military service

noun

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

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The Israeli military’s top general took swift action, suspending all operational activities of a reserve battalion involved in the detention of CNN’s team in the West Bank – including dismissing one soldier from military service. Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026 The proposal provides for some exceptions, such as residences unoccupied because of military service, disasters or an owner’s death. Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026 To honor his father's military service, Brunson, himself a retired Army vet, can also look forward to playing his trumpet at more local military ceremonies. Kim Hudson, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026 The Revolutionary Guards also have an intelligence service as well as their own versions of traditional military service branches. The Week Us, TheWeek, 6 Apr. 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 11 Apr. 2026.

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