veteran Synonyms

seasoned long-serving expert skillful old hand skilled pro ex-serviceman professional practiced experienced old-timer vet wise paratrooper trouper geezer consultant sourdough long time knowledgeable oldtimer serviceman baby boomer battle-scarred broken in longtime old soldier practised war veteran war weary veterans service member old guard oldcomer doyen commando careerist past master warhorse elder statesman oldest old stager battle-hardened weathered warrior master hardened hand graybeard