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] Date Posted: 12:52:04 07/11/07 Wed Between about March to August of 1970 I was stationed there, working the bomb dump (BABs). While there we were advised to decontaminate the bomb casings of anything that appeared to look like "rust" etc. (Officers remarks were that it was required by the "Geneva Convention" in regards to not violating the Germ, Chimical and Biological Warfare stipulations). I was discharged from the active AF in 1970 and felt fine for about five years, then about 1975, I began have what was finally diagnosed as combination of Migrain/cluster Headache sydrome (sever headaches)lasting months to almost a year at a time. I have under gone numerous neurological evaluations and examinations and the doctors can fine no reason for the continued headaches which are non stop. I have had to resort to siezure control medication (prescribed by my neurologist) to prevent constantley reoccurring attacks. Until recently I never assumed Agent Orange could be involved until I saw the notice that it was possbile that it could have spread to thailand as well. (bombs were shipped in the holes of ships along with the agent at the time, so who knows?). Needless to say I would be interested in further information regarding this subject. 30 plus years of headaches is not very pleasent if you know what I mean (OH!, I did finish out my AF career with the AFRS/total 21 years, headaches and all). [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] |
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Author: Wayne Anderson [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 10:33:03 09/18/07 Tue I was stationed at Camp Friendship @ Korat from Nov 67 to Jan 69 and at Camp Samae San from Jan 69 to Nov 69. I was diagnoised with peripheral neuropathy in 1999. I have been getting progressively worse since then. Numerious Doctors and Neurologists have not been able to put a cause for it. I am currently taking Lyrica which is provided by the VA. I did file a claim several years ago for exposure to chemical/pesicide exposure, but was turned down under VA Agent Orange rules, even though I did not claim exposure pacifically to Agent Orange. >Between about March to August of 1970 I was stationed >there, working the bomb dump (BABs). While there we >were advised to decontaminate the bomb casings of >anything that appeared to look like "rust" etc. >(Officers remarks were that it was required by the >"Geneva Convention" in regards to not violating the >Germ, Chimical and Biological Warfare stipulations). >I was discharged from the active AF in 1970 and felt >fine for about five years, then about 1975, I began >have what was finally diagnosed as combination of >Migrain/cluster Headache sydrome (sever >headaches)lasting months to almost a year at a time. >I have under gone numerous neurological evaluations >and examinations and the doctors can fine no reason >for the continued headaches which are non stop. I >have had to resort to siezure control medication >(prescribed by my neurologist) to prevent constantley >reoccurring attacks. Until recently I never assumed >Agent Orange could be involved until I saw the notice >that it was possbile that it could have spread to >thailand as well. (bombs were shipped in the holes of >ships along with the agent at the time, so who >knows?). Needless to say I would be interested in >further information regarding this subject. 30 plus >years of headaches is not very pleasent if you know >what I mean (OH!, I did finish out my AF career with >the AFRS/total 21 years, headaches and all). [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Wayne Anderson [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 10:34:41 09/18/07 Tue >I was stationed at Camp Friendship @ Korat from Nov 67 >to Jan 69 and at Camp Samae San from Jan 69 to Nov 69. > I was diagnoised with peripheral neuropathy in 1999. >I have been getting progressively worse since then. >Numerious Doctors and Neurologists have not been able >to put a cause for it. I am currently taking Lyrica >which is provided by the VA. I did file a claim >several years ago for exposure to chemical/pesicide >exposure, but was turned down under VA Agent Orange >rules, even though I did not claim exposure >pacifically to Agent Orange. > > > > [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Kurt Priessman [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 22:41:03 10/25/07 Thu The reply to your question is definitely. I have proof that it was sprayed on U-Tapao and Korat in June 1972 at a minimum and NKP from 1966 - 1972. There will be a report posted later, (when I get a good copy next week). [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: david watson (i need proof of expousure please help) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 10:13:43 12/18/07 Tue >The reply to your question is definitely. I have proof >that it was sprayed on U-Tapao and Korat in June 1972 >at a minimum and NKP from 1966 - 1972. > >There will be a report posted later, (when I get a >good copy next week). [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Phil Cacioppo (Help - Evidence of agent orange use at Utapao AFB) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 20:56:31 05/28/08 Wed >>The reply to your question is definitely. I have proof >>that it was sprayed on U-Tapao and Korat in June 1972 >>at a minimum and NKP from 1966 - 1972. >> >>There will be a report posted later, (when I get a >>good copy next week). [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: romolo griego (b-52 u-tapao thialand 1971-72) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 04:25:12 04/27/12 Fri >>>The reply to your question is definitely. I have >proof >>>that it was sprayed on U-Tapao and Korat in June 1972 >>>at a minimum and NKP from 1966 - 1972. >>> >>>There will be a report posted later, (when I get a >>>good copy next week). [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: VINCE CUFFARI [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 19:07:44 03/27/13 Wed >>>The reply to your question is definitely. I have >proof >>>that it was sprayed on U-Tapao and Korat in June 1972 >>>at a minimum and NKP from 1966 - 1972. >>> >>>There will be a report posted later, (when I get a >>>good copy next week). KC-135 TANKER CREW CHIEF TDY FROM LORING AFB AUGUST 1971-FEBRUARY 1972. SUFFERING FROM INSULIN DEPENDENT DIABETES WITH NEUROPOTHY IN BOTH HANDS AND FEET,HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, DEGENERATIVE NERVE DAMAGE IN BOTH ARMS AND LEGS. WE USE TO GET SPRAYED ON THE FLIGHT LINE PLUS THE BARRACKS AREA WITH SOME KIND OF BUG KILLING AGENT PLUS AREAS OF THE BARRACKS, TAXIWAYS AND HAMMERHEADS WERE VOID OF ALL VEGITATION. TURNED DOWN FOR COMPENSATION BECAUSE I0 "WASN'T AN MP'" PATROLING IN THE TALL GRASS OF THE PERIMATER. I DON'T REMEMBER ANY TALL GRASS. ANYONE ABLE TO HELP AS TO WHAT WAS SPRAYED. THANKS [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Michelle Volpe (feeling curious) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 15:42:26 03/13/14 Thu wondering about the outcome of your agent orange case. My father served from 11/72 -11/73, on the airfield and we are working on presenting his case and could use any assistance that you can provide. Thanks and hope everything worked out for you. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Sue Stokes (unhappy) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 08:38:13 01/22/16 Fri >>>>The reply to your question is definitely. I have >>proof >>>>that it was sprayed on U-Tapao and Korat in June >1972 >>>>at a minimum and NKP from 1966 - 1972. >>>> >>>>There will be a report posted later, (when I get a >>>>good copy next week). > KC-135 TANKER CREW CHIEF TDY FROM LORING AFB AUGUST >1971-FEBRUARY 1972. SUFFERING FROM INSULIN DEPENDENT >DIABETES WITH NEUROPOTHY IN BOTH HANDS AND FEET,HIGH >BLOOD PRESSURE, >DEGENERATIVE NERVE DAMAGE IN BOTH ARMS AND LEGS. WE >USE TO GET SPRAYED ON THE FLIGHT LINE PLUS THE >BARRACKS AREA WITH SOME KIND OF BUG KILLING AGENT PLUS >AREAS OF THE BARRACKS, TAXIWAYS AND HAMMERHEADS WERE >VOID OF ALL VEGITATION. TURNED DOWN FOR COMPENSATION >BECAUSE I0 "WASN'T AN MP'" PATROLING IN THE TALL GRASS >OF THE PERIMATER. I DON'T REMEMBER ANY TALL GRASS. >ANYONE ABLE TO HELP AS TO WHAT WAS SPRAYED. THANKS My husband was there in 1968, & now has stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer. Mayo clinic has said that it was caused by agent orange, the va keeps denying it. He worked ground power on the flight line. What proof do you have? We sure could use it. Thanks-Sue Stokes [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: John L. High [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 18:21:15 07/26/13 Fri >>>The reply to your question is definitely. I have >proof >>>that it was sprayed on U-Tapao and Korat in June 1972 >>>at a minimum and NKP from 1966 - 1972. >>> >>>There will be a report posted later, (when I get a >>>good copy next week). I would like to have more information on AO and or other herbicides used at UTapao. I was in the 4258th FMS Jan 67 through June 68. Would like to find an aerial photo of the base from that time period. jhigh@comcast.net is my email address [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: zamora, jacque (depressed) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 07:04:41 04/24/14 Thu I have several of the AO presumtive illnesses. Please let me know anything that I can use in my case. I have been denied for 2.5 years and looks like I will be at it for at least 6 months more. >>>>The reply to your question is definitely. I have >>proof >>>>that it was sprayed on U-Tapao and Korat in June >1972 >>>>at a minimum and NKP from 1966 - 1972. >>>> >>>>There will be a report posted later, (when I get a >>>>good copy next week). >I would like to have more information on AO and or >other herbicides used at UTapao. I was in the 4258th >FMS Jan 67 through June 68. Would like to find an >aerial photo of the base from that time period. >jhigh@comcast.net is my email address [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Sue Stokes (unhappy with VA) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 08:41:06 01/22/16 Fri >>>>The reply to your question is definitely. I have >>proof >>>>that it was sprayed on U-Tapao and Korat in June >1972 >>>>at a minimum and NKP from 1966 - 1972. >>>> >>>>There will be a report posted later, (when I get a >>>>good copy next week). >I would like to have more information on AO and or >other herbicides used at UTapao. I was in the 4258th My husband was there in 1968, working ground power on the flight line. He now has stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer, Mayo clinic says it was caused by agent orange, VA says now way-not an MP or dog handler. Can you supply me with proof. Thanks Sue Stokes >FMS Jan 67 through June 68. Would like to find an >aerial photo of the base from that time period. >jhigh@comcast.net is my email address [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Israel Serenil [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 02:54:32 10/16/13 Wed >>>The reply to your question is definitely. I have >proof >>>that it was sprayed on U-Tapao and Korat in June 1972 >>>at a minimum and NKP from 1966 - 1972. >>> >>>There will be a report posted later, (when I get a >>>good copy next week). I was there 1971 t0 1972 of nov. in the pneudraulic shop, [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Charles Jones (I was asigned to 635thMMS) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 18:23:26 01/12/18 Fri >>The reply to your question is definitely. I have proof >>that it was sprayed on U-Tapao and Korat in June 1972 >>at a minimum and NKP from 1966 - 1972. >> >>There will be a report posted later, (when I get a >>good copy next week). If you have proff I need it pease [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Charles Barnwell [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 10:21:51 02/27/12 Mon >The reply to your question is definitely. I have proof >that it was sprayed on U-Tapao and Korat in June 1972 >at a minimum and NKP from 1966 - 1972. > >There will be a report posted later, (when I get a >good copy next week). Your post is from 2008 time frame. Do you have knowledge of it being sprayed in the 1968/1969 time frame in U-Tapao? [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Harold Thomas (still standing) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 13:54:35 03/04/13 Mon Can you send the proof you have that U Tapoa AFB was sprayed with agent orange in June 1972? [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Christopher Fromkin (Grateful for this forum) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 08:56:46 07/27/13 Sat I am seeking service connection for NEUROPATHY and would like PRECISE DOCUMENTATION as to when AO/herbicides were utilized, stored and handled at U-Uapao, THAILAND. I am hoping to find MAPS of the base similar to the Army maps of ORAT which show clearly the base perimeter, flight line and location of personnel quarters. I was based at U-tapao in LATE 1967 where I was flying KC-135 air refueling missions. Does anyone know if the intent of "FOOT ON GROUND" in Vietnam includes sustained flying in Vietnam airspace? Best to all, C Fromkin [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: james a. hudson (happy) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 18:21:05 09/17/15 Thu >I am seeking service connection for NEUROPATHY and >would like PRECISE DOCUMENTATION as to when >AO/herbicides were utilized, stored and handled at >U-Uapao, THAILAND. I am hoping to find MAPS of the >base similar to the Army maps of ORAT which show >clearly the base perimeter, flight line and location >of personnel quarters. >I was based at U-tapao in LATE 1967 where I was >flying KC-135 air refueling missions. >Does anyone know if the intent of "FOOT ON GROUND" in >Vietnam includes sustained flying in Vietnam airspace? > >Best to all, > >C Fromkin [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Free Dating sites (HnIQfEvLgUhoyYrzI) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 20:01:03 08/07/13 Wed Hi there, I really like your website if I am sincere. Wherever did you obtain it built? [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Israel Serenil [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 03:13:19 10/16/13 Wed >The reply to your question is definitely. I have proof >that it was sprayed on U-Tapao and Korat in June 1972 >at a minimum and NKP from 1966 - 1972. > >There will be a report posted later, (when I get a >good copy next week). I was there 1971-1972 of nov. Assigned to pneudraulic shop.on the flight line majority of time.spent alot time during night on launch truck keepin those b-52s flying for their missions. Interested on that message. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Floyd Lawshea [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 05:42:01 02/17/14 Mon I was stationed at NKP from 7/21/71 to 7/20/72 I worked in the Pneudraulics shop nights 12 hour shift [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Roger Matthews [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 10:44:28 07/11/14 Fri >The reply to your question is definitely. I have proof >that it was sprayed on U-Tapao and Korat in June 1972 >at a minimum and NKP from 1966 - 1972. > >There will be a report posted later, (when I get a >good copy next week). So many of us are hurting and need information and confirmation on this matter. Please send us a link to your documentation. Thank you [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Frank Rideg (Doing ok in San Diego) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 23:48:26 07/24/14 Thu >The reply to your question is definitely. I have proof >that it was sprayed on U-Tapao and Korat in June 1972 >at a minimum and NKP from 1966 - 1972. > >There will be a report posted later, (when I get a >good copy next week). [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Frank Rideg (Doing ok in San Diego) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 00:31:30 07/25/14 Fri I was stationed at Utapo RTAFB 1966 - 1967 as a Crew Chief on KC-135 and EC-135 (Combat Lightning) aircraft. When I got there the we're still building the base. The Tower was being built and all roads were not paved and required water trucks to spray to keep the dust down. We lived on the flight line in hutches built by Red Horse. We also flew Missions out of Takhli Royal Thai Air Force Base. The first KC-135 Aircraft arrived at U-Tapo in August 1966. The base was not completed until the end of 1967. The perimeter of the flight line was sprayed to keep the area clear. I would be interested in proof that agent orange was used. We had boot's on the ground in Vietnam when we flew in on World Airlines on our way to Thailand. Thanks Frank Rideg Email: utapo9356@gmail.com San Diego, CA [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Freddy Aven (I was stationed at Utapo AFB) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 09:47:13 06/20/16 Mon I was stationed at Utapo AFB during the Vietnam War, was Agent Orange sprayed there? I need written proof. Thanks [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Dyann Harris [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 14:10:51 07/03/15 Fri >The reply to your question is definitely. I have proof >that it was sprayed on U-Tapao and Korat in June 1972 >at a minimum and NKP from 1966 - 1972. > >There will be a report posted later, (when I get a >good copy next week). Please forward a copy of the document referenced above. My husband was an aircraft mechanic at U Tapao in 1972. He also lived near the flight line Thank You [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Richard C.Brown (Brown) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 05:34:15 10/08/16 Sat >>The reply to your question is definitely. I have proof >>that it was sprayed on U-Tapao and Korat in June 1972 >>at a minimum and NKP from 1966 - 1972. >> >>There will be a report posted later, (when I get a >>good copy next week). > >Please forward a copy of the document referenced >above. My husband was an aircraft mechanic at U Tapao >in 1972. He also lived near the flight line Thank You Could you Email me a copy of proof U-tapao was sprayed with Agent Orange. Been thru Cancer treatment six times now and still fighting VA for disability. Thank you [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Carlo Gerace (Structural Repair) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 10:21:25 04/11/16 Mon stationed at utapao in 1969 to 1970. healing from operation of lung cancer.FILED FOR AGENT ORANGE EXPOSURE waiting to hear.I hung out at the beach a lot as I didn't have to much funds at the time and the bweach was a cheaop relaxation area.I remembered getting sprayed while in the movie outdoor theatre,the open air restaurant and the beach break trailer.If I would have known then what I know now I probably wouldn't have hung out there.love to here fron any of my long lost friends from the sheet metal shop. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: William Scott Nelms (TOTAL VA BS ON U-T AO) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 08:17:03 11/25/16 Fri I was a KC Pilot who did 4 TDY's at U-T. The VA after 40 years of coverup admitted that Agent Orange was sprayed at U-T as late as the 2nd Half of 1972 in the 1973 Checo report that you can find on line. It was very very obvious to me that defoliants were constantly used at U-T. My last TDY was Nov 4, 1972 to Jan 27, it was even apparent from the air as I came in to land that the area around the flight line had been super zapped. It looked like desert, no green even outside the flight line perimeter. It was even more obvious when I went down to the base beach rec center. The area between the beach and the flightline, maybe a half mile at the most. Looked like burnt toast. I later found out a huge beef up in security after the Jan 10, 72 sapper attack where NVA special forces were actually able to place explosives in a #7 engine of a B-52. Anyway, since the very large base beach rec area is directly on the perimeter and open to any base personnel. EVERYONE STATIONED AT U-T, WOULD BE DIRECTLY ON THE PERIMETER, LIKELY BAREFOOT. A crucial fact, The runway which ends about 1/4th a mile from the beach is at 43 ft above sea level. All foliage between the runway and flight line always was defoliated every time I went there. Which was every year from 70 to 73. But 72/73 that area was obviously super zapped. The rainly season would have always washed any toxins up on that highly defoliated slope down onto the sand of the beach. It was likely the most contaminated perimeter of the base. And the base perimeter was 18.5 miles as revealed in the Checo Report that goes into each Thai base. Within weeks of my returning to Ellsworth in Jan 73, i begin to have skin issues. First hands, then feet and face. In Aug 73 i became a civilian and the skin conditions worsen. I go to a civilian dermatologist and he instantly diagnosis' it as toxic industrial chemicals. He refers me to the VA. They examined me and gave me 10% SC for dermatitist and some other terms. It keep getting worse and eventually covered my entire body with rashs, chicken pox looking bumps, open sores, then psoriasis. I go back to the VA (1977) for an exam, I told the VA doc that the civilian doc said it was toxic industrial chemicals and he agreed. He asked where I had been stationed and I said U-T TDY and Ellsworth and said he would check and see if there were any known other cases like mine and get back to me. I never heard anything but they raised my skin disorder to 30%. About 7 years after leaving U-T all skin conditions had completely disappered. Just as my civilian dermatologist says happens when the skin condition is from exposure to strong toxins. He did say that I might be further affected internally which I have with many many autoimmune/inflamatory disorders. I did not even hear of Agent Orange/Vet health issues until around 1990. I saw an a AO victim interviewed on the news, and he described how his started out and it was a skin condition that sounded exactly like I had. But he then had serious cancer. I contacted the VA about my skin condition now sounding like AO, they pulled up my file and said that it could be classsified as chloracne which is presumptive AO disease. I had to file a claim, in maybe late 90's early 2000's it was quickly denied saying it was not used in Thailand, thus it could not have been AO. I forgot about it. Then in about 2012, I saw the bombshell report that the VA now admits after 40 years of a massive coverup that AO was indeed used in Thailand, but ONLY inside of US bases. They were not allowed to spray outside. I am positive they spray far more than the perimeter. So, I refiled my claim now with the VA as I now have heart disease along with much more. This claim was denied saying a pilot was not on the perimeter, so I could not have been exposed. I tried to tell them about the beach perimeter, where they had a life guard tower next to a security guard tower was open to all and I spents lots of time there as I was from FL and loved the scenic Thai beach rec center, where I spent lots of time with a pilot only flying about every two days. I even had my old U-T sailing club card, showing I had qaulified in 2 models of sail boats the rec center allowed personnel to use but the system is rigged for Thai Vets. The plan is to deny til we die. To add insult to injury. The Navy Blue water Vets bill has already passed the house and in the Senate. That will allow Navy Vietnam Vets at sea to claim benefits for AO presumptive diseases. Vets who ever came ashore in Vietnam. It might be a good time for all to contact their Senator quickly and tell them of the rigged system for Thai Vets where we were lied to for 40 years about AO in Thailand, and now still being stonewalled when the VA cannot even give the definition of "near". Thai Vets have to show we were on or near the perimeter of the base. A "near" miss in airplanes can be more than a mile. How near to the Vietnam coast will Navy Vets need to qualify for AO benefits. THIS IS A TOTAL DISRESPECT OF ALL THAI VETS AND A COMPLETE LACK OF COMMON SENSE BY THE VA. If anyone wants to contact me, my e mail is "old_guys_rule@yahoo.com". Scott [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: carlo gerace /cgerace60@aol.com (lACK OF RESPONSIBILITY) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 06:47:04 07/07/17 Fri the DEPT of Defense and VA are working together on this.The va says you must have official direct exposure.That means you need an official witness for everything you did over there. We need to push our senators and congressmen for action. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Stewart (Roll) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 10:09:24 01/09/19 Wed Dear Scott: I was at Utapao from October 1970 - 1971, and probably handed you your mission material which I prepared at the 307th. I've filed a claim for Type 2 diabetes, and peripheral neuropathy in my feet and hands. Turned down, and itching to move to the next step. I'm now a trial lawyer and practice in Ohio. Let me know if you'd like to chat. I'm also a pilot now, who would love to hear what you saw landing from the Gulf of Thailand. I used to sail at that beach and saw movies at the outdoor theatre. Best. Stewart D. Roll sdanl@msn.com 216-469-6003 [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: James S. MILLER (STILL HANGING IN THERE) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 11:06:00 12/05/16 Mon >The reply to your question is definitely. I have proof >that it was sprayed on U-Tapao and Korat in June 1972 >at a minimum and NKP from 1966 - 1972. > >There will be a report posted later, (when I get a >good copy next week). I was at U-Tapao in 1968 thru 1969 and I am seeking proof the base was sprayed with agent orange [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Romeo Opichka (searching) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 14:45:05 04/15/17 Sat >The reply to your question is definitely. I have proof >that it was sprayed on U-Tapao and Korat in June 1972 >at a minimum and NKP from 1966 - 1972. > >There will be a report posted later, (when I get a >good copy next week). Can you email me a copy of the proof please. I have been engaged in a battle with the VA for over five years and they stay committed to the old "base perimeter" junk that they put out in a public health news letter 10 years ago. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Susan Black [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 12:52:24 01/16/19 Wed >>The reply to your question is definitely. I have proof >>that it was sprayed on U-Tapao and Korat in June 1972 >>at a minimum and NKP from 1966 - 1972. >> >>There will be a report posted later, (when I get a >>good copy next week). >Can you email me a copy of the proof please. I have >been engaged in a battle with the VA for over five >years and they stay committed to the old "base >perimeter" junk that they put out in a public health >news letter 10 years ago. Hello; I have been trying to get my husband service connected. Every time he is denied. I have re-opened his case. He also served at U-Tapao RTAFB Thailand from 1971 to 1975. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer and has developed other medical problems. He was a Aircraft Maintenance Specialist (Jet Airplane Mechanic over two Engines. Will you please e-mail me proof that agent orange and other chemicals were sprayed on U-Tapao? Any and all information will be and is appreciated. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Carlo Gerace (agent orange exposure) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 09:51:01 07/01/17 Sat The only way to show exposure+ is to get as many vets as possible who were stationed there during 1969-1975 to write there experience with exposure at different locations.ex.I was exposed numerious times at the outside theatre,and outdoor restaurant on beach.mail copies of these letters to each other to enhance there cases. cgerace60@aol.com(803-938-8031) [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Alan Guazzoni [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 13:22:13 12/06/17 Wed I was stationed at U Tapao as a Kc-135 ground crew member from January 1969 to January 1970. I was on the flight line daily. My barracks was located within a 100' or so from the perimeter. Much of my spare time was spent at the beach and the outdoor theater at the end of the runway. I November of '69 I became very sick with what they said was Mononucleousis. I had many of the symptoms of mono but also racking cough which is not a symptom. The medical staff seemed puzzled by this. I spent a week or two in the base hospital and then placed on base sick leave. I was discharged in January '70. After getting home I almost immediately started having severe respiratory problems which continue to this day. My pulmonologist recently said my bronchial tubes looked as if I'd been in a chemical fire but had no clear explanation as to why. I also have developed CAD. Two years ago I learned of the Agent Orange use on U Tapao. My health issues were starting to make sense. I have applied for Agent Orange exposure with the VA but have not heard anything yet. Has anyone else had a similar experience? [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Kenneth Hendricks (ok) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 14:26:30 01/19/18 Fri >The reply to your question is definitely. I have proof >that it was sprayed on U-Tapao and Korat in June 1972 >at a minimum and NKP from 1966 - 1972. > >There will be a report posted later, (when I get a >good copy next week). [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Patrick O'Dowd [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 15:07:28 05/26/16 Thu >I was stationed at Camp Friendship @ Korat from Nov 67 >to Jan 69 and at Camp Samae San from Jan 69 to Nov 69. > I was diagnoised with peripheral neuropathy in 1999. >I have been getting progressively worse since then. >Numerious Doctors and Neurologists have not been able >to put a cause for it. I am currently taking Lyrica >which is provided by the VA. I did file a claim >several years ago for exposure to chemical/pesicide >exposure, but was turned down under VA Agent Orange >rules, even though I did not claim exposure >pacifically to Agent Orange. >I was sprayed directly with Agent Orange in early "68"while serving in the 538th Engineers in the Pioneer Crew our hootches were the first built by us along with the dispensary, fire house, mess hall, USO, computer/ logistic center before my rotation was over. > > > >>Between about March to August of 1970 I was stationed >>there, working the bomb dump (BABs). While there we >>were advised to decontaminate the bomb casings of >>anything that appeared to look like "rust" etc. >>(Officers remarks were that it was required by the >>"Geneva Convention" in regards to not violating the >>Germ, Chimical and Biological Warfare stipulations). >>I was discharged from the active AF in 1970 and felt >>fine for about five years, then about 1975, I began >>have what was finally diagnosed as combination of >>Migrain/cluster Headache sydrome (sever >>headaches)lasting months to almost a year at a time. >>I have under gone numerous neurological evaluations >>and examinations and the doctors can fine no reason >>for the continued headaches which are non stop. I >>have had to resort to siezure control medication >>(prescribed by my neurologist) to prevent constantley >>reoccurring attacks. Until recently I never assumed >>Agent Orange could be involved until I saw the notice >>that it was possbile that it could have spread to >>thailand as well. (bombs were shipped in the holes of >>ships along with the agent at the time, so who >>knows?). Needless to say I would be interested in >>further information regarding this subject. 30 plus >>years of headaches is not very pleasent if you know >>what I mean (OH!, I did finish out my AF career with >>the AFRS/total 21 years, headaches and all). [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Tom (dazed) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 11:32:55 09/26/07 Wed I would like to see if anyone else has information about bombs loaded in planes with AO going to Utapo AFB or Korat for that matter. Need evidence for my brother-in-law's Non Hodgkins Lymphoma death benefits case. Thanks Tom [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: James Edward Simmons [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 07:15:05 12/20/07 Thu I'm a 57 year old Veteran. I worked as an MP at Utapo from 1971-1972 and a few months after I was discharged I developed bowel incontinence that I have had every day since then. Doctors can not explain why I have incontinence and it restricts my mobility and is the cause for me being evicted from the YMCA I was living at for many years because of my incontinence. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Lance Taylor [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 20:09:50 01/08/08 Tue Stationed at Utapo 70 to 71. Walking to the barracks from the club. Walked right through a cloud of spray from the truck going around the base spraying for bugs. Now have type II diabetis. How would you start to prove that it was (2,4-D; 2,4,5-T and its contaminant TCDD; cacodylic acid; or picloram) Any ideas out there? My guess it would be hard to find any info on what exactly was being sprayed. Thanks to the folks who are working on this. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Kurt Priessman, MSgt, USAF (Ret) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 21:52:10 02/10/08 Sun What you walked through was Malathion. Not a herbicide, an insecticide. It is toxic in large doses. Do a search on it. >Stationed at Utapo 70 to 71. Walking to the barracks >from the club. Walked right through a cloud of spray >from the truck going around the base spraying for >bugs. > >Now have type II diabetis. > >How would you start to prove that it was (2,4-D; >2,4,5-T and its contaminant TCDD; cacodylic acid; or >picloram) > >Any ideas out there? My guess it would be hard to find >any info on what exactly was being sprayed. > >Thanks to the folks who are working on this. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: carlo gerace /cgerace60@aol.com [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 12:20:23 06/29/17 Thu you need to get as many notorized letters that were stationed there-1969 to 1975 stating thyat exposure was all over the place.the va is only lookin for officially documented exposure and we all know that the military didn't document your exposure when you went to the movie or eating at the beach restaurant,but you were still exposed. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Free Dating sites (orJnBBgkjYg) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 04:14:48 08/09/13 Fri Hi there, I love your website if I am sincere. Wherever did you get it built? [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Paul Casteel (Diabetes) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 01:18:27 07/18/15 Sat Loss of an organ. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
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Author: Curtis (frustrated) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 14:47:02 08/15/18 Wed My name is Curtis Grantz. I was stationed State side at Wright Patterson AFB Ohio. I was a crew chief 17th Bomb Wing (SAC) flew on KC-135A planes. I did 3 tours between 1969-1972 to U-Tapao Thialand AFB to support the Young Tiger Mission. I have type II diabetes and a was diagnosed 3 years ago with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. I have been denied twice by the VA for compensation related to Agent Orange in the past two years. Just recently I was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and am in the process of trying again to be compensated. I have submitted to the VA a copy of my orders stating to report to U-Tapao AFB to support the Young Tiger mission. I also found out that 14 organic compounds, including trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene (PCE) in relatively high quantities have been found in wells serving the base at Wright Patterson and nearly 17 wells have been shut down due to contamination or age. I am seeking guidance in gathering more information to send in to the VA besides my new diagnosis of Parkinson's to support my case for Agent Orange. Any ideas? Thank you [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |