79 Squadron RAAF which provided top-cover for USAF aircraft whilst in Thai airspace with its CAC Sabres. Aircraft parked at the air base. Sorry to hear of his health issues too although not surprised. I have one for Udorn, but cannot locate one for Ubon. The Paris Peace Accords were signed on 27 January 1973 by the governments of North Vietnam, South Vietnam, and the United States with the intent to establish peace in Vietnam. A friend of mine showed me your blog and a Thai lady I met had mentioned there is an army base in Ubon from the war in Vietnam. The 652 nd Topographic Engineer Battalion depicted the broad reach of American forces in Thailand, which can be seen below. John has given me permission to share some of his photos and a little of his time in Ubon. Still a great view from up there but not open all night anymore. 36; Ubon AB runway No. [6]:179[7], The 8th Tactical Fighter Wing The Wolfpack arrived at Ubon on 8 December 1965 from George AFB, California as part of the US deployment of forces for Operation Rolling Thunder and became the host unit. | Family life in rural Thailand & Australia, http://www.vspa.com/ub-bateman-sappers-1969-1970-1972.htm, https://www.facebook.com/groups/Ubon.veterans/, http://www.memock.com/2009/11/02//, Trainieren Moers Bauchmuskeln - Bodybuilding-foren, Calling all Vietnam Veterans who served in Ubon Ratchathani. [14], In April 1966 4 AC-47 Spooky gunships were deployed to Ubon for interdiction operations over Laos. Im from Arkansas. One year later before departing Ubon the reverse happens, you get handed the rifle, check the serial number, give him back the weapon. Does anyone have a map of the Agent Orange Wind Drift Map and/ or the layout of the Ubon, Thailand Air Base , especially where the bomb dump is located in 1967- 1968? Some of the missiles i loaded took down Migs.
Sawadee. I was a Crew chief on F-4s in Ubon 1969-1970. Even better if you have photos! Do you have UBON AIR BASE THAILAND Reunion information you'd like to share. 1970. Thank you, too, phipson!! Greetings memock. Thanks Steve Ive resolved my problem (have 100% SC now) but there may be others looking to connect. The Laos border is about 60 kilometres (37 mi) directly east. 1982 Comm, Sq. Anyone remember our duty position during attack,,on-base bomb dump , with no firearms issued, ha. Thank you SO much for responding and for your info and suggestions. [13]:235, On 10 June 1972 8th TFW F-4s successfully destroyed the 3 generators of the Lang Chi hydropower plant 70 miles (110km) northwest of Hanoi, without damaging the dam itself. I was with the 433rd my aircraft number 644679D It carried the laser pod. Hide. 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. [28]:140. I would like to put you two in touch with each other, and see if you knew each other. 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. [15]:115, On 5 December 1969 the first AC-130 Surprise Package aircraft equipped with improved night-vision equipment and a Bofors 40 mm gun joined the 16th SOS at Ubon and began operation on 12 December. The Egress guy was my grandfather, Miguel A. Hernandez-Diaz. According with Veterans media both Korat and Ubon were sprayed with agent orange. Sorry I have no pictures, I wish I had taken some. Visitors are welcome to listen and interact with SAM subject matter experts located throughout the Presidential Gallery in . EC-121 Aircraft parked on ground at Ubon Air Base in Thailand during College Eye airborne radar surveillance mission. I was TDY to Ubon from Lowry AFB during this time frame. Several of our men went to Danang to help with quick turns during this time. In October we came under a mortar attack exact date I cannot recall. I have a friend, Mike Stanifer that also worked on F4s in Ubon (72-73). And other stuff of course. I have type 2 diabetes and I have filed a claim. For those of you who feel like your efforts werent noticed and appreciated let me assure you that they were by the guys whose job was to fly the missions. I have filed no claim at this time but after reading these many comments, filing a claim might be in the future. My name is Mike Stanifer, and I too stumbled onto this site unknowingly. (Any other Ubonians, I would like to hear from you as well) GOD Bless you Brother. RF-101 aircraft land and taxi to parking area. My afsc was Aircraft Electrician. By using this site, you agree to the use of cookies by Flickr a Wanted to come back but got to Danang for the big tet offensive in 68. Thanks for your response. Ubon Oct 66 to Oct 67. Bomb Dump Tower, Fox-3. Or ask where is the safety pin for the centerline rack. 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. Major Mack stands in front of the aircraft. Allow me to share some names I do remember. 6) Reach out to other Thai Vets on Social Media. [28]:115 Detachment 3 was inactivated in August 1974 with the winding down of base operations. On 31 May 1962 the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) sent a detachment of eight CAC-27 Sabre fighters to Ubon RTAFB. I have no problems with you doing what you are doing.
October 1972 73. mortars and trip flares popping off east & south of runway. HH-43B with pilot 1st Lt. Sprague after return from the crash site, 13 March 1966 - photo collection Sprague. As a result, 7 AF controlled air assets and operations in Thailand. 24 May 1969: USAF AC-130A damaged by AAA fire over Laos crashed on landing with one crewman killed, 7 June 1969: USAF EC-47 #43-49547 crashed into the. Thanks Grant. It was decided as the base at U-Tapao was being established as a KC-135 tanker base to move them out of Dong Muang to base the B-52s there where they could fly unrefuelled though tout both Vietnams. Ubon RTAFB 8th Tactical Fighter Wing F-4 Phantom poster art. I believe I handled the raw material of A O while dis-assembling, cleaning and re-assembling the gun barrels on the C-130 Gun Ships. Craig "Mitch" Mitchell. Thai air police controlled access to the bases, along with USAF Security Police, who assisted them in base defense using sentry dogs, observation towers, and machine gun bunkers. If I recall it took place after the October mortar attack. waiting on va, just filed July of this year. Dave I was at Ubon at the time and remember the Egress guy was installing the rear seat and the seat fired taking him out with it.
Photo by . If you served in Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Join TWS for free to reconnect with service friends. I hope you are able to reconnect with some of your mates. Spent a little time in the cbu shop. Just stumbled across this site and stirred many memories of my tour of duty at Ubon (April 71-April 72). [13]:99. Spent the night of the sapper attack of Jan 70 on the arm/dearm end of runway. 28 July 1969: at 1:30 a USAF Security Police dog team were wounded by 3 sappers leaving the base. IN ALL OF MY TRAVELLING, UBON HAS ALWAYS BEEN MY FAVORITE PLACE TO HANG MY HAT. There is a site on Facebook called Ubon vets,its a closed site, you might want to check it out, hey , Ill be talking to later, glad you connected. Edward B. It was common at Ubon and might help claims if AO isnt working. He had been reading through my various posts about Ubon Ratchathani at around the time of the Vietnam war (you can find all these posts grouped together here) and decided to make contact. Tsgt Davis was a line expediter, had a Thai girlfriend, he had been there a few years already. F4 Radar tech Jan 69-70. Final approach cockpit view to runway 18 at U-Tapao Air Base in Thailand. On the night of the mortar attack I was Red 5 Line Delivery pulling two trailers of Sparrows & Sidewinders off the line back to the Missile Shop. If anyone has any ideas before Oct 11, please advise to ebouquet@comcast.net Thanks to all who will reach out to me and I will do the same for you. Like some previous comments, memory not great. 8th Security Police Squadron, Ubon Air Base, safeguarded and defended the base, which was probed and attacked in force by NVA and VC soldiers. Apparently at some time these aircraft were used for carrying AO canisters. Another machine gun burst and impact on satchel charges on the VC sappers explode, six bodies or parts thereof were loaded up the next morning, hauled downtown to be burned on a brush pile. Maxwell AFB, Alabama: Office of Air Force History. 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. Major Mack speaks about the 552nd Airborne Early Warning Control Wing, at Ubon Air Base in Thailand. I was widowed at only 35 yrs old with three young children (ages 9, 6 and 2&1/2yrs) and have been fighting VA with Brents AO claim for 26 years now. 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. I worked in the Avionics Autopilot shop on the AC-130s and F4Ds from May 69 May 70 at Ubon. I just love auto correct or whatever! The members have put hundreds of photos of the base and town there. Col. Robin Olds preflights his F-4C Phantom before a mission in Southeast Asia. Sets appears in: 1970 - Ubon Air Base (Spectre Gunships) Stats: 6,763 views / 1 comment. Worked at the off base bomb dump. Its not fair to single out any one specialty for special notice because each and everyone of you were an essential part of the team. What a great site. Andrew selected a few but there are many more and for you Ubon vets you may get a kick out of them. General James went to Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in December 1966, as deputy commander for operations, 8th TFW, and in June 1967 was named wing vice commander. Privacy Policy | Links
I worked as a US Customs Liason with TMO at the Aerial Port. 35. Film downloaded from returning U.S. Air Force RF-4C aircraft at Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, Cockpit view of approach for landing at Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base in Thailand. I served in Ubon from june 62 to may 63. These AC-130s were . Shopping Cart |
After 30 years and learning the computer and finding VetFriends, I went to my first reunion of the USS Navasota AO-106. Also welcome are family members including the Ubon Veterans legally married spouse,their children and grandchildren and the Ubon Vets brother or sister.If requesting members are accepted, they will be provided . Ubon Royal Thai Air Base,Thailand.Home of the "Wolf Pack" - YouTube This video is dedicated to all those who flew with, fought with, maintained and supported the 8th Tactical Fighter. In trying to substantiate my claim, I went to the National Personnel records Center here in St. Louis to pull my From DD214 and any other records to fulfill the claim requirements set forth by the VA for those of us in Thailand service. 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. William Basler, Sgt, USAF !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)? There was no attempt to,cover. Great pics of Ubon flight line, but where are the A/C-130s and 119s ? Went to Phang Rang VN next, Oct 67 to May 69. This site uses cookies to improve your experience and to help show content that is more relevant to your interests. We were released several hours later and not given any further updates. Great stuff. Be well. 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. It wasnt uncommon for a VC attack to happen at one of the US installations in Thailand. I will look up the Facebook Group too. Found that base newspaper from Ubon [Phantom Flyer], had the sapper attack of Jan 70 in it. On 11/12 April Ubon served as a staging base for 8 HH-53s of the 40th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron as they took part in Operation Eagle Pull, the evacuation of US civilians from Phnom Penh. I am sure we crossed paths sometime during our time there. They Died. (U.S. Air Force photo) PHOTO BY: VIRIN: 110330-F-DW547-019 FULL SIZE: 0.26 MB Download Share Additional Details No camera details available. I pushed the door a little to the right and got on the floor and began writing a totally scared and maybe last letter home,to my girl friend. Ive been trying to find him over the years with no success. Mike Weiss@Atlanta, Mike Pruitt@Arkansas, Sampson@Florida, Ciro Bua@Texas,Tsgt Davis [our flightline expediter] he may have never departed Ubon, still driving his blue six pack International crummy hustling crews to the next F-4 waiting for weapons. The 601st Combat Photo Flight, Det 3, Ubon "The Rat Pack" (Al Sterling's Website Currently In-Progress) The 601st Photo Flight publication "Rodent Review" 1968-69 Dave , I do recall your guy being killed. Vets who choosed to stay here instead of going back home. trying to get a few downloaded soon. As a weapons loader (1970) we were all housed in the 2 story cinder block barracks. Sq (AFCS) providing Air Traffic Control services for the Ubon tower, terminal radar approach area and enroute services for Bangkok Center. My email is the same, but they apparently turned your workplace email off. I RETURN AS OFTEN AS THE THAI WIFE WILL ALLOW. google_ad_slot = "5169356608"; Edsel, Mercury, Galaxy, ? My name is Richard Ries. Just wondering if the 5th RRU should be added with the 83rd RRSOU above the Mekhala Station emblem, and also whether the 83rd's Ramasun Station emblem should be put there or somewhere else. Just doesnt have the same flare. Hi all, Looking for anyone who worked in the munitions dump that was approximately 6 miles of base in the fall of 1967. I do, but have not found it yet. 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. Service History Note: The veteran served in the National Guard from 1973 to 1996. If I disappear all of a sudden then you will know the answer! 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. 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. I happened to be in our shop at the time, and my NCOIC had me go with him to the crash site. The RF-101s stayed until May 1962, then returned for a second deployment during . [4]:20, In response to the Easter Offensive, from April 1972 F-4E squadrons temporarily deployed from the US to Ubon during the Constant Guard buildup as follows:[20][13]:223, The 334th TFS flew its first missions of Operation Freedom Train on 14 April, followed by the 366th the following day. Thank you for all the great photos and memories. Your name is somewhat familiar to me. Sign you see after getting off C-130 flight from Bangkok, home for the next 12 months. 1972. Vietnam War, 1961-1975. I am another Ubonian. Told them after a while no starch, you would sweat and your fatigues would get all sticky. He played a great West Virginia guitar. EC-121 tail with Air Defense Command insignia. This page has what maps I have obtained from others of the bases used by the USAF in Thailand during the Vietnam era. 79 Squadron was to assist the Thai and Laotian governments in actions against communist insurgents during the early years of the Vietnam War. Rice bugs were something else, we had a line supervisor who had a bungalow and girlfriend down town so during brief down time from loading he had us collecting rice bugs that were attracted to the flight line lights. The 432nd TRW was the most diversified unit of its size in the Air Force. 21; Korat AB runway No. 1972 (Maaaybe the 1st). Major Mack stands next to EC-121 aircraft (552nd AEWCW). also maintained the AB Telcom and VOR/TACAN (VORTAC channel 51) equipment. Ive now have neauropathy, and familial tremor. I wonder if there is Vietnam vets still living in Ubon Ratchatani ? The 45th flew 1,000+ hours with 24 aircraft over North Vietnam in August 1965. [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. The first Air Force victories did not occur until July 10, when F-4Cs, flying from Ubon Air Base in Thailand, shot down two MiG-17s. Good and bad. Sign your full name as recorded by USAF. Call me if you need any info from me about main gate activity. A Thai Govt crane picked us up in the AM and dropped us off at night. hightForP2 = 330
The enemy failed because the 8th Security Police were more than a match for them. I was part of the 408MMS, working in the Transfer Point (Reload/Preload) and Line Delivery (Cobra7) from approx. Ubon AirForce Base Thailand 1967 stock footage and images - Showing 1 to 6 of 5380 results Sort by: All All Search Results Decade 1900 - 1909 (1) 1910 - 1919 (98) 1920 - 1929 (56) 1930 - 1939 (111) more Location Abadan Iran (1) Abilene Texas USA (5) Adak Island Aleutian Islands (1) Addis Ababa Abyssinia (2) more Aden South Arabia (1) So cool that he was involved with the construction of the golf course. Part two with more about life in Ubon and photos of the city will follow shortly. by the SPs to detect any activity in the no-mans land in between the two perimeter fences. Branch of Service: Air Force. 79 Squadron did not, however, fly any operations over nearby Cambodia, South Vietnam, or Laos. The photos bring back a lot of memories. I was in the phantom gun shop on the Flightline that day. Tankers and other vehicles at the base. He would bring us fresh pineapples and we would grab a bunch of apples from the mess for him as Thais loved apples. RMM3TWE6 - Col. Return to Restricted Area Topics Col. Robin Olds, 8th Tactical Fighter Wing commander, is carried off the airfield after successfully completing Operation Bolo Airmen Jan. 2, 1967. I am . For the civil use of the facility after July 1974, see Ubon Ratchathani Airport Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base is a Royal Thai Air Force facility and is the home of Wing 21 of the RTAF 2nd Air Division. Love the Flt line photos. AGENT ORANGE SUCKS. Sorry for your lose. First time we were all armed and in the bunkers outside barracks. I was in UBON 1969-1970 Crew Chief 43151C with the 435TFS. Most the other expediters had a good chance of getting excited at times. [15], LORAN-equipped 8th TFW F-4Ds began the Operation Igloo White sensor-dropping mission over the Ho Chi Minh Trail in Laos from February 1968 taking over this role from the more vulnerable CH-3s and OP-2E Neptunes. the squadron had just moved from Cobra Heights on the other side of the base. I am trying to help him with his VA claim. com .au, Ricardo would you please e-mail me a copy of the report. I recall the night they tried to get the gunships very well. Part II, Wing 21 airforce base Ubon during the war, http://www.nacvso.org/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=10, Looking for her parents from the Vietnam War era in Ubon Ratchathani, can you help? 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. Shopping Cart |
1982 Comm. There are a TON of sites for Veterans all over social media. Was there in 67 but cant remember the squadron number. Hi Virgil, are you saying that there were actual attacks on personal at the Ubon airport carried out by VC during the war? Contact Us |
I worked in the preload facility, 69-70. The area displays aircraft such as a B-52D, which participated in Operation Linebacker I and II; workhorse fighters such as the F-4C flown by then-Col. Robin Olds. First Thank you for your service. My shock came when no records were found showing the TDY, no medical record of the rash treatment, and no evidence that should have existed with regard to the boot on the ground evidence of my time in country. Bill Mahar? 33; Takhli AB runway No. memock @ westnet . During the Vietnam War, about 80% of all USAF air strikes over North Vietnam originated from air bases in Thailand. Lynn Young USAF. The passing of a King a real King. go back. View from cockpit as It taxis along the runway after landing. The USAF forces at Ubon were under the command of the United States Pacific Air Forces (PACAF). - 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 the air base perimeter anytime. My Lightboxes |
CD-ROM. FO 976, FO 555. [4][5] On 10 July 1965, pilots of the 45th TFS were credited with the first air victory of the Vietnam War, downing two North Vietnamese MiG-17s. It is a lot harder for us(VSOs) to establish the hard evidence that may be neccessary for a widows claim if you are already dead. Eight satchel charges were found on his body. Crew members of EC-121 Aircraft work and check equipment inside aircraft at Ubon Air Base in Thailand. It is approximately 488km (303 miles) northeast of Bangkok. And I also remember attacks by suppers at the base. Where possible, locate an old map of the base and overlay it with the current map from Google Earth showing the distances, etc., from sprayed areas to the perimeter. Major Mack stands in front of EC-121 Aircraft at Ubon Air Base in Thailand during College Eye airborne radar surveillance mission. Sappers hit Udorn Oct 3rd. in Ubon 1968-69 and I came across this After Action Report on the Sniper Attack in Ubon ten years ago. Remember Vice Wing Commander Col. Chappy James. 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 Crew ejected successfully, no injuries. If anyone can provide pictures or maps I am especially interested in find one that shows the wind drift from the perimeter lines. we lay on the brown grass that was never mowed, the rashes continue for 40+ years. (Ha!
I was in the 408th MMS and assembled CBUs, Paveways, 105 Howitzer shells, napalm, etc., from June 71 72. Was in the 435th 7/67-7/68 and never saw napalm or A-1s in revetments. The RF-101s were sent to assist Royal Thai AF RT-33 aircraft in performing aerial recon flights over Laos. My father Lee Thompson was in the 408th MMS in Ubon Thailand from Feb 13th 1967 until Feb 6th 1971. Most foreigners tend to keep to themselves out in the country side with the occasional jaunt into the big smoke for supplies but there are enough around at the places mentioned above that I am sure will keep you amused in one way or another! Prior to Ubon I was at a SAC base (B-52) in NY. Well the Royal Australian Air Force domestic area was on the Eastern perimeter of the airbase. Also assigned to the wing was the 16th Special Operations Squadron, which flew the AC-130 gun ships. We flew a lot of CBU-52, 58 & 71 all used the SUU-30 dispenser. On arrival we were quartered in an encampment occupied by what I recall an Australian engineering contingent (79th or something ?) See http://www.601st.com , and feel free to email me at alsterling@earthlink.net During my year in the photo detachment, my last name was Priebe Ssgt Al Priebe. Saw wa Dee I was a crew chief for the 433rd. The radar station gives complete coverage to friendly areas. I do remember the flares going up at night and the gunship flying over head checking out the perimeter. It is located in East-Central Thailand, near the city of Ubon Ratchathani, in the Ubon Ratchathani Province. Mike Finnerin here. Brent once spoke of fellow Ubon friend named Brown Eye (Hahaha go figure!). . Work was one thing but I thoroughly enjoyed entertaining our people at the Sampan Club (I believe that was the name of the place! Things were a bit tense for the Marines at Nam Phong south of Udorn.. Cpl Steeley There was another attack that no one has mentioned, I remember one night that there as a lot of small arms fire and several aircraft were damaged. The RTAF 211 Squadron Eagles fly the Northrop F-5E/F Tiger II fighter aircraft from Ubon.[1][2]. The last of the Constant Guard F4 augmentation forces were released in September 1973. Now as a member of your veteran family and a County Veterans Service Officer I know you are all aware of your exposure to Agent Orange, the diseases it causes, and which AF bases & when the VA has already acknowledged. Thank you for the memories he enjoyed looking at your site. FAQs - How to Order |
He is having quite a few health problems which are probably related to his herbicide exposure. 30; Phitsanulok AB runway No. The ONLY info i have about Ubon is from you guys on this thread. Also assigned to the wing is the 16th Special Operations Squadron, which flies the AC-130 gun ships. Great to hear from you. http://www.memock.com/2009/11/02// Ubon RTAFB was established in the 1950s. Views of RF-4C Phantoms landing at Ubon Thai Air Force Base one by one, deploying drag chutes. On this last mission, Colonel Olds flew a McDonnell F-4C-21-MC Phantom II, serial number 63-7668. Website Terms & Conditions |
Finally a name I recognize. 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. Worked with another SSgt Ron Davis for awhile. I was there 1969-1970 Crew Chief F-4 Ds 435TFS Home of The Wolf Pack. I was awarded herbicide exposure while at Ubon here is my email bob_betsey@verizon.net, Marvin brown,served sept.70-jul.71,support on ac130 gunships,also interested in agent orange claims,enjoyed reading your comments. They flew the F-4C and D Phantom II's on various missions from CAP to CAS. CRITICALPAST.COM:
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