serviceman
Armed forces member
A serviceman is a member of the armed forces—army, navy, air force, or marines.
The term emphasizes military service rather than rank: Three servicemen were killed in the attack.
Serviceman also refers to someone who repairs or maintains equipment: The appliance serviceman came to fix the dishwasher.
The military sense dominates contemporary usage.
Armed forces member
- trooperMounted soldier or patroller
- marineRelating to the sea
- sailorSeafaring crew member
- airmanOne who pilots aircraft
veteran · infantry · warrior · commando · recruit · private · sergeant · lieutenant
Skilled practical worker
- mechanicVehicle maintenance professional
- electricianWiring installation specialist
- plumberWater system tradesperson
- handymanVersatile home repairer
repairman · installer · maintenance · troubleshoot · diagnose · fix · toolbox · wrench
Required moral task
- commitmentFirm pledge to act
- sacrificeGiving up something precious
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
valor · courage · bravery · patriotism · selflessness · devotion · integrity · oath
Release of substance outward
- reintegrationRestoration to a group
- PTSDChronic reaction to horrific events
- GI BillVeteran education benefit
- Purple HeartMilitary wound decoration
Veterans Day · memorial · homecoming · deployment · tour of duty · honorable · retired · combat experience
Concealment through visual blending
- fatiguesMilitary duty uniform
- dress bluesFormal military uniform
- insigniaDistinguishing mark of rank
- medalsAwards for achievement
rank · boots · beret · badges · epaulettes · dog tags · garrison cap · tunic
soldier
Armed forces member
airman · veteran · infantry · warrior · commando · recruit · private · sergeant · lieutenant · captain
technician
Skilled practical worker
- mechanicVehicle maintenance professional
- electricianWiring installation specialist
- plumberWater system tradesperson
handyman · repairman · installer · maintenance · troubleshoot · diagnose · fix · toolbox · wrench · parts
duty
Required moral task
- commitmentFirm pledge to act
- sacrificeGiving up something precious
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
honor · valor · courage · bravery · patriotism · selflessness · devotion · integrity · oath · allegiance
discharge
Release of substance outward
- reintegrationRestoration to a group
- PTSDChronic reaction to horrific events
- GI BillVeteran education benefit
Purple Heart · Veterans Day · memorial · homecoming · deployment · tour of duty · honorable · retired · combat experience · benefits
camouflage
Concealment through visual blending
- fatiguesMilitary duty uniform
- dress bluesFormal military uniform
- insigniaDistinguishing mark of rank
medals · rank · boots · beret · badges · epaulettes · dog tags · garrison cap · tunic · regalia
waiter
One who serves tables
busboy · busser · sommelier · carhop · butler · valet · bellhop · porter · hospitality
- repairmenappliance repairman, handyman, mechanic, auto mechanic, HVAC technician
- enlisted soldiersprivate, corporal, sergeant, recruit, GI
- menguys, male, blokes, guy, chaps
servicemancivilian
Non-military person
noncombatant · private citizen · civvy · conscientious objector · pacifist
servicemancivilian
Non-military person
noncombatant · prisoner of war · enemy combatant · refugee · war correspondent