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In my research I conducted, because I have stage 4 cancer, and lived on Clark for 18 months from Aprk 1966 to October 1967. Planes carrying agent orange flew into Clark were repaired, and washed down. The water would land on the tarmac, and soak into the ground. Tests conducted after Clark was returned to the Philippine government have indicated that most, if not all of these wells were contaminate.
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∙ 9y agoOK, I believe it depends on how you look at it. In at least one instance I believe it did exist and was "stored" in both a dry and/or liquid form. C-123's, common at Clark were regularly fitted with nozzles for the spraying of agent orange in Vietnam. For several years Clark was the predominant wing repair site for all of the region. These planes came in often and regularly straight from spraying in Vietnam for repairs to their wings. Maintenance ie repair of bullet holes etc. would basically mean fabric repair workers would often stand in intimate proximity to the nozzles that sprayed Agent Orange in order to patch the holes. Now, before being touched this supposedly dried on orange agent has been presumed by some to be non toxifying. OK, if that assessment can be trusted OK. Right? No, that is usually where the argument ends but, we are not talking about something that exists in a vacuum. This is real life. There are other forces at work here. The dry agent once touched by sweaty hands or cleaning work begins on the wings that argument falls flat. The dried agent is then, let's say, introduced to petroleum based solvents such as stoddard, a commonly used cleaning solution in wing repair. That cocktail, dried AO and oil, would most likely be enough to render the agent liquid and therefore toxic once again by basically anyone's standards. Normally, oils or water along with emulsifiers like Na salt were used in liquifying Agent Orange so that it could be sprayed. It stands to reason therefore that if the real question here is did agent Orange exposure occur at Clark, I contend the answer was yes, Was it stored? I say it rode in and was stored on the wings of the planes who sprayed it...
If there are any chemists out there who would like to debate or test my hypothesis. I would appreciate the input. My husband is dying of Multiple Myeloma. I believe he was exposed in just this way. Did anyone volunteer to go to Nam in 65-66 for recon day trips to search for downed piolits? We need boots on the ground because a bubble exists. Thanks
Big Update: See Institute of Medicine Report Jan 9, 2015.
Someone did the Science investigation and the truth is out. The C-123 Veterans were exposed on these planes long after Vietnam and may qualify for C&P due to AO related illnesses. Dermal Exposure etc, even to dry dioxin, has finally been recognized as a primary route of exposure!
If the C-123 Veterans were exposed, how much more exposure occurred through Patches before she was retired from Ranch Hand in 65? Check out the C-123 Veteran's Association website for their story. Mention his post.
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Was agent orange used on Okinawa?
Agent Orange was used in Okinawa.
What was the pesticide called that was used during the Vietnam war?
The herbicide that was used during the Vietnam War was Agent Orange, which contains a deadly chemical called dioxin.
How much agent orange was sprayed in Vietnam?
According to the US Veterans Administration's Agent Orange program; Approximately 20 million gallons of agents were used, which consisted of mainly Agent's White, Blue, and Orange. Of which Agent Orange was the most commonly used.
What government was in charge of agent orange?
Agent Orange was a chemical the United States used during the Vietnam war as an herbicide and defoilent.
Was Agent Orange stored at Incirlik AFB Turkey in the late 60s?
It was transported, stored and transfered to the Army from Karamursel AFB in the seventies. I and my squad members used it to clean and maintain the inside of warhead casings. The VA says no, but I know better!
Was agent orange used on Okinawa?
Agent Orange was used in Okinawa.
Was agent orange used in fort Polk Louisiana?
was agent orange used at fort polk la.
Toxic chemicals used to destroy jungle in vietnam?
The defoliant Agent Orange .
Was agent-orange used in Korea?
no
What was the pesticide called that was used during the Vietnam war?
The herbicide that was used during the Vietnam War was Agent Orange, which contains a deadly chemical called dioxin.
How much agent orange was sprayed in Vietnam?
According to the US Veterans Administration's Agent Orange program; Approximately 20 million gallons of agents were used, which consisted of mainly Agent's White, Blue, and Orange. Of which Agent Orange was the most commonly used.
What agent orange used for?
Fake tan
Was agent orange used at Ft Bragg NC?
was agent orange used at fort polk la.
What government was in charge of agent orange?
Agent Orange was a chemical the United States used during the Vietnam war as an herbicide and defoilent.
Was Agent Orange stored at Incirlik AFB Turkey in the late 60s?
It was transported, stored and transfered to the Army from Karamursel AFB in the seventies. I and my squad members used it to clean and maintain the inside of warhead casings. The VA says no, but I know better!
Is Agent orange a treated disease?
Agent Orange is not a disease but a substance used to remove leaves from trees used in the Vietnam war to expose the hidden Vietnamese soldiers.
Was agent orange used in kiserslautten Germany?
Agent Orange was not used in K-town or Permasens. It was a combat defoliant, but it was not needed in Germany during the cold war years.
