[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. Government Accountability Office and Agent Orange, a new list of locations outside Vietnam where herbicides like Agent Orange were tested and stored, VA disputes science panels findings on proposed Agent Orange diseases; decision not expected until late 2020. old list, which dates to September, 2018 and was published by the Government Accountability Office in November, 2018, one of the 14 diseases listed as Agent Orange-related conditions, 90,000 blue water Vietnam veterans in line for disability benefits after Justice officials drop appeal, MCPON: Sailors need speedier, easier access to counseling, Hangmans nooses targeting sailor found aboard Norfolk-based destroyer, Tricare now covers new costly insulin device for Type 1 diabetics, Baby on-board? The USAF implemented Palace Lightning, to withdraw its aircraft and personnel from Thailand. Day 4 - Phuket Day Tour. Some of the old US facilities are still in use, and some new construction has also been erected. The EF-4Cs suffered from certain deficiencies which limited their combat effectiveness. thanks Joan Williams. It's why Camp Friendship was founded and what we are all about. Built new barracks fight on the fence line, or 9-10 feet. Meltal Shipping Containers near the perimeter at Ubon RTAFB, Annotated Photo of the Defoiliated Viet Nam era US Army base. Thank you for what you are doing, I will be reading everything I can get my hands on. - U.S. Army (Retired), Khorat Royal Thai Air Force Base - My first photo Built on dreams over 50 years ago, Camp Friendship is one of those places that lets you forget about the problems of the world. Early that year a combined U.S. task force was deployed to Thailand on a military exercise which included a Marine Battalion Landing Team (BLT), the 1st Battle Group. Support 1963-71 57th Ordinance Company DS70th Aviation Detachment 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.. In August, the main portion of Company C was moved to Sakon Nakon where it built a troop cantonment area, a special forces camp, and a POL tank farm at Nakom Phanom (NKP) in support of the air force. All rights reserved. At 11:00 15 August 1973, the Congressionally-mandated cutoff went into effect, bringing combat activities over the skies of Cambodia to an end. It sounds like a uphill battle. MMQB: What might West Point do with Your Disability? Copyright 2002-2020 us-seasia. Cant remember the number of times, sprayed, even down wind, inside the base 1000 yards. The above photo was taken during 1968. They included a hospital, some barracks and some warehouses for equipment that was flown in using the existing runway. Korat, Thailand 30000 Tel (044) 251652-4 255349, or 255372 Fax (044) 251655 [email protected] Photo Credits Sri Patana Hotel, Korat, Thailand "Make your plans for a Mini-Reunion in Korat at the luxurious Sri Patana from under $15/night (Single Occupancy) to $20/night (Double) - including Room Tax, Service Charge & Continental Breakfast !" I was ther from 71-72, first in Korat Camp Friendship, 30 days later at Camp Samae San with Signal Unit. On 10 May 1969, the 34th Tactical Fighter Squadron was transferred organizationally to the 347th TFW at Yokota AB, Japan, but it remained attached to the 388th TFW at Korat. Go to https://www.militaryvideo.com/ to purchase the. providing sovereign territory use by our military personnel in support of the Vietnam War 281st MP Company291st Transportation Company TC 33rd Transportation TC The new Phantom squadron, the first E-models in Thailand, retained the designation 469th TFS. 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. By 1967, Korat RTAFB was home to as many as 34 operating units and about 6,500 USAF airmen. This second edition was published by USARPAC (United States Army Pacific) on November 1, 1969. 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. Thailand Vietnam War Vietnam Southeast Asia Camp Friendship viewed from the air in 1964. Bangkok Post. Prichard said locations where exposure occurred under conditions already granted presumption of exposure such as Vietnam and the Korean DMZ were not included on this list. The origins of Korat Air Base dates back to the Japanese Occupation of Thailand during World War II. 7th Airlift Platoon7th MAINT Battalion, Direct DCSSPOHHC 9th Logistics HHC USARSUPTHAI Their primary objective was to create an anti-vehicle barrier. Construction 1962-70 More than 1,100 people participate, including approximately 500 US service members and 600 service members from Thailand and Singapore. [3], On 22 December 1967 President Lyndon Johnson visited Korat RTAFB, spending the night at the base. Separate 1969-73 21st MED Depot Medical 1967-70 details of the RTAFB side of the field, details area on the South section of U-Tapao RTAFB, Map 11 - the routes taken The Department of Veterans Affairs concluded that only veterans that were by base perimeters should receive acknowledgment of Agent Orange exposure. Storage area at Nakhon Phanom RTAFB, Map Having difficult time finding anything about USMACTHAI/JUSMAGTHAI and agent orange exposure. 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. A letter from the director, 03/13/2017. Please view the image below showing positively that barrels of Agent Orange were stored at Korat RTAFB. The Daily Reporter mistakenly concluded the DoD declassified the document recently when it was actually declassified in 1989 but only released recently by the agency. - Courtesy of 738th Engr Co in Feb'63 [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. . Company TC 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. Learn more about benefits related to Agent Orange exposure. Utility Menu. The army was engaged in the construction of Camp Friendship. I have an appeal for denial of service connection for PD and am using the written report Project CHECO as support in my claim. Detachment one, REDHORSE CES, attached to this thirty plus unit. His name was John Madden. In 1961, the Kennedy administration feared a communist invasion or insurgency inside Thailand would spread from the Laotian Civil War. They were not Wild Weasel aircraft, since they did not have the means to attack radar installations directly. 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. Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base is a base of the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) in northeast Thailand, approximately 200km (125mi) northeast of Bangkok and about 4km (2.5mi) south of the centre of the city of Nakhon Ratchasima in the Nakhon Ratchasima Province (also known as "Khorat" or "Korat"), the largest province in Thailand. VA then interpreted the report in its Public Health website on a web page calledThailand Military Bases and Agent Orange Exposure. 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. In Thailand, he was assigned Camp Friendship at Korat Royal Thai Air Base. US naval aircraft have also been involved in Cope Tiger. The mission of the 20 EC-121Rs was to detect and interdict the flow of supplies from North Vietnam down the Ho Chi Minh Trail to the People's Army of Vietnam and Viet Cong forces in South Vietnam. Served at Camp Vayama (Sattahip, Thailand) oct67-oct68. These airplanes were acquired under the code name "Peace Naresuan IV". Last year I was diagnosed with Parkinsons disease. VA presumes (assumes) exposure to Agent Orange for Veterans who served on any U.S. or Royal Thai military base in Thailandfrom January 9, 1962, throughJune 30, 1976. TMO Day 3 - Phuket - Welcome Pool or Beach Party. Since we were obligated to perform police call, played sports, walked in all areas of the compounds, we were subject to herbicides that we suspect were Agent Orange. 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. In April 1965, the 6234th Air Base Squadron was organized at Korat as a permanent unit under the 2d Air Division to support the TDY fighter units and their operations. [4]:70, In December 1964, the 44th Tactical Fighter Squadron deployed to Korat from Kadena AB, Okinawa. DOD will continue to be responsive to the needs of our interagency partners in all matters related to taking care of both current and former service members. I stumbled across a report on the internet about bases in Thailand being sprayed with AO. 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. of the Cantonment area of Don Muang RTAFB, further details of the of the Cantonment area of Don Muang RTAFB, details of the of the Cantonment area of Don Muang RTAFB in PDF format, of Don Muang RTAFB USARSUPTHAI CE DivisionUSASTRATCOM SIG Battalion [29], Camp Friendship was the home of Headquarters, United States Army Support, Thailand (USARSUPTHAI), part of the Army Military Assistance Command Thailand (MACTHAI). SEATO exercise that JFK had ordered to "make a 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. Ubon RTAFB with more MMS detail, Map of the Cantonment UPDATE: after posting this, I found a better version of the CHECO Report from DoD. [3], The 6234th Tactical Fighter Wing (Provisional) was activated in April 1965 as part of the 2d AD with Colonel William D. Ritchie, Jr. as commander. The conversion of USAFE units to the F-4D Phantom enabled some of the European-based F-105Ds to be transferred to Southeast Asia, but this was not sufficient to offset the heavy attrition rate. After the US withdrawal in 1976, the RTAF consolidated the equipment left by the departing USAF units in accordance with government-to-government agreements, and assumed use of the base at Korat. With their return, the 6010th Wild Weasel Squadron was formed. 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