military service

noun

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

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Our conclusions and final specifications came from military service members themselves and via real-world testing. New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2026 Veterans Place says events like the Cornhole Classic not only raise money, but also increase awareness of the challenges many veterans face after military service. Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026 Ascherson had on a medal that he had been awarded for his military service. Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2026 The Athletic confirmed the instructor as former military service member Tim Ziesel, a nonuniversity employee. Nathan Fenno, New York Times, 1 Sep. 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 15 Sep. 2026.

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