ex-servicewoman

Discharged female military

An ex-servicewoman is a woman who formerly served in the armed forces.

The term appears in British English more than American, where female veteran is more common.

The charity supports ex-servicewomen transitioning to civilian careers.

military

veteran

Experienced former soldier

tour · barracks · uniform · rank · enlisted · commissioned · reservist · medals · battalion · corps

transition

civilian

Non-military person

resettlement · employment · readjustment · benefits · pension · housing · education · retraining · certification · interview

support

charity

Voluntary aid for others

counseling · PTSD · trauma · healthcare · VA · advocacy · welfare · commemoration · remembrance · memorial

identity

sisterhood

Bond among women

discrimination · harassment · recognition · invisibility · underrepresented · camaraderie · bonding · solidarity · pride · legacy

Opposites
military service status

ex-servicewomanservicewoman

Woman in military

recruit · cadet · enlistee

gender

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Former armed forces member

military affiliation

ex-servicewomancivilian

Non-military person

non-combatant · pacifist

Family

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