Serviceman
noun
A person who serves in the military forces.
My uncle is a serviceman in the navy.
Often appears as...
- active serviceman
- retired serviceman
noun
A person who serves in the military forces.
My uncle is a serviceman in the navy.
Often appears as...
- active serviceman
- retired serviceman
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Pro Tip 1/3Gender Neutral
The word 'serviceman' applies to both male and female members of the military, despite having 'man' in it.
My sister is a serviceman in the air force.
Pro Tip 2/3Respectful Context
'Serviceman' is often used in contexts where the person is being respected for their military service.
We thanked the serviceman for his dedication to our country.
Pro Tip 3/3Branch Specific
Specify the branch when possible, such as a 'navy serviceman' or 'army serviceman'.
At the parade, we saw many army servicemen in uniform.
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Quote examples
Marcus Luttrell
American Soldier
I got my service dog when I was medically retired out of the military, and it was the best thing that ever happened to me. I wish every medically retired serviceman could have a service dog. He's amazing. He's my best bud. I go everywhere and anywhere with him.
Quote examples
Bud Grant
American Coach
There was a prison uprising at Alcatraz, and I drove the Marines over there in a landing craft to quell the riot. I am the only serviceman I know with an American Theatre ribbon.
Quote examples
Marcus Luttrell
American Soldier
I got my service dog when I was medically retired out of the military, and it was the best thing that ever happened to me. I wish every medically retired serviceman could have a service dog. He's amazing. He's my best bud. I go everywhere and anywhere with him.
Quote examples
Bud Grant
American Coach
There was a prison uprising at Alcatraz, and I drove the Marines over there in a landing craft to quell the riot. I am the only serviceman I know with an American Theatre ribbon.
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