Photo Above Courtesy of Scott Baker
A1C Bob Woodsen and his dog at Phu Cat AB, January 1967
A t t a c k o n A m e r i c a
Photos Above: Safe Conduct Passes, Courtesy of Bruce Pritchett
1. The Dogs and Handlers Lost: Vietnam To Sandbox list all USAF, USN, USA, USMC & Handlers from our allies killed in Vietnam, Thailand, and the Sandbox. I added other services because all dog handlers share a common bond. Note: Working on this list.
2. The Handlers & Dogs of SEA Worksheet list all known dogs assigned to Vietnam & Thailand Air Force/Navy bases and some Army dogs used in Vietnam and Thailand. The list also specifies the dogs that were returned in 1975-76 to the DOD Dog Center, Lackland AFB, Texas. Over 1,600 + dogs are listed by name, brand number, and bases assigned. I am adding Army sentry dog handlers and dogs to my spreadsheet as time permits.
3. Both lists are in PDF format. Download time will be effected by your internet speed.
| VIETNAM | THAILAND |
|---|---|
| Bien Hoa Air Base | Don Muang RTAFB |
| Binh Thuy Air Base | Ko Kha RTAS |
| Ban Me Thout -- No AF Dogs | Korat RTAFB |
| Cam Ranh Bay AB Air Base | Nakhon Phanom RTAFB |
| Da Nang AB Air Base | Takhli RTAFB |
| Dong Ha AB -- No AF Dogs | Udorn RTAFB |
| Ubon RTAFB | U-Tapao RTAFB |
| Monkey Mountain, -- No AF Dogs | Special Gift To Thailand |
| Nha Trang Air Base | |
| Phan Rang AB Air Base | Non-VSPA Websites |
| Phu Cat AB Air Base | USAF History |
| Pleiku AB Air Base | |
| Qui Nhon Air Base, -- No AF Dogs | |
| Tan Son Nhut AB Air Base | |
| Tuy Hoa Air Base | |
| Project Safeside | |
| Project Safeside |
Military Dog History
K-9 HONOR & REMEMBER & OUR HEROES
| Đà Nàng AB 366th SPS Photo's -1 |
Đà Nàng AB 366th SPS Photo's -2 |
Đà Nàng AB 366th SPS Photo's -3 |
Đà Nàng AB 366th SPS Photo's -4 |
Air Base Defense of Vietnam, including attacks on bases
Complete Lists of attack dates for RVN & Thailand, needed for VA Claims!
Adopting of Military Working Dogs or Contractor Working Dogs
Supporting Deployed Troops
Cold Nose-Brave Hearts Legendary War Dogs
Complete History of Air Base Defense of Vietnam - Thailand, including attacks on bases
The United States employed large numbers of military working dogs as sentries, scouts, trackers, and mine detectors in Vietnam. In mid-1968 an epizootic occurred which threatened the working dog program and led to 250 canine deaths. Military veterinarians launched an extensive effort to control this disease and to determine its cause. This study, using primary and secondary sources, describes the epizootic, the identification and control of the disease, and its implications for the future use of military working dogs. Canine ehrlichiosis, a highly fatal tickborne rickettsiosis caused by Ehrlichia canis, was identified as the cause of the epizootic. Clinical and experimental experience proved that canine ehrlichiosis can be successfully treated with tetracycline; this treatment and serologic testing to detect infected animals brought the epizootic under control, although ehrlichiosis still remains a problem among military working dogs. This study concluded that the future control of canine ehrlichiosis and related diseases requires: serologic screening of prospective and active duty military dogs, rigorous tick control, evaluation of the disease threat in areas where military dogs are employed, disease education of personnel who deal with military dogs, and additional veterinary research.
Air Base Defense of Vietnam, including attacks on bases
Complete Lists of attack dates for RVN & Thailand, needed for VA Claims!
Complete Lists of attack dates for RVN & Thailand,
needed for VA Claims!
| Vietnam The Country | French Legacy | Dien Bien Phu | RVN Military |
| Vietnam The Country | Who you calling Ho? |
| K-9 Bulletin Board | Chemical ExposureChemical Exposure or Cancer Risk! |
| Testicular Cancer Study ? | Agent Orange in Thailand ? | Malathion | Chemical Exposure or Cancer Risk! |
| Texas Handlers | Da Nang AB Handlers | U-Tapao Handlers | Korat Handlers |
| PACAF Reunion at Branson |
VSPA is an association for USAF Vietnam War Veterans who served in Vietnam or Thailand from 1960-1975, as Air Police / Security Police or as an Augmentee. Visit the main pages for information on joining
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