servicewomen
Women in uniform
Servicewomen is the plural of servicewoman—a woman serving in the armed forces.
The term parallels servicemen and emerged as women took on military roles: Servicewomen now serve in combat positions that were once closed to them.
The gender-neutral servicemembers increasingly appears in official contexts.
Social identity category
- parityState of being equal
- pioneersFirst to explore territory
- trailblazersThose who open territory
- integrationCombining into a whole
inclusion · representation · advancement · opportunity · barriers · discrimination · feminism · empowerment
Faithful commitment to another
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- allegianceLoyalty owed to authority
- oathFormal binding promise
- commitmentFirm pledge to act
discipline · integrity · perseverance · diligent · unwavering · resolute · patriotism · responsibility
Authority figure in uniform
- enlistedSigned up formally
- pilotOne who steers aircraft
- sailorSeafaring crew member
- soldierArmed forces member
marine · airman · commander · lieutenant · corporal · sergeant · admiral · general
gender
Social identity category
- parityState of being equal
- pioneersFirst to explore territory
- trailblazersThose who open territory
integration · inclusion · representation · advancement · opportunity · barriers · discrimination · feminism · empowerment · rights
loyalty
Faithful commitment to another
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- allegianceLoyalty owed to authority
- oathFormal binding promise
commitment · discipline · integrity · perseverance · diligent · unwavering · resolute · patriotism · responsibility · conscientious
officer
Authority figure in uniform
soldier · marine · airman · commander · lieutenant · corporal · sergeant · admiral · general · captain
military
Armed forces collectively
- enlistmentVoluntary entry into service
- deploymentOrganized distribution of resources
- veteranExperienced former soldier
uniform · squadron · platoon · regiment · infantry · medic · logistics · drill · barracks · camouflage
courage
Fortitude facing danger
- heroismExceptional courage under duress
- braveryBoldness before danger
- gallantryCourage, especially in combat
fortitude · resilience · fearless · intrepid · dauntless · tenacity · daring · prowess · mettle · medal