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62nd Trk Co Long Bien 65-66
Posted By: Woodrow Searfoss
April 3, 2013 10:04 AM

I'd like to hear from anyone their at that time. Was with the company when it arrived in country until Dec 66.

Robert Erlich
Posted By: Leonard Tallman
April 2, 2013 01:12 PM

looking for Robert Erlich who served with me at Chu Lai

Posted By: Leonard Tallman
April 2, 2013 01:11 PM

looking for Robert Erlich who served with me at Chu Lai

looking for eugene early
Posted By: Wade Hoffman
March 31, 2013 01:06 PM

Class of 1951 Dallas High School, Dallas N. C.

vietcong captured weapons
Posted By: Roy Winkleman
March 31, 2013 01:17 AM

I was part of this patrol. I carried the 60 cal machine gun. am looking for anyone that was on this patrol. picture #4870 1969 11th MT 1st marines div. C Co.i would like to hear from anyone

Posted By: Roy Winkleman
March 31, 2013 01:16 AM

I was part of this patrol. I carried the 60 cal machine gun. am looking for anyone that was on this patrol. picture #4870 1969 11th MT 1st marines div. C Co.i would like to hear from anyone

Searching For
Posted By: Rick Himel
March 30, 2013 01:28 PM

Yvette Moreno @ Travis AFB 1984 - 1986 Rick Himel rickhimel@yahoo.com

JAMES WEST
Posted By: shantia gates
March 30, 2013 10:39 AM

hi james if this is you reading this my name is tia. I remember you from being stationed in VA in 2004. We went to the cheesecake factory and to the beach. PlS hit me at shantiamarshall@yahoo.com.

Look for Edward Huff
Posted By: Thomassina Colwell
March 28, 2013 09:58 PM

Edward did his Basic and Advance training at Fort Jackson SC in July 1981 until Nov 1981. Then was stationed at Fort Carson, Co 1982. My name is Thomassina Chandler we met during our training.

notification
Posted By: pat briney
March 28, 2013 06:39 PM

this seems like a scam i get a email that i have emails from someone in me old unit trying to get in touch. well there is nothing there.

Shipmates
Posted By: Robert Gray
March 28, 2013 05:06 PM

USS Delta AR 9 R-5 Division serving between 1964-1968

VA Pays for PCB Contamination
Posted By: Dennis Kocher
March 27, 2013 05:19 PM

I served in the AF and stationed at Hopedale AFS Labrador 62-63...in 68 the EPA closed the site for toxic PCB contamination...VA now paying veterans..Dennis Kocher 530-320-1679

Looking for Biological Father
Posted By: Andrea Holmes
March 27, 2013 04:27 PM

I'm looking for my biological father who may or may not know about me. His last name is Armstrong; he's black; USAF; stationed at Plattsburgh AFB around 1965-1966; he may be from GA, NC or NY.

Larry Thompson
Posted By: Donna Lowery
March 27, 2013 12:04 PM

I am looking for Larry Thompson, who served at USARV,Special Troops from January - December 1967. Please help me find him. He is originally from Garden Grove, CA.

looking for someone
Posted By: Robert Nichols
March 26, 2013 11:39 PM

looking for anyone stationed at Kadena AFB FMS between 1966 to 1969, please contact me

360trans.70 71.v.n.
Posted By: pat briney
March 26, 2013 09:08 PM

trying to get in touch with some vets. drove gun truck the judge.in the 2nd plt.

1st bn 39th infantry
Posted By: arthur fryer
March 26, 2013 12:29 PM

looking for guys who served in the 39th from 77-80 as well as others who received the flu shot in dec 78.

hepatitis c
Posted By: arthur fryer
March 26, 2013 12:17 PM

Im looking to make contact with veterans with hep c and I have found six others from my unit besides myself who have it from 1978 flu shot,arthurfryer2beking@yahoo.com

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Posted By: arthur fryer
January 22, 2014 10:58 AM

I would have to agree with ya

Posted By: arthur fryer
January 22, 2014 10:56 AM

pete I hate to say this you really never get rid of it its in your blood but for your sake I pray you did. god bless artie

Posted By:
June 27, 2013 01:18 PM

my husband served 1971 -1972 viet,korea and gelhausen germany

Posted By: arthur fryer
June 20, 2013 01:10 PM

of course you did but unless we get together for each other we will never be able to convince the va its from service

Posted By: arthur fryer
June 20, 2013 01:09 PM

pete please call me at 352-503-2569 and I have been trying to prove it was from service not just for me but all veterans

Posted By: Pete Van Rooyen
May 20, 2013 10:57 AM

I also have Hep C. I firmly believe I got it when I got all of those shots with the air guns prior to going to Vietnam. I went through a 48 week treatment in 2005 and believe the hep is gone.

Posted By: James Middlebrooks
April 15, 2013 08:12 PM

LOL I have hep c and I'm pretty sure I got it in basic 1968.

Agent Orange
Posted By: MARVIN DAHL
March 24, 2013 12:29 PM

Cu Chi 68-69 Type 2 Diabetes Finally Went To The VA Last Year Went Through All The Screening Awarded Me 30% Plus $100 For ED They Call IT Loss Of An Organ

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Posted By:
December 8, 2017 03:16 PM

Anyone that served 267th Chemical platoon that will help us prove agent orange was used around our perimeter.

Posted By: Dennis Mceneaney
August 27, 2017 11:27 PM

You should post this on the AirmForce message board. If that doesn't work call your local Air Force recruiting office. They should be able to answer your question.

Posted By: Lynnette Szczepura
August 27, 2017 06:17 PM

Someone please tell me where I can find the MOS/ Specialty codes for AF Reserves? Exposure to the C-123s Medical EVAC.

Posted By: Dennis Mceneaney
July 9, 2017 07:29 AM

Sorry to hear you are having all these physical problems. I hope your rated 100% disabled like I am by the VA. I would go to the Disabled Americans Organization and have them file an appeal for you.

Posted By:
July 6, 2017 10:15 AM

I got ischemic heart disease, type II diabetes, and neuropathy from this stuff

Posted By: Dennis Mceneaney
July 1, 2017 07:41 AM

Find the time. They can help you. They helped me get a 100% rating.

Posted By: ROBERT SARNECKI
June 30, 2017 04:40 PM

I JOINED THE DAV THIS YEAR, BUT HAVE NOT HAD THE TIME TO GO FOR A MEETING, THEY ARE A GOOD GROUP OF VETS... BETTER THAN THE VFW

Posted By: Dennis Mceneaney
June 28, 2017 09:50 PM

I found the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) service organizaation VERY helpful with my appeal. Service is free. Well worth you time.

Posted By: ROBERT SARNECKI
June 28, 2017 09:44 AM

YES.. THEY ALSO SPRAYED AGENCY WHITE AND BLUE.I BROUGHT A BOOK NAMED "WAITING FOR AN ARMY TO DIE" ITS ABOUT AGENCY ORANGE AND THE COVER UP OUR GOVERMENT IS DOING. GREAT READ... IT WILL MADE YOU SICK........

Posted By: ROBERT SARNECKI
June 28, 2017 09:37 AM

THAT IS WHAT THEY TOLD ME, ONE YEAR AFTER YOU GOT OUT. THAT IS HOW THEY ARE GETTING AROUND THE FACT, AND DON'T HAVE TO PAY .

Posted By: Dennis Mceneaney
June 27, 2017 08:32 PM

From the VA Agent Orange Agent Orange was a tactical herbicide used by the U.S. military from 1962 to 1975, named for the orange band around the storage barrel. The military sprayed millions of gallons of Agent Orange and other tactical herbicides

Posted By: Dennis Mceneaney
June 27, 2017 06:37 PM

Bad link on my part.I looked for ranch hand Thailand.

Posted By: Dennis Mceneaney
June 27, 2017 06:29 PM

This should help.R http://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0LEVj7I2lJZ5j8Am2MnnIlQ;_ylu=X3oDMTByOHZyb21tBGNvbG8DYmYxBHBvcwMxBHZ0aWQDBHNlYwNzcg--/RV=2/RE=1498630985/RO=10/RU=http://www.veteransvoteyourcause.com/files/Chronology_of_Herbicides_in_Tha

Posted By: William h Bailey
June 26, 2017 06:42 PM

stationed camp friendship korat,Thailand feb68 to jul69 diagnosed with Parkinson need proof of spraying AO pictures, documents anything even if before my time

Posted By:
January 3, 2017 05:44 PM

I was in 70-71 & exposed to AO everyday. I have jungle rot on my face, high blood pressure, neuropathy, the list goes on & VA won't give me anything! Any suggestions. VA told me my jungle rot & neuropathy had to be diagnosed when I got out!

Posted By:
December 10, 2015 03:40 PM

Robert if you were in country, then you were exposed,keep trying they will give you the run around as long as they can,good luck thanks for serving

Posted By: ROBERT SARNECKI
December 4, 2015 12:59 PM

I GOT IT ON MY LEGS,BACK, AND I AM LEGAL BLIND FROM IT AND THE VA IS STILL TRYING TO DECIDE IF IT IS A.O. BOB CO A 69TH E.B.C.

Posted By: Alfonso Hernandez
November 24, 2015 01:47 PM

I was in Bien Hoa in 67 68 and have two types of Cancer. had two major surgeries. I have two medal plates with twelve screws in my chest. Also High Blood pressure but was told I don't have the right kind of cancer for Agent Orange. Got70% PDST

Posted By: Harold Fox
September 2, 2015 01:59 PM

I WAS SPRAYED WITH AGENT ORANGE DURING MY 2 TOURS 1970-1972. EVERY TIME I MENTION AGENT ORANGE AT THE VA THE DOCTOR CHANGE THE SUBJECT. I HAVE DIABETES,HEART PROBLEMS, SKIN RASHES, PSORIAS, AND A NUMBER OF OTHER CONDITIONS. LET ME KNOW IF U R 2.

Posted By: Gordon Holmes
June 25, 2015 12:06 AM

I was at Jungle Warefare School, Ft. Sherman, Canal Zone, Panama. Was definitely exposed to Agent Orange. Found a VA court case documenting use in Panama. In process of filing, denied claim previously as I thought it was from something else.

Posted By:
May 24, 2015 06:57 PM

I was in Vietnam July 69-Nov 70 with 855 GS Da Nang. I got 2070 fro Agent Orange and I was in Iraq from Dec. 04-Dec. 05. The VA said I have PTSD. I dont have PTSD, I have PTSD I have sub PTSD got 0%.

Posted By:
October 23, 2014 02:12 PM

If you had boots on the ground you are eligible for comp. Diagnosed with CLL Leukemia, full benefits 100%, $3000 a month till I die they hope.

Posted By: gerald oliver
October 10, 2014 10:15 AM

I was Viet Nam 1965 66 105 Arty all over including standing guard while they build fence around Camp Radcliff. Get no comp for AO have high blood pres and Kidney deasese 80%

Posted By: Jerry Rowe
October 6, 2014 03:23 PM

Reapply, they are retro active, most claims for Viet Nam Vets require only evidence that you were there. Exception to Blue water vets.

Posted By: Jerry Rowe
October 6, 2014 01:11 PM

I too was in Bien Hoa for TeT 1968. I was exposed to dioxin . I was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer in Sept. 2008 and awarded 100% rating and still have it.

Posted By: Howard Beck
September 21, 2014 01:05 PM

Posted By: Howard Beck
September 21, 2014 01:03 PM

High blood pressure is now officially related to AO

Posted By: Robert Hollatz
September 8, 2014 09:00 PM

I was in Vietnam in 1970 TO 1971. Have THE CLL TYPE OF leukemia. 100% disability. I have taken chemo treatments.

Posted By:
February 15, 2014 08:34 AM

good luck

Posted By: MARVIN DAHL
February 12, 2014 01:45 PM

filed for increase AO on 27 Jan 2014 2 weeks got a call from the VA on 4 Feb 2014 took a fasting blood test next day have appointment on 26 Feb 2014 with a dr and comp and pension wish me luck

Posted By: Johnny Hernandez
December 24, 2013 06:17 PM

Tell that to the VA, What a joke, Da Nang 67-68. Low Plates.

Posted By: edward hunt
September 19, 2013 10:25 PM

rice bowl,69-70 prostrate cancer,LZ DEBBIE

Posted By: edward hunt
September 19, 2013 10:22 PM

i was there 69-70 have prostrate cancer,100%

Posted By: john black
September 15, 2013 01:47 PM

I was in Ascom Korea 69-70 has anyone got any info about the agent orange stored at that location with maybe some pictures?

Posted By:
September 6, 2013 02:49 PM

I was in NKP Thailand,live right on perimeter, I have type 2 diabetes in a dialysis machine for my kidneys

Posted By: Richard Cordingly
August 31, 2013 03:05 PM

i just had my stomach removed had cancer .could agent orange have cause this. if so what or who should contact. i was stationed with the 119th aviation company at camp hollaway in1963-64

Posted By: Howard Beck
August 20, 2013 07:38 PM

They consider you exposed if you had boots on ground for 1 day.

Posted By:
August 16, 2013 10:08 PM

For the guy that was in Cu Chi 68-69 my brother was there 67-68 Passed away 3-13-2005 lung cancer AGENT ORANGE

Posted By:
July 23, 2013 01:27 PM

Posted By:
July 14, 2013 09:45 AM

See A Military Local Services Officer. I did and they really helped. It took awhile, but I received goof results

Posted By:
July 13, 2013 10:50 AM

You are exposed. Look on the computer. Agent Orange

Posted By:
July 9, 2013 05:44 PM

If you were there 1969-1970 you were exposed no dought

Posted By:
July 6, 2013 05:48 PM

You surecan! I was there in BienHoa during TET offensive and exposed. I am considered 70% disabled due to that and it slowly gets to your health. I have numerous medical problems due to it.

Posted By: ALLEN CERUTI
June 7, 2013 06:55 PM

I was in Vietnam 1n 1969-1970 could I be exposed

Posted By:
June 6, 2013 10:32 AM

There is no test for agent orange. If you were on the ground you were exposed. In some cases on a boat. If you have ischemis heart trouble that carries 100%.

Posted By: michael robinson
May 12, 2013 08:30 AM

Hi Gary True statement! also high blood pressure, increase my percent starting me with 50% Welcome Home Mike

Posted By:
May 1, 2013 06:51 PM

Also any heart problems is 100% agent orange

Posted By: Gary Oppenheim
April 27, 2013 11:38 PM

You should have no problem getting Diabetes type II associated with agent orange exposure if you're 'nam vet.. I got only 20% but it's something.. and all drugs paid for (no co-pay)

Posted By: Homer K Jackson
April 23, 2013 05:27 PM

A real kick in the head for all veterans of Vietnam. Am suffering from direct exposure in 1970-1971 with 554 ENGR BN at Bao Loc in the central highlands. Call at (678)807-7683.

Posted By: Raymond Iacovino
March 31, 2013 10:46 AM

I had put in a claim years ago never heard anything.

Posted By: MARVIN DAHL
March 29, 2013 12:25 PM

trying for a higher rating but not much luck

Posted By: MARVIN DAHL
March 24, 2013 12:39 PM

OCS Infantry 1967
Posted By: JamesPatrick Garland
March 23, 2013 04:04 PM

Looking for members of the OCS class 68-67, 61st Co., 2nd Platoon, 1967 or any from the 61st Co. CPT Gonzalez was the CO. I was in the 2nd PLT, Jim Golf, Michael Garfield were also.

Gene Gillespie 608 MASS
Posted By: Paul Lindstrom
March 21, 2013 09:14 PM

Looking for Gene, wife Ellie stationed Ramstein late 70s would like to reunite with old friends.

Ft Lewis, Washinton
Posted By: Delia Kramer
March 21, 2013 07:56 PM

Last known based at Ft Lewis Washington. SGM Maria Louisa Gonzales.

jane empson 1966-1967
Posted By: george harper
March 21, 2013 03:46 PM

looking for someone who served with her

Looking for old friend
Posted By: David Reiser
March 20, 2013 03:07 PM

Stationed at Webb AFB, Big Springs, TX in 1974- 1977. Anyone stationed there or know Steven J. Munger. POL

basic training photos
Posted By: David McDermott
March 18, 2013 11:45 AM

Lackland AFB is looking for basic traing flight photos from inseption till now. check the site out. they would like a copy if you have it. www.bmtflightphotos.mil/index