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Subject: Re: Agent Orange exposure at Utapo AFB ?


Author:
Alan Guazzoni
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Date Posted: 13:22:13 12/06/17 Wed
In reply to: Kurt Priessman 's message, "Re: Agent Orange exposure at Utapo AFB ?" on 22:41:03 10/25/07 Thu

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?

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Author:
Kenneth Hendricks (ok)
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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).

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