military service

noun

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

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In June 2025, RM completed his mandatory South Korean military service. Kelsey Lentz, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026 Poland gives medalists an investment-grade diamond and a painting for gold medals, and South Korea exempts winners from compulsory military service. Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026 Several firearms were registered to the man living at the address, along with records of prior military service. Tim Fang, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026 Following his military service, Morrison enrolled at the Wharton School of Business. Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 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 4 Feb. 2026.

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