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SSgt.
Dean
"
Mean Dean"
Collins
(Ret.)
My profile
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Name | SSgt. Dean Collins (Ret.) |
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| Unit | 33rd Fighter Squadron "Falcons" | |
| Crewing F-16s | from 1983 until 1991 | |
| Contact meandean | Send me a private message | |
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I was at Shaw AFB for eight years. Jet engine mechanic at the 19th and 33rd AMU's. Rivet work Force help train me in a crew chief. Was DCC for 83-1151 but still mainly a engine man. Medical Retirement in 1991 during Desert Storm.
Current or Favourite assignmentTwo years at 19th AMU, others at 33rd. Both places had some great people. I have loss contact with them all but one. Hope to find a few here.DeploymentsAll state side TDY's |
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My Jets & Assignments
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83151 | [Detailed history of this F-16] | ||||
| Unit | 33rd Fighter Squadron "Falcons" | [Unit History] | ||||
| Period | 1983 - 1991 | |||||
| Current: | 83151 | 
USAF 33 TFS
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F-16C Block 25 | [ w/o] | ||
| One of the best airplane in the 33rd. But was loss in desert due to engine problems. But I was still in shaw. | ||||||
| Other aircraft/assignments | All I ever worked was the F-16A/B/C/D F100-200/229 PW engine. I loved working that engine and plane. Still miss it today. | |||||
Visitor Comments
33rd
marty napier,
May 30, 2011 - 03:49 AM
marty napier,
May 30, 2011 - 03:49 AM
Hey Dean, I remember you best as the coach of our undefeated softball team. Been living in Raleigh NC since I got out in 1992.
Wow
Dean Collins,
Dec 09, 2012 - 05:51 PM
Dean Collins,
Dec 09, 2012 - 05:51 PM
Yes, I retired from AF and softball. I live in Vidalia, Ga now
33rd
Mike Melville,
Jun 18, 2014 - 02:33 AM
Mike Melville,
Jun 18, 2014 - 02:33 AM
I started at Shaw on 83-1151 then moved to 83-1141 with Brenda Medley. Was there from 85-88. Marty may remember me. How cool to find this on the net.
33rd
Jim Gillooley,
Feb 15, 2022 - 05:30 AM
Jim Gillooley,
Feb 15, 2022 - 05:30 AM
I remember all you guys. I was a crew chief in the 33rd from 86-90. Got out and was an inspector on the space shuttle for 21 years. Retired from the 125th fighter wing in 2004, FL ANG F-15's.
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