This second edition was published by USARPAC (United States Army Pacific) on November 1, 1969. Attorney. All rights reserved. GSP-435 Search for Son, Born: 1969 (2512) GSP-438 Search for Child, Born: 1966 (2509) (Camp Friendship) The 421st and 469th Tactical Fighter Squadrons flew single-seat F-105Ds, while the 44th flew the two-seat F-105F. R. at 2188-89. Korat Royal Thai Air Base. Photo Credits: Some of the old US facilities are still in use, and some new construction has also been erected. With the closure of Takhli RTAFB the 347th Tactical Fighter Wing and 428th Tactical Fighter Squadron and the 429th Tactical Fighter Squadron each equipped with the F-111 were moved to Korat on 12 July 1974. The Wild Weasel concept was originally proposed in 1965 as a method of countering the increasing North Vietnamese SAM threat, using volunteer crews. After the departure of the 388th TFW, the USAF retained a small flight of security police at Korat to provide base security and to deter theft of equipment until the final return of the base to the Thai Government. I have an appeal for denial of service connection for PD and am using the written report Project CHECO as support in my claim. Denied because my MOS (Job) wasnt a MP or Dog handler. The 388th TFW initially consisted of two F-105 Thunderchief squadrons, the 421st Tactical Fighter Squadron and the 469th Tactical Fighter Squadron. In Cambodia the USAF carried out a massive bombing campaign to prevent the Khmer Rouge from taking over the country. Various Japanese facilities were used by the RTAF (including the airfield control tower) until the 1960s. All my pictures melted ( polaroid), had some great ones. In April 2001, the veteran developed renal in sufficiency. [2] Under the agreement, United States forces using Thai air bases were commanded by Thai officers. 103 Squadron flies eight F-16A and four F-16B acquired under the code name "Peace Naresuan I", five F-16A (of six delivered) under the code name "Peace Naresuan XI", and three F-16A and four F-16Bs acquired from the Republic of Singapore Air Force and delivered in late 2004. Journalist. Korat RTAFB is the home of the 1st RTAF Wing, consisting of three (101, 102, 103) squadrons. As of now, health wise I suffer arthritis, a stent in my heart, none of which is on the illness of AO. The only missions flown were aircraft of the 388th TFW providing air cover and escort during Operation Eagle Pull, the evacuation of Americans from Phnom Penh, Cambodia and Operation Frequent Wind the evacuation of Americans and at-risk Vietnamese from Saigon, South Vietnam. Day 7 - Phi Phi Boat Trip. The detachment returned to its main unit at Korat and the 44th TFS was returned to Korat in September 1970 from the 355th TFW to the 388th TFW when the decision was made to consolidate the units of the Wild Weasel mission. Political considerations with regards to the communist threat led the Thai government to allow the United States to covertly use five Thai bases for the air defense of Thailand and to fly reconnaissance flights over Laos under a "gentleman's agreement" with the United States. HHC USARSUPTHAI G-3 Section 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. I spent much more time in a contaminated area then just walking guard on the perimeter. Radio call signs for these missions were Moonbeam, Alleycat, Hillsboro and Cricket. These included a C-130E Hercules from 36 Airlift Squadron, 374 Airlift Wing (based at Yokota AB, Japan) in 2006, and a G-222 and a C-130H from the RTAF in 2007. 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. . what steps should I take to pursue investigation. [19] On 11 August 1967 388th TFW F-105s participated in the first attack on the Paul Doumer Bridge in Hanoi which successfully destroyed one span of the bridge. 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. The origins of Korat Air Base dates back to the Japanese Occupation of Thailand during World War II. As mentioned I lived on it for a year. My claim is awaiting its Washington DC appeal hearing. area on the South section of U-Tapao RTAFB, Map 11 - the routes taken Benjamin Krause is a lawyer, investigative reporter and award-winning veterans advocate. The 12th TFS was equipped with the F-105G and was temporarily reassigned to Takhli in June 1967. [29] It was a large facility (larger than Korat RTAFB) complete with support offices, barracks for about 4,000 personnel, enlisted, NCO, and officer clubs, a motor pool, a large hospital, athletic fields, and other facilities. Lao. In my opinion, VA is improperly concluding herbicides were only used at base perimeters and not throughout the entire base as indicated within the report. Udorn Thailand, June 1966-67. The high loss rate of the F-105s in the two combat wings at Korat and Takhli RTAFB required the squadron to send its aircraft to Thailand as replacement aircraft. GSP-304 African American-Thai Child, Born: 1969 (2512) GSP-329 Search for Son, Born: 1970 (2513) GSP-476 Search for Daughter African American-Thai, Born: 1965 (2508) *Note: Camp Friendship . Meltal Shipping Containers near the perimeter at Ubon RTAFB, Annotated Photo of the Defoiliated The 501 st Field Depot performed duty with the United States Army Pacific on 8 February 1967. The VA omitted pages from its version and did a poor job of scanning it. The Kiwi's were characters. 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. In February 1972, the 67th TFS returned on temporary duty to Korat from Kadena AB, this time being equipped with the EF-4C aircraft. [2], The host unit was the 44th Engineer Group (Construction), part of the 9th Logistics Command. From: A Royal Thai Army infantryman with 2nd Battalion, 3rd, to U.S. Army Col. Anthony Lugo (left), commander of 2nd. Ironically it was approved for PTSD, not AO Never received a ruling on that, 100% trumps everything. starhq.co- This website is for sale! - Courtesy of 738th Engr Co in Feb'63 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. providing sovereign territory use by our military personnel in support of the Vietnam War 46th Special Forces (SF) the location of Udorn RTAFB, Map of B-52 Ramp, NE Quadrant U-Tapao RTAFB with I have Parkinsons etc Why only the air force bases? Building Site Southside Camp Friendship by Mark Olson 3 Suwan, Mark Olson & Thai Labor by Mark Olson Suwan & Mark Olson by Mark Olson Thai Labor by Mark Olson Tong & Art Woodward by Mark Olson Mark Olson . Cat Lover Quote Vietnam War Cat Life Southeast Asia Family History Missions 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. In the suppression role, AGM-45 Shrike missiles were employed to destroy, or at least harass, the SA-2 and/or fire control radar which guided the SA-2 missiles. VA says the following military personnel are now included in the list of those possibly exposed to the toxins: Vietnam-era Veterans whose service involved duty on or near the perimeters of military bases in Thailand anytime between February 28, 1961 and May 7, 1975 may have been exposed to herbicides and may qualify for VA benefits. The plane landed on the highway between Korat and Khon Kaen, closer to Khon Kaen . [29][31] The group constructed the Bangkok By-Pass Road, a 95km asphalt highway between Chachoengsao and Kabin Buri, which was opened in February 1966. - Courtesy of 738th Engr Co in Feb'63 Ubon RTAFB, Annotated Google Map Photo of 1968 1970, I was in Thailand Bang Pla Transmitter and Bang Ping Relay and with duty in Bangkok 29th Sig Bde finishing my assignment w/302d Sig. Mac. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. VA Secretary Robert Wilkie said the update was necessary to improve accuracy and [for] communication of information.. It remained at Korat, supporting Operation Linebacker, Operation Linebacker II and other USAF operations, until 1 June 1974, when it returned to McClellan AFB, California. 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 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. These missions normally required the aircraft to be on station for eight hours. In October 1967 the 44th TFS absorbed the mission and makeup of 13th TFS. The 13th was transferred to Udorn RTAFB to become an F-4D Phantom unit. Panee & Boontharik, Click on Having difficult time finding anything about USMACTHAI/JUSMAGTHAI and agent orange exposure. Note the color of the barrels - Orange. Support 1963-71 57th Ordinance Company DS70th Aviation Detachment 313th Transportation Company TC All F-16s are the block 15 version. 258th Transportation Detachment 260th Transportation USARSUPTHAI CE DivisionUSASTRATCOM SIG Battalion This is the highest resolution map I have of Korat RTAFB. HQ USARSUPTHAI LiaisonJoint Task Force 116 JUSMAG Military Police Support 1967-70 41st ORD Company, Direct Ammunition Support 3/1966-9/1966 44th Engineer Group, HHC/HHD I was told the backlog is so severe that they are currently only now hearing cases filed back in 2013. The USAF implemented Palace Lightning, to withdraw its aircraft and personnel from Thailand. 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