Janet Michaud
"...Janet grew up on a small farm when
she was younger and always helped her father do the chores. She
grew up in North California; she graduated college and got her
diploma. She made her way up as a Master Chief, but before you
could enter you had to take this long test. She was the best at
her job. She made sure no one did anything wrong or treated
people with disrespect. When people had their shifts other
workers would just leave them behind and not help out. They
thought that they could defend themselves, so Janet would come along
and take over enough so they could at least get something to eat and
drink....
When I walked out of this interview I knew that there was more than just fighting in the war. I realized that being in the war doesn't have to be fighting, you cold just be a n aircraft engineer and be in the war. When Janet Michaud was telling what she did and how she got all her pins it made it seem clearer to me...." ~ T. Irish
"...She really got far in her job. It first started out as sort of a thing to pay for college so she volunteered in 1973. She worked on a flight deck for 30 yeas. She was a nurse in service. She was one of the people who kept up the engines on the ships and the air crafts, which she did for 27 years, as well as being a mechanic. She became the only E2 Master Chief that was female with about 50 other Master Chiefs....
There was some things I consider sexist that had happened back then. The women were not allowed to leave shore while in port. That might've been the time and opportunities that were given but I think that it was unfair, but she dealt with it, which is something I respect. When I asked her if she would recommend for people to do her job if they were serious about it, she replied, ‘Yes, You can do almost anything now. I recommend it. Back then, it wasn't as easy to. There are certainly more opportunities now.’ That shows she really did a lot to gain her respect and earn her parts in what she did. She made it truly sound her job would've been easier if she had been doing it right now. Which is very true. But, for her to do it back then with all the problems and issues occurring, is truly remarkable....
...Having her show the students that war isn't all about fighting and combat and weapons [was helpful]. Every veteran should be respected as much as the others.
Lastly, I want to say that I was grateful to get to experience what I did, and knowing most people won't know her story makes it all worthwhile. I have learned a lot from the interview and I hope the other students did too. I don't think most people could have walked a mile in her shoes. I know I won't ever be able to experience something as great as that. Show respect for our veterans, I do, and they greatly deserve it." ~ J. Belanger
"...After she told me all of these things about her life I learned that Mrs. Michaud was a strong and intelligent woman. She taught me to be strong during hardships and to stand up for yourself. Many neat and exciting things had happened in her life that I wouldn't have guessed. This woman went all over the world, China, Tasmania, Australia, and more...." ~ C. Magee
"...I found all this to be very fascinating. To hear her story of what she did in the military was just inspiring. The way she put it make it see, it was like another day at the office. It must feel that way after awhile, but still. The medals she had won and the things she had done, you couldn't do what she did if you were a civilian...." ~ K. Roach
When I walked out of this interview I knew that there was more than just fighting in the war. I realized that being in the war doesn't have to be fighting, you cold just be a n aircraft engineer and be in the war. When Janet Michaud was telling what she did and how she got all her pins it made it seem clearer to me...." ~ T. Irish
"...She really got far in her job. It first started out as sort of a thing to pay for college so she volunteered in 1973. She worked on a flight deck for 30 yeas. She was a nurse in service. She was one of the people who kept up the engines on the ships and the air crafts, which she did for 27 years, as well as being a mechanic. She became the only E2 Master Chief that was female with about 50 other Master Chiefs....
There was some things I consider sexist that had happened back then. The women were not allowed to leave shore while in port. That might've been the time and opportunities that were given but I think that it was unfair, but she dealt with it, which is something I respect. When I asked her if she would recommend for people to do her job if they were serious about it, she replied, ‘Yes, You can do almost anything now. I recommend it. Back then, it wasn't as easy to. There are certainly more opportunities now.’ That shows she really did a lot to gain her respect and earn her parts in what she did. She made it truly sound her job would've been easier if she had been doing it right now. Which is very true. But, for her to do it back then with all the problems and issues occurring, is truly remarkable....
...Having her show the students that war isn't all about fighting and combat and weapons [was helpful]. Every veteran should be respected as much as the others.
Lastly, I want to say that I was grateful to get to experience what I did, and knowing most people won't know her story makes it all worthwhile. I have learned a lot from the interview and I hope the other students did too. I don't think most people could have walked a mile in her shoes. I know I won't ever be able to experience something as great as that. Show respect for our veterans, I do, and they greatly deserve it." ~ J. Belanger
"...After she told me all of these things about her life I learned that Mrs. Michaud was a strong and intelligent woman. She taught me to be strong during hardships and to stand up for yourself. Many neat and exciting things had happened in her life that I wouldn't have guessed. This woman went all over the world, China, Tasmania, Australia, and more...." ~ C. Magee
"...I found all this to be very fascinating. To hear her story of what she did in the military was just inspiring. The way she put it make it see, it was like another day at the office. It must feel that way after awhile, but still. The medals she had won and the things she had done, you couldn't do what she did if you were a civilian...." ~ K. Roach