American soldier; US serviceman; US servicewoman
Refers to a member of the US military, regardless of gender. Commonly used in news and everyday conversation.
沖縄には多くの米兵が駐留している。
Many American soldiers are stationed in Okinawa.
その事件には米兵が関与していた。
A US serviceman was involved in the incident.
1995 Okinawa rape incident
Compound of 米 (べい, 'America') and 兵 (へい, 'soldier').