She is A Veteran - Theresa Robinson

As a woman in the service in the mid-1970s, Theresa Robinson remembers the catcalls, the vulgar comments, the crude jokes. It was a man’s Navy, and the constant harassment left her feeling humiliated and invisible among her male counterparts. That feeling of invisibility would follow her for several decades as Theresa struggled to be seen and recognized as a veteran. But these experiences – and Theresa’s ability to speak out for her female comrades – also paved the way for the active role she’s taken in the veteran community.

Theresa is sharing her story in the second installment of MVAA’s She is A Veteran campaign. We will be sharing stories of Michigan women veterans every other month through June 2021. Learn more at MichiganVeterans.com