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• n  a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
  the veterans laughed at the new recruits
• n  a person who has served in the armed forces
• n  an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service
• s  rendered competent through trial and experience
  veteran steadiness
  a veteran officer

• Veterans of World War II returned to a grateful, generous country that was about to embark on an unprecedented quarter-century of prosperity.
• When veterans of America's two current wars Iraq and Afghanistan tried to sue the Department of Veterans Affairs for failing to process thousands of claims for post .
• After the Department of Veterans Affairs told them to wait their turn, veterans who bear the psychological scars of fighting the war on terror now have the chance to sue.

• veteran soldier
• vet
• ex-serviceman
• old-timer
• oldtimer
• old hand
• warhorse
• old stager
• stager
• seasoned

News & Articles

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• Veteran to be honored as a 'Hall of Fame Dad'
  A Mid-South Navy veteran of almost 20 years is being recognized as a hall of fame dad this weekend at the Memphis Training Camp for Dads.
  June 12, 2013 - WMCTV Memphis
• Institute for Veteran Cultural Studies Provides Avenue for Veteran Family to Give Back to The Community by Training ...
  Veteran couple Derek and Naomi Neuts established the Institute for Veteran Cultural Studies to fill cultural competency gaps in mental health services that are still creating reintegration barriers for military families. Through a unique online delivery method, the Institute allows counselors to have an instructor-led, seminar-style experience to learn about what veterans face after life in the ...
  June 12, 2013 - PRWeb
• Homeless veteran makes flowers, specialty gifts for a good cause
  A Navy veteran says he’s always wanted to help others – and he is not letting homelessness stand in the...
  June 12, 2013 - WTKR Norfolk

Quotes

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• Otis Smith in ESPN
  The most important lesson to be taken away is that the benefits of legalization depend strongly on how it is implemented. Some veteran growers in far northern California oppose legalization, fearing it would increase competition and cut profits,... Daniel Hamburg http://www.google.com/url?q=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Hamburg&source=dictionary&usg=AFQjCNEmbyEh6kYH-beSUVyR1hxMYzwSaA Birmingham Star http://www.google.com/url?q=http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/657266/cs/1/&source=dictionary&usg=AFQjCNGYc4R0ESGFUHS99RbcLo7rO0g36A Jul 8, 2010 107721 141325 veteran Vince [Carter] gives us a veteran, go-to scoring presence, especially at the end of games," Magic general manager Otis Smith said in a statement. "Our goal remains the same -- to win a championship. Any time you can add an All-Star to help...
• Ian Callinan in Melbourne Herald Sun
  His passion for service was born during his decorated career in the United States Marine Corps, and he went on to earn the distinction of being the first Vietnam War combat veteran elected to Congress. Jack's tough-as-nails reputation carried over... Barack Obama http://www.google.com/url?q=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barack_Obama&source=dictionary&usg=AFQjCNHQ0yfPaaXFGqLKymRgcres0I2nuA The Hill http://www.google.com/url?q=http://thehill.com/homenews/house/80225-rep-john-murtha-dies&source=dictionary&usg=AFQjCNFvJ8_ASt_iznqYVcfpV6sh1325ng Feb 8, 2010 107723 141330 veterinarian The most likely explanation was that the virus escaped from Eastern Creek on the person, clothing or equipment of a groom, veterinarian, farrier or other person who had contact with an infected horse and who then left the quarantine station without...