veteran - n. someone who fought in a war as a soldier, sailor, et cetera
pipeline - n. a line of connected pipes that are used for carrying liquids and gases over a long distance
downstream - adv. in the direction in which a stream, river, etc., flows
water cannon - n. a machine that shoots a large, powerful stream of water and that is used by police to control violent crowds
flare - n. a weapon that fires out a large flame – often used to attract attention
attorney - n. lawyer; a person whose job is to guide and assist people in legal matters
transition team - n. a group of people who manage the change between one system or administrative regime and another