military service

noun

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

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When Garrincha reported for military service as a teenager, the local army chief took one glance at him and told him he wouldn’t be needed. Jack Lang, New York Times, 28 May 2026 The Employer-Vet Career Connect app, expected to launch in June, is part of the organization's effort to help veterans navigate the transition from military service into civilian careers. Conor McGill, CBS News, 28 May 2026 According to military service records provided by the Navy to ABC News, Butler enlisted in the Navy in December 2011. Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 27 May 2026 Clay was a 2024 graduate of Uplift Wisdom Preparatory in Dallas, according to a 2025 Instagram post in which the school celebrated his military service. Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 May 2026 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 6 Jun. 2026.

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