While Violette was in Fuel Systems Repair in the 43 MXS at Pope AFB he was an airman that new troops could look up to. When a supervisor needed something done, and done quick and efficiently, they went to Violette. When Violette was not working on an aircraft he was either training himself to further learn the aircraft or he was training troops in upgrade training.
    Not only was Violette a hard worker, he also was a people person. Anytime anyone had a problem or needed someone to talk to, they went to Violette for his advice. If you needed help, Violette was the first person to drop what he was doing, if it wasn't important or critical, and do everything he can to help you out. Up until the day he left the military, Michael Violette was very critical to our shop's production rate.

SSgt. John A. Thoene
USAF