military service

noun

: time spent serving in the army, navy, air force, etc.

Examples of military service in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Culture In addition to honoring Americans who died in active military service, Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of the summer, and Miami is ripe with festivals and events during the long weekend. Camellia Burris, Miami Herald, 23 May 2024 President Joe Biden is traveling to New England on Tuesday to announce updates on the expansion of health benefits and services for veterans impacted by toxic exposures during military service, as well as attend campaign events. Maya Marchel Hoff, USA TODAY, 21 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for military service 

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“Military service.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/military%20service. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

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