retired general
Ex-military top brass
A retired general is a former military officer of the highest ranks who has left active service.
The title persists after retirement as a courtesy: Retired General Powell spoke at the ceremony.
Retired generals often appear as media commentators on military affairs, serve on corporate boards of defense contractors, or enter politics.
- veteranExperienced former soldier
- old soldierExperienced former military person
- militaryArmed forces collectively
- military careerProfessional path in armed forces
- commanderPerson with authority over others
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- Former Rolesex-president, ex-wife, ex-husband, ex-boyfriend, ex-girlfriend
- punditscommentator, pundit, political commentator, analyst, talking head
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Recently enlisted person
raw recruit · private · buck private · enlisted soldier · cadet
retired generalcivilian
Non-military person
conscientious objector · pacifist · draft dodger · non-combatant · private citizen
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