military service

noun

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

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DeMotte’s tenure at VU was interrupted by his military service in the Civil War. Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026 The members reunite in Los Angeles after completing military service in South Korea to create new music together. Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026 Credit card issuers will sometimes agree to reduce interest rates, waive fees or settle debts for less if the borrower can show a permanent disability or significant income limitations tied to military service. Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026 Clay was a 2024 graduate of Uplift Wisdom Preparatory in Dallas, according to a 2025 Instagram post in which the school celebrated his military service. Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Mar. 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 9 Mar. 2026.

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