Nakhon Phanom Thailand NKP

A day in the life NKP

[@HIGGINSLAKE49]

Spent a year there in 70-71. Some of the nicest people on the planet. Lived right on the river, watched the light show at night over the ho chi trail.

[@RockNRollJeezus]

My late father's name was Mark Earl Ketchledge. He was stationed at NKP in 70-71, I believe. There is a photo at 0:51 if you pause it, the third man in from the left at the table in what appears to be a Christmas party of sorts appears to be him but I cannot be sure. I'm looking for anybody who served with him. All I know is he was a mechanic on the OV-10 and was there for a little less than a year. He passed in Feb/2015 and I have no physical memorabilia or records of his service. Would love to communicate with anybody familiar with my dad. Miss him dearly. His father was a waist gunner in a B17 in WWII and was shot down over Germany and a POW for a year. Both men make me very proud. We have plenty of info on my grandfathers service but not my father. He had his reasons and anyone who knew him can probably guess what they were. Either way I am seeking some confirmation. I have seen pics of him during his time there so I know he was there and when.

[@danielpierce8326]

I was there Aug 70-71. Crewed a C-123 Candle

[@conchshot]

Wow, brings back a lot of memories. I was there in '72 assigned to AFTN. Playing the hits for y'all!!

[@mikesu8125]

I arrived January 1972 and immediately noticed NKP was the quietest AF base I had ever been on. All props and rotors! I worked in the Tactical Units Operations Center, the building that had the captured 37mm AAA piece behind the security fence. After Ubon, NKP was my favorite Thai base.

[@fetengineer9151]

My father was stationed at NKP a few times during the 1960s and 1970s... USAFSS / EC-47 & TFA ... my Godfather was the Detachment Commander for the 40th ARRS also at NKP. Two very special men in my life...

[@fetengineer9151]

LTC John H.I. Morse was my Godfather. RIP sir.

[@dlb4299]

There for most of 1970. Work for a while in Maintenance Debriefing (my wife likes to tell everyone that I most made popcorn), Then the rest of the time in Aircraft Radio Repair. Do NOT miss it even a little. Sorry everyone but that is the kind of nostalgia I can do without.

[@BroMark1611]

All of '70 in the AGE Shop. My 20th year. Long year. Maybe saw you there.

[@RockNRollJeezus]

My late father's name was Mark Earl Ketchledge. He was stationed at NKP in 70-71, I believe. There is a photo at 0:51 if you pause it, the third man in from the left at the table in what appears to be a Christmas party of sorts appears to be him but I cannot be sure. I'm looking for anybody who served with him. All I know is he was a mechanic on the OV-10 and was there for a little less than a year. He passed in Feb/2015 and I have no physical memorabilia or records of his service. Would love to communicate with anybody familiar with my dad. Miss him dearly. His father was a waist gunner in a B17 in WWII and was shot down over Germany and a POW for a year. Both men make me very proud. We have plenty of info on my grandfathers service but not my father. He had his reasons and anyone who knew him can probably guess what they were. Either way I am seeking some confirmation. I have seen pics of him during his time there so I know he was there and when.

[@RockNRollJeezus]

@@BroMark1611 My late father's name was Mark Earl Ketchledge. He was stationed at NKP in 70-71, I believe. There is a photo at 0:51 if you pause it, the third man in from the left at the table in what appears to be a Christmas party of sorts appears to be him but I cannot be sure. I'm looking for anybody who served with him. All I know is he was a mechanic on the OV-10 and was there for a little less than a year. He passed in Feb/2015 and I have no physical memorabilia or records of his service. Would love to communicate with anybody familiar with my dad. Miss him dearly. His father was a waist gunner in a B17 in WWII and was shot down over Germany and a POW for a year. Both men make me very proud. We have plenty of info on my grandfathers service but not my father. He had his reasons and anyone who knew him can probably guess what they were. Either way I am seeking some confirmation. I have seen pics of him during his time there so I know he was there and when.

[@BroMark1611]

@@RockNRollJeezus I don't recognize him. I hope you find someone who does. I only started looking for guys from that space a few years ago, even joining a Facebook Group dedicated to us, and I've found not one airman I was with. Best wishes. Here is one of the Facebook NKP Groups I'm in as Mark Brown that is open - facebook.com/groups/285832571892346 Here's another I'm in that is very helpful and interested parties can join. You'd be a shoe-in as a relative - facebook.com/groups/137159516317477

[@dlb4299]

@@RockNRollJeezus I was there about the same time. I do not recognize him. I probably saw him around the base at some point but it has been 50 years and the memory is more than a little fuzzy. Hope you find more info about him.

[@thomasschwennesen1835]

I was assigned to the Structural Repair Shop from Sep 1969 to Sep 1970. My NCOIC was TSgt Cleveland and TSgt Green was his assistant. SSgt Rachal left in 1969.

[@RockNRollJeezus]

My late father's name was Mark Earl Ketchledge. He was stationed at NKP in 70-71, I believe. There is a photo at 0:51 if you pause it, the third man in from the left at the table in what appears to be a Christmas party of sorts appears to be him but I cannot be sure. I'm looking for anybody who served with him. All I know is he was a mechanic on the OV-10 and was there for a little less than a year. He passed in Feb/2015 and I have no physical memorabilia or records of his service. Would love to communicate with anybody familiar with my dad. Miss him dearly. His father was a waist gunner in a B17 in WWII and was shot down over Germany and a POW for a year. Both men make me very proud. We have plenty of info on my grandfathers service but not my father. He had his reasons and anyone who knew him can probably guess what they were. Either way I am seeking some confirmation. I have seen pics of him during his time there so I know he was there and when.

[@glennhargrove3299]

I spent two weeks at NKP in July 1970 on a TDY from DaNang. We went there to do get an F4 ready to fly out of there. It had taken battle damage and had been repaired by a RAM team. We had a fun time since we could go downtown there and were always restricted to base at DaNang. Frrom my brief stay there, I have good memories.

[@sunchaser08]

My husband was a "contractor" to the US military and we lived off base. I have lots of memories. Thanks for sharing.

[@RennyGd]

WOW, some really great pics. I was stationed there myself 73-74. Great times. I was living in Camp Tarbox when I wasn't staying downtown that is. All round great experience.

[@billirvin9057]

1987th CommSq, 6/72-9/73. Of my 3 Thailand assignments (Udorn & Don Muang were the others), NKP was, without a douby, my favorite. I do believe these pictures were before my time but they do bring back a special time in my life. Thanks.

[@toml3412]

I was stationed at NKP from April 73 to Dec 74. Assigned to 56 CAMS as a helicopter mechanic on 21st SOS (Dusty's) CH-53's. Used to live downtown at Johnny's Bungalow. I miss those days.

[@nathasithawongchanta]

toml3412 I am living in Phu Mu mountain, Radar Base Camp, aiming to gather information about Radar Base Camp in Mukdahan and in Nakhon Phanom. Do you have any sites for me to dig for information? Thx in advance.

[@joetaylor3351]

I was at NKP Dec 71 - Dec 72 Aircraft Fuel SYS . 56 Maint Sq. , returned in 74. Special work on the OV-10s. memories I will never forget.

[@RockNRollJeezus]

My late father's name was Mark Earl Ketchledge. He was stationed at NKP in 70-71, I believe. There is a photo at 0:51 if you pause it, the third man in from the left at the table in what appears to be a Christmas party of sorts appears to be him but I cannot be sure. I'm looking for anybody who served with him. All I know is he was a mechanic on the OV-10 and was there for a little less than a year. He passed in Feb/2015 and I have no physical memorabilia or records of his service. Would love to communicate with anybody familiar with my dad. Miss him dearly. His father was a waist gunner in a B17 in WWII and was shot down over Germany and a POW for a year. Both men make me very proud. We have plenty of info on my grandfathers service but not my father. He had his reasons and anyone who knew him can probably guess what they were. Either way I am seeking some confirmation. I have seen pics of him during his time there so I know he was there and when.

[@danielpierce8326]

Was there until Aug 71. Crewed a Candle right across the PSP from you!

[@aircommando505]

Nice pictures, I was with ABCCC 70/71 at Udorn, 71/72, and 74/75 at NKP. Good times with good friends.

[@nedmac2116]

Was at NKP 1/65-4-65. Pilot HH-43s. 1st rescue at NKP. Look for a book about NKP 'Naked Fanny' on Amazon about the early years of rescue at NKP.

[@w.stepheneslarym.a.9694]

I was there in the 456th MMS, February 1969 to February 1970, Training Section. Quite an experience. W. Stephen E., M.A. Denver

[@frednowak565]

I was at NKP June 68 to June 69. I was NCOIC of the Comm/Nav shop. Many great memories. Worked on many greasy A-1's. Twelve members of the Air Commando Association went back in February of 2003. Heinie Aderholt was part of the "team' as we drove the trail in Laos. We got to spend one day at NKP and there wasn't much left of the base. The jungle had taken back much of what we knew.

[@Poeknow]

My dad was there around the same time as you. His name was Joe Farmer, I know it's a long shot, but was hoping to find people who knew him.

[@tomroderick8213]

Great site, pictures and memories. At NKP Sept. 1971 - Sept 1972. Task Force Alpha or as most called it then "The Project". AFSC 99127, which almost nobody has ever heard of. No Tech School, no training, no formal job description and no OJT records. AND it was a DDA from basic at Lackland. Talk about falling down a rabbit hole, but it was one year of my life I will never forget. Froze my ass off at my next assignment at WPAFB.

[@RockNRollJeezus]

My late father's name was Mark Earl Ketchledge. He was stationed at NKP in 70-71, I believe. There is a photo at 0:51 if you pause it, the third man in from the left at the table in what appears to be a Christmas party of sorts appears to be him but I cannot be sure. I'm looking for anybody who served with him. All I know is he was a mechanic on the OV-10 and was there for a little less than a year. He passed in Feb/2015 and I have no physical memorabilia or records of his service. Would love to communicate with anybody familiar with my dad. Miss him dearly. His father was a waist gunner in a B17 in WWII and was shot down over Germany and a POW for a year. Both men make me very proud. We have plenty of info on my grandfathers service but not my father. He had his reasons and anyone who knew him can probably guess what they were. Either way I am seeking some confirmation. I have seen pics of him during his time there so I know he was there and when.

[@johnayres2180]

I was there in 1968-69. I was the NCOIC of the sheet metal and welding shop. I had to maintain the portable airstrip and patch it when they had a bad landing. Before I left in 1969, they put down a paved airstrip. We also did maintenance in Laos for Air America.

[@AndyHandy2010]

I was there 67 - 68, motor pool, drove the Base Ops flighttline truck. Loved taking "backseat" rides....O-1, UH-1, T-28. I was just a dumb kid then, 63 now. Thanks for the vid, it was fantastic.

[@buchi1947]

I also did the flightline taxi in that old ford econoline at that same time. great duty, I only worked 6 hours a day due to the heat, then I was off the rest of the day.

[@mortsey]

I grew up in NKP Provence after the GIs left. All the years I lived there I only was on the base once or twice. It is now used as a commercial airport as well as Thai Airforce. Funny how things change and stay the same. The corugated metal was still used for parking lots and for the area where the planes parked for loading. I still remember how tires sqweaked on that stuff.

[@jka1946]

I was there 1968-69. Brought back memories. 56th CES. I was NCOIC of welding shop & sheet metal shop.

[@cliffworks4321]

great clip, Bob Hope saw my USO group off to Vietnam at LAX in 72, have been in Asia ever since and visit NP often. It's now a sleepy little Mekong Riverside residential and farm area. Not much to do there but gaze over to Laos and comtemplate history.

[@josephmichaud6067]

I was assigned to the 1987th Comm. Sq. from 02/71 to 02/72 as a Teletype Maintenance Tech with duty station inside the Task Force Alpha complex. Many great memories. I often find my mind drifting back to that time.

[@RockNRollJeezus]

My late father's name was Mark Earl Ketchledge. He was stationed at NKP in 70-71, I believe. There is a photo at 0:51 if you pause it, the third man in from the left at the table in what appears to be a Christmas party of sorts appears to be him but I cannot be sure. I'm looking for anybody who served with him. All I know is he was a mechanic on the OV-10 and was there for a little less than a year. He passed in Feb/2015 and I have no physical memorabilia or records of his service. Would love to communicate with anybody familiar with my dad. Miss him dearly. His father was a waist gunner in a B17 in WWII and was shot down over Germany and a POW for a year. Both men make me very proud. We have plenty of info on my grandfathers service but not my father. He had his reasons and anyone who knew him can probably guess what they were. Either way I am seeking some confirmation. I have seen pics of him during his time there so I know he was there and when.

[@shollandhotmail]

A very nice pictorial. Great memories. NKP 07/74 - 05/75. 56th USAF Hospital.

[@navelriver]

Amazing place!

[@nblanchard1667]

I was at NKP in 1974. Worked in the COMM squadron as a computer tech for radar support. Good times.

[@debudoo]

My ex, Martin Seebach was there in '74 too. You know him? I was there as well... living off base. Still have some crazy pics of the gunboats that would cruise up and down the Mekong. Nothing like being a very naive 18 yr old lol

[@jerrymagnuson7347]

I was there in early 65. I only recognize the psp deck. Tents were our quarters. The theater was a quansit

[@jbs9431]

I was there 67 to 68. Was at project 972 later called igloo white. in 1987 Comm Sq. Commuications Center What a time.

[@DeeDee62750]

My brother was there I believe in 1968. He came home in 1969. He passed away in 2007.

[@halesdad7167]

Nice.. good memories for a war. 601st Combat Photo out of U-Tapao, shot lots of pics during the base closures 74~76 all through country.

[@TheDustysix]

In the Pinellas county Florida library there is a fantastic book titled "Flying Through Midnight" by JT Halliday. It is outstanding. I served USMC post Vietnam. Another book is "My Secret War" by Richard S. Drury an A-1 pilot at NKP.

[@danielpierce8326]

I read halliday's book. Have since talked with a guy that knew him. I was C-123 crew chief Aug 70-71

[@Pelican223]

Thank you Naked Fanny. I flew UH-1 and OH-6A out of Chu Lai.

[@RockNRollJeezus]

My late father's name was Mark Earl Ketchledge. He was stationed at NKP in 70-71, I believe. There is a photo at 0:51 if you pause it, the third man in from the left at the table in what appears to be a Christmas party of sorts appears to be him but I cannot be sure. I'm looking for anybody who served with him. All I know is he was a mechanic on the OV-10 and was there for a little less than a year. He passed in Feb/2015 and I have no physical memorabilia or records of his service. Would love to communicate with anybody familiar with my dad. Miss him dearly. His father was a waist gunner in a B17 in WWII and was shot down over Germany and a POW for a year. Both men make me very proud. We have plenty of info on my grandfathers service but not my father. He had his reasons and anyone who knew him can probably guess what they were. Either way I am seeking some confirmation. I have seen pics of him during his time there so I know he was there and when.

[@glenmoore4624]

I was a CH-53C pilot December 73-74.

[@philipratner2031]

I was there in 1967 as part of the 207th signal corp, US Army

[@tombutcher5776]

I was stationed there (TMO) Aerial Port 72-74.

[@biker3769]

G.Lucas, I was stationed at NKP '67-'68. I wish I could there again. I'm 64 now and remember it well.

[@biker3769]

@Anthony Rene Flores WOW! This just popped up my computer. You won't believe how long ago I posted it, I was 64, I'm 71 now. I don't know how it got lost. Hope you see this.

[@billdavis9734]

I spent many nights at "Johnny's Bungalow" downtown NKP '67 to '70 Hydraulic Technician.. 56th FMS Loved the puyings....

[@doubleghod]

I was there in 74 and 75. 1987 Comm Squadron.

[@bbabien]

what was the name of the song , i think it was by sergio mendez but i cant find it

[@fredbrown3110]

I was at NKP 1968/69. I retired at Holloman AFB as NCOIC of 49th Base Ops in1979. After retiring from civ ser (GS-12) in1998 I became an author. In 1994 I wrote a novel about NakonPhanom titled: Zombeast, available thru Barns & Noble, Amazon, etc. M/Sgt Fred Brown USAF retired.

[@StormLaker]

Fred Brown My dad was in the 556th Red Horse at NKP in 69'. He was there I know for sure around the time of the moon landing (watched it on tv there?). Couple of his stories that stick out are putting down the metal "Marsden Matting", and having a cobra get up in his bulldozer with him one day (he's NOT a fan of snakes, haha). I've always had a fascination with his time there, it was about as close as he got to the action. The rest of his career was spent in Korea, Japan, and at Grand Forks just before I was born in 75'. I will definitely have to check out your book, looks like a good read:-)!

[@johnayres2180]

Fred Brown I was there in 1968-69. I was the NCOIC of the sheet metal and welding shop. I had to maintain the portable airstrip and patch it when they had a bad landing. Before I left in 1969, they put down a paved airstrip. We also did maintenance in Laos for Air America. 56th Civil Engineering Squadron.

[@JosePerez-ct2nx]

+StormLaker1975. station at nkp,1968-69. -----parachute shop , l remember the moon landing also. msgt jose perez,ret. [e-mail]

[@troysantos]

Do you think you can help find an African-American who was stationed there until the final days? He is the father of an Amerasian who is looking for his father. We've got a little info, but not an awful lot.

[@TheSwallowian]

๋ีCan't forget those memories. My first pizza from Rockie's VIP Bar for rock music. Border House Bar on Fueng Nakhon Rd. That's 45 years ago,in my hometown,Nakhon Phanom.

[@nathasithawongchanta]

Monnapat Ochukit Do you have any pictures?

[@TheSwallowian]

@@nathasithawongchanta My house was on fire in 1975,nothing left but,memory.

[@nickhoffman5339]

I was there in 66-67 Security Police.

[@lesregnerus6586]

I was there 67,68 vo67 us navy Lester regnerus

[@susannwhite710]

My father was there 66-67...a FAC pilot.

[@tombutcher5776]

OV-10"s?

[@Jumpnjack55]

WOW! Seems like a million years ago. NKP '75 Camp Tarbox 6908th SS.

[@Blanc2353]

Bruce Blanchard here. I was also with the 6908th from April '74 to September '75 when all american forces had to leave the air base.

[@grouchydropbear3981]

5:18 The guy in the mud pit is my compadre Nick Kufta from the 556th CES!

[@lesregnerus6586]

I was at nkp 67,68 vo67 us navy Lester regnerus.

[@jerryblankenship4838]

mms squadron 1970. good times?

[@RockNRollJeezus]

My late father's name was Mark Earl Ketchledge. He was stationed at NKP in 70-71, I believe. There is a photo at 0:51 if you pause it, the third man in from the left at the table in what appears to be a Christmas party of sorts appears to be him but I cannot be sure. I'm looking for anybody who served with him. All I know is he was a mechanic on the OV-10 and was there for a little less than a year. He passed in Feb/2015 and I have no physical memorabilia or records of his service. Would love to communicate with anybody familiar with my dad. Miss him dearly. His father was a waist gunner in a B17 in WWII and was shot down over Germany and a POW for a year. Both men make me very proud. We have plenty of info on my grandfathers service but not my father. He had his reasons and anyone who knew him can probably guess what they were. Either way I am seeking some confirmation. I have seen pics of him during his time there so I know he was there and when.

[@AllieJ123]

My friend Bill was stationed there and saw Bob Hope etal. He wants to know if he won a prize picking the picture of Udorn out lol.

[@danielpierce3965]

Was there 70-71. 606 SOS Candlesticks - crewed C-123. Would love to go back.

[@RockNRollJeezus]

My late father's name was Mark Earl Ketchledge. He was stationed at NKP in 70-71, I believe. There is a photo at 0:51 if you pause it, the third man in from the left at the table in what appears to be a Christmas party of sorts appears to be him but I cannot be sure. I'm looking for anybody who served with him. All I know is he was a mechanic on the OV-10 and was there for a little less than a year. He passed in Feb/2015 and I have no physical memorabilia or records of his service. Would love to communicate with anybody familiar with my dad. Miss him dearly. His father was a waist gunner in a B17 in WWII and was shot down over Germany and a POW for a year. Both men make me very proud. We have plenty of info on my grandfathers service but not my father. He had his reasons and anyone who knew him can probably guess what they were. Either way I am seeking some confirmation. I have seen pics of him during his time there so I know he was there and when.

[@richardschauf7373]

Stationed at NKP 70-71 Base Communicatios. Go to see a a Phantom 2 sweater come in with hung ordiance. No nose wheel. Pedro followed. Both pilot and rear seater Fitbit before plans started blowing up. That F-4'sat ob the side of the main road.

[@johnzultner3657]

Det. 5, 621st. Tac Control, Radio Maintenance. 67-68. Got out when my tour was over.

[@larry-hm4gh]

My dad flew the qu-22a about 67 there

[@d.waynemills4263]

At NKP 5/68 to 5/69 as Weapons Mechanic on A-26s for 12 Hrs day (or night). Remember a lot of Sticky RED MUD and RED DUST (seasons). Canvas on jungle boots stayed RED until there were worn out several years later. I was just a kid at the time. Remember crashes and a bunch of dangerous but FUNNY things that happened on the flight line (PSP and Aluminum plate). Anyone remember the demonstration of C130 bungee line pickup of pilot from ground ?

[@johnayres2180]

D. Wayne Mills I was there in 1968-69. I was the NCOIC of the sheet metal and welding shop. I had to maintain the portable airstrip and patch it when they had a bad landing. Before I left in 1969, they put down a paved airstrip. We also did maintenance in Laos for Air America. 56th Civil Engineering Squadron.

[@JosePerez-ct2nx]

+John Ayres. station at nkp, 1968-69-----parachute shop. msgt jose perez ret. [e-mail]

[@buchi1947]

@@JosePerez-ct2nx I also worked in the parachute shop was there from may 1967 to May 1968 I worked the grave shift and sometimes drove the flighline taxi, Sgt. Oscar Beauchamp.

[@danielpierce8326]

Were you there for the mid-air in Laos when the A26 hit a C-123. I got there in Aug 70 after it happened. Worked Candlesticks

[@danielpierce3965]

Have the book. Never finished it as I thought he had an over active imagination. I don't recall some of the things he was saying. Perhaps I'm wrong??

[@RockNRollJeezus]

My late father's name was Mark Earl Ketchledge. He was stationed at NKP in 70-71, I believe. There is a photo at 0:51 if you pause it, the third man in from the left at the table in what appears to be a Christmas party of sorts appears to be him but I cannot be sure. I'm looking for anybody who served with him. All I know is he was a mechanic on the OV-10 and was there for a little less than a year. He passed in Feb/2015 and I have no physical memorabilia or records of his service. Would love to communicate with anybody familiar with my dad. Miss him dearly. His father was a waist gunner in a B17 in WWII and was shot down over Germany and a POW for a year. Both men make me very proud. We have plenty of info on my grandfathers service but not my father. He had his reasons and anyone who knew him can probably guess what they were. Either way I am seeking some confirmation. I have seen pics of him during his time there so I know he was there and when.

[@joseperez361]

Station at nkp,,,1968-69,,,parachute shop

[@ShikataGaNai100]

Precisely ZERO about TFA? ('71-'72)

[@BurtonStevens]

Admin Spec for the U-10 and T-28 sections 606th Air Commando Squadron 7th Air Force July 67-68. Flarekicker on UC-123's. Dropped leaflets and run tape player on U-10's.....was that a pic of Johnny's Bungalow!?!?

[@billdavis9734]

I remember "Johnny's Bungalow"..... Spent a lot of time there. '67-'71 56th FMS

[@RockNRollJeezus]

@@billdavis9734 My late father's name was Mark Earl Ketchledge. He was stationed at NKP in 70-71, I believe. There is a photo at 0:51 if you pause it, the third man in from the left at the table in what appears to be a Christmas party of sorts appears to be him but I cannot be sure. I'm looking for anybody who served with him. All I know is he was a mechanic on the OV-10 and was there for a little less than a year. He passed in Feb/2015 and I have no physical memorabilia or records of his service. Would love to communicate with anybody familiar with my dad. Miss him dearly. His father was a waist gunner in a B17 in WWII and was shot down over Germany and a POW for a year. Both men make me very proud. We have plenty of info on my grandfathers service but not my father. He had his reasons and anyone who knew him can probably guess what they were. Either way I am seeking some confirmation. I have seen pics of him during his time there so I know he was there and when.

[@gsmaurin]

stationed @ NKP 66/67 crew chief on c-123 tail # 464 green glob

[@frankthompson942]

Was stationed at NKP 70-71 in Supply. "Can't fly without Supply" Worked receiving in local purchase. Young stupid kid then. Had a good time but we worked our butts off. Ten and twelve hour days in many cases. But I would not have traded it for the world. Got out at Travis upon return and then came back in six months later and retired in 88. Have many pictures and would love to hear from someone who was stationed with me. Sure wish we were treated differently on the herbicide issue. I know for a fact we stored it. No proof. Oh well.......

[@StormLaker]

'Frank Thompson My dad was exposed to the herbicide there, he was with the 556th Redhorse in 69-70. Sounds like they sprayed it on the base to keep foliage down, and he ran a bulldozer, and worked in areas that were sprayed.

[@gregorymorrison429]

I was Stationed at NKP from April 1974 to May 1975, with US Army Satcom, I know all you guys who departed Thailand NKP must have give it a thousand comments wish would have stayed longer. The Army was like it was always, but down town NKP after hours was ton of xx rated fun and Pot was great

[@georgeblack2020]

I was stationed at NKP from Jan 71 o Dec 71. I was a in charge of computer maintenance for base supply and we also serviced the teletype machines located in the supply warehouses. Can you tell me if the warehouses were within 500 meters of the base perimeter. I can't remember much about the geography of NKP and have no pictures. George Black 715 285-5922.

[@nkp7071]

There's quite a bit of bogus stuff in it. I think I have it stored away somewhere. Much of what he describes about life on the base either isn't true or was a major exaggeration.

[@buchi1947]

Yeah, he doesn't mention the 12 hour shifts we had to do all the time.I was there 67 to 68.

[@aridgerat]

Dec.'69-Dec '70

[@thomaslorenzettijr5927]

Bob, I was there on temporary duty from the 1st Mobile Comm group in Sept 69 to Jan 70. I was assigned to the GCA radar unit near the flight line as an air traffic controller. But I did much more than that. Guard duty on the site and near the perimeter, M60 assistance, moving drums and anything they needed to help the cause. NKP was a most difficult assignment but most don't believe what I say about what I had seen in a short period of time. Did you do all other things while there also? Now I have prostate cancer and can't get the VA to believe me either. They say I need evidence that I worked the perimeter or thereabouts. If anyone can verify to me in writing that yes we all pitched in for guard duty and other stuff I would appreciate it. Tom Lorenzetti

[@RockNRollJeezus]

My late father's name was Mark Earl Ketchledge. He was stationed at NKP in 70-71, I believe. There is a photo at 0:51 if you pause it, the third man in from the left at the table in what appears to be a Christmas party of sorts appears to be him but I cannot be sure. I'm looking for anybody who served with him. All I know is he was a mechanic on the OV-10 and was there for a little less than a year. He passed in Feb/2015 and I have no physical memorabilia or records of his service. Would love to communicate with anybody familiar with my dad. Miss him dearly. His father was a waist gunner in a B17 in WWII and was shot down over Germany and a POW for a year. Both men make me very proud. We have plenty of info on my grandfathers service but not my father. He had his reasons and anyone who knew him can probably guess what they were. Either way I am seeking some confirmation. I have seen pics of him during his time there so I know he was there and when.

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@@thomaslorenzettijr5927 My late father's name was Mark Earl Ketchledge. He was stationed at NKP in 70-71, I believe. There is a photo at 0:51 if you pause it, the third man in from the left at the table in what appears to be a Christmas party of sorts appears to be him but I cannot be sure. I'm looking for anybody who served with him. All I know is he was a mechanic on the OV-10 and was there for a little less than a year. He passed in Feb/2015 and I have no physical memorabilia or records of his service. Would love to communicate with anybody familiar with my dad. Miss him dearly. His father was a waist gunner in a B17 in WWII and was shot down over Germany and a POW for a year. Both men make me very proud. We have plenty of info on my grandfathers service but not my father. He had his reasons and anyone who knew him can probably guess what they were. Either way I am seeking some confirmation. I have seen pics of him during his time there so I know he was there and when.

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1966-67 Maintained runway lighting system.