CMSgt ret, assign 3rd Transportation Sq, Vehicle Maintenance Feb 68-Sep 69. Daughter Army 1st Lt, going on vacation Oct '03 to Korea and then to Ton San Nhut, Hue, China Beach, Bien Hoa, in Nov 2003.

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(Posted by guest: SFC (Ret) Dan Webster)

Sgt. Benson if you can rember me you put me and Skaggs in charge of the party.Sgt Behne was our boss!! Sure would like to have another one !!! 724-643-8999 papqcrh@brads.net Welcome Home

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where can i find a map of bien hoa air base

(Posted by guest: sgt. warpig)

looking for pictures

(Posted by guest: jesse obermark)

Please let me know if you got any hits on your request for pictures. I, too, need photos of 20th Engineer HQs area.

(Posted by guest: Daniel C. Webster)

I just saw your message on redtailcanyon.com about a map. Did you get one? I Was stationed there at the dispensary in 1967, AF side of the house.and have been trying to locate anyone who was stationed there. to hopfully talk to. I know that 30 years is a long time. If interested please email me at eburkhalter0216@hotmail.com

(Posted by guest: Ed Burkhalter)

Was there from Aug 67 to Mar 69 and can remember few names. I was with the dental service and lived in the hooches near the dispensary. Would be glad to hear from you.

(Posted by guest: Charles Gallagher)

What a year to remember..... severely mortared in June 67.......active as the Base Civic Action Officer. Created "Dollars for Scholars" and "Operation Papasan" with which 100s of AF members participated. Was the Choir Director at the old Base Chapel. Chpln Ben Carnes has died - as did my wife. I am not married to Chpln Carnes Widow. Dick Blair, LtCol, USAF, Ret.

(Posted by guest: Dick Blair)

Sir, I am trying to help my father research information of the 90 TFW during the time you were stationed at Bien Hoa. Specifically, he is trying to research attacks on the base. Are you aware of a web site/s that show maps, damage, and casualties duting this time? Any help you can provide will be appreciated. Please respond to vette_78_2000@yahoo.com. Respectfully, Dennis Sanchez

(Posted by guest: Dennis Sanchez)

I have ALL the official info on dates of attacks,number of rockets/mortor/sappers, times of incoming, us kia, us wia, vnaf kia, vnaf wia and aircraft destroyed/damaged, etc ..give me the dates you are interested in regarding Bien Hoa or any other USAF Air base in Vietam 1961- 1973.

(Posted by guest: Gordon Smith)

I am a service officer and am trying to assist an AF munitions vet who was at Bien Hoa from approx 8-64 to 1-66. Need info on VC attack on 2Nov64 and 16May65.

(Posted by guest: Cheryl Heald)

I was in the Air Force and stationed in Bien How in 1972 with the 377th Air Wing. I was a weapons mechanic and we loaded bombs on F4 fighters, quick turn arounds. We were sent there for the expected spring Tet offensive. I need info to process my claim with the VA. They are being very difficult. I was there when the NVN hit the base munitions holding area. A sapper exploded a satchel charge in our base munitions holding area. There was damage to everything around the holding area. I was there for numerous rocket/mortar attacks. We got hit on a regular basis, 3-5 times a week. I was also there when a Marine was on his way to meet the payroll flight and was hit by an incoming rocket. My name is Reinaldo Rosas, they called me 'Rosie'. My email is renny@rrosas.com Any help would be appreciated.

(Posted by guest: Reinaldo Rosas)

As listed below, my dad was the Aircraft Commander on the last C-141 out of Bien Hoa. He said they were under mortar or rocket fire at the time his airplane loaded up the Marine Perimeter Guard and departed. Feel free to email me to discuss this further if you have any info that may help. skull-1@mindspring.com

(Posted by guest: Jason Smith)

Seeking picture(s) of SAC RB-47H aircraft/crew, tail # 295 between July & Nov. 1965. Would like to acquire any photos.

(Posted by guest: J. Delcourt for Lt/Col. Lloyd Navarro)

I need all the info I can get! I was there and have filed for compensation and am seeking back up! Jerry Reeves JrFreebee@aol.com

(Posted by guest: Jerry Reeves)

I was there and am seeking just this kind of information.. I was with the 2nd Field Forces there in signal communications in 1967. I was just 19 years old. Jerry

(Posted by guest: Jerry Reeves)

My e-mail address is JrFreebee@aol.com

(Posted by guest: Jerry Reeves)

If you have information on rocket attacks occurring at Bien Hoa AB between June 1970 and June 1971, I would be interested in receiving that information. My thanks in advance.

I appreciate your offer of info on attacks on Bien Hoa AB. If you have any data on attacks between June '70 & June '71, please send to me at: jmark_6@msn.com. Thanks in advance.

seeking info on Bien Hoa attacks durring Sept 66 to June 67. thanks marv_root@yahoo.com

(Posted by guest: Marvin Root)

I would also like info on attacks from Dec 15,'68 to Dec 14,'69. It seemed to me to be a pretty active time. email me at dougb@galaxybrushes.com

(Posted by guest: Doug batzel)

Can you send what info you have concerning that night...i believe the date is correct..i was a lot younger then... Tim Pounds Bien Hoa 09/66-09/67 timlbs@bellsouth.net

(Posted by guest: tim pounds)

I was in the AF and stationed at Bien Hoa AB from Sep 70 to Sep 71. I would greatly appreciate receiving the detailed attack info you have for that particular period. Thanks so much for your assistance. My email address is roncompton@charter.net

please send all info you have for attacks on bien hoa afb jan - dec 1971

Mr. Smith...I was attached to the 165th Transportation Co.(ADS)520th Trans.Bn.(ARMY)at Bien Hoa Airbase from Jan.1970 to about Oct.1970. I was living in the tent city just west of the Shane Memorial mess hall and north of the E.M.club. I recall a couple of attacks that stand out for me vividly because only a few seconds and few feet separated me from being here to write this note. Both of these attacks as best my memory serves were in the April-May timeframe of 1970. One attack occured about 7am and the other on a different day was in the later part of the day striking our mess hall just before the evening meal. I would would be most thankful for your information of all attacks occuring between Jan. and Oct. 1970. Thank You...K.P.Collins Copperopolis, CA....moldmakr@caltel.com

I was with the 117th security forces in the summer we were attacked with mortars, do yoy have any details? Also there was a mishap with a F-100 the pilot bailed and I saw him bounce down the tarmac, he was killed, got anything on that? I need evidence to help my PTSD Claim. Thanks Larry D. Hill USAF Vietnam Veteran

Roger, I am looking for info on rocket attacks at Bien Hoa during the time 68-70. Do you have this? I am looking for support for a PTSD claim. Contact me at jamowens@bellsouth.net with anything you have. Thanks

Roger, I am looking for info on rocket attacks at Bien Hoa during the time 68-70. Do you have this? I am looking for support for a PTSD claim. Contact me at jamowens@bellsouth.net with anything you have. Thanks

anybody atached to the 3rd cmbt spt group?? Looking for Sami from Hawaii

Do you have info on Tet 68 at Bien Hoa h

im looking for dates of TET, 1969, while at Bien Hoa, the base came under attack, an the base was under alert, spending the night in the bunker after returning to the hoouch to get helmets, an flak jackets,then going to get assign weapon, an rumors of the base being over running, info very much appriacate, moondogone@hotmail.com

do you have any info on Bien HOA, for TET OF 69, dates an or pictures, moondogone@hotmail.com

I am looking for documentation on any rocket strikes at Bien Hoa AB Dec 1965 to Mar 1966. Also documentation on killing three VC who were trying to booby trap a helicopter pad while I was on night guard duty in a remote area between Bien Hoa & Saigon during same period. Documentation needed for PTSD claim.

We called him Bert. I was an eye witness to the "event" I was standing at the corner of POL Rubber 2 and the active taxi way. He (Bert) was flying lead, Lt Shook was his wing man on full AB behind him and to the right. Bert rolled out, got to about 80 feet and started rolling quickly to Starboard. I saw the canopy fly off him he was 45 degrees over but with the rate he was rolling, by the time he pulled the second handle he was pretty much inverted. He was rolling away from me and the tower so I did not see the the seat come out. When the bird hit the ground and erupted, I ran to help Bert but I was tackled by two airman who basically sat on me until I collapsed. Good thing because the 2 mike mikes were cooking off. I went to the "wall and found Bert's name and rubbed an impression and said a prayer for him and his family in Arizona. Very respectfully, SSGT Arthur H. Cooper, USAF

I'm looking to help my husband find information on rocket attacks at Bien Hoa air base during 1969 and 1970. One attach he said hit the mess hall he ate at. He was not in the mess hall but was close enough that the concussion picked him up and through him to the ground. He also states that he lived in tent city the first tent at the intersection close to the club where he use to drink with friends he met there. He also states a rocket hit just approximately 35 paces from his tent in an open field. I'm trying to file a claim for him can anyone help me? Thanks Connie

Mortar attack on Bien Hoa AFB 1967, cant remember the exact date. Need this info for a claim also would like to contact some of my sentry dog handler buddies.

I was stationed at Bien Hoa AB RVN fron Jan 25th 71 to Jan 18th Jan 25th 71. I need any inormation you cna give me on attacks especially when US and ARVN went into Cambodia. I need this information to help me apply for benefits.

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Previous message states I am not married..... should read an noW married to Chpln Ben Carnes widow. You may contact me at pipetune@purespeed.com (Washington,DC area)

(Posted by guest: Dick)

I was stationed at Bein Hoa for 3 tours. Nov 64 - May 65. 1968 and finally with AFAT as a helicopter gunner training the VNAF. Retired CMSgt Air Force. A friend of mine was severely injured during the Bein Hoa Disaster. Ran into him a few years later and was glad to see that he survived but with some very bad scars

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(Posted by guest: ChienThan_DitNhau)

Would like tochat with anyone at Bien Hoa at this time. cstern000@centurytel.net

(Posted by guest: Sgt. C. Stern)

WHEN OUR BASE WAS BLOWN UP IN 1965 IT WAS AN ACCIDENT.THE OFFICAL RECORD IS SHOWING AS AN VIET CONG ATTACK. I WONDER WHY? gmearesii@aol.com

(Posted by guest: GUYAN O.MEARESII)

Prior to my assignment to Bien Hoa as an ammo troop in February 1966, I was briefed that the explosing was caused by a VNAF A1E which had an armed delayed fuze. The story goes that the VNAF weapons troop failed to installed an arming wire and the bomb armed itself in flight and being a delay fuze detonated during its downloading. I really have no reason to doubt the credibility of the information that I had received.

(Posted by guest: Tom Rawlings)

Again, I was their at the time. All the A1E's (which I crewed) were down in front of the hangers. At night the USAF ones were towed to sandbag revetments. On the apron out near the runway a squadron of Canadian Canbarras, fully fueled and uploaded, was cranking up for an early morning run when the explosions occurred wiping out all the jets. Nobody told us about the TD fused bombs and we lost a lot of guys in rescue. Subsequently they had us go thru the wreckage looking for starters to see if one had tossed a bucket during startup. The usual pass the buck crap! Paul

(Posted by guest: paul)

Also, just thinking about it, SOP- no A1E was allowed to land with hung bombs. They had to pull the center line manual jettison station and dump all ordinance that was not dropped. We didn't want one of those babies rolling down the runway on touchdown! Paul

(Posted by guest: Paul)

I was at the base on 2/65. The explosions began in a squadron of uploaded Canadian Cambara bombers on the outer apron. Mortor buttplate marks were found outsite perimeter following day. Unfortunatly there were time delays hug which many came off exploding aircraft and free of arming wires. They began exploding as we recovered dead & wounded. Had to stay clear of apron for 48 hours as 500 pounders continued to go off.

(Posted by guest: paul)

Bien Hoa hosted a large U.S. air base during the Vietnam War.

• 34th ABG Air Police Squadron, Assigned Bien Hoa AB, c.1964-1965
• 3d Security Police Squadron, Assigned Bien Hoa AB, 8 Nov 1965-15 Mar 1971
• 6251st SPS Assigned Bien Hoa AB, c. middle 1971, until BH closed in 1972 or early 73

Please leave your Bien Hoa stories below.

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My dad flew the last C-141 out of Bien Hoa when it was evacuated. I'm looking for any information I can dig up to nail down the date and the details. He told me about it many times but alas never gave me the date. He told me the 141s would orbit over the field above the AAA and SAMs then spiral down and land, throw the doors open, load up, turn around, and blast out of there...one...by...one....by...one. The Marine perimeter guard was on my dad's jet and he took them to Okinawa I believe. Said he couldn't buy a drink because the Jarheads wouldn't let him! They were glad to be out of there, but sad the war was lost. - Skull-1

bout our tour of duty and possibly verify incidents that occured. I know 30 years is a long time and my memory has been robbed of names but i still have the memories. eburkhalter0216@hotmail.com

(Posted by guest: Ed Burkhalter)

My name is John DeLoach, I worked in Military Public Health for Capt Maynard G. Moody and TSgt Earle Frank. I was onboard the night the VC attack the base and hit the Security Police Hooch. I was wounded by shrapnel, but like so many others never recieved my Purple Heart. I transferred to Tan Son Nhut AB to run their MPH program and ended up getting a Bronze Star MedAL,

(Posted by guest: Johnnie J. DeLoach)

I was the 416th tfs prior to moving up to phu cat. missles were flying and a broken glass woke me. A friend of mine "Big Red" was down the intake of an f-100. there was a direct hit. It was a somber feeling at age 20. Wondering why?

(Posted by guest: Tony laughlin)

I was with the dental service, arriving in Aug '67 and can't remember if there were any rocket attacks prior to Tet. From then on there were plenty and there was one when a rocket hit a hooch, not far from the dispensary, killing about a dozen airmen. Would be interested in hearing from others.

(Posted by guest: charles Gallagher)

Guyan, I was stationed at Bien Hoa when we had the explosion on the flight line. It was an accident and not a VC sapper as originally reported. I lost a very dear friend of mine by the name of Cliff Raulerson from Surrency Ga. The story as told to me by flight line personnel was that someone was fusing a bomb and accidently unscrewed the fuse and than the explosion. I don't know why the coorect story isn't out. If you wish to contact me my E-mail address is horetnom@aol.com

(Posted by guest: Henry J. Montero)

As an ammo troop on orders to Bien Hoa, I was fortunate to view a film which pretty well eliminated the "sapper" theory. The AF Munitions Safety Office stated that the explosion was caused by poor explosive safety procedures on the part of the VNAF. It appears that a VNAF A1E came back from a mission with a 750 lb bomb on which the arming wire was installed improperly allowing the delayed timed fuze to arm. Shortly after landing at Bien Hoa the bomb detonated causing sympathetic detonations with other munitions on the flight. Aa the bombs started to detonate, flightline personnel tried to move aircraft and munitions to prevent further damage. Unfortunately, many of those guys lost their lives trying to save others. Bottom line, sloppy munitions safety procedures and not a VC attack caused the explosion. Hopefully this information helps to clear up the misconceptions about the accident.

(Posted by guest: Tom Rawlings)

I was on the ramp at the time. Lost many friends. Notably Theodore Engel, Minn.

(Posted by guest: Lance Majewski)

I am sorry I spelled Terry's first name wrong. I guess it's been the yrs. Poor excuse. In addition, I want to say to the world, that we should be embarrased by our "concerns", when young heroes like Terence do what they do. I know I enjoy lifes blessings because of them. And to Terence and his family I am forever grateful and WILL NEVER FORGET. Thank You. Lance Majewski Greendale, Wi. 02/18/05

(Posted by guest: Lance Majewski)

Yes i knew Engel also...a good man..we were just at the shooting range the day before..I miss him a lot ...a good friend to me...and what i heard is that someone unscrewed a non retracable fuse which caused the explosions...also i heard a full bird told the fire department to get out there to stop the fires...this full bird was later sent back to the states demoted...the bombs were still cooking when Engel was killed .. I have a pic of his fire truck after the explosion.......... denniso44@yahoo.com

(Posted by guest: dennis orenchick)

I was stationed at Bien Hoa from Sep. 66 to Sep.67 with the 90th TFS as a weapons Mech. I loaded the F-100's with ordinance. They would show us the film of that expolsion of B-57's AS A saftey training aid. It was shot by a military film crew who was there to do a film on something else when it happened. The airplanes were parked too close together and they had no revetments then to protect them as we had later on. I have several hundred color slides from my time at the base along with some movies I shot. rickjanet@charter.net

(Posted by guest: Rick Norris)

I was stationed at Bien Hoa from Jan. '68 thru mid Dec. '68. I remember seeing some of the footage you speak of as part our aircraft traing while stationed at Luke AFB before deploying to Viet Nam. I would like to add that there was not to be any flying for the B-57's that day and a weapons download operation was underway when the blast was trickered.

(Posted by guest: Harry Allen)

Looking for personel from 3rd Trans. Sq. 1966-1969. Cintact me at wck3132@yahoo.com

(Posted by guest: Bill Judson)

My tour was 67/68 I worked at the main motor pool for about 1/2 my time and then went to the service station for TSgt Behne he replaced SSgt Skippy. Trying to locate Skaggs for a long time with no luck.Have a list of names you might rember.Gratto,Eldridge,Grvewig,Rice,righardson,Esposito,Miller,Wall,Larue,Russell,Dixon he lives in Irvine,KY talked to him a couple times.Bumgardner, Morgan, Sure would be nice to get some of these guys together some how.Contact me at 724-643-8999 420 Forrest Hill Rd. Industry, PA 15052 my e-mail for now is papqcrh@brads.net it will change soon.Hope we can get together. Welcome Home Pete

(Posted by guest: Pete Petrosky)

Hello Pete, Here are some names I have, drivers,Pappy Skaggs of course, LaRue Whitlock, Brown, Matheny, Giles, Stilley, Mathews, Pressley, Mait. guy, Finell. I'm in Kuwait right now, when I get home next I will scan pictures I have and email them to you, Welcome Home, Bill

(Posted by guest: Bill Judson)

What the Hell are you doing in Kuwait!! What ever keep your ass down. Be waiting for those pictures. Do you need anything over there ? Pete Petrosky

(Posted by guest: Pete Petrosky)

Well Pete, just over here making some money. Got here in 2002 for the war, that lasted only a short time but the money has continued, so here I am. Take care, Bill

(Posted by guest: Bill)

I was stationed at Bien Hoa AB,3rd Trans Sqdn, fro Nov 68 to the end of Oct. 69. I was in TMO, the whole time. I had taken pictures of Bob Hope, and Ann Margret, on the back of a 1 1/2 ton truck. I made 4 more sets of slides, for fellow members of our squadron, who I think were in either vehicle maintance, or vehicle ops, or maybe both. I had my set stolen, at the base I was assigned to, which, was Vandenberg AFB, Ca. Does, anybody have a set of these slides, that I could possibly duplicate. My email address is walterbaldwin@bellsouth.net.

(Posted by guest: WALTER C. BALDWIN III)

I live in Memphis Tn. I would like to go Vietnam and if the Bien Hoa Air Base is active. If anyone let me know.

(Posted by guest: Jack Adkins )

Yes Bien Hoa is still flying air plans but you will not know the place now if you have not been there sence the war....

When was the last time you were there. Can a person visit the base?

(Posted by guest: Bill Judson)

Go to VSPA (Viet Nam Security Police Association) website, and post your query. I think I read there that a group of guys went there recently and they could not gain access to the base because it is an active military base. They contented themselves with staying in Bien Hoa City. pikeman

Is in use by the Vietnamese AF and off limits to Americans.

(Posted by guest: trog)

Can anyone tell me where the old French tennis courts were located on Bien Hoa Air Base (around 1966/67)?

(Posted by guest: Ken Hinks)

I tried to get to the air base as well as the army bas (I was stationed there 1970-1972) in Spetember of 2000. Yopu can't get within a mile of the base as it's now a Vietnamese Air Force base.

I was at Bien Hoa in '65 and '67 with the U-2s and drones

(Posted by guest: Gerald A. Berwick)

I was at OL20,Bien Hoa,in 67,68,69 and 70 as well, sure wish I had pictures of some of the 100 SRW birds, but they were a little touchy about that.

(Posted by guest: Bill Moon)

I got a few pics (slides) of the bird flying in and headed for the hanger

(Posted by guest: tim pounds)

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In response to "I got a few pics (slides) of the bird flying in and headed for the hanger (Posted by guest: tim pounds)" Tim, i worked on the U-2's in 1965, 66, 67, 68, 69, and 70. Were you in the 4080th or 100th? Please email me you answer at Chuck.brooks@juno.com

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In response to " I was at OL20,Bien Hoa,in 67,68,69 and 70 as well, sure wish I had pictures of some of the 100 SRW birds, but they were a little touchy about that.(Posted by guest: Bill Moon)" Bill i was also there at the same time working the U-2. Would love to talk/email you if at all possible. my email address is chuck.brooks@juno.com

served as a dog handler at Bien Hoa AB 1965-66

(Posted by guest: Joe Ball)

I was at BH 65 to 66 was on strike team one night when a dog handler's dog stepped on live wire in area of active runway. It was raining and the guy could not remove the dog without frying himself.

(Posted by guest: Curt)

Was with 823rd Red Horse and base Civil Engineering Squadron. Constructed the base library and mess hall. Would very much like to hear from someone stationed there during this period of time. My e-mail address: reevesval@aol.com

(Posted by guest: Billy Reeves)

I was there 67-68.

(Posted by guest: ovann)

MY BROTHER JOHN WAS THERE AT THAT TIME , I MET HIM IN THE CHOW HALL ONE MORNING OCT 66 I WAS IN VIET NAM FOR ABOUT 6 MONTH BY THEN .

(Posted by guest: ED DOMINAS)

Served at Bien Hoa AB for 5 months, 1970-71, during my 2nd tour in Nam. I was with the 1st Cav. Div. (AM)and I was attached to the Bien Hoa Security Force Platoon, working with the Air Force Security Police and South Vietnamese QC's. Also went through training at the Bien Hoa K-9 (Dog Handler)compound.

(Posted by guest: Lynn "Tennessee" Hawkins)

I was assigned to Bien Hoa AB in November, 1970 and was there through October, 1971. My AFSC duty was in the Management Analysis Section of the Comptroller Division. In 1971, I was given an additional duty which was as a 6251st SPS augmentee on the Rapid Reaction Force. I've been seeking anyone who was at Bien Hoa AB, during the November 17, 1970, rocket attack who might be willing to write an email or letter confirming there was an attack with casualties (I think 23 wounded and KIA, but not sure) for the VA C&P folks. I'd only been there a couple of weeks or so and I was busy hugging the ground and eating dirt at the time. I remember a great deal of confusing things going on around me at the time.There is another problem I'm having. If I indeed was "officially" assigned as a 6251st SPS augmentee/rapid reaction force member, would there be an archive or records I can access which will verify it? Do you know where I might find it? Right now, all I have is a memory of it and my memory is getting vague. I've been diagnosed with cerebral atrophy (early dementia). I sure would like to leave an accurate, documented, record for my sons and grandsons. It gets hard to remember details when I've spent the last 34 years burying and trying to forget them. That said.....welcome home, bro.

(Posted by guest: LD Ryals)

I do remember the rocket attack of November 17, 1970. My name is Pedro Riveramedina, currently residing at 45493 Heather Street, Great Mills, Maryland 20634. I served with the 6251st CAM Squadron at Bien Hoa Air Base, Republic of Viet Nam from May 1970 through June 1971 at the Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) shop near the Flight line. During that day I was hit by shrapnel across the bridge of my nose from an incoming rocket attack near the AGE shop. The base was hit with several rockets, several hit the barracks, near the post office, near the NCO club, and some hit the flight line and near the AGE shop were I was working. That day I was in my yellow AGE tractor servicing Light carts along the perimeter road. When I returned from servicing light carts along the perimeter fence the rockets attack started. I managed to get back to the AGE shop when one hit near the shop. I jumped out the tractor and ran for cover in a ditch next to the aboveground 1000-gallon MOGAS servicing tank. Just when I reached the ditch I was hit across the bridge of my nose with a piece of hot shrapnel. An inch more or a split second later I would not be here. I went to the dispensary got patched up and went back to the shop. I told my supervisors what had happened, but that was as far as it went. I did not seek a Purple Heart or commendation medal; it was part of my job in a war zone, and a direct result of armed conflict. Now that I look back I should have pressed for a Purple Heart award certificate. From that day on I usually stayed at the shop since the barracks where too dangerous. From that day on I usually worked seven days a week to keep my mind away from the rocket attacks that maimed and killed many of our friends and airman. One friend lost both of his legs just outside and in between two barracks, he was coming out or going into the bunker beside the barracks. I would very much like to communicate with anyone stationed at Bien Hoa AB from May 1970 until June 1971, to discuss and talk over the details of that day November 1970. If you would like to communicate with me you would have better luck reaching me via email at pedroriveramedina@hotmail.com or pedro.riveramedina@navy.mil.

(Posted by guest: Pedro J Riveramedina)

Hello, My name is Pedro Riveramedina, retired USAF, stationed at Bien Hoa AB, Vietnam from May 1970 until Jun 1971. My supervisory evaluation while I was stationed at Bien Hoa Vietnam states that I was assigned to the 6251st CAM Squadron's Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) shop. I reenlisted for another four years, while I was stationed at Bien Hoa, Vietnam and the reenlistment documents stated that the unit and command I was assigned to was named, the 3rd Field Maintenance Squadron (FMS) (PACAF). So depending on which document you reference I was assigned to either the 6251st CAM Squadron or the 3rd FMS (PACAF). My barracks was situated right behind the back door of the NCO club and down the road from the base Post Office. I distinctly remember my 13-month tour of duty at Bien Hoa AB, Vietnam not 10 or 12 months but 13 months. I was extended one month, because my replacement at the AGE shop did not arrive until June 1971 and my rotation month back to the real world was suppose to be May 1971. During my 13-month tour of duty at Bien Hoa, Vietnam three (3) out of the 13 months were spent as an "Augmentee" for the base Security Police (SP) squadron. I counted at least 10 rocket attacks during my tour at the base. One rocket attack stands out to this day, the one, which cannot be erased from my mind "November 17, 1970." On that day and during that rocket attack, some of the 122 mm rockets landed around and in-between the barracks. Because, of that days rocket attack, the base had to put up concrete slaps at an angle, against both sides of the first floor and all along the entire length of the barracks structure, throughout the base. The reason for the concrete slaps was that during that day we lost either three or four airman in or just outside the entrance to the old sand bagged bungers. These old bungers were constructed from sand bags. The bungers were normally constructed and located in-between every two barracks structures. The attack that day also, injured many more people, one or two airman lost either one or both legs, right at the entrance to the old sand bagged bungers in-between the barracks. The dispensary was very busy, that day and night. I my self was at the AGE shop down by the flight line. When the rockets started coming, I ran for the nearest concrete ditch. However, before I jump into the ditch, a rocket landed not far from me and I got hit across the bridge of my nose. A split second or an inch further into my jump into the ditch and I would not be hear today. After the attack, I went to the dispensary, got patched up, and went back to work. Though it was a small piece of hot shrapnel that hit me across my nose it bleed a lot. I went back to work right away, because it was part of the war, I was in a war zone, the barracks were not as safe as the shop, and it was part of my job to continue to maintain the equipment I had responsibility for. I would very much like to communicate with anyone stationed at Bien Hoa AB, Vietnam during May 1970 and June 1971. Especially those I worked with at the AGE shop, in particular then SSgt Allen L. Burgess, my supervisor on night shift.

(Posted by guest: Pedro J Riveramedina)

Hello, My name is Pedro Riveramedina, retired USAF, stationed at Bien Hoa AB, Vietnam from May 1970 until Jun 1971. My supervisory evaluation while I was stationed at Bien Hoa Vietnam states that I was assigned to the 6251st CAM Squadron's Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) shop. I reenlisted for another four years, while I was stationed at Bien Hoa, Vietnam and the reenlistment documents stated that the unit and command I was assigned to was named, the 3rd Field Maintenance Squadron (FMS) (PACAF). So depending on which document you reference I was assigned to either the 6251st CAM Squadron or the 3rd FMS (PACAF). My barracks was situated right behind the back door of the NCO club and down the road from the base Post Office. I distinctly remember my 13-month tour of duty at Bien Hoa AB, Vietnam not 10 or 12 months but 13 months. I was extended one month, because my replacement at the AGE shop did not arrive until June 1971 and my rotation month back to the real world was suppose to be May 1971. During my 13-month tour of duty at Bien Hoa, Vietnam three (3) out of the 13 months were spent as an "Augmentee" for the base Security Police (SP) squadron. I counted at least 10 rocket attacks during my tour at the base. One rocket attack stands out to this day, the one, which cannot be erased from my mind "November 17, 1970." On that day and during that rocket attack, some of the 122 mm rockets landed around and in-between the barracks. Because, of that days rocket attack, the base had to put up concrete slaps at an angle, against both sides of the first floor and all along the entire length of the barracks structure, throughout the base. The reason for the concrete slaps was that during that day we lost either three or four airman in or just outside the entrance to the old sand bagged bungers. These old bungers were constructed from sand bags. The bungers were normally constructed and located in-between every two barracks structures. The attack that day also, injured many more people, one or two airman lost either one or both legs, right at the entrance to the old sand bagged bungers in-between the barracks. The dispensary was very busy, that day and night. I my self was at the AGE shop down by the flight line. When the rockets started coming, I ran for the nearest concrete ditch. However, before I jump into the ditch, a rocket landed not far from me and I got hit across the bridge of my nose. A split second or an inch further into my jump into the ditch and I would not be hear today. After the attack, I went to the dispensary, got patched up, and went back to work. Though it was a small piece of hot shrapnel that hit me across my nose it bleed a lot. I went back to work right away, because it was part of the war, I was in a war zone, the barracks were not as safe as the shop, and it was part of my job to continue to maintain the equipment I had responsibility for. I would very much like to communicate with anyone stationed at Bien Hoa AB, Vietnam during May 1970 and June 1971. Especially those I worked with at the AGE shop, in particular then SSgt Allen L. Burgess, my supervisor on night shift.

(Posted by guest: Pedro J Riveramedina)

Pedro...I was at BHAB. Arrived from Travis about the 3rd of Jan.

Pedro...I was at BHAB. Arrived from Travis about the 3rd of Jan.

Pedro...I was at BHAB. Arrived from Travis about the 3rd of Jan. My TACOS (LOL!!) was a really nice guy named Major J.R. Johnson of California.

Pedro...I was at BHAB. Arrived from Travis about the 3rd of Jan. My TACOS (LOL!!) was a really nice guy named Major J.R. Johnson of California.

Pedro...I was at BHAB. Arrived from Travis about the 3rd of Jan. My TACOS (LOL!!) was a really nice guy named Major J.R. Johnson of California. We had a rocket attack on the 71 Tet and it was then the weirdest thing that I ever went through. Our squadron barracks was next to the TASS barracks,and we had rocket attacks in March and after I left in September of 71,(Meniere's Disease) a 122 made a direct hit on the LP or local purchase store that following month, and it turned the LP store into a gazebo. I heard later that chunks of the LP store were found across the street in the MATFAC area.I had also heard the Jeep engines on pallets in the MATFAC yard were flipped over from the 122.....Later

Hello LD and welcome home.I was station at Bien Hoa 1966-67-68 3rd civi engr sq and a augmentee 1967-68.I am 100% service connected post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).I also am a member of Vietnam Security police association (vspa).If you serve in Vietnam or Thailand between 1960-1975 as a air police,security police,or augmentee you can join vspa and there is a lot of information that will be very helpful.I can give you information of base attack Nov 17 1970.At 0518 hrs Nov 17 1970 Bien Hoa was came under Rocket attack was hit with 26 Rounds.3us airman KIA 23 WIA Rvn 2 kia 11 wia.vspa have a web site ,write in vspa and click when page come up click on vietnam security police association and home page will come up.i believe you will like this site.my email is davis6167@bellsouth.net,need any help just holler. George

(Posted by guest: George W Davis)

I was at Bien Hoa November 17, 1970. This was midway through my tour and the rocket attack was the worst to that date. I remember the attack because I received word the next day that my son had been born back in the States. I also remember one of my fellow bomb-loaders was killed.

(Posted by guest: D.W. Chadwick)

I was in Bien Hoa Feb 70 to Feb 71, and there were alot of Rocket Attacks, where did they land on what side of the base I was in 19 Tass, in french hangers by the tower with the fire chopper and the AIE

(Posted by guest: Rick Lowery)

I was with 823rd Red Horse and remember that attack. I was there from Oct 70 to May 71 then on to Cam Ranh and Da Nang.

(Posted by guest: Pete Weber)

I read that you are not allowed on base.

(Posted by guest: tim pounds)

Was TDY working the U-2 maintenance from 1965 thru 1970. Would love to make contact with others that worked the same program.

I do remember the rocket attack of November 17, 1970. My name is Pedro Riveramedina, currently residing at 45493 Heather Street, Great Mills, Maryland 20634. I served with the 6251st CAM Squadron at Bien Hoa Air Base, Republic of Viet Nam from May 1970 through June 1971 at the Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) shop near the Flight line. During that day I was hit by shrapnel across the bridge of my nose from an incoming rocket attack near the AGE shop. The base was hit with several rockets, several hit the barracks, near the post office, near the NCO club, and some hit the flight line and near the AGE shop were I was working. That day I was in my yellow AGE tractor servicing Light carts along the perimeter road. When I returned from servicing light carts along the perimeter fence the rockets attack started. I managed to get back to the AGE shop when one hit near the shop. I jumped out the tractor and ran for cover in a ditch next to the aboveground 1000 gallon MOGAS servicing tank. Just when I reached the ditch I was hit across the bridge of my nose with a piece of hot shrapnel. An inch more or a split second later I would not be here. I went to the dispensary got patched up and went back to the shop. I told my supervisors what had happened, but that was as far as it went. I did not seek a Purple Heart or commendation medal; it was part of my job in a war zone, and a direct result of armed conflict. Now that I look back I should have pressed for a Purple Heart award certificate. From that day on I usually stayed at the shop since the barracks where too dangerous. From that day on I usually worked seven days a week to keep my mind away from the rocket attacks that maimed and killed many of our friends and airman. One friend lost both of his legs just outside and in between two barracks, he was coming out or going into the bunker beside the barracks. I would very much like to communicate with anyone stationed at Bien Hoa AB from May 1970 until June 1971, to discuss and talk over the details of that day November 1970. If you would like to communicate with me you would have better luck reaching me via email at pedroriveramedina@hotmail.com or pedro.riveramedina@navy.mil.

(Posted by guest: Pedro J Riveramedina)

I do remember the rocket attack of November 17, 1970. My name is Pedro Riveramedina, currently residing at 45493 Heather Street, Great Mills, Maryland 20634. I served with the 6251st CAM Squadron at Bien Hoa Air Base, Republic of Viet Nam from May 1970 through June 1971 at the Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) shop near the Flight line. During that day I was hit by shrapnel across the bridge of my nose from an incoming rocket attack near the AGE shop. The base was hit with several rockets, several hit the barracks, near the post office, near the NCO club, and some hit the flight line and near the AGE shop were I was working. That day I was in my yellow AGE tractor servicing Light carts along the perimeter road. When I returned from servicing light carts along the perimeter fence the rockets attack started. I managed to get back to the AGE shop when one hit near the shop. I jumped out the tractor and ran for cover in a ditch next to the aboveground 1000 gallon MOGAS servicing tank. Just when I reached the ditch I was hit across the bridge of my nose with a piece of hot shrapnel. An inch more or a split second later I would not be here. I went to the dispensary got patched up and went back to the shop. I told my supervisors what had happened, but that was as far as it went. I did not seek a Purple Heart or commendation medal; it was part of my job in a war zone, and a direct result of armed conflict. Now that I look back I should have pressed for a Purple Heart award certificate. From that day on I usually stayed at the shop since the barracks where too dangerous. From that day on I usually worked seven days a week to keep my mind away from the rocket attacks that maimed and killed many of our friends and airman. One friend lost both of his legs just outside and in between two barracks, he was coming out or going into the bunker beside the barracks. I would very much like to communicate with anyone stationed at Bien Hoa AB from May 1970 until June 1971, to discuss and talk over the details of that day November 1970. If you would like to communicate with me you would have better luck reaching me via email at pedroriveramedina@hotmail.com or pedro.riveramedina@navy.mil.

(Posted by guest: Pedro J Riveramedina)

I was at Bien Hoa May 12 1967 Rocket attack,Jan 31 1968 Rocket attack, nva ground attack, and i was in a permanet made bunker next to the one that caught a direct hit and kia fourteen airman Feb 28 1968.I was in 3rd civi engerneering sq and a 3rd security augumentee. George W Davis

(Posted by guest: George W Davis)

If I remember correctly, it was rockets, motors, and recollios rifles. I was in the theater watching the movie "The Poppy is Also A Flower" when it started. As I remember, it did not last more than 15 minutes. The memories will be with me for my life.

(Posted by guest: Mike at usaf5883@hotmail.com)

There is hill southwest of the base just outside of the old base perimeter called Buu Long. In 1994 I climbed the hill from the southside and went up to the pagoda on top. From there you can see into the airbase. Much of the south end of the old base is covered by trees with only the buildings near the flightline still standing. When I was there at Trang Dai (due east of the base) in 2002 I saw MIG-21's and Huey's (yes they are still in use)flying from the base. The covered revetments that were used by MAG-12 during 72-73 are visible from Trang Dai also.

(Posted by guest: Steve Brown)

I'm living in Bien Hoa City,Viet nam. The Bien hoa Air Base is still there.Viet nam is now in peace,and Bien hoa Air Base is a military air base so sometimes in a year,I've seen a air plane taken off from there.

I was stationed at Bien Hoa 7/70 - 7/71, 6251 Trans. Sqdn., 463L. I have alot of memories of my time spent there. Over the years I've lost contact with my closest buddies from Nam. Would be great to hear from anyone. I remember the rocket attacks. As I recall, it was pretty quiet the first three or four months of my tour but then the reality of serving in a combat zone set in. I remember pulling guard duty, felt like a real grunt. My fondest memories are of the time spent working at the orphanage in Bien Hoa. It felt good to do something constructive and something the locals appreciated. Had some good times in Saigon on Tu Do Street. Our NCOIC used to get us MACV passes stating "co-ordinate personal affairs". Never shared that one with my wife!

(Posted by guest: Bill "Rocky" Rachwitz)

I was stationed at Bien Hoa from Jan. - mid Dec. '68. I had been rerassigned from Tuey Hoa due to man-power shortage in aircraft mechanics. I was first assigned to the 510th then to the 604th and then to the 531st (Ramrods): will never forget our python mascot. Of course I got to experience the Tet '68 offensive...I was only just turned 20 years old.

(Posted by guest: Harry Allen)

I'm doing research for my final history project. It was the only case tried in the US at the time. If anyone remembers this fragging at the Bien Hoa army base at all,please let me know. Thank You!

(Posted by guest: marisa_mercado@csumb.edu)

Served in 1970. Worked at the airport section which was the busiest in the world at the time (2nd was O'hare in Chicago).I patrolled with a sentry dog. The toughest part of the job was seeing Vietnamese families see their sons come home in body bags. They had to identify right off the plane. No mother should have to go through that. I will never forget that.

(Posted by guest: Russ Desrosiers)

i shipped a lot of those bag's out, it broke my heart and messesed up my mind a9mmblack@yahoo.com i was in det.5 *th Aerial Port Sq

(Posted by guest: clarence bolen)

I was an Air Policeman at Bien Hoa in 65 when the base blew up. We were told that it was caused by the shot-gun starters that they used on the B57s. One of them exploded and started a chain reaction. After all these years that day is still vivid in my mind. I have some pictures of the flight line after the explosions.

(Posted by guest: William Bell)

Looking for information on the explosion at Bein Hoa. My father was seriously injured in this accident. Ssgt Edwin Seward (aircraft mech) Did anyone know him, any pictures of this? please respond to carzrme2004@yahoo.com thanks

(Posted by guest: Edwin Paul Seward Jr)

I was there in May 65 when the base blew up. I was in the Air Police. I have a few pictures of the base after the explosion, they are kinda faded but if you will contact me at " wbell5@bellsouth.net" I will fax them to you.

(Posted by guest: william bell)