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Mrs Laurie Asline		09-Feb-2012 19:11
My husband, Don "ASH" Ashline was stationed at NKP from Jan '68 to Jan '69. He died in Sept. 08. This site is great for understanding more about NKP. He didn't talk a lot about what he did at NKP. Shared some with close veteran friends, and a little with me. The pictures and comments bring back memories he shared with me in the 70's. Thanks! For all of our 37 years together, he had medical issues with shown relation to Agent Orange. Survived 16 heart attacks, diabetes, neuropathy, ect. He applied to VA for compensation in 2002 and 2005. His case has been re-opened due to Nehmer decision. Latest denial is about him not being exposed to where it was sprayed(perimeter). His Veteran Service Officer has asked me to gather more info on how he may have been exposed, any pictures or records to do with Agent Orange. If anyone has any pictures of "ASH" or any info my email is findaway6@yahoo.com. To everyone- >>>>> THANK YOU! ! ! ! >>>>>> from my heart, Laurie

Rich Bourret		25-Jan-2012 16:20
Was stationed at NKP from Sept. 68 to Sept. 69. Woked in the 56th Security Police Squadron. Didn't know until two days ago that they used AO around the base perimeter. Could explain a few of my health issues. I do remember being covered in red dirt every day.

Ralph Simpson		22-Jan-2012 21:10
I wa stationed in NKP June 71 thru June 72 worked in 56 Trans Sq and 21st SOS loved every minute of my time in NKP

Robert O. Martinez		22-Nov-2011 15:25
Looking for anyone stationed at NKP April 1967-68 with 56th Transportation Squadron who might remember me. My nickname then was "Marty" and I was the squadron's NCOIC of Admin. I have Parkinson's disease and need info on AO at NKP and flight schedule that took us from Travis to Philippines to VN to Thailand. Having trouble getting benefits from the VA. Any response would be greatly appreciated. Thanks and God Bless all.

Guest		22-Oct-2011 21:27
Was TDY from Clark AB PI to NKP Feb, Mar & Apr '72 on C-119K gun ships. Just starting this A/O registry process. Am currently Type II diabetic, Hypertensive as well as other stuff going on. Did not know until started recent research that NKP had spraying going on. Interesting time there but was glad to get back to Clark PI and then rotate back to US. Had knock out T-Lock and can tell many stories. Thank you for this site.

Bob Nishti		13-Aug-2011 20:06
1987Th from 70 to 71 This is a great site! Memories linger...... Now in Ct. Like to communicate with with all who remember.... Thanks, Bob Nishti Sgt. 1987Th comm sq.....

Sgt Robert E Martin		06-Jul-2011 22:42
Was with the 456thmms from Mar 72 then went tdy to Danang in July for 90days, back to NKP and 30 days later back to Danang for another 90 days. After coming back to NKP they sent us to Ubon in Jan of 73 to load bombs on the F-4's/ Saw my first lazer and TV guided bombs there. Loved the OV-10's and A1E's. easy birds to load. Remember drinking mekong wiskey and watching the lighting of bombs droppin on the Ho Chi trail from the B52's. MSgt Fredrickson was our nco, great guy and good friend. Time has flown by but the memories are still strong. Went there as a boy and left as a man.

bill wadsworth		09-Mar-2011 20:30
I WAS STATIONED AT NKP, 1966 - 1967. I SOUND SO MANY OTHERS. i TAKE 14 DIFFERENT MEDS DAILY, HAVE HEART DISEASE, POS TB TEST IN 1975, HAVE DIABETES, INSULIN DEPENDANT, HAVE RECENTLY RECEIVED CONFIRMATION OF DETERIORATING LUNG DISEASE WITH ONLY 60% OF LUNG USE LEFT. MY FAMILY HAS HISTORY OF LONG LIFE, MY FATHER IS 90 YEARS OLD AS WE SPEAK. SO WHERE DID ALL OF THIS COME FROM? SOUNDS LIKE "AO" TO ME. AM CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR COPIES OF FLIGHT SCHEDULES FROM TRAVIS AFB TO BANGKOK, 1966 AND 1967 WHICH THAT WERE TURNED INTO OUR FINANCE OFFICES WHEN OUR TRIPS WERE COMPLETED. GOD BLESS ALL YOU VETERANS FOR SERVING OUR COUNTRY.

Richard Pruneda		22-Feb-2011 20:55
Served with the 40th ARRS H-43 Pedro's and assisted on the HH-53 Super Jolly Green in 1974-1975

Terry Hagedorn		04-Feb-2011 11:02
I served with the 6908th Scty Gp in 1973. Does anyone have photos of the Thais defoliating the outside perimeter area?

Steve Reider		06-Oct-2010 05:47
Need Help! I served in NKP 1972/1973. I was a Parachute Rigger by day and also served as a Security Police Augmentee. I am looking for anyone who I might have pulled duty with during my Augmentee duties. My name is Steve Reider and I was called "Easy" Reider. Please send me an e-mail if you remember me! I appreciate your help. Loved the website and it hurts to see nothing but concrete and some sheet metal left at NKP. God Bless all of you.

Guest		06-Aug-2010 15:57
Guest - I was stationed at nkp 1967 -1968. In 1976 I had a postive TB test and no source was ever found. Four years ago I began to have serious heart problems which will be with me from now on. I was also diagnosed with Type II Diabetes, insulin dependant. I am now being tested for lung desease. None of these medical occurances are in my family history and don"T make any sense. Unless you factor in Agent Orange

Greg King		12-Mar-2010 18:31
Located at NKP in 1969, filing A/O claim with Veterans Admin. Been diagnosed with Parkinson's, Ischemic Heart disease, Type 2 Sugar and many more. I'm requesting any information regarding A/O stored and sprayed at NKP. Please email information regarding anyone that has had a claim approved through VA related to A/O at NKP. EMAIL: stpeteking@hotmail.com: Thanks, Greg King

robert shelton 1974-75		15-Feb-2010 01:20
hey scott rahmey, hi brother, long time no hear from. we got drunk toether on many occaisions. remember the "table dance" in the nco club? they tiurned out the lights so you could see the cigars glow? were you awake for the fire works on the "MAS" station? me-sgt. robert shelton

Mike Houghton		15-Dec-2009 22:54
Does anyone have a readable copy of Ton Sun Knut sign as you enter the flightline, kinda small square, blk and wht

Mike Houghton		15-Dec-2009 22:41
VA wants me to prove the NKP base was attacked by sapper equipment June 69 to june 70, can anyone help, I was there as an augmentee but cannot confirm it, probably because the base was secret, please help if you can need day month year, woodstockminis@msn.com, Sgt Michael J. Houghton, went to Korea next PCS.

Mark K. (again)		24-Oct-2009 07:23
BTW email me at sawade7071@live.com if you know me or I know you.I'd like to get ahold of Howard Bennett from Calif. Did we raise hell or what Ben?Anybody remember when the F-4 came in w/battle damage,IFE.Gear collasped on touchdown and .......history.They told us that the crew got out OK,,,,it blew up pretty quick.

Mark Ketchledge		24-Oct-2009 07:11
Sawade all.I was an OV-10 crew chief tail # 784.My tealoks name was Nook.Anybody else claim time w/this butterfly?Both the best and worst time of my life.I was 19 when I got there and about 89 when I left.Sup gunshi mach-mach.I don't think that I would like to do it all over again,but wouldn't trade the life experiance for all the Singhi in Thailand.Sawade kahb....

Robert (Bob) Martinez		16-Jul-2009 00:54
I was stationed at NKP May 67 to May 68 with 56th Transportation Squadron. Lots of AO stored and handled at NKP. I was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in Aug 2004, 37 years after my tour. I am presently submitting my VA claim for compensation. My first claim was denied in 2005 so I'm reopening. It's tough battling with the VA but maybe with H.R. 1428 it'll be different this time. Hope so. We loaded many UC-123's for their spray missions in VN. Great photos, but it sure looks different...don't recognize anything. Best of luck to all of you. God Bless

Robe		16-Jul-2009 00:54
I was stationed at NKP May 67 to May 68 with 56th Transportation Squadron. Lots of AO stored and handled at NKP. I was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in Aug 2004, 37 years after my tour. I am presently submitting my VA claim for compensation. My first claim was denied in 2005 so I'm reopening. It's tough battling with the VA but maybe with H.R. 1428 it'll be different this time. Hope so. We loaded many UC-123's for their spray missions in VN. Great photos, but it sure looks different...don't recognize anything. Best of luck to all of you. God Bless

Guest		16-Jul-2009 00:53
I was stationed at NKP May 67 to May 68 with 56th Transportation Squadron. Lots of AO stored and handled at NKP. I was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in Aug 2004, 37 years after my tour. I am presently submitting my VA claim for compensation. My first claim was denied in 2005 so I'm reopening. It's tough battling with the VA but maybe with H.R. 1428 it'll be different this time. Hope so. We loaded many UC-123's for their spray missions in VN. Great photos, but it sure looks different...don't recognize anything. Best of luck to all of you. God Bless

Larry Occhipinti		28-Dec-2008 19:46
Great web page as it brings back a lot of memories! I was there in 72 & 73 with the 56th Supply Squadron. I refueled the aircraft, lights around the base perimeter and the generators on and off the base. Some of you that were there during that time might remember a large fuel spill that happened. I was refueling my truck with jet fuel when the hose busted and about 5000 gallons of jet fuel spilled on the ground before we could turn it off. I am finding after checking several other web sites that a lot of people who were stationed in Thailand and especially NKP are now having medical problems to include migraines, diabetes, sleep apnea and other medical problems. Someone who knows how to build a web page should build one that lists every base in Thailand and allows us to put our name down under the base that we were stationed at, when we were there and what type of medical problems we now have so that there is some type of record that will help us make and get a medical claim if needed. Thanks, Larry Occhipinti NKP - 72 & 73 occh1@aol.com

WYATT JONES		08-Sep-2008 16:24
WYATT NKP FELLOW I WAS STATIONED AT NKP AN AFWFUL PLACE I LOVED IT. YES THEY HAD AO THERE AND ACROSS THE RIVER. CALL ME AT 202-501-0774 I AM IN WASHINGTON DC

Bob Eades		25-Aug-2008 01:20
I was a OV 10A crew chief with the 23rd TASS from 69 to 71. Is it really gone? Had heard some S.F. were still there. All in all this page brought back many memories. Yes the Shindig and Johnnies Ice Cream. ------ And Tealocks.

David Fisher		19-Aug-2008 20:16
Haven't thought too much about NKP, since I was there with the 56th SPS Aug 72 - Aug 73 as the 81mm mortar crew supervisor. It's amazing the memories and feelings that come-back when I see these pictures; I had no idea the base was dismantled. At any rate, it was a great 1-year tour......does anyone remember the "Shindig"? Dave Fisher

Walt "Buddy" Heller		14-Jul-2008 18:42
NKP 70-71 and 72-73. I was a firefighter (CE hootch next to the dog handlers hootch) attached to the 40th ARRS, riding the H-43 "Pedro". Great pictures..! Really brings back some memories. I met some Thai girls in Bahrain recently and been wanting to go back, and now I am sure I will real soon. There are a lotof former NKP folks over on the TLC (Thailand-Laos-Cambodia) Brotherhood. Stay well my brothers..!

Danny King		04-Jul-2008 17:11
I was stationed at NKP from Sep. 67 to Sep 68. Yes they did station C123 at NKP to dispense agent orange. If you are looking for help for VA claim look up Agent Orange at NKP and you will find a CHECO Repot that you can look up for dispensing AO in Thailand. They have a report from 65' to 68' and also a report from 68' to 72'. I also have a letter from the Air Force that says the base commanders were not responsible for reporting AO or any other defoliants. I have used these for my claim from the VA and am waiting for a response as of 07/04/08. If you have any other information about AO that you can help me with my claim please write. My email address is sanadana@triad.rr.com Thanks for any help

George Wood		14-May-2008 22:15
Did sensor duty with TFA, then on to MACV for Linebacker II. Returned to NKP with USSAG HQ. Loved the people. Loved NKP. Thanks for dusting off the memories.

Martin Seebach		21-Nov-2007 07:42
Marty Seebach, 73-74, Lovely place, lovely people, messy lil war.

Fred Debus		17-Nov-2007 16:24
I was @ NKP from JAN-MAY 1965 with the USAF 605th TAC Maint Squadron. At that time we just had a few H-43 recuse choppers and the Radar sat on the flight line. We cleared a new site and moved the radar up the hill to help with ground clutter. I'm not positive about Agent Orange @ that time but I know we sprayed the new site with herbicide. I wish I could find my photos. I now have prostate cancer and cronic lymphnoma lukemiea. If any one has photos from this time frame, I would appreciate any help with my VA claim.

Greg Martell		15-Nov-2007 02:23
Thanks for all the old photos and new photos of NKP. I was there Feb 71-feb72. I worked at INVERT as a scope dope weapons tech. I have been looking for an old friend by the name of Ken Mays. He worked in photo. His hootch was across from mine at Invert. This is a great site

Billy Webb		18-Oct-2007 22:27
Very nice photos. Good website. I was in the class of 70/71 with the 56th Transportation Squadron. My personal thanks to all who served their great country during the Secret War. Best Regards. Billy Webb

sgt robert shelton		15-Oct-2007 03:02
my name is sgt robert s shelton, tiger flight 56th sps, nakon phanom thailand from dec. 74 to dec.75. i was on tango 3 the night the MARS station got hit by sappers. i took a ride that night as the sappers departed the last one out pulls the string that blows the tower leg out from under you. my thai bunker gaurd was asleep that night instead of being awake. in the morning the thai gaurd sgt shot the thai gaurd in the head while he slept to get the others to stay awake. i tried to wake him up but he wouldn,t respond, maybe he was already dead, i,ll never know. i remember the nice thai lady who sold whiteeow soup and kow phad rice for three baht. my worst experiance there was going to loas on operation"eagle pull" to extract government workers from panom phen. several of my friends did not return alive. does anyone know what happened to ssgt ceaser chavez? my call sign was fox 1

Scott Rhamey		29-Sep-2007 02:48
Ran across your website tonight and had to post a comment. I was at NKP Jan 74 to Jan 75 in the 56th Security Police Sq. Airpbase Security. I pulled most of my duty on Tiger Flight in the motar pits, but also did the perimeter towers. I too am having health problems. I have symtoms of Parkinson's Disease. And wonder if my tour at NKP is the cause. Anyone ever notice the spraying for "mosquitos" at 4am? That may not be strange in itself, but all the vegetation dying because of it, is. Just a personal observation.... I truly enjoyed your photos! I was curious as to the outcome of our departure. But now I see. Thanks for bringing back some interesting memories. Scott Rhamey

Tom		25-Sep-2007 15:13
I was assigned at NKP from Aug 1970-Sep 1971. I am looking for anyone who remembers the base twice coming under attack. I specifically am looking for FMS troops who remember standing in line waiting to be issued our weapons and ten rounds of ammo. I am also looking for validation of the A1s that crashed on the flight line and the airman who backed into the prop of an A1 and he about had his butt sliced off. tlschwen1@aol.com

Alan gray		13-Sep-2007 12:21
My name is Alan Gray. I was at NKP in 1966. The base was very different from the photos I've seen on this site when I was there. It's odd, but most of my memories are sort of a blur. I guess there are some things I choose not to remember. I was in security and part of a volunteer secret group of guys called "Tiger Patrol". We weren't supposed to exist and served as a sort of "dew line" for the base. Everyone thought we were just a part of the regular security forces, but when the sun went down we would slip into the jungle and begin recon activities. There were only a handful of us and we weren't to talk about what we did to anyone. I'd rather not write any more about this, but I wonder if there is anyone who remembers us or was a part of "Tiger Patrol".

Scott Smith		06-Sep-2007 03:58
I was at NKP Jan. 1970 thru July 1971 in the 56th CSG, Security Police. I worked Base Police, CSC, and security. I was also a lifeguard at the base pool for a part time job. I lived at Johnnies Bungalow for a year. Scott3554@cox.net

Bob Stearns		11-Aug-2007 00:44
Is it just me or is it surreal to see a 7/11 in the heart of downtown NKP? Served there from Oct 71 to Aug 73 at TFA with the 6908th. Wow!!!!

Greg Smith		21-Jul-2007 15:57
I was TDY to 360th Det. 1 as crew chief on the EC 47s from Tan Son Nhut AB, RVN. I was there May/June 71. Commando Forge was our unit name. Greg Smith

Bill Kline		15-Apr-2007 22:19
I was an admin (E-4) for the 456th MMS in 71 & 72. I split the year between the ammo dump office and the orderly room on the more civilized part of the base (not in terms of people - just being further from the JP4 tanks and stacks of munitions). Unlike many others in the 456th, I usually got Sundays off to spend in town with a special lady and a pet monkey. It wasn't the best of times, but it certainly wasn't the worst. I never went back.

Gregory Morrison(Ret Army SFC)		26-Mar-2007 21:40
My name is Gregory Lew Morrison, I was assigned to Satcom at NKP 1974-1975, does anyone have any knowledge of what base wide medals we were authorized to wear, ie: VietNam medals. If, so email me at GregMorrison2005@aol.com or write to me at 6171 Guffin Cove, Bartlett, TN 381356

Charles Cox		24-Mar-2007 22:35
I was at NKP form Jan 72-Jun75. I worked at the Integrated Wideband Communication System (IWCS). I lived on base in a trailer behind the O Club. Charles Cox

Virgil Robinette		17-Mar-2007 20:24
Just discovered your website today. I worked as a CIM operator in the Task Force Alpha (Block House) from Aug 1967 to Aug 1968. The base wasn't much in the early days, but we made it our home. I have some good memories, but most are not so good. I still have nightmares to this day. God bless anyone who worked with that mess.. Welcome Home all of you!!!

Reed Kays		29-Jan-2007 20:01
Thanks much for all the great pics of good ol' NKP! I had no idea the jungle had retaken it though. I was there from June '74 to June '75 working as a ground radio operator (in a 4' wide by 10' long trailer at the North end of flight line) for the "Buffalo Hunter" wing. Not sure what wing or squad number....I forgot all that kind of stuff years ago! We worked with unmanned photography drones, relaying messages from the helo's and the base. Thanks again for bringing back great memories of my only travels ever outside the U.S.

Bill Wade		25-Jan-2007 23:37
Hi Guys, Bill Wade here, was stationed at NKP from Mar 73 till the end. I worked at the CBPO. I was living in Tampa from 1989 till 1999 and at that time I'd go to MacDill, also the 56th, for ID cards and would see the plaque on the wall at SPSq of the NKP SP's who were killed in the Mayaguez raid in Cambodia. I considered them all friends. My hat is off to the locals who were always kind and generous to us.

Guest		18-Dec-2006 03:24
This is great. I just found this site and my mind traveled back in time. WOW. I was stationed at NKP from Jan-Dec 1972. I put in place the some of the Balance Pressure Systems around the perimiter, and the signs marking them. I also worked in CSC (56 SPS) if anyone was stationed there then, give me a holler at MTart@netscape.com. I would also like any information on Agent Orange at NKP. I was told it wasn't there. Ray Tart

Guest		02-Jul-2006 16:43
I was assigned to NKP from 1971-1972. It hurts to see the base destroyed. It leaves no place to return to and visit. This site is GREAT. Maybe this isn't the correct place to post a missing person's search, but if anyone knows the current location of a "BOB CARSON" who was assigned to Base Ops and was married to a Thai national, please forward the information to myself @ smith39110@bellsouth.net. Again, Great site! Thanks for the time spent on it.........Bill Smith

Guest		03-May-2006 00:36
My name is Gregory Morrison, I was assigned to Satcom (United States Communications Command, NKP) my tour of duty was from April 1974-April 1975. I an currently requesting compensation from the the VA for sevice connected injuries. I could deeply appreicate any factual information reference the use of Agent Orange in Thailand. Final, note I an trying obtain any information on service medals which were award during my tenture in NKP. Any assistance would be deeply appriecated from anyone. Please forward your any knowledge of the above to my email address: GregMorrison2005@aol.com God Bless America and those who who have Served and those who are Serving now. PS I really loved my tour in NKP both for duty and for off.

William R Paddock		12-Apr-2006 18:51
Thanks for the pictures and memories. Although I had never thought about NKP being "stripped down" (demolished) I guess it was inevitable. When I was there (Dec 1967-Jan 1969) with the 56th Security Police Sq. everything was still pretty new. The "project 972" (Task Force Alpha) was still being built , the revetments were just being put up and around the site when I first got there. The "Air Com mando Inn" was the Airman's chow hall, thne base post office was still in a little concrete building, and the base swimming pool was a "red mudhole". The pictures sure brought back memories..thanks for that. Welcome Home Brothers (Sgt) William R (Bill) Paddock 56th Security Police Sq., NKP (Dec. 1967-JHan 1969)

Gary Dooley		17-Dec-2005 20:10
I just stumbled onto this site. What an eye opener! I was at NKP Dec. 70 through Dec 71. When I go back in my mind I beleived it would be over grown. i spent a lot of time in the CRP. Also I was with the 456 MMS, worked out of the bomb dump. We used many new and experiemnetal munitions during my time there. I have a very important question: Did they fly UC 123s out of NKP hauling Agent Orange? I have evidence that they did. I spent most of my time on the flight line and saw many 123s on the ramp. Did they store the mix for Agent orange at NKP? I believe yes to all the above. Thank you for the pictures, they cause mixed emotions within me. Gary Dooley

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