military service

noun

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

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German lawmakers have unveiled a new military service plan to boost troop numbers as Berlin seeks to create Europe's strongest conventional army. Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025 Veterans Day is almost here and there are plenty of freebies and discounts available for retired and active-duty military service members. Cheryl V. Jackson, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Nov. 2025 After the band’s hiatus was announced in March 2022, V, Suga, Jin, Jungkook, RM, Jimin, and J-Hope used that time to complete their mandatory military service in South Korea and pursue solo endeavors as musicians. Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 Nov. 2025 Many restaurants have set up a Fallen Solider Table, or Missing Man Table, for Veterans Day to honor military service men and women who have died on duty. Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 11 Nov. 2025 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 Nov. 2025.

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