ex-serviceman
Discharged military member
An ex-serviceman is a man who formerly served in the armed forces.
The term is more common in British than American English, where *veteran* predominates: The charity provides housing for ex-servicemen.
The plural is ex-servicemen; ex-servicewoman and ex-service member cover other cases.
Metal honor token
- decoratedMade more visually appealing
- valorCourage in danger
- braveryBoldness before danger
- heroismExceptional courage under duress
sacrifice · commendation · recognition · ceremony · tribute · distinguished · gallantry · memorial
Experienced former soldier
- soldierArmed forces member
- armyOrganized land-based military
- navyMaritime military force
- airforceAerial military branch
marines · infantry · regiment · battalion · platoon · squadron · enlisted · rank
Veterans' fraternal organization
- legionGreat number, or soldiers
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
- comradeFellow member, shared cause
- brotherhoodKinship among men
association · organization · fellowship · reunion · chapter · post · club · solidarity
Retiree's ongoing benefit
- VAVeterans' federal department
- disabilityImpairment affecting life activities
- healthcareOrganized provision of treatment
- compensationPayment for services rendered
allowance · entitlement · assistance · rehabilitation · aid · welfare
Change from one state
- reintegrationRestoration to a group
- adjustmentAlteration to improve fit
- employmentPaid occupation status
- workforceAll available workers
resume · hiring · workplace · readjustment · retraining · credential · vocational
medal
Metal honor token
heroism · sacrifice · commendation · recognition · ceremony · tribute · distinguished · gallantry · memorial · remembrance
veteran
Experienced former soldier
airforce · marines · infantry · regiment · battalion · platoon · squadron · enlisted · rank · uniform
VFW
Veterans' fraternal organization
- legionGreat number, or soldiers
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
- comradeFellow member, shared cause
brotherhood · association · organization · fellowship · reunion · chapter · post · club · solidarity · network
pension
Retiree's ongoing benefit
- VAVeterans' federal department
- disabilityImpairment affecting life activities
- healthcareOrganized provision of treatment
compensation · allowance · entitlement · assistance · rehabilitation · aid · welfare
transition
Change from one state
- reintegrationRestoration to a group
- adjustmentAlteration to improve fit
- employmentPaid occupation status
workforce · resume · hiring · workplace · readjustment · retraining · credential · vocational
- Former Rolesex-president, ex-wife, ex-husband, ex-boyfriend, ex-girlfriend
- Veteransveteran, vets, war veteran, war veterans, VA
ex-servicemancivilian
Non-military person
draft dodger · conscientious objector · pacifist · non-combatant
ex-servicemen, serviceman, servicemen, service, services, serviced, servicing, serviceable, servant