On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. I also was assigned to Bang Pla from 1968 to 1969. Built new barracks fight on the fence line, or 9-10 feet. This office J M Boor runs, and signed this letter, seem nobody cares about AGENT ORANGE SPRAYED BABY BOOMERS, let them die, our problem is solved now. The 421st and 469th Tactical Fighter Squadrons flew single-seat F-105Ds, while the 44th flew the two-seat F-105F. The flying training portion of the exercise promotes closer relations and enables air force units in the region to sharpen air combat skills and practice interoperability with US forces. The mission of the Wild Weasels was to eliminate SAM sites in North Vietnam. We, Read More Here is the List of the Top 100 VA Employee SalariesContinue, Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print Have degree will travel. In July 1964, approximately 500 airmen and officers were deployed to begin construction, and the completion of essential base facilities was completed by October 1964, although due to its primitive nature, the air force living area was known for several years as "Camp Nasty" in counterpoint to the Army facility at Camp Friendship. Cantonment area at Ubon RTAFB, Udorn Thailand area including Yeah, I know it is a peninsula but that is all I have to go on without getting records but I think they might have been lost in the fire in St. Louis. My dad was over in Thailand on an Air Force base, I dont know which one but he said they would go to the beach. The Department of Veterans Affairs concluded that only veterans that were by base perimeters should receive acknowledgment of Agent Orange exposure. The American withdrawal had quickly revealed to the Thai Government the inadequacy of its air force in the event of a conventional war in Southeast Asia. The Department of Defense has released a new list of locations outside Vietnam where herbicides like Agent Orange were tested and stored, a compilation that could provide some veterans proof of exposure needed to support their VA disability claims. On 17 April, the USAF flew its last mission over Laos, attacking a handful of targets requested by the Laotian government. The F-4 and A-7 aircraft practiced bombing and intercept missions in western Thailand. Do you possibly remember him? U-Tapao Air Base, Thailand, 1972 The National Archives return to top the location of Udorn RTAFB, Map of B-52 Ramp, NE Quadrant U-Tapao RTAFB with FYI, here's a photo I took early 1964 before the USAF showed up to fill in the gap between Camp Friendship and the airbase. During the 1980s and early-1990s, the airfield was jointly operated as a civil airport for Nakhon Ratchasima. var tlxLastPublishedDate = null; var now = new Date(); var edited = (tlxLastPublishedDate != null) ? Construction 1962-70 The Geneva Accords of 1962 ended the immediate threat, but both Camp Friendship and Korat RTAFB were developed as part of the buildup of forces in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. This second edition was published by USARPAC (United States Army Pacific) on November 1, 1969. Military Police Support 1967-70 41st ORD Company, Direct Ammunition Support 3/1966-9/1966 44th Engineer Group, HHC/HHD Korat RTAFB Showing the perimeter and the herbicide/Agent Orange Drift Zone, Data Block for the Official Department of This really boils my blood. Udorn Thailand, June 1966-67. My agent orange appeal is stuck in a 27,000 appeal back-log, Bay Pines Regional VA Office. This ended with the opening of Nakhon Ratchasima Airport in the early-1990s. According to DoD spokesman Chuck Prichard, the new list replaces the one from 2018 and is the result of DoDs thorough review of the records for use, storage and testing of Agent Orange and other tactical herbicides outside of Vietnam.. Consequently, the EF-4C was seen only as an interim Wild Weasel aircraft, pending the introduction of a more suitable type. Cant remember the number of times, sprayed, even down wind, inside the base 1000 yards. That is, until now. VA OIG Cries Foul, Agency Duped by a Gun-Toting, Felon, Sex Offender, Only VA Impressed With VA Restructuring Plan. - U.S. Army Veterans who were stationed on some small Army installations in Thailand anytime between February 28, 1961 and May 7, 1975. On 2 April 1972, an EB-66C Bat 21 was shot down over South Vietnam near the Vietnamese Demilitarized Zone during the Easter Offensive. They included a hospital, some barracks and some warehouses for equipment that was flown in using the existing runway. But it deletes or alters at least 50 previously identified locations, removing some dates and omitting testing sites like Hawaii, where the DoD previously said field tests were conducted, Puerto Rico, where herbicides were sprayed in forests between 1956 and 1967, and locations in Korea where components were stored. Includes silent and narrated film footage. 331st Sup Co (SUP-DEP) *1964-66* I found another version of this report linked at the bottom of this page. along the perimeter of U-Tapao RTAFB, Map 10 - the Recreation and Beach Since the 1980s United States Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet fighters have used Korat as a base during Cobra Gold exercises. * Memories of Camp Friendship * U.S. Army Veteranswho provided perimeter security on RTAF bases in Thailand anytime between February 28, 1961 and May 7, 1975. U.S. Army Veteranswho were stationed on some small Army installations in Thailand anytime between February 28, 1961 and May 7, 1975. 513th MP Det519th Transportation Battalion 528th Along with the Myrtle Beach personnel, elements of the 355th Tactical Fighter Wing from Davis-Monthan AFB Arizona were deployed to support the A-7D aircraft, being replaced by A-7Ds from the 23d Tactical Fighter Wing from England AFB. [16]:209. The above photo was taken during 1968. Call: 988 (Press 1), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | 810 Vermont Avenue, NW Washington DC 20420. there, 64-65, do you have a attorney? emergency landing in Guam) to take part in a Please Phillip, Google the bn, you might get lucky and find that they have a web site and might be able to help you. 4 Photo Credits: MSG Otto Uebel, Pilots fly both air-to-air and air-to-ground combat training missions. and Bangkok International Airport (Vietnam era), while landing at [30], Its mission was to build roads and a support (logistics) network in support of US Army and USAF operations in Thailand by executing the troop construction portion of the military construction program, performing engineer reconnaissance, and accomplishing civil action projects as resources permitted. The following Veterans may have been exposed to herbicides: U.S. Air Force Veteranswho served on Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) bases at U-Tapao, Ubon, Nakhon Phanom, Udorn, Takhli, Korat, and Don Muang, near the air base perimeter anytime between February 28, 1961 and May 7, 1975. Find Camp friendship images dated from 1992 to 2020. Singaporean forces fly F-5Es, F-16C/D Fighting Falcons, KC-130B Hercules, E-2C Hawkeye, CH-47SD Chinooks and AS-532UL Cougars. File in PNG (Portable Network Graphics) format, about 2.6 meg in size. I have provided letters to this affect to several former buddies who have been approved for exposure to Agent Orange. Seven others were lost due to non-combat reasons. Korat, Thailand (1963) Sign with the 9th Logistics Command Logo, Camp Friendship was next to the RTAF AB. It was replaced by the 469th Tactical Fighter Squadron, also flying F-105Ds, which was deployed from the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing. These airplanes were acquired under the code name "Peace Naresuan IV". [3], After a series of TDY deployments of F-105s to Korat, on 14 March 1966 the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing was activated and on 8 April was organised to replace the provisional PACAF 6234th TFW which was inactivated.[16]. Day 2 - Bangkok City Tour & Phuket Transfer. [28] The Thai government wanted the US out of Thailand by the end of the year. [19]:85, The high attrition rate of F-105Ds in Southeast Asian operations soon became a problem. On 12 June 1972, the 35th Tactical Fighter Squadron flying F-4Ds was deployed from the 3rd TFW, Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, in a "Constant Guard" redeployment to support operations over North Vietnam during Operation Linebacker. In Thailand, the veteran was assigned to Camp Friendship at the Korat Royal Thai Air Base. The wing's efforts merited the Presidential Unit Citation in March 1968. Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base. I am one of those veterans who was stationed in Thailand during 1967-68 who was exposed to AO (toxic herbicide). Separate 1969-73 21st MED Depot Medical 1967-70 [4]:139, On 1415 May 1975, aircraft assigned to Korat provided air cover in what is considered the last battle of the Vietnam war, the recovery of the SS Mayaguez after it was hijacked by the Khmer Rouge. For over 50 years, Camp Friendship has offered both Traditional and Equestrian Camp experiences for kids aged 7-16. Check out this awesome 'USARSUPTHAI+w+VN+Svc+Ribbons' design on @TeePublic! The 354th TFW Forward Echelon at Korat also became a composite wing. Defense Secretary Mark Esper added that the new list will be updated as verifiable information becomes available.. Thank you for what you are doing, I will be reading everything I can get my hands on. B-52 Ramp and Asset Perimeter Wires at U-Tapao RTAFB, Map 9 - driving The Wild Weasel concept was originally proposed in 1965 as a method of countering the increasing North Vietnamese SAM threat, using volunteer crews. The 7th ACCS played an important role in the conduct of air operations. We lived in severe poverty because dad was so sick and couldnt work. Attorney. tlxLastPublishedDate.toLocaleString() : now.toLocaleString(); document.write("Last updated on " + edited); Geographical Location: Camp Friendship is located approximately 125 miles North-East of Bangkok in the city of Nakhon Ratchasima and adjoined A large exercise was held on the first Monday of every month, involving all USAF units in Thailand. Det. Go to https://www.militaryvideo.com/ to purchase the entire video, or to see movie trailers of over 700 other military videos.This 70-minute DVD Includes excellent aerial views of the base, and show: base construction, President Johnson's visit in 1967, flight line activities, and Army areas on the base. [2], The United States Army Corps of Engineers were deployed and established a headquarters at the RTAF airfield that later became Korat RTAFB. Also important are the camouflaged Lockheed EC-121R aircraft on the ramp immediately behind. The USAF officially turned Korat over to the Thai Government on 26 February 1976. 807 Maine Ave., SW Washington, D.C. 20024 Phone (202) 554-3501 Fax (202) 863-0233 www.dav.org ISSUE BRIEF: Agent Orange in Thailand during Vietnam Era CAVC agrees with CCK's arguments based on herbicide exposure in Thailand. ITINERARY. VA Secretary Robert Wilkie said the update was necessary to improve accuracy and [for] communication of information.. The squadron had a minimum of two aircraft airborne 24 hours a day directing and coordinating the effective employment of tactical air resources throughout Southeast Asia. In 1961, the Kennedy administration feared a communist invasion or insurgency inside Thailand would spread from the Laotian Civil War. In October 1967 the 44th TFS absorbed the mission and makeup of 13th TFS. The 44th would rotate pilots and personnel to Korat on a Temporary duty assignment (TDY) basis from 18 December 1964 25 February 1965, 21 April22 June 1965 and 1029 October 1965.[3][8]. On 23 April 1967 the 44th TFS's primary mission became one of flying escort to the wing's regular strike force to suppress AAA and SAM fire as a Wild Weasel squadron. With the political changes in the US during 1974, and the resignation of President Nixon, the air power of the United States at its Thailand bases did not respond to the collapse of the Lon Nol government to the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia during April 1975 nor to the takeover of Laos by the Pathet Lao. The DoD list is instrumental in helping support many of these veterans claims. The 44th remained a "paper organization" until 23 April 1967, when it returned to Korat, absorbing the personnel, equipment and resources of the 421st TFS. In March 1973 A-7D aircraft were drawn from the deployed 354th TFW squadrons and assigned to the 388th TFW as the 3d Tactical Fighter Squadron. Founder of DisabledVeterans.org, a VA watchdog news source that holds the Dept. [5]:147 This squadron was in existence until the end of April when it was discontinued and the 6234th Combat Support Group, the 6234th Support Squadron, and the 6234th Material Squadron were designated and organized as a result of a 3 May 1965 Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) special order. Do you have THAILAND, CAMP FRIENDSHIP Reunion information you'd like to share Relive & share the memories of your service time with your brothers & sisters in arms today. Now as saying that My husband has Parkinsons, 9 years from being stationed in Thailand and them spraying A.O. - Courtesy of 738th Engr Co in Feb'63 The first facilities were built on the north side of the runway (145622N 1020459E / 14.93944N 102.08306E / 14.93944; 102.08306 (Old Post)). My understanding is you dont die from Parkinsons, you die form something else. At Korat, two A-7D pilots from the 354th TFW returned from flying the last USAF combat mission over Cambodia. Combat reconnaissance missions of the 552d resumed on 25 November 1967. thanks Joan Williams. The new list covers tactical herbicides including Agents Orange, Purple, Pink, Green, Blue, White and their active ingredients. Patricia Kime is a senior writer covering military and veterans health care, medicine and personnel issues. Last year I was diagnosed with Parkinsons disease. Day 5 - Elephant Sanctuary Visit and Traditional Thai BBQ in the Evening. Detachment one, REDHORSE CES, attached to this thirty plus unit. He is also featured regularly in national publications as an authority on Department of Veterans Affairs policy such as Bloomberg News, Foreign Policy Magazine, Washington Times, Fox News, CBS, NBC, Star Tribune and more. [3], In mid-June 1964 2 HU-16s of the 33d Air Rescue Squadron were deployed to Korat to act as airborne rescue control ships in support of Yankee Team bombing operations over Laos. Also an Army Vet from Korat Thailand 68-69 who has been denied compensation by our VA. [4]:115. - U.S. Army (Retired), A New Zealand RAF Bristol transport. HHC USARSUPTHAI G-3 Section [30], In 1970, the 44th Engineer Group was inactivated in Thailand as part of the draw down of United States forces in Southeast Asia. Several veterans services organizations told Military Times their analysts are comparing the old list, which dates to September, 2018 and was published by the Government Accountability Office in November, 2018, and the new version. at the Southeast area of U-Tapao RTAFB, Map 8 - the to support an infantry battle group, eg, the 25th Infantry Division Don Muang Royal Thai Air Force, LINEBACKER II map of B-52's from Andersen AFB, Guam and Utapao RTAFB, Thailand. [30], As soon as the Bangkok bypass road paving was completed, Company B moved to Sattahip to begin construction of Camp Vayama, a 1,000-man troop cantonment area which would eventually become part of a vast port and logistical complex. But the list, published Jan. 27 by the Department of Veterans Affairs, omits more than 40 locations previously noted as exposure sites by DoD in 2018 deletions that could undermine other veterans pending claims. [16]:188, In addition to strike missions during Operations Linebacker and Linebacker II, A-7Ds of the 354th assumed the combat search and rescue "Sandy" role from the A-1 Skyraider in November 1972 when the remaining Skyraiders were transferred to the Republic of Vietnam Air Force. [2], The USAF mission at Korat RTAFB began in April 1962, when one officer and 14 airmen were temporarily assigned to the existing base as the joint US Military Advisory Group (JUSMAG). The plane landed on the highway between Korat and Khon Kaen, closer to Khon Kaen . 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This is the highest resolution map I have of Korat RTAFB. During the Vietnam War, from 1962 to 1975, Korat RTAFB was a front-line facility of the United States Air Force (USAF) in Thailand. Present and Future Facilities at Nakhon Phanom RTAFB 30 June 1968, Department of the Air Force Master Base Plan Map These airmen rotated on 179-day assignments (the limit for TDY assignments) to Korat from these continental United States bases until early 1974. USARSUPTHAI CE DivisionUSASTRATCOM SIG Battalion Our message to VA would be that they should grant benefits if a veteran has any evidence demonstrating that the spraying may have occurred, and that would be if there is an old list where DoD confirmed that there was storage or spraying, Gallucci said. [16]:209. The Court found that there is a difference between . Go to https://www.militaryvideo.com/ to purchase the. [4]:53 In mid-1965 this unit was redesignated Detachment 4 38th Air Rescue Squadron. 27th Infantry* [25th Infantry Division] and supporting elements under a detachment of the 9 th Logistical Command. It sounds like a uphill battle. Please help. Korat also housed components of the RTAF and a detachment of No. Office of Accountability & Whistleblower Protection, Training - Exposure - Experience (TEE) Tournament, Military Exposure Related Health Concerns, War Related Illness & Injury Study Center, Clinical Trainees (Academic Affiliations), benefits related to Agent Orange exposure, Call TTY if you In its report, GAO called the list inaccurate and incomplete, and urged DoD to update the publication, which hadnt been updated in more than a decade. Participating American aircraft have included the A-10 Thunderbolt II, F-15C/D Eagles, F-15E Strike Eagles, F/A-18A/C Hornets, F/A-18E/F Super Hornets, F-16C/D Fighting Falcons, E-3B/C Sentry Airborne Warning and Control Systems (AWACS) aircraft, KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft, C-130H Hercules airlift aircraft and HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters. my husband was Yeoman,First Class (US Navy) was stationed in Bangkok, (USMACTHAI/JUSMAGTHAI), 1968-70; he worked with ALL military (joint command); one of his duties was courier and frequently met with high ranking officials, probably went to bases, shipsno record of his daily travels; only evidence I have is that courier duty was mentioned in one of his evaluations and I dont know how to get in touch with person who signed eval (cant make signature out). starhq.co- This website is for sale! Korat RTAFB, Brett Watterson sent me this map of Korat RTAFB which he highlighted the full perimeter, Official Department of the Air Force Map USAF Base in Thailand during the Vietnam War. 720th MP Battalion I was stationed at Nam Phone the rose garden. Use of any material contained herein is strictly forbidden An advisory force of Army personnel was sent to Thailand and their first reports indicated that significant infrastructure improvement in the country would be needed in order for US forces to land in the Gulf of Siam and move north to the expected invasion areas along the Mekong River between Laos and Thailand. [3], On 22 December 1967 President Lyndon Johnson visited Korat RTAFB, spending the night at the base. It also does not include any places where the U.S. Department of Agriculture, academia, chemical companies or others tested or stored the chemicals if service members werent involved, nor areas where trained DoD personnel engaged in vegetation management and control in accordance with the DoD Pest Management Program. Their primary objective was to create an anti-vehicle barrier. The 347th became an F-4E wing at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. Support 1965-71 9th Logistical Command HHD Logistics Support 1963-70 9th Logistics Pad 55/56 13th MP Company, already "tagged" it. Samae San Camp, Thai Marine Corps Base US Army base built late 1960's in support of Thailand to keep it free of Communist. 13th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 15 May 1966 (F-105F), On 15 March 1974, the EB-66s of the 42nd Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron were sent to. Commando Scrimmage covered skills such as dogfighting, aerial refuelling, airborne command posts and forward air controllers. of Veterans Affairs' feet to the fire. Anyhow, these early times of modern Thailand can still be found today, especially on the Isaan and even in BKK too where I lived. F-105F/G Wild Weasel SAM Anti-Radar squadrons assigned to the 388th TFW were: The tactics employed on the Iron Hand missions were primarily designed to suppress the SA-2 SAM and gun-laying radar defenses of North Vietnam during the ingress, attack, and egress of the main strike force. Editors note: This story was updated to include further input from the Department of Defense. There were all types of different banded drums full of herbicides that the local nationals sprayed around all the buildings, the basketball courts, and the fences. 55th Signal Company57th MAINT Company, Direct Benjamin Krause is a lawyer, investigative reporter and award-winning veterans advocate. The new DoD list contains nearly 150 testing and storage locations, with updates that include specific dates of release or containment, as well as 26 additions, including places like Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., Dugway Proving Ground, Utah, and Johnston Atoll in the central Pacific Ocean. The airfield has a single 9,800 + foot runway with a single, full-length parallel taxiway. For Parents; For Campers; For Staff; COVID-19; Blog; Login; Find Your Way. visit VeteransCrisisLine.net for more resources. It's why Camp Friendship was founded and what we are all about. 1. 720th MP Battalion providing sovereign territory use by our military personnel in support of the Vietnam War [16]:210. The mission of the USAF at Korat was to conduct operations in support of US commitments in Southeast Asia: North Vietnam, South Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. Practiced bombing and intercept missions in western Thailand 552d resumed on 25 November thanks! 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