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...It is my understanding, there are still USAF planes flying today that were used to spray in Vietnam...


Not any more. IIRC, only the Fairchild C-123 was used by the AF for serial spraying, those are out of the inventory. After Viet Nam use, some were flown by the ANG and/or AFRC and those crew were affected.

https://www.benefits.va.gov/BE...onnected/AO_C123.pdf

One of the former spray 123s is on display at NMUSAF:

http://www.nationalmuseum.af.m...ild-c-123k-provider/
 
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My dad (Navy minesweeper in Vietnam) had non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, also diabetic. Determined to be related to AO exposure. I was also diagnosed with NHL in 2009.



RB

Cancer fighter (Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma) since 2009, now fighting Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma.


 
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I'm very sorry to hear of your cousin and will include him in prayers.


Regards, Will G.
 
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Over the last 10 years I have watched AO reek havoc on the Vietnam Vets that I know. Diabetes, cancer and circulation issues are rampant.


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