Probably unpopular and boring topic. Agent Orange K9 etc.in Thailand

[laolover88]

I was looking for old pictures of Nakhon Phanom. where I live, and where this week we have the wonderful boat races.

I came across this:

http://www.pbase.com/635thk9/conklin_56th&page=all

http://www.agentorangerecord.com/information/facts_faqs/faqs/

"The half‐life of dioxin depends greatly on where it is located. In humans the half‐life is between 11–15 years, though it can be as high as 20 years. The half–life of dioxin in the environment varies depending on what type of soil it is found and how deep it lies. Sun will break down 
dioxin so it is believed that the half‐life for dioxin on the surface is between 1–3 years depending on the conditions. However, if the dioxin is buried under the surface or deep in the sediment of rivers and other bodies of water, the dioxin half‐life can be more than 100 years."

I never realised that not only were Vietnam and Laos being sprayed but US troops were being drenched as well

I don't live near the US base but in Udon/Ubon??

Many of you know more than me...but...

What do you reckon?

56th SPS Heavy Weapons NKP 1970 to 1971
To all those concerned about Agent Orange. NKP is now on the VA list for exposure for K-9 and SPS. You just need to prove you were there. VA has con

[daoyai]

If the area was not speayed with agent orange, probably the least of your worries, the lingering affects of AO and the thousands of uxb in V.N. Laos and Cambodia are a lasting shame on the U.S. and an ongoing tragedy for the people there. Peace