military service

noun

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

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Previously under the impression Gali had voluntarily extended her military service, Orna learns she was actually discharged early, then entered some shady deals with her ex-comrades. Alison Herman, Variety, 8 May 2026 Her work is shaped by her military service, where procedure and outcomes are standardized. Laura Berrios, AJC.com, 7 May 2026 The proposal would eliminate redshirts, including medical redshirts, and includes only select exemptions for maternity leave, military service or religious missions. Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 6 May 2026 Burkina Faso’s military junta later said he had been conscripted into military service. ABC News, 6 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 16 May. 2026.

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