Advisor
Veteran
Veteran noun - A person with long experience in a specified area.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Given that the actor portraying the commander was the technical advisor and actual veteran commander, this was probably very close to Real Life.
Source: Communications Officer -
Run Between the Raindrops (aka Citadel) a novel by Vietnam veteran turned Hollywood actor/advisor Dale Dye, and inspired by his own experiences in the Battle for Hue.
Source: Useful Notes / The Vietnam War - The military advisor for Gearbox Software is a retired veteran general.
Source: Shown Their Work / Video Games
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