What is a veteran in reference to the military?

Answer 1

n. # A person who is long experienced or practiced in an activity or capacity: a veteran of political campaigns. # A person who has served in the armed forces: "Privilege, a token income . . . were allowed for veterans of both world wars"(Mavis Gallant). # An old soldier who has seen long service. adj. # Having had long experience or practice: a veteran actor. # Of or relating to former members of the armed forces: veteran benefits. [Latin veterānus, from vetus, veter-, old.] from: http://www.answers.com/veteran

Answer 2

A veteran normally would be described in terms of the specific war of which he or she is a veteran, such as a WW II veteran, a Vietnamese War veteran, etc. Other useful descriptions could include, heroic, decorated, disabled, elderly, etc.

Answer 3

Former Servicemember, seasoned soldier, battle-scarred