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military service

noun

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

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Beckstrom began her military service in June 2023. Bloomberg, Oc Register, 28 Nov. 2025 French President Emmanuel Macron is launching a new voluntary military service for young citizens, aiming to fortify France’s armed forces as fears grow over Russia’s ambitions in Europe. Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025 The Soldier Voting Act of 1942 and the Federal Voting Assistance Act of 1955 required states to send ballots to military service members, but there was no standardized system in place. Ellen Gustafson, Time, 26 Nov. 2025 Senate Majority Leader John Thune, for example, proffered legislation to pay more than 1 million military service members during the government shutdown. Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 26 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 29 Nov. 2025.

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