Sergeant Butler, a respected 11-year veteran who was to be discharged in August, will serve an additional 10 months.

The referee Ruby Goldstein, a respected veteran, came under criticism for not stopping the fight sooner.

With age, however, Rogers mellowed and became a very respected veteran and spokesman for wrestling.

In an effort to stabilize the young team, the Islanders traded for two respected veterans in the off season.

Now it is Bryant who is the strongest voice and the most respected veteran of a team in transition.

These days, this former upstart (he was born in 1964, and began recording as a teenager) is a respected veteran.

They prospered under Johnson, a respected veteran known for an upbeat attitude.

These awards used to be given to innovators like the young Walt Disney and an occasional respected veteran.

Replacing him is Nick Price, a respected veteran who has been everywhere professional golfers pay their dues.

Every team has to have at least one representative, and Ferraro is a respectable and respected veteran.