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Subject: Re: AGENT ORANGE

Author:
Warren Maynard

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Date Posted: 14:57:39 11/16/05 Wed
In reply to: Gary Matlack 's message, "AGENT ORANGE" on 20:24:45 07/31/05 Sun

My name is Warren Maynard and I was stationed at Korat 71-72. They used a fogger machine at night, they say to kill insect and vegetation. The fogging machine would choke the GI's who was around the immeidate area, after they sprayed. I too have a claim in for agent orange because of being a diabetic. If you have any knowledge or more information please contact me. Thank you

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Author:
Curtis D.Hammond
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Date Posted: 18:11:03 07/06/06 Thu

I was assigned to NKP in 73-74, I was eXposed to the TCDD or other chemicals while there. I was a Heavy Weapons Leader and we trained in this stuff. We responded to emergencies in this junk. Also, I would like to say that one of the problems they had in this region of Thailand and Laos I don't see any body mention, was Malaria carring Masquitios, and one the best ways to control these bugs was to keep the vegatation down. All around the Perimater the vegatation was controled and the ground most places were dirt, my point is nothing grew up the side of the trees located on the east side of the weapons stroage area, or along the fence lines etc. Klongs etc. etc. all the way back into the jungle. If you were to see pictures now, the jungle has reclaimed most of this, however at the time it was controled. I believe my body absorbed some of the jucies.

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Author:
Eugene Adams (Need Help)
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Date Posted: 12:32:08 02/24/07 Sat

I, as well, was stationed at Korat 71-72. I was in the 388 FMS and worked in Aero Repair/Crash Recovery at the Ft Apache end of the flight line. The aircraft we had to 'recover' after crashing on or near the runway, had to dug out opf the ground.

I just need proof of AO on the Base. Whether it was buried after testing or, actively being used for vegetation control.

Also, I am also looking for proof of Med-Evac flights from Korat that stopped in Saigon (Tan Son Nhut AFB) before moving on to Clark AFB or back to the states.

Currently, I am suffering from kidney failure brought on by Type II Diabetes. Soon, I will be without medical coverage. Please help me.

Eugene

>I was assigned to NKP in 73-74, I was eXposed to the
>TCDD or other chemicals while there. I was a Heavy
>Weapons Leader and we trained in this stuff. We
>responded to emergencies in this junk. Also, I would
>like to say that one of the problems they had in this
>region of Thailand and Laos I don't see any body
>mention, was Malaria carring Masquitios, and one the
>best ways to control these bugs was to keep the
>vegatation down. All around the Perimater the
>vegatation was controled and the ground most places
>were dirt, my point is nothing grew up the side of the
>trees located on the east side of the weapons stroage
>area, or along the fence lines etc. Klongs etc. etc.
>all the way back into the jungle. If you were to see
>pictures now, the jungle has reclaimed most of this,
>however at the time it was controled. I believe my
>body absorbed some of the jucies.

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Author:
Arthur Lewis Jr. (Disappointed)
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Date Posted: 22:27:56 07/23/06 Sun

>My name is Warren Maynard and I was stationed at Korat
>71-72. They used a fogger machine at night, they say
>to kill insect and vegetation. The fogging machine
>would choke the GI's who was around the immeidate
>area, after they sprayed. I too have a claim in for
>agent orange because of being a diabetic. If you have
>any knowledge or more information please contact me.
>Thank you

My Name is Arthur Lewis Jr. I served in Korat, Thailand in the 388th MMS Sq. from March 1973-September 1975. During that time I was often ordered to SP Augmentee duty. I was posted at several towers and bunkers around the base. From the towers, I could see many bare/brown areas very near the perimeter areas I was responsible for guarding. I noticed that they never needed to be attended to by the grass cutter details that were contracted to the base. I also noticed a bunch of barrels of stuff located at the O-6 end of the runway (I think this was the right designator. I couldn't swear to what was in them). I had a six month break in service, then I enlisted in the Army. I now have type II Diabetes diagnosed in October 2005). I was told, during a PRP physical (At this time I was in the Army in Germany) that I was borderline diabetic and hypertensive. I now know (Having looked back at my medical records) that I had diabetes and high blood pressure when I was 25 years old and was not treated for it. I stayed in the hootches at he far rear of the base; and I too remember the foggers used for that purpose. Thank you for your time, and may God bless all of you guys-ladies.

Arthur Lewis