Perceptions of C-123 Veterans Seeking Agent Orange Exposure Care From VA

There are different perceptions of our post-Vietnam C-123 veterans, formed in the minds of the public, our legislators, the Air Force, other veterans, ourselves and our families. (note: last photo is graphic and very disturbing.)

C-123 veterans as seen by families welcoming us back from the Gulf

C-123 veterans (med techs and flight nurses) as seen by their patients

C-123 veterans as seen by ourselves

C-123 veteran, the late LtCol Tim Olmsted, as seen by the ground crew

C-123 veterans, as seen by Hondurans

C-123 veterans, as seen by the flight surgeon

C-123 veteran, the late LtCol Paul Bailey, as seen by New Hampshire American Legion
(combat veteran of 101st Airborne before the Air Force, served 36 years)

C-123 veteran, as seen by surgeon and family. Soft tissue sarcoma.
 Photo provided by the late Master Sergeant George Gadbois. VA claim denied
(photo shown because George wanted it shown)