servicemen
Armed forces members
Servicemen is the plural of serviceman—a member of the armed forces.
The term encompasses soldiers, sailors, marines, and airmen: Thousands of servicemen were deployed overseas.
It often appears in contexts honoring military personnel: a memorial to fallen servicemen.
The compound *servicemembers* has gained ground as a gender-neutral alternative.
Military personnel who fight
- troopsMilitary personnel collectively
- enlistedSigned up formally
- personnelWorkers at an organization
- infantryGround combat troops
marines · sailors · airmen · combatants · reservists · guardsmen · conscripts · draftees
No longer in workforce
- dischargedOfficially let go
- formerPreviously holding a position
- reintegrationRestoration to a group
- civilian lifeNon-military everyday existence
PTSD · VA · benefits · GI Bill · pension · VFW · American Legion · DD-214
Boldness before danger
- courageFortitude facing danger
- heroismExceptional courage under duress
- gallantryCourage, especially in combat
- sacrificeGiving up something precious
honor · purple heart · commendation · fallen · memorial · tribute · duty-bound · selflessness
Organized distribution of resources
- tourPlanned multi-destination journey
- assignmentAllocated work or duty
- postingPublishing content online
- stationFixed stopping point
mission · obligation · commitment · allegiance · oath · honor · sacrifice · call-up
Military duty uniform
- camouflageConcealment through visual blending
- dress uniformCeremonial military attire
- insigniaDistinguishing mark of rank
- badgesWorn symbols of status
medals · ribbons · beret · boots · dog tags · epaulettes · garrison cap · battledress
soldiers
Military personnel who fight
infantry · marines · sailors · airmen · combatants · reservists · guardsmen · conscripts · draftees · recruits
retired
No longer in workforce
- dischargedOfficially let go
- formerPreviously holding a position
- reintegrationRestoration to a group
civilian life · PTSD · VA · benefits · GI Bill · pension · VFW · American Legion · DD-214 · decorated
bravery
Boldness before danger
- courageFortitude facing danger
- heroismExceptional courage under duress
- gallantryCourage, especially in combat
sacrifice · honor · purple heart · commendation · fallen · memorial · tribute · duty-bound · selflessness · fortitude
deployment
Organized distribution of resources
- tourPlanned multi-destination journey
- assignmentAllocated work or duty
- postingPublishing content online
station · mission · obligation · commitment · allegiance · oath · honor · sacrifice · call-up · rotation
fatigues
Military duty uniform
- camouflageConcealment through visual blending
- dress uniformCeremonial military attire
- insigniaDistinguishing mark of rank
badges · medals · ribbons · beret · boots · dog tags · epaulettes · garrison cap · battledress · khakis
servicemencivilians
Non-military population
noncombatants · civilian population · civvies · laypeople · ordinary citizens
servicemennoncombatants
Those exempt from warfare
prisoners of war · refugees · war correspondents · aid workers · enemy combatants