. My nickname was banger over there. Am really interested in locating my two best friend from the hill, Pete "smitty" Smith from Boston and Al "dizzy' Diaz from south philly. Thanks. Brad.
Web_Site: http://www.RadioVietnam.net
Email:
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Date: 07 Feb 2008
Time: 20:33:55
Comments:
There's a discussion regarding your site going on over at the Armchair General "Vietnam War" forum - that's how I got here.
Leave it to a former SIGINTer to come up with a site for the REMF. God save us from our persistent and outrageous creativity! . . . or not. You write well and a good bit of your stuff resonates with this former ASA troop.
For anyone hungry for the music and sound clips of the era, surf on over to www.RadioVietnam.net. I am the moderator and do voiceovers for the stations (high and low bandwidth - FM and AM formats).
Radio Researcher
SP4, Radio Traffic Analyst
408th Radio Research Det/Americal RR Co (Prov)
Chu Lai, VN 1967-1968
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Email: jamesstewart92251@yahoo.com
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Rate_Viet_REMF: 9
Date: 07 Feb 2008
Time: 17:47:56
Comments:
Enjoyed looking through your site. I left a daughter behind after 4 years in Vietnam and wrote a book about it, The Angel From Vietnam. Hope you can visit my military web site.
Be sure to link yours to mine.
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Email: gsmith151@cox.net
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Rate_Viet_REMF: 10
Date: 06 Feb 2008
Time: 16:14:42
Comments:
I served in Ubon, Thailand, from 8-64 to 8-65 in Det 3 1965th Comm Sq. I was a teletype\crypto operator. Would like to hear from anyone there in my outfit at the time.
Thanks........this is a great site.
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Email: nighthawksh@msn.com
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Date: 03 Feb 2008
Time: 13:27:01
Comments:
I haven't been around for awhile so I thought I'd better check in.
Bob, could you correct my email address in my writtings?
Might post more poems if anyone is interested.
Stay well, brothers
Name: Bill Beckett
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Email: wcbeck7051@comcast.net
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Date: 13 Jan 2008
Time: 07:32:22
Comments:
I also served at Ramasun Station as a Vietnamese linguist with the army, ASA, I had a prorated tour fm Vietnam, I was there in 73, Read your essay at the 7th site, thanks for the thoughts
Name: Bob Olmstead, ret MSgt USAF
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Email: robert.olmstead@verizon.net
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Rate_Viet_REMF: 8
Date: 09 Jan 2008
Time: 22:17:51
Comments:
I'll be back, brings back some hard memories. I was a crew chief on C-130H out of the Phillipines in 73 to 75. We moved everything and I mean everything.
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Email: hedges46@verizon.net
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Rate_Viet_REMF: 10
Date: 27 Dec 2007
Time: 09:58:43
Comments:
Bib,
Don't know if you remember me. I arrived at Det 4, 6922 SW in Jan 68 and left in Jan 69. I, too, was a Chinese 203 SGT/E-4 until getting promoted Jan 1, 1969. I stayed in until 1985.
You have expressed many of the same feelings I have had all these years about my 'Vietnam' service. I often had to give a long explanation of the three ribbons I wore for that service. I also felt the derision of other Vietnam vets for not having served 'in-country'. Perhaps we can exchange our views some more one-on-one if you'ld like to contact me personally.
GORDY
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Email: auruburu@aol.com
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Rate_Viet_REMF: 10
Date: 21 Dec 2007
Time: 14:05:08
Comments:
i was stationed at pafb for 22 months then tan son nhut 8/70 to 8/71, 377th supply-equipment
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Date: 15 Dec 2007
Time: 10:19:22
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Hello to anyone who went to the Danang Beachclub at 80th group of the 84th engr nco club danang. I was a waitress there, my nickname was charlie.
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Email: larryncandy.shaffer@yahoo.com
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Rate_Viet_REMF: 10
Date: 25 Nov 2007
Time: 10:25:50
Comments:
Aircraft Instr. Repairman, NKP, Korat, Takhli, Lima sites
1968-69
Anytime...........Anyplace
Would like to hear from others at 56sow that era
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Email: silentpride71@aol.com
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Rate_Viet_REMF: 10
Date: 20 Nov 2007
Time: 18:51:56
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Served with the Communications center at NKP, RTAB and also the Comm Center in Utapao, RTAB in 1974-1975 for half my tour,then back to NKP. Liked the people of the country,especially the people away from the main roads. Friend Steve from California and I visited a village way in the boonies by some Budhist temple, a little ways south of NKP town. Did not see another American there but us. Would like to hear from other Air Force Vets who are having health issues we feel are linked to Agent Orange in Thailand. I have many lumps cut off me so far, and infections and growths on kidney now. Sad when our own gov't says this AG was not in Thailand when us in communications who handled the intelligence knew better with our security clearances....and what our eyes really saw...other than that, i loved the tour and the friendships i made..wish i would have wrote down all the guys names in full and addresses before leaving...hoodoo, steve, ozzie, baht from wisconsin somewhere, ..!
.32 years goes by fast...amen and God Bless all Vets who served their country...i appreciate them all..
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Email: rkirchoff@gmail.com
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Date: 01 Nov 2007
Time: 10:23:45
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I was a marine stationed in Namphong, Thailand with Mabs-15 and have several of the Agent Orange symptoms. I've been receiving 10% since my discharge and am currently trying to get my amount of compensation raised due to ongoing medical problems that may have been the result of chemicals and other dioxins used in Thailand and the Phillipines too.
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Email: gramps98840@yahoo.com
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Date: 12 Oct 2007
Time: 13:54:36
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I'm one of many who "just did their job". On TDYs from Columbus AFB, Nov 65 thru Apr 66 and Jan 67 thru July 67 I was assigned to Anderson AFB maintaining B-52 Fire Control Systems.
A great site!
Thank you
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Email: ltelam@bellsouth.net
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Rate_Viet_REMF: 10
Date: 25 Sep 2007
Time: 23:00:29
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Just brousing and found your site. Brings back memories. I was stationed at UDORN SEPT 66 TO SEPT 67. I was in supply when the mechanics needed parts I'm the one who delivered the parts. Would love to go back some day. I ran across the vfw 10249 site and Tommy Thompson got me to join so now I'm a lifetime member I joined back in 98. Keep up the good work so we will not be forgotten, Thanks Larry
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Email: brucedyer@roadrunner.com
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Rate_Viet_REMF: 10
Date: 23 Aug 2007
Time: 13:53:26
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Its good that the REMF get some recognition. I was U. S. Navy, stationed at the Military Assistance Command in Saigon - office of the AG-CM - May 69 to May 70.
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Email: tdyer@colesnet.net
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Rate_Viet_REMF: 9
Date: 19 Aug 2007
Time: 19:53:48
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I served 4 years in-country as a REMF from Saigon to Long Bien, to Camron Bay, back to Saigon, back to Long Bien and finally to Da Nang. I never felt like I was in a SAFE AREA.
Web_Site: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CentralFinanceLongBinhRVN/?yguid=687185
Email: red56r80rtbmw@aol.com
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Rate_Viet_REMF: 9
Date: 19 Aug 2007
Time: 16:01:53
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From 9/71 to 6/72 I served with the Central Finance and Accounting Office Long Binh RVN. My duties: I was the admin office courier. I delivered documents on post and to Saigon daily and weekly. I drove more than I sat behind a desk.
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Email: jimdugan1@msn.com
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Rate_Viet_REMF: 10
Date: 19 Aug 2007
Time: 07:54:22
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I served with the 178th Replacement Co.,90th Repl. Bn., USARV, at Camp Alpha, Tan Son Nhut (1969-70). I was a REMF, and not ashamed to say so.
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Email: oldsoldir@yahoo.com
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Rate_Viet_REMF: 6
Date: 16 Aug 2007
Time: 15:41:59
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Served two tours in Nam, both as a 71L, one in NhaTrang and the other in Saigon. Can't say that I enjoyed both places but there were worse alternatives. Good Site.
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Email: kennethfairless@sbcglobal.net
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Rate_Viet_REMF: 7
Date: 31 Jul 2007
Time: 16:42:12
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Just another old GEEIA troop that the goverment "forgot" where they sent him.
Name: Ralph Ortiz
Web_Site: http://0036306.com/guestbook2001.htm
Email: ortizrafael5@aol.com
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Rate_Viet_REMF: 10
Date: 27 Jul 2007
Time: 02:45:18
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I was stationed at Clark Air base from 1968 to Feb.1970, assigned to the 6200 Security Police Squadron.I was wondering if anyone was stationed there with me and if so, write to me if you can. Thanks.
Name: jimmy dixon
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Email: singhi2005@yahoo.com
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Rate_Viet_REMF: 9
Date: 20 Jul 2007
Time: 13:27:54
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I served Udorn Thailand 1970 - 1972 in 1973rd comm sq. reassigned to Takhli thailand in oct 1972 - 1973 to the comm sq. there. worked communications center behind command post for 474tfw at takhli and also worked some in command post.
Name: Robert Schwenger
Web_Site: http://
Email: rschwenger@hotmail.com
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Date: 08 Jul 2007
Time: 20:39:41
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!967-68 Bien Hoa AFB 3rd combat suport group
Finance center
Anyone remember me
Name: John Bemiss
Web_Site: http://
Email: merryb@tds.net
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Rate_Viet_REMF: 1
Date: 03 Jul 2007
Time: 13:03:37
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1/70-1/71 Ubon Thailand weapons loading F4 worked 12hr 6:00 pm-6:00 am shift 6 days a week (longer if a plane went down). In the heat and monsoons, most times got what was leftover in the chow hall. We got no leave or R&R. Yes, I guess we were REMF but without us when an air strick was called by the guys in country where would they be without us REMF types. I am proud of my service and busted my ass the year I was there. I make it a point to thank any man or woman I see in uniform now, something that was lacking back in late 60's early 70's.
Name: David Guy
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Date: 22 Jun 2007
Time: 13:21:47
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Regardless of what in county people feel, if you are authorized to wear the service and campaign ribbons, you are a Viet Nam Vet. Working 16 hour shift, seven days a week wasn't a lot of fun. I served at Udorn from September 30, 1970 to September 30 1971, Ubon from June 12 1972 to December 12 1972. I served four years in the Air Force and have been in the Air National Guard for the past 24 years. I was civilian for 9 years. I am proud to be a Fang now and I was proud to serve where ever I was sent when in the regulars. Although we had sapper and morter attacks in Thailand, it is true we were less likely to be in harms way. We lost a lot of good pilots and solders in Asia as we now do in Iraq. Things change, the guard makes up a lot of our military today.
I thank everyone that served in the Viet Nam Era and those that serve now. If it were not for those that serve, the voice of those that protest would be non-existant.
Name: glenn r dugger
Web_Site: http://
Email: glenndugger@suddenlink.net
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Rate_Viet_REMF: 09
Date: 19 Jun 2007
Time: 20:21:52
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I just finished reading several messages left in the guestbook. I do not have a story like so many of the others, mine is more simple but that is okay. I served with the 442d Long Lines Bn later becoming 442d Sig Bn (LL) 1967-1968 time period. I worked in the Bn Hq's, having had 52 wks of training on MicroWave Rp, they OJT'd me. Go figure! Everyone has heard or been there, huh. I am very greatful for this period of time for so many reasons but one in particular. I have been married 39 yrs to a wonderful lady from Thailand. We have two beautiful children and now grandchildren. I have been fortunate to be able to visit Thailand on several occasions and will return this fall 2007. I retired after 34 yrs, with the uniform on, in 2002 and am very thankful. I have always been a system bucker, regualtions were alaways there only for guidlines, right. So, 3 days before I PCS back to the states, my wife and I went to the Thai Emperior Office and got married. The US had an agreement with the Thai Government to recognize marriage under Thai Government. My heart goes out to those childern left behind. There is a Dad out there that like me would be greatful to know his children, whooooeeee. That is tough. Thanks for allowing me to right a message and to read the others. I would like to hear from anyone who is lead to do so and more particular to those that I served with during this period of time. I have made contact with only one other person during this time, how sad. I guess we think life just goes on. Take care glenn dugger
Name: Dave Peter
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Rate_Viet_REMF: 10
Date: 07 Jun 2007
Time: 19:51:25
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Stationed at Ramasun Station at the end of the war from Dec 74 - to Mar 76 with the 6924 Scty Sq as a 202. Two C-130's full of Air Force and Army USAFSS/ASA types were sent on Mar 21, 1976 to take the 6922 Scty Sq at Clark in the Philippines out of moth ball status in preparation for the total closing of Ramasun. We stopped Ops on Mar 19th, and all the remaining personnel we out by Jul 76 and the FLR-9 was gutted.
Name: Ed Lemke
Web_Site: http://
Email: kyvstar2004@yahoo.com
I_found_Viet_REMF_by: Search engine
Rate_Viet_REMF: 10
Date: 31 May 2007
Time: 00:29:27
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I was withe the 621st TCS at Udorn, NKP and Mukdaharn with "special "side trips to Laos and Nam.
Ran the generators on the radar sites and in the "bush" Those "spooks" where very presuasive when it came to going for a "ride"! Was the 67-68 with Louie Artfich and Tom Dluzak. WELCOME HOME MY BROTHERS!!!
Name: Kim Wischmeyer aka Flash
Web_Site: http://
Email: kwischmeyer@midwayelectricinc.com
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Rate_Viet_REMF: 10
Date: 29 May 2007
Time: 19:10:24
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I served at the 7th rock and roll freak show 75-76. Didn't think anybody remembered those days. Still looking for Zetty and Jenkins.
Name: William C. Pool
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Email: wpool@satx.rr.com
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Date: 29 May 2007
Time: 00:04:48
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Today is Memorial Day and I just came in from the Ft Sam Houston ceremony and decided to see if I could find any reference to the old 620 TCS. Was really surprised to find this site. I was assigned as the lead Crypto tech in 1965 but had to return to Conus early because of family illness Stateside. The memories do start to pour back in when I see the pictures. Great site.
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Email: baubalu@sbcglobal.net
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Rate_Viet_REMF: 8
Date: 23 May 2007
Time: 09:22:34
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Great site. I too am a REMF served 18 months as a ammo humper in Camh Ran Bay, with the 606th ordinance co. 191st bat.US Army.When ever I meet another Nam Vet. It seems they were always a Sniper, Special Forces Etc. It's funny I never meet any REMF like myself.Hey guys don't be ashamed of what you did over there. Be truthful about your service. I just ordered Vietnam Vet. Lic. Plates with REMF on them. Take Care.
Web_Site: http://vnhq.org
Email: jayjoneshq@yahoo.com
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Rate_Viet_REMF: 8
Date: 10 May 2007
Time: 23:31:00
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Great concept. About time. I agree with everything you sayin your intro. Take nothing away from the heros but give a little something to the rest of us. I get kind of tired of explaining to people "Yes I served overseas during Vietnam. No, I didn't serve "in-country", I . . . . "
Jay Jones, Corporal USMC, 1967-71, VMA-211, 1st MAW (Rear): MCAS Iwakuni,Japan; Camb Butler, Okinawa; Cubi Point, PI
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Email: bj4127@hotmail.com
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Date: 02 May 2007
Time: 20:39:00
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Sincerely,
Willie Jackson
Name: Charlie Millsap
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Email: millsapdoug@hotmail.com
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Rate_Viet_REMF: 10
Date: 01 May 2007
Time: 15:10:37
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Vietnam Vet Tan Son Nhut Air Base 1979-1971
6994th Security Squadron(USAFSS)
Name: Vince Wuwert
Web_Site: http://
Email: VAWUWERT@AOL.COM
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Rate_Viet_REMF: 10
Date: 30 Apr 2007
Time: 13:15:00
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bOB,
I still marvel at some of the comments of the guys signing your guest book. All very positive.
Just stopped by to have a "look see".
God Bless America, all our troops where ever they serve to protect us, and God Bless all the troops who served in Vietnam-and the T-L-C theater and came home and had a life.
Vince Wuwert Toledo, Ohio
Name: Wallacw James Ward
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Email: wjimward@msn.com
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Rate_Viet_REMF: 10
Date: 30 Apr 2007
Time: 01:03:45
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I just made some comments about myself. I have now read the REMF story... Yeah I do things that way.. I want to say this about the REMF of 'incountry' personel.. We were all surrounded by an enimy that was trying to kill us with rockets and sappers. They wanted to kill us in our sleep rather then with our guns at hand. All those hours spent flying over water for TDY's was dangerous for everyone too. Both in country and anywhere over seas. They shot at the Huey I had to ride in. Most of the soldiers in WWII were REMF. I remind you that the Battle of the Bulge was mostly REMF. They others were the Air Borne who fought the entire war. They also serve who only stand and wait. Many a soldier from WWII will tell you that the Germans never got past the Mississippi River when they served in OK or KS. God Bless every enlisted man of evey service no matter where they served. THEY SERVED !! Now go out and join your local American Legion, V.F.W., 40-8, AMVETS, Korean Vets, and the D.!
A.V.... I did!
Name: Wallace James Ward
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Email: wjimward@msn.com
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Rate_Viet_REMF: 10
Date: 30 Apr 2007
Time: 00:38:58
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That scale 1-10 is backasswards... In my time # 1 was best.
I retired in 1980 from the USAF. While staioned at Clrak I was sent to NKP and UDORN for COMM stuff. I was 1st MOB. This was 1965-1966. I was also sent to some place very North East of NKP to install an antenna on a place called Camp Cloudy. Funny there were no flags there. Hot meals by helicopter. From he top of the tower I could see the big river in the South. I think I was involved with the than secret Air America which did exist. I was later station at Bien Hoa July 69 to Jul 70 and at the end of my tour NCOIC of the SMC/NCMO for the 1876 Combat Comm Sq. I did short TDY's to Danang, PleiKu,Lai Ke and Cam Ron Bay. Forget the rest. Best friend was Sam Ireland. Well I made it to 65yrs. But now I am seeking the DAV to aide me in getting my disability. Diabetes 2 ( May be Agent Orange). Also multiple other health probems such as skin cancer and other problem konwn to be related to A.O... Had by-pass about 12 years ago. That was because of good living.. Maybe bad booze ...
Bien Hoa was called the largest prison with unlimited drinking privleges. At NKP I had to run out and help the crews with the broken PSP every time a plane sat down.
Anyone out there every get sent to Lopolopo Island in the P.I.? I went there when Volcano Mt.TAAL blew. That should have been a warning for everyone about the biggy that took out Clark AB. Been a long time.. My son is now a retired AF NCO. God Bless whats left of us..
Name: Calvin Oberhoff
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Email: cnohauling@consolidated.net
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Rate_Viet_REMF: 10
Date: 28 Apr 2007
Time: 12:48:01
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1969 - 1970 N.K.P. 56th airframe shop