Tag: Engine Shop

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph Through the years, the Engine Shop has been a integral part of the maintenance complex. This undated photograph show some members of the Engine Shop during the 1980s. In the photograph (L-R) are Robert DeKine,…

In 2002, the Hawaii Air National Guard began upgrading their F-15 engines to the new Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-220(E). The National Guard Bureau selected the 154th Wing to be the first ANG F-15 Eagle unit to upgrade to the new…

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph - click to enlarge Retiree John "JC" Chun continues to share photographs and individual identification. JC credited Gay Ross for ID assistance. This photograph shows the Engine Shop crew in 2001. It was taken at…

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This undated photograph shows Grant Suzuki workin in the Engine Shop. Grant was a full time technician for most of his Hawaii Air National Guard career. He was part of a great team repairing engines…

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This undated photograph shows David Leong and William Beck from the F-4 Engine Shop. Both served many years in the Hawaii Air National Guard before their retirements. Thanks to Yvette Miraflor for identification assistance.

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This undated photograph shows William "Bill" Austin. Bill transferred from the Oregon Air National Guard as the 154th Composite Group started their conversion from F-102 Delta Daggers to F-4 Phantoms. He served as the Engine…

Personal photograph used with permission This March 2012 photograph shows retirees Harold DeMello and John "BJ" Wahinekapu eating breakfast at the Olomana Golf Course. Both served as the Engine Shop chief during their careers. Thanks to John "JC" Chun for…

Personal photograph used with permission Thanks to John "JC" Chun for sharing this undated photograph. He and Grant Suzui identified most of the members in the photograph. Many friendly faces from a long time ago. Top Row: Jeffrey Banuilos, Mark…

Retiree News was sad to learn of the passing of Hawaii Air National Guard retiree Ronald Cozo passed away on July 30. Ron served in the Engine Shop for many years before his retirement. A skilled mechanic and leader who…

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This undated photograph shows Airmen repairing a jet engine. It was taken in the old Hawaii Air National Guard facilities in Area 65 before the move to the current compound in 1961. The Airmen are…