Vaspory, Richard, I, A1C

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USAF Veteran
Current/Last Rank
Airman 1st Class
Current/Last Primary AFSC/MOS
43131C-Aircraft Maintenance Specialist
Current/Last AFSC Group
Aircraft Maintenance
Primary Unit
1966-1967, 43131C, 8th Tactical Fighter Wing - Wolf Pack
Previously Held AFSC/MOS
43450-Maintenance Analysis Specialist
43131C-Apprentice Aircraft Mechanic
43151C-Aircraft Maintenance Specialist
Service Years
1963 - 1968
Official/Unofficial US Air Force Certificates
Cold War Certificate
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Airman 1st Class

 Official Badges 

US Air Force Honorable Discharge US Pacific Command


 Unofficial Badges 

Cold War Medal Gold Star Blue Star Next of Kin Lapel Pin

Vietnam Veteran 50th Commemoration Vietnam 50th Anniversary Gold Star Lapel Pin


 Military Associations and Other Affiliations
Chapter 9Post 460Air Force Memorial (AFM)AF131
Military Order of the Purple HeartAir Force Together We Served
  1978, Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Chapter 9 (Treasurer) (Winston Salem, North Carolina) - Chap. Page
  1984, American Veterans (AMVETS), Post 460 (Member) (Salisbury, North Carolina) - Chap. Page
  2010, Air Force Memorial (AFM) - Assoc. Page
  2010, Air & Space Forces Association (AFA), AF131 (Finance Officer) (Goldsboro, North Carolina) - Chap. Page
  2014, Military Order of the Purple Heart - Assoc. Page
  2014, Air Force Together We Served


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â??Trying to live out my final days without the help of the defunct Veterans Administration!  They kill more veterans than they help!  Sad, when I was working, I represented veterans and their families in all benefits available to veterans.  Never thinking one day I would having to fight for mine.  I know that I wouldn't never have let any claim by a veteran (Or, any family member) be denied what I have.  Having Stage 4 Lung Cancer, from my combat duty (Exposure to Agent Orange), while serving in Vietnam.  Being Service-Connected at 100% with Aid & Attendance, for the Cancer, and having other combat related disabilities, rated at over 100%, before the Cancer.   But can't get the doctor (From Pakistan/India) they assigned me (Primary-Care), for the past 2 years to keep give me my regular medication.  Or, to refer me to a Oncologist.  Finally, after I had to get the nursing Service, provided by the VA, to get involved.  He sent me to have a CT Scan, and showed the Cancer to be active.  He then referred me to one.  But she comes from a local teaching hospital, and her too is from India (Strange occurrence). But after seeing her 2 times and writing no Rx's for the regular medication they give me, or on and off.  Having as long as 6-7 months, without refills, and having to threaten them with legal action.  With all the latest scandals from all the mis/maltreatment by the VA Medical Centers, and action by Congress.  They can care less, no one brings them up on criminal charges.  And, the Obama Administration have been the worse contributors of these atrocities.  Meanwhile, I indent to keep fighting them until I die, then they can pay for that!

â??Trying to live out my final days without the help of the defunct Veterans Administration!  They kill more veterans than they help!  Sad, when I was working, I represented veterans and their families in all benefits available to veterans.  Never thinking one day I would having to fight for mine.  I know that I wouldn't never have let any claim by a veteran (Or, any family member) be denied what I have.  Having Stage 4 Lung Cancer, from my combat duty (Exposure to Agent Orange), while serving in Vietnam.  Being Service-Connected at 100% with Aid & Attendance, for the Cancer, and having other combat related disabilities, rated at over 100%, before the Cancer.   But can't get the doctor (From Pakistan/India) they assigned me (Primary-Care), for the past 2 years to keep give me my regular medication.  Or, to refer me to a Oncologist.  Finally, after I had to get the nursing Service, provided by the VA, to get involved.  He sent me to have a CT Scan, and showed the Cancer to be active.  He then referred me to one.  But she comes from a local teaching hospital, and her too is from India (Strange occurrence). But after seeing her 2 times and writing no Rx's for the regular medication they give me, or on and off.  Having as long as 6-7 months, without refills, and having to threaten them with legal action.  With all the latest scandals from all the mis/maltreatment by the VA Medical Centers, and action by Congress.  They can care less, no one brings them up on criminal charges.  And, the Obama Administration have been the worse contributors of these atrocities.  Meanwhile, I indent to keep fighting them until I die, then they can pay for that!


 


â??Trying to live out my final days without the help of the defunct Veterans Administration!  They kill more veterans than they help!  Sad, when I was working, I represented veterans and their families in all benefits available to veterans.  Never thinking one day I would having to fight for mine.  I know that I wouldn't never have let any claim by a veteran (Or, any family member) be denied what I have.  Having Stage 4 Lung Cancer, from my combat duty (Exposure to Agent Orange), while serving in Vietnam.  Being Service-Connected at 100% with Aid & Attendance, for the Cancer, and having other combat related disabilites, rated at over 100%, before the Cancer.   But can't get the doctor (From Pakistan/India) they assigned me (Primary-Care), for the past 2 years to keep give me my regular medication.  Or, to refer me to a Onocoligist.  Finally, after I had to get the nursing Service, provided by the VA, to get involved.  He sent me to have a CT Scan, and showed the Cancer to be active.  He then referred me to one.  But she comes from a local teaching hospital, and her too is from India (Strange occurance). But after seeing her 2 times and writing no Rx's for the regular medication they give me, or on and off.  Having as long as 6-7 months, without refills, and having to threaten them with legal action.  With all the latest scandals from all the mis/maltreatment by the VA Medical Centers, and action by Congress.  They can care less, no one brings them up on criminal charges.  And, the Obama Administration have been the worse contributors of these atrosities.  Meanwhile, I indent to keep fighting them until I die, then they can pay for that!


â??Trying to live out my final days without the help of the defunct Veterans Administration!  They kill more veterans than they help!  Sad, when I was working, I represented veterans and their families in all benefits available to veterans.  Never thinking one day I would having to fight for mine.  I know that I wouldn't never have let any claim by a veteran (Or, any family member) be denied what I have.  Having Stage 4 Lung Cancer, from my combat duty (Exposure to Agent Orange), while serving in Vietnam.  Being Service-Connected at 100% with Aid & Attendance, for the Cancer, and having other combat related disabilities, rated at over 100%, before the Cancer.   But can't get the doctor (From Pakistan/India) they assigned me (Primary-Care), for the past 2 years to keep give me my regular medication.  Or, to refer me to a Oncologist.  Finally, after I had to get the nursing Service, provided by the VA, to get involved.  He sent me to have a CT Scan, and showed the Cancer to be active.  He then referred me to one.  But she comes from a local teaching hospital, and her too is from India (Strange occurrence). But after seeing her 2 times and writing no Rx's for the regular medication they give me, or on and off.  Having as long as 6-7 months, without refills, and having to threaten them with legal action.  With all the latest scandals from all the mis/maltreatment by the VA Medical Centers, and action by Congress.  They can care less, no one brings them up on criminal charges.  And, the Obama Administration have been the worse contributors of these atrocities.  Meanwhile, I indent to keep fighting them until I die, then they can pay for that!

â??Trying to live out my final days without the help of the defunct Veterans Administration!  They kill more veterans than they help!  Sad, when I was working, I represented veterans and their families in all benefits available to veterans.  Never thinking one day I would having to fight for mine.  I know that I wouldn't never have let any claim by a veteran (Or, any family member) be denied what I have.  Having Stage 4 Lung Cancer, from my combat duty (Exposure to Agent Orange), while serving in Vietnam.  Being Service-Connected at 100% with Aid & Attendance, for the Cancer, and having other combat related disabilities, rated at over 100%, before the Cancer.   But can't get the doctor (From Pakistan/India) they assigned me (Primary-Care), for the past 2 years to keep give me my regular medication.  Or, to refer me to a Oncologist.  Finally, after I had to get the nursing Service, provided by the VA, to get involved.  He sent me to have a CT Scan, and showed the Cancer to be active.  He then referred me to one.  But she comes from a local teaching hospital, and her too is from India (Strange occurrence). But after seeing her 2 times and writing no Rx's for the regular medication they give me, or on and off.  Having as long as 6-7 months, without refills, and having to threaten them with legal action.  With all the latest scandals from all the mis/maltreatment by the VA Medical Centers, and action by Congress.  They can care less, no one brings them up on criminal charges.  And, the Obama Administration have been the worse contributors of these atrocities.  Meanwhile, I indent to keep fighting them until I die, then they can pay for that!


 



â??Trying to live out my final days without the help of the defunct Veterans Administration!  They kill more veterans than they help!  Sad, when I was working, I represented veterans and their families in all benefits available to veterans.  Never thinking one day I would having to fight for mine.  I know that I wouldn't never have let any claim by a veteran (Or, any family member) be denied what I have.  Having Stage 4 Lung Cancer, from my combat duty (Exposure to Agent Orange), while serving in Vietnam.  Being Service-Connected at 100% with Aid & Attendance, for the Cancer, and having other combat related disabilities, rated at over 100%, before the Cancer.   But can't get the doctor (From Pakistan/India) they assigned me (Primary-Care), for the past 2 years to keep give me my regular medication.  Or, to refer me to a Oncologist.  Finally, after I had to get the nursing Service, provided by the VA, to get involved.  He sent me to have a CT Scan, and showed the Cancer to be active.  He then referred me to one.  But she comes from a local teaching hospital, and her too is from India (Strange occurrence). But after seeing her 2 times and writing no Rx's for the regular medication they give me, or on and off.  Having as long as 6-7 months, without refills, and having to threaten them with legal action.  With all the latest scandals from all the mis/maltreatment by the VA Medical Centers, and action by Congress.  They can care less, no one brings them up on criminal charges.  And, the Obama Administration have been the worse contributors of these atrocities.  Meanwhile, I indent to keep fighting them until I die, then they can pay for that!

â??Trying to live out my final days without the help of the defunct Veterans Administration!  They kill more veterans than they help!  Sad, when I was working, I represented veterans and their families in all benefits available to veterans.  Never thinking one day I would having to fight for mine.  I know that I wouldn't never have let any claim by a veteran (Or, any family member) be denied what I have.  Having Stage 4 Lung Cancer, from my combat duty (Exposure to Agent Orange), while serving in Vietnam.  Being Service-Connected at 100% with Aid & Attendance, for the Cancer, and having other combat related disabilities, rated at over 100%, before the Cancer.   But can't get the doctor (From Pakistan/India) they assigned me (Primary-Care), for the past 2 years to keep give me my regular medication.  Or, to refer me to a Oncologist.  Finally, after I had to get the nursing Service, provided by the VA, to get involved.  He sent me to have a CT Scan, and showed the Cancer to be active.  He then referred me to one.  But she comes from a local teaching hospital, and her too is from India (Strange occurrence). But after seeing her 2 times and writing no Rx's for the regular medication they give me, or on and off.  Having as long as 6-7 months, without refills, and having to threaten them with legal action.  With all the latest scandals from all the mis/maltreatment by the VA Medical Centers, and action by Congress.  They can care less, no one brings them up on criminal charges.  And, the Obama Administration have been the worse contributors of these atrocities.  Meanwhile, I indent to keep fighting them until I die, then they can pay for that!


 


â??Trying to live out my final days without the help of the defunct Veterans Administration!  They kill more veterans than they help!  Sad, when I was working, I represented veterans and their families in all benefits available to veterans.  Never thinking one day I would having to fight for mine.  I know that I wouldn't never have let any claim by a veteran (Or, any family member) be denied what I have.  Having Stage 4 Lung Cancer, from my combat duty (Exposure to Agent Orange), while serving in Vietnam.  Being Service-Connected at 100% with Aid & Attendance, for the Cancer, and having other combat related disabilites, rated at over 100%, before the Cancer.   But can't get the doctor (From Pakistan/India) they assigned me (Primary-Care), for the past 2 years to keep give me my regular medication.  Or, to refer me to a Onocoligist.  Finally, after I had to get the nursing Service, provided by the VA, to get involved.  He sent me to have a CT Scan, and showed the Cancer to be active.  He then referred me to one.  But she comes from a local teaching hospital, and her too is from India (Strange occurance). But after seeing her 2 times and writing no Rx's for the regular medication they give me, or on and off.  Having as long as 6-7 months, without refills, and having to threaten them with legal action.  With all the latest scandals from all the mis/maltreatment by the VA Medical Centers, and action by Congress.  They can care less, no one brings them up on criminal charges.  And, the Obama Administration have been the worse contributors of these atrosities.  Meanwhile, I indent to keep fighting them until I die, then they can pay for that!


â??Trying to live out my final days without the help of the defunct Veterans Administration!  They kill more veterans than they help!  Sad, when I was working, I represented veterans and their families in all benefits available to veterans.  Never thinking one day I would having to fight for mine.  I know that I wouldn't never have let any claim by a veteran (Or, any family member) be denied what I have.  Having Stage 4 Lung Cancer, from my combat duty (Exposure to Agent Orange), while serving in Vietnam.  Being Service-Connected at 100% with Aid & Attendance, for the Cancer, and having other combat related disabilities, rated at over 100%, before the Cancer.   But can't get the doctor (From Pakistan/India) they assigned me (Primary-Care), for the past 2 years to keep give me my regular medication.  Or, to refer me to a Oncologist.  Finally, after I had to get the nursing Service, provided by the VA, to get involved.  He sent me to have a CT Scan, and showed the Cancer to be active.  He then referred me to one.  But she comes from a local teaching hospital, and her too is from India (Strange occurrence). But after seeing her 2 times and writing no Rx's for the regular medication they give me, or on and off.  Having as long as 6-7 months, without refills, and having to threaten them with legal action.  With all the latest scandals from all the mis/maltreatment by the VA Medical Centers, and action by Congress.  They can care less, no one brings them up on criminal charges.  And, the Obama Administration have been the worse contributors of these atrocities.  Meanwhile, I indent to keep fighting them until I die, then they can pay for that!

â??Trying to live out my final days without the help of the defunct Veterans Administration!  They kill more veterans than they help!  Sad, when I was working, I represented veterans and their families in all benefits available to veterans.  Never thinking one day I would having to fight for mine.  I know that I wouldn't never have let any claim by a veteran (Or, any family member) be denied what I have.  Having Stage 4 Lung Cancer, from my combat duty (Exposure to Agent Orange), while serving in Vietnam.  Being Service-Connected at 100% with Aid & Attendance, for the Cancer, and having other combat related disabilities, rated at over 100%, before the Cancer.   But can't get the doctor (From Pakistan/India) they assigned me (Primary-Care), for the past 2 years to keep give me my regular medication.  Or, to refer me to a Oncologist.  Finally, after I had to get the nursing Service, provided by the VA, to get involved.  He sent me to have a CT Scan, and showed the Cancer to be active.  He then referred me to one.  But she comes from a local teaching hospital, and her too is from India (Strange occurrence). But after seeing her 2 times and writing no Rx's for the regular medication they give me, or on and off.  Having as long as 6-7 months, without refills, and having to threaten them with legal action.  With all the latest scandals from all the mis/maltreatment by the VA Medical Centers, and action by Congress.  They can care less, no one brings them up on criminal charges.  And, the Obama Administration have been the worse contributors of these atrocities.  Meanwhile, I indent to keep fighting them until I die, then they can pay for that!


 




â??Trying to live out my final days without the help of the defunct Veterans Administration!  They kill more veterans than they help!  Sad, when I was working, I represented veterans and their families in all benefits available to veterans.  Never thinking one day I would having to fight for mine.  I know that I wouldn't never have let any claim by a veteran (Or, any family member) be denied what I have.  Having Stage 4 Lung Cancer, from my combat duty (Exposure to Agent Orange), while serving in Vietnam.  Being Service-Connected at 100% with Aid & Attendance, for the Cancer, and having other combat related disabilites, rated at over 100%, before the Cancer.   But can't get the doctor (From Pakistan/India) they assigned me (Primary-Care), for the past 2 years to keep give me my regular medication.  Or, to refer me to a Onocoligist.  Finally, after I had to get the nursing Service, provided by the VA, to get involved.  He sent me to have a CT Scan, and showed the Cancer to be active.  He then referred me to one.  But she comes from a local teaching hospital, and her too is from India (Strange occurance). But after seeing her 2 times and writing no Rx's for the regular medication they give me, or on and off.  Having as long as 6-7 months, without refills, and having to threaten them with legal action.  With all the latest scandals from all the mis/maltreatment by the VA Medical Centers, and action by Congress.  They can care less, no one brings them up on criminal charges.  And, the Obama Administration have been the worse contributors of these atrosities.  Meanwhile, I indent to keep fighting them until I die, then they can pay for that!


â??Trying to live out my final days without the help of the defunct Veterans Administration!  They kill more veterans than they help!  Sad, when I was working, I represented veterans and their families in all benefits available to veterans.  Never thinking one day I would having to fight for mine.  I know that I wouldn't never have let any claim by a veteran (Or, any family member) be denied what I have.  Having Stage 4 Lung Cancer, from my combat duty (Exposure to Agent Orange), while serving in Vietnam.  Being Service-Connected at 100% with Aid & Attendance, for the Cancer, and having other combat related disabilities, rated at over 100%, before the Cancer.   But can't get the doctor (From Pakistan/India) they assigned me (Primary-Care), for the past 2 years to keep give me my regular medication.  Or, to refer me to a Oncologist.  Finally, after I had to get the nursing Service, provided by the VA, to get involved.  He sent me to have a CT Scan, and showed the Cancer to be active.  He then referred me to one.  But she comes from a local teaching hospital, and her too is from India (Strange occurrence). But after seeing her 2 times and writing no Rx's for the regular medication they give me, or on and off.  Having as long as 6-7 months, without refills, and having to threaten them with legal action.  With all the latest scandals from all the mis/maltreatment by the VA Medical Centers, and action by Congress.  They can care less, no one brings them up on criminal charges.  And, the Obama Administration have been the worse contributors of these atrocities.  Meanwhile, I indent to keep fighting them until I die, then they can pay for that!

â??Trying to live out my final days without the help of the defunct Veterans Administration!  They kill more veterans than they help!  Sad, when I was working, I represented veterans and their families in all benefits available to veterans.  Never thinking one day I would having to fight for mine.  I know that I wouldn't never have let any claim by a veteran (Or, any family member) be denied what I have.  Having Stage 4 Lung Cancer, from my combat duty (Exposure to Agent Orange), while serving in Vietnam.  Being Service-Connected at 100% with Aid & Attendance, for the Cancer, and having other combat related disabilities, rated at over 100%, before the Cancer.   But can't get the doctor (From Pakistan/India) they assigned me (Primary-Care), for the past 2 years to keep give me my regular medication.  Or, to refer me to a Oncologist.  Finally, after I had to get the nursing Service, provided by the VA, to get involved.  He sent me to have a CT Scan, and showed the Cancer to be active.  He then referred me to one.  But she comes from a local teaching hospital, and her too is from India (Strange occurrence). But after seeing her 2 times and writing no Rx's for the regular medication they give me, or on and off.  Having as long as 6-7 months, without refills, and having to threaten them with legal action.  With all the latest scandals from all the mis/maltreatment by the VA Medical Centers, and action by Congress.  They can care less, no one brings them up on criminal charges.  And, the Obama Administration have been the worse contributors of these atrocities.  Meanwhile, I indent to keep fighting them until I die, then they can pay for that!


 


â??Trying to live out my final days without the help of the defunct Veterans Administration!  They kill more veterans than they help!  Sad, when I was working, I represented veterans and their families in all benefits available to veterans.  Never thinking one day I would having to fight for mine.  I know that I wouldn't never have let any claim by a veteran (Or, any family member) be denied what I have.  Having Stage 4 Lung Cancer, from my combat duty (Exposure to Agent Orange), while serving in Vietnam.  Being Service-Connected at 100% with Aid & Attendance, for the Cancer, and having other combat related disabilites, rated at over 100%, before the Cancer.   But can't get the doctor (From Pakistan/India) they assigned me (Primary-Care), for the past 2 years to keep give me my regular medication.  Or, to refer me to a Onocoligist.  Finally, after I had to get the nursing Service, provided by the VA, to get involved.  He sent me to have a CT Scan, and showed the Cancer to be active.  He then referred me to one.  But she comes from a local teaching hospital, and her too is from India (Strange occurance). But after seeing her 2 times and writing no Rx's for the regular medication they give me, or on and off.  Having as long as 6-7 months, without refills, and having to threaten them with legal action.  With all the latest scandals from all the mis/maltreatment by the VA Medical Centers, and action by Congress.  They can care less, no one brings them up on criminal charges.  And, the Obama Administration have been the worse contributors of these atrosities.  Meanwhile, I indent to keep fighting them until I die, then they can pay for that!


â??Trying to live out my final days without the help of the defunct Veterans Administration!  They kill more veterans than they help!  Sad, when I was working, I represented veterans and their families in all benefits available to veterans.  Never thinking one day I would having to fight for mine.  I know that I wouldn't never have let any claim by a veteran (Or, any family member) be denied what I have.  Having Stage 4 Lung Cancer, from my combat duty (Exposure to Agent Orange), while serving in Vietnam.  Being Service-Connected at 100% with Aid & Attendance, for the Cancer, and having other combat related disabilities, rated at over 100%, before the Cancer.   But can't get the doctor (From Pakistan/India) they assigned me (Primary-Care), for the past 2 years to keep give me my regular medication.  Or, to refer me to a Oncologist.  Finally, after I had to get the nursing Service, provided by the VA, to get involved.  He sent me to have a CT Scan, and showed the Cancer to be active.  He then referred me to one.  But she comes from a local teaching hospital, and her too is from India (Strange occurrence). But after seeing her 2 times and writing no Rx's for the regular medication they give me, or on and off.  Having as long as 6-7 months, without refills, and having to threaten them with legal action.  With all the latest scandals from all the mis/maltreatment by the VA Medical Centers, and action by Congress.  They can care less, no one brings them up on criminal charges.  And, the Obama Administration have been the worse contributors of these atrocities.  Meanwhile, I indent to keep fighting them until I die, then they can pay for that!

â??Trying to live out my final days without the help of the defunct Veterans Administration!  They kill more veterans than they help!  Sad, when I was working, I represented veterans and their families in all benefits available to veterans.  Never thinking one day I would having to fight for mine.  I know that I wouldn't never have let any claim by a veteran (Or, any family member) be denied what I have.  Having Stage 4 Lung Cancer, from my combat duty (Exposure to Agent Orange), while serving in Vietnam.  Being Service-Connected at 100% with Aid & Attendance, for the Cancer, and having other combat related disabilities, rated at over 100%, before the Cancer.   But can't get the doctor (From Pakistan/India) they assigned me (Primary-Care), for the past 2 years to keep give me my regular medication.  Or, to refer me to a Oncologist.  Finally, after I had to get the nursing Service, provided by the VA, to get involved.  He sent me to have a CT Scan, and showed the Cancer to be active.  He then referred me to one.  But she comes from a local teaching hospital, and her too is from India (Strange occurrence). But after seeing her 2 times and writing no Rx's for the regular medication they give me, or on and off.  Having as long as 6-7 months, without refills, and having to threaten them with legal action.  With all the latest scandals from all the mis/maltreatment by the VA Medical Centers, and action by Congress.  They can care less, no one brings them up on criminal charges.  And, the Obama Administration have been the worse contributors of these atrocities.  Meanwhile, I indent to keep fighting them until I die, then they can pay for that!


 




â??Trying to live out my final days without the help of the defunct Veterans Administration!  They kill more veterans than they help!  Sad, when I was working, I represented veterans and their families in all benefits available to veterans.  Never thinking one day I would having to fight for mine.  I know that I wouldn't never have let any claim by a veteran (Or, any family member) be denied what I have.  Having Stage 4 Lung Cancer, from my combat duty (Exposure to Agent Orange), while serving in Vietnam.  Being Service-Connected at 100% with Aid & Attendance, for the Cancer, and having other combat related disabilites, rated at over 100%, before the Cancer.   But can't get the doctor (From Pakistan/India) they assigned me (Primary-Care), for the past 2 years to keep give me my regular medication.  Or, to refer me to a Onocoligist.  Finally, after I had to get the nursing Service, provided by the VA, to get involved.  He sent me to have a CT Scan, and showed the Cancer to be active.  He then referred me to one.  But she comes from a local teaching hospital, and her too is from India (Strange occurance). But after seeing her 2 times and writing no Rx's for the regular medication they give me, or on and off.  Having as long as 6-7 months, without refills, and having to threaten them with legal action.  With all the latest scandals from all the mis/maltreatment by the VA Medical Centers, and action by Congress.  They can care less, no one brings them up on criminal charges.  And, the Obama Administration have been the worse contributors of these atrosities.  Meanwhile, I indent to keep fighting them until I die, then they can pay for that!

   

  1965-1966, 43131C, 43rd Tactical Fighter Squadron

Airman 2nd Class
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October / 1965
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April / 1966
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43rd Tactical Fighter Squadron Unit Page
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Airman 2nd Class
AFSC/MOS
43131C-Aircraft Maintenance Specialist
Base, Station or City
Cam Rahn
State/Country
Vietnam, South (Vietnam)
   
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 43rd Tactical Fighter Squadron Details

43rd Tactical Fighter Squadron
Type
Fighter
 
Parent Unit
Tactical Fighter Units
Strength
Squadron
Created/Owned By
Not Specified
   

Last Updated: Jul 6, 2018
   
Memories For This Unit

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Advanced party arrived in early Oct. 1965, remaining 47th TFS Airmen arrived after Nov 1st, 1965, who changed to 43rd TFS, at Cam Rahn (US) Air Force Base. Who were the 1st permanent Unit to be assigned, to the 43 TFS, with F4 Phantom II's (C/D Model's), to Cam Rahn.  Also, it was a major Port for troops arriving via Ship's and with suppies. Other Aircraft assigned were MAC, and Transit Aircraft;  Runways/Ramps were temporary (PSP); 5-man Tents for housing, along with having the 2nd major Morgue. Other military units assigned:  101st ABN; US Army Units awaiting permanent assignments throughout RVN, US Army 'Hawk' Missile Unit, ROK Marines (Provided Security to Outside Perimerter). Air Force personel (inluded Crew-Chief's), provided security, with M-16's on the Flight-Line, inside the wire. Some Saturday's personel were allowed to go to the South China Sea to bath (With alot of Sharks), for 2 hours. Transported with Duce-n' a Haff, with a M-60 mounted on top, for Shark Watch. Lots of sand, and rain there, that didn't happen that often. An you really had to watch-out for the terrible current which would carry you out to sea, if treaded to far out!  Some actual drowned because of the curent at Cam Rahn.

   
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5 Members Also There at Same Time
43rd Tactical Fighter Squadron

Lutfy, Joe, SSgt, (1966-1970) 431 43151C Airman 1st Class
Hartinger, James Vincent, Gen, (1943-1984) 112 1121Z Colonel
Hivner, James Otis, Col, (1953-1976) 111 1115A Captain
Winser, Donald, Sgt, (1966-1970) 271 27150 Sergeant
Edder, Thomas, A1C, (1962-1966) 462 46250 Airman 1st Class

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