Mactan, Clark 65-66

[xzoomie32065]

I was a loadmaster in the 772nd and need someone willing to provide information they know I was in RVN tdy. This is for an agent orange claim. My records only show combat hours, days tdy to SEA and combat sorties.

James Heckler

[jon jett]

Hey try this http://463rdairliftersassoc.org/ Some where there is a blanket order if you were at Mctan - Clark with 772 773 774 it was the same as being in country,

[Mike Brasfield]

I supported my claim by taking in my awards (DFC, Air Medals, Ect.) The awards had statements like "while flying to Dong Ha along the DMZ, Sgt. Brasfield distinguished himself by................." Also, if you have your flight records it might show. There is a colum heading "MSN SYM". I think this means mission symbol. Since MacTan was reopened to support Vietnam most of your flights should be to/fm P.I. or in country TDY. Some of my friends went to MacTan From McChord where I was stationed before CCK. While flying out of McChord in 1964-65 on C-124's we set up Mactan. It was a tent city during the early days. I enjoyed Lapu Lapu, how about you?

Sorry don't know you. I know your delima, "secret vietnam personnel". No one knows you were there except Johnson and McNamera.

[xzoomie32065]

Thanks for the replies. I was able to use performance reports, picture of me from an AF newspaper showing me at TSN, and some other AF documents. 60% and still going for more tests.

[SamMcGowan]

Jim, drop me an Email at [email protected] and I'll write a letter for you. As a loadmaster, you should have no problem getting Vietnam veteran status. Also, the Troop Carrier/Tactical Airlift Assoc. will help veterans with claims - www.troopcarrier.org.