Thanks, If you have not already found Facebook,,Ubon Vets, I highly recommended you look for it and join,, there are over 800 members,, and a wealth of information on that site,, good luck and welcome, I would like a copy of of that. Aircraft parked at the air base. Joe Nolin [28]:136, Two A-1 Skyraiders of the 1st Special Operations Squadron were usually based at Ubon to escort combat search and rescue missions over southern Laos and Cambodia. At 02:00 5 explosions damaged 2, 12 January 1970: at 22:30 on 11 January a Thai villager reported seeing 16 armed Vietnamese 3km and the base was put on alert. He flew 78 combat missions into North Vietnam, many in the Hanoi/Haiphong area, and led a flight into the Bolo Mig sweep in which seven Communist Mig 21s were destroyed . [3]:257. Buddy Letter s must include Service #, job title at Ubon Royal Air Force Base ,where your job took place and why you feel yourself and others with similar jobs on the outer perimeter could have presumptive exposure to Toxic ( tactical ) Herbices. Lynn Young USAF. I was assigned to Ubon in August 1972. There were 4 squadrons of F-4s let me see if I can remember them 25th TFS, 497 TFS, 435 TFS, 433 TFS. Detachment 17, 10th Weather Squadron (MAC), In mid-1965 Detachment 3, 38th Air Rescue Squadron equipped with 2 HH-43Bs deployed to Ubon to provide base search and rescue. This is the final clip in a series of 9 in a row showing approach for landing at the following Thai Air Base locations: Don Muang AB runway No. I can also remember the day one of the guys jumped into the front seat and inadvertently fired rockets across into the revetment. If you wont do it for yourselves then do it for your families. I recall the night they tried to get the gunships very well. UBON AFB, Thailand 1969 to 1972 - YouTube 0:00 / 2:48 UBON AFB, Thailand 1969 to 1972 16K views 11 years ago I was on perimeter in the Alpha area with my Sentry Dog, Shaeffer when the NVA. Information about aircraft and exhibits in the Southeast Asia War Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. We really loved that guy.Was there during the big Mig raid shoot down.. As I got to the gate, there was more 60 fire and an explosion. There certainly are many different places were some foreigners tend to gather from time to time. #, Really enjoyed reading all of these posts. It is scaled at 1:1,562,500 and provides coverage for all of Thailand. Lieutenant John Borling receives his first Air Medal from Colonel Jim Covington, Vice Commander, 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, in early 1966 for combat missions over North Vietnam from Ubon Air Base Thailand. I did have good times and made good friends there, I wish I could just remember their names. Was from Miami FL. As the command base for 7/13AF in Thailand, Udorn RTAFB played a lead role in accomplishing the objectives of the United States in fulfilling its policy in Southeast Asia. Is anyone willing to do this? I remember Davis well, he had us collect rice bugs on night shift when we werent loading. In June 1965, the 15th Tactical Fighter Wing deployed its 45th Tactical Fighter Squadron the first F-4C Phantom II unit in Southeast Asia to Ubon where they flew combat missions to North Vietnam. j, Actually, i was there for some time before finding this site. The radar station gives complete coverage to friendly areas. [13]:99. It is currently being used in Agent Orange Exposure claims by military veterans who served at some of the following Royal Thai Air Force Bases: U-Tapao, Ubon, NKP (Nakhon Phanom), Udorn, Takhli, Korat or Don Muang, and others. I knew of the crew that launched the rocket,,forget their names now, Did you know a Bill Beasley he had bunk in the same room (call it that) as I was in, also had a bungalow in town. Did you serve at Ubon Thailand? Edward Bouquet. If they werent successful then we would have been issued ammo for our M16s. Operation Bolo took place on 2 January 1967 and resulted in the loss of 7 MiG-21s for no US losses. Thank you for this site, thanks to ALL of you for your service and God Bless. My reply was because I too have applied for a/o, after spending months cleaning up the gantry area. F-4s and C-130 gun ships, also did some rigging on F-4s I was a/p augmentee and had to sit out on the perimeter about five or six times during my stay there Does anyone have a record of the augmentees during this time, as I have heart problems since I was 50 yrs. The Sapper Team had penetrated onto the base, planted their satchel charges and were in the process of escaping when they encountered the K-9 Sentry. A pair of RF-4C aircraft flying overhead to commence landing at Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base during Vietnam War. I am willing to do this for others. Never mind please send to I will ALWAYS believe all of us at Ubon during the VN war time were exposed to AO, I have Diabetes, heart trouble, memory loss, tremors and I have no family members with any and I also am blessed to still have both parents alive in their late 80s with memories a lot better than my own. View from cockpit as It taxis along the runway after landing. [3]:255 With the deployment of USAF fighters to Ubon, the unit also performed joint exercises and provided air defense for the USAF attack aircraft and bombers based at Ubon. I recall that attack. small arms fire, US Army APCs pull up over near Spectre parking and unleash volleys of machine gun fire, tracers arcing beautifully up over across middle of runway. John has given me permission to share some of his photos and a little of his time in Ubon. 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If anyone has any ideas before Oct 11, please advise to [email protected] Thanks to all who will reach out to me and I will do the same for you. SADLY, MY WIFE DOES NOT SHARE MY FONDNESS OF UBON. Where: Thailand When: Early 1966 Ownership: This image is considered to be in the public domain Caption On 31 May 1962 the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) sent a detachment of eight CAC-27 Sabre fighters to Ubon RTAFB. U.S. Air Force Veterans who served on Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) bases at U-Tapao, Ubon, Nakhon Phanom, Udorn, Takhli, Korat, and Don Muang, near or on the air base perimeter anytime between February 28, 1961 and . Air strikes by the USAF peaked just before the deadline, as the Khmer National Armed Forces engaged a force of about 10,000 Khmer Rouge encircling Phnom Penh. It was at night and when the shots and explosions were going off I jumped down from the cockpit of an F4 parked outside the revetments and hunckerd down under the left wing. Photo by . Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, 1965-1974; Major USAF Unit: 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, 1965-1974. . Best wishes. Steve Ritchie and two more flying with Capt. I dont know if we armed any more flights that night, the early morning wolf birds with centerline gun pod, two inboard rocket pods, two outboard fuel tanks, may have waited for day shift at 0600 hours. We were loading and had a break caught the very end of the show, Called your office the other day, fella said he had your desk, chair & phone for a couple years, so you must have retired. Must be after I left. Yeah I bet the course was a bit rough back in the 1960s! If I recall it seems this attack happen around midnight I know it was cloudy and very dark. Dave , I do recall your guy being killed. 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I recently was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, which I believe is service related due to the herbicides being used during my tour of duty there. According to my papers, was in 8OMS Section A. Hello, my name is Dean Wiley and my reason for writing is to share my experience in Thailand which I truly believe led to my having Parkinsons today.I am not complaining, but it is so very hard to swallow ones pride and file a claim. Hi Virgil, are you saying that there were actual attacks on personal at the Ubon airport carried out by VC during the war? I hadn't seen . Is there any one of you guys that remember if there vas an Danish guy serving in Ubon ? I happened to be in our shop at the time, and my NCOIC had me go with him to the crash site. The passing of a King a real King. Was there in Dec 69 -Dec 70. Contact Us | Did not talk about it . V A says I was not a Police /Patrol personnel endnote near to the perimeter ( bomb Dump?) If I recall it took place after the October mortar attack. Night Shift Line Delivery. I heard they were giving 10-20%. I need to brush up on my history! I will let John take up the story with his own words and photo captions. With all of us pulling together we can win, this thing with agent orange and maybe can be compensate for it. Hence reason why Im writing this! Don Kohnke Awesome to watch at night when they took off. My AFSC was Life Support Systems and home base was Korat In late January or early February of 69 our squadron, the 469th, went TDY to Ubon for approximately 6 weeks while some repairs were done on our flight line and runways. Hi Mike Keep us posted on the VA there is a link USmedicen.com is where I found the possible link AO and skin cancer. Some bad stuff. I really hope some other people can find this service and get in touch with people like I did. Hi Dave, welcome and thanks for your memories. Have you cked out FB/ Ubon Vets? I used Calamine for months and it eventually went away. Also assigned to the wing is the 16th Special Operations Squadron, which flies the AC-130 gun ships. Was there in 67 but cant remember the squadron number. EC-121 Aircraft parked on ground at Ubon Air Base in Thailand. My family greatly misses him. I salute each and every one of you who just did the job you were trained to do. The RF-101s were sent to assist Royal Thai AF RT-33 aircraft in performing aerial recon flights over Laos. It was determined that due to the weapon used in the attack, the entire base was in danger. Radar technician checks equipment. USAF and USN fighters confronted the MiGs in two phases: 1965-1968 and 1972-1973, separated by an interval when operations over North Vietnam were halted during negotiations attempting to end the war. Major Mack talks about the individual tasks of each crew member. in Ubon 1968-69 and I came across this After Action Report on the Sniper Attack in Ubon ten years ago. Thank you SO much for responding and for your info and suggestions. Before he passed he was financially exploited (long story). A lady called Prejuab, helped my aust family to adopt me, but on my birth certificate, there is not my Thai mothers maiden name or any name of my father, making it impossible to find her and Im sure my father has no idea, I exist. With its CAC Sabres now obsolete and restricted from operating outside Thai airspace, the squadron was disbanded at the end of July 1968. lol, Hello folks. See http://www.601st.com , and feel free to email me at [email protected] During my year in the photo detachment, my last name was Priebe Ssgt Al Priebe. About Us | I remember most of the experiences shared here during that time. Privacy Policy2023 CriticalPast LLC. Trailer with CBU's cluster bombs waiting to be loaded. He was the commander of the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing at Ubon Air Base, Thailand, and was credited with shooting down four enemy MiG aircraft in aerial combat over North Vietnam. Upon arriving at Ubon Sept 1969, as part of the inbound process, we are issued an M-16, the guy hands you the rifle, you check the serial number, sign the form, he takes back the rifle, locks it up. Hey Charlie, try contacting me at [email protected]. We were attacked twice by VC Sappers during that time period and probed several more times. Per the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Public Health and Environmental Hazards: The following Veterans may have been exposed to herbicides and may qualify for VA benefits:. Cockpit view of approach for landing at Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base in Thailand. (U.S. Air Force photo) PHOTO BY: VIRIN: 020925-O-9999G-104 FULL SIZE: 0.47 MB Download Also assigned to the wing was the 16th Special Operations Squadron, which flew the AC-130 gun ships. . Thank you ,Ron. (Any other Ubonians, I would like to hear from you as well) GOD Bless you Brother. I have found pictures on the internet but if you have more let me know. Major Mack speaks about the 552nd Airborne Early Warning Control Wing, at Ubon Air Base in Thailand during College Eye airborne radar surveillance mission. If you served in Thailand please get to know your Veterans Service Officer who works for your county/ parish/district or talk to your local veterans service organization (they have VSOs) about the agent orange presumptives. I wonder if there is Vietnam vets still living in Ubon Ratchatani ? Featured Collections | Im writing a book based on his experiences but unfortunately hed passed away so I cant get more information from him on what life on the base was like. They flew the F-4C and D Phantom II's on various missions from CAP to CAS. Ubon was attacked by sappers on 3 separate occasions during the Vietnam War period: On 2 October 1972 36 mortar rounds were fired at the base causing no losses.[27]. Ill never forget that year.So many memories and great guys !! I have nerve damage, and heart disease also. Location of Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, 40th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron, "RAAF A94 Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation CA-26/CA-27 Sabre Mk.30/31/32", USAAS-USAAC-USAAF-USAF Aircraft Serial Numbers1908 to present, 8th TFW at Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ubon_Royal_Thai_Air_Force_Base&oldid=1133474716. Read this exciting story from Scale Aircraft Modelling November 2019. The base alarm went off and they told us to go the flight shack. [28]:115 Detachment 3 was inactivated in August 1974 with the winding down of base operations. Close to the hooches, the area was mowed and a little further out from the camp, maybe 70 yards or so, they sprayed out of 55 gallon drums with what looked like bung hole pumps.The heat of the day (98 105 degrees) and breezes carried the oily stench toward the hooches and, no doubt, some of that mist blew through the hooch screen half walls while we were out on the ramp during the day. He passed away last year. We definitely had more than 1 M16 on base because on another night we were alerted and told to assemble at the base theater where we were all issued M16s but no ammo. Find Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base unit information, patches, operation history, veteran photos and more on TogetherWeServed.com. THAILAND Ubon RTAFB Towers and Bunkers 8th SPS, Ubon RTAFB, 8 Dec 1965-16 Sep 1974 . The accords effectively ended United States military operations in North and South Vietnam. It was replaced by the 47th Tactical Fighter Squadron, also equipped with F-4Cs which arrived in July and returned to the US on 27 November 1965. May have a picture of the perimeter. The 3 of us 46250 guys on the arm/dearm team that night and the one F-4 crewchief spent the rest of the night in the bunker, in the grass, next to the arm/dearm shack, the bunker was not sand bags, but plywood boxes filled with sand. Will try to post them this summer. Feel free to contact me on Facebook if you have problems joining, and Ill make sure you get in. My job classification was weapons mechanic (462X0) munitions loader. Does any one else remember this incident? Further attacks took place on 10 and 14 February with no losses and negligible results on the ground. Had an absolutely gorgeous wife. Ubon (Ubon Ratchathani) Royal Thai Air Force Base is located approximately 305 miles North-East of Bangkok. Spanning more than five decades and five wars, the 4th Fighter Wing is one of the most distinguished fighter units in the world. 408th MMS Gun shop,,9/69-70,,6/71-72,,I remember the F4 that crashed into bungalow, some of my previous posts may have been jacob thomas or jake, I was also there for jan 70 Sapper attack, and June 72,, if you are interested check out VSPA.COM,, and check on Thailand bases. It wasnt uncommon for a VC attack to happen at one of the US installations in Thailand. (Two other Thai bases where my law firm has heard of successful proof of Agent Orange exposure is Ramuson and Phu Mu). HH-43B with pilot 1st Lt. Sprague after return from the crash site, 13 March 1966 - photo collection Sprague. Skin cancer also seems to be linked to Agent Orange, unfortunately the VA does not recognize the link ( need more studies??) Ubon Air Base Photos 1967-72 | Thailand pictures, Welcome home soldier, Thailand photos Explore Travel Travel Destinations Asia Destinations From us-mil-thai.tripod.com Ubon Air Base Photos 1967-72 Ubon AB, Thailand - Google Search G Gail Jay 352 followers More information Ubon AB, Thailand - Google Search Welcome Home Soldier Thailand Pictures Christina. In 1973 until 1974 the 1982nd Radio Maintenance section maintained the electronic sensor intrusion detection system on the perimeters of both the base and the bomb dump. http://www.memock.com/2009/11/02// Any way all of his personal belongings have disappeared. Major Mack stands next to EC-121 aircraft (552nd AEWCW). RMM3TWE6 - Col. Our three kids are all grown, young adults now and have fb accounts so thats an option to get in loop but AO claim in my name of course, if ever granted, our 3 kids would get their much deserved back pay so sad that they never had a Dad while growing up. We used old bomb crates and plywood to make rooms for 4 guys. The enemy chose to attack and tried to kill American fighting men and destroy U.S. aircraft--and failed. Recent photos taken of Ubon Air Force Base (Photographer Unknown) The Print Shop is open! Dont give up, I filed a claim with the va last July and Im still waiting. WOW, i JUST RAN ACROSS THIS SITE RANDOMLY. Anyone want to talk I am @ [email protected], they have already ask me where I served in Nam, so I sent highlighted copy of orders leaving conus, and deros back to SuckMore SAC in 1974, plus an internal order making me the 408th MMS Loading Suppy Custodian. In time it went away and for about a year the rash would return. I have played on it a few times. or is it AO..kay?). The B52 base at Utapao, 90 miles southeast of Bangkok, was attacked Jan. 9, and three of the huge bombers were slightly damaged, according to official accounts. I recently returned to Seattle and had the chance to visit Kentucky. I was the third crew member on a four man load crew that loaded munitions on the F-4 fighter (pictures show what we loaded). Hi, He talks about giving radar assistance to all friendly areas, providing border warning and emergency assistance. Hello Jeff S. It is good hearing from you. This page was last edited on 14 January 2023, at 00:18. He talks about the 552nd Airborne Early Warning Control Wing Unit. Also welcome are family members including the Ubon Veterans legally. Comprising the flying units of the Wolfpack were four F-4D Phantom tactical fighter squadrons. I was in the phantom gun shop on the Flightline that day. I hope you are able to locate your photos from your time in Ubon as I would be keen to share any you have, especially any of the ones you have that were taken off base and of the city and surrounds. That is now why I am now trying to research and reconnect with some of my buds. Udorn Air Force Base Thailand 1969 archive HD stock video footage clips and photos. I do, but have not found it yet. The enemy failed because the 8th Security Police were more than a match for them. My dad was their at that time (Vinson). John you arrived-1/70 the same time I left. Apparently is has been removed but I kept a PDF copy. It was locked up securely that night, I guess. Bob Maxwell William Basler, Sgt, USAF Tankers and other vehicles at the base. IN 2011 AND 2012 I SPENT 2 MONTHS BOTH YEARS VISITING HER FAMILY OUTSIDE OF WARIN. [email protected] Thanks. Am SO excited to be receiving all these replies! I will look up the Facebook Group too. On the night of that Sapper attack in Jan 70, I was in the maintenance hangar that housed the ECM shop. 1970. Worked with another SSgt Ron Davis for awhile. Crew members of EC-121 Aircraft work and check equipment inside aircraft at Ubon Air Base in Thailand. I was at Ubon in 8th A&E May 67 to May 68 . Join Your Unit Today. I was TDY to Ubon from Lowry AFB during this time frame. I would like to talk to you. Andrew selected a few but there are many more and for you Ubon vets you may get a kick out of them. THE THAI RELATIVES KNOW VIRTUALLY NOTHING ABOUT FARANG PLACES EXCEPT BIG C, LOTUS AND ROBINSONS. Was stationed there 69-70 worked base supply night shift and day shift. I do recommend you getting onto that Facebook page though as you will get 10 x the response there! My Account | Your welcome, may God bless you in your search for answers. We flew a lot of CBU-52, 58 & 71 all used the SUU-30 dispenser. Major Mack talks about individual tasks of the 552nd Airborne Early Warning Control Wing Unit, at Ubon Air Base in Thailand. No. I had a great time and intend to go again next year. //-->. Send me an email and give me your idea how best to display it and other particulars. There were no EOD guys available, so I had to crawl underneath the F-4, and dearm the whole plane, plus remove 2 AIM-7 missles. This site uses cookies to improve your experience and to help show content that is more relevant to your interests. I remember handlebar mustaches, Water Day, the Corsair Club, the 6 foot cobras in the arm/dearm area, rice bugs (100 baht an ammo box), Tet of both 68 and 69, Singha and Kratingtong beer (they said the latter was brewed in Bangkok with embalming fluid), khao phat, my short calendar, and the great feeling I had when that C130 lifted off headed for Don Muang in the spring of 69, mike, we were working in the transfer point at the same time, but your name doesnt ring any bells in my feeble memory. Finally a name I recognize. Several of our men went to Danang to help with quick turns during this time. Great sitebrought back a lot of memories. A pair of RF-4C aircraft flying overhead to commence landing at Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base during Vietnam War. waiting on va, just filed July of this year. Major Mack stands in front of the aircraft. Im always interested in updating my site, with additional photo material. Congressional pressure in Washington grew against these bombings, and on 30 June 1973, the United States Congress passed Public law PL 93-50 and 93-52, which cut off all funds for combat in Cambodia and all of Indochina effective 15 August 1973. Great piece, John! I was in FMS squadron, ejection seats (egress), cant remember the squadron number. Download Share. As I read over these messages I realize my husband was very fortunate to have no physical illnesses from being stationed in Ubon. If anyone would be so kind as to share more with us we would appreciate it as my dad was only 4 months old. The Egress guy was my grandfather, Miguel A. Hernandez-Diaz. My real name is Raymond but a lot of people know me as Marty. On 23 April 1966, the 8th TFW scored its first MiG kills of the Vietnam War, shooting down two MiG-17 fighters. Found that base newspaper from Ubon [Phantom Flyer], had the sapper attack of Jan 70 in it. Best friend to this day was Jimmy Dean. Contact Us | No, didnt see Bob Hope, was out of there by 9/13/70 back to states, Holloman cert team, then got out March 71. Sawadee. Operating out of Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base (RTAFB) in northern Thailand, the 432nd Tactical Reconnaissance Wing (TRW) is probably one of the lesser known Air Force units that participated in the Vietnam War, despite the fact that for most of its existence at Udorn, it was unique among Air Force wings. No. email [email protected] I had photos and stuff that would prove I was in nam, but lost it all when I divorced a few years later and my records were at my in-laws home. We were off base in the ammo dump. http://www.vspa.com/ub-bateman-sappers-1969-1970-1972.htm. We sure made a lot of CBUs. Dave Watts here. Bless ALL of you! On arrival we were quartered in an encampment occupied by what I recall an Australian engineering contingent (79th or something ?) 1972. Two airmen from up the line came walking and talking to the end of the revetments. in support of our forces. My name Rey Duran served during Col Olds and James, 2-1967 thru 2-1968. I worked in the Avionics Autopilot shop on the AC-130s and F4Ds from May 69 May 70 at Ubon. I am still dealing with the VA for problems with feet nerves, I have had a Regional Office Meeting on an Appeal but no word yet, VA said next year they will respond to my claim. Remember the good ole days of Thai Boxing at the NCO Club and waiting for my Crew while taking a break laying on Fat Albert as it hung on a wing pylon and to be delivered with kisses some where in the region.. mortars and trip flares popping off east & south of runway. He is looking for anyone who was stationed there at that time time. I would love to send some pictures. Ill ask her on Saturday (9th) when I see her. The members have put hundreds of photos of the base and town there. 79 Squadron did not, however, fly any operations over nearby Cambodia, South Vietnam, or Laos. I am also looking for any vets at Ubon in 72-73 that worked on the F4 and the 130 as a aircraft HYDRAULIC mechanic. There was a wide strip outside the fence with no vegetation, dont ever remember anyone mowing it. Do you know about the Facebook page we have? I would like to put you two in touch with each other, and see if you knew each other. Branch of Service: Air Force. I WAS ONLY STATIONED IN UBON 6 MONTHS IN 1972, BUT I MET THE LADY I HAVE BEEN MARRIED TO FOR 39 YEARS. It is approximately 488km (303 miles) northeast of Bangkok. There are a TON of sites for Veterans all over social media. I am . Some places are mentioned within my pages but all are mentioned in one way or another through other blogs/webpages in the area. Photo: View looking over Machinegun Bunker, Alpha-34, toward the jungle on the perimeter, Ubon RTAFB, Thailand. Hi all, Photo donated by Sammy Harbin The United States Air Force deployed combat aircraft to Thailand from 1961 to 1975 during the Vietnam War. Christina, Oops! ASA units in Thailand, clarified by Gary Kay: The 5th RRU was there first, of course, and it morphed into the 83rd RRSOU, still in Bangkok. Go figure. This page has a wealth of information, photos, and perhaps even people who knew your husband. I went TDY to Tan Son Nhut AB in Saigon for four months between 11/68 and 2/69 to augment labor shortages in the Comm Shop there. Think about it all the time. not quite sure how this all works at this point.. am trying to figure out so as not to hog this sight with my drama.. Former SSGT Charlie Hockman, Just stumbled onto this website, funny what triggers our memories to look for such things. The 83rd eventually transferred to Udorn, where it morphed into the 7th RRFS. Im looking for people who served in the 1982nd Comm Sq at Ubon in 73/74. I served in Ubon from june 62 to may 63. Unit of Service: 357th Tactical Fighter Squadron; 497th Fighter Squadron; 8th Tactical Fighter Wing. We lived in a 2 story cinder block barracks which were originally open bay. It is located in Central Thailand, approximately 144 miles (240 km) northwest of Bangkok in Takhli district, Nakhon Sawan Province, near the city of Nakhon Sawan. The attack was on the AC 130 end of the base. Was assigned to Augmentee duty but VA denies my records show duty. Unlike those of you who served and can now recall the area and job experience, we widows are at a loss in trying to establish this info especially those who, like myself, did not even meet our husbands until years after they returned and never discussed the war. An aircraft flies over houses and trees in Thailand as it approaches runway number 5 at Ubon Air Base for landing. 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