military service

noun

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

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Wang said his military service was inspired by his grandfather, who served in the Marines and in the Battle of Okinawa in World War II. Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026 Operation Homefront chose him in part for his military service in Afghanistan, where he was wounded in combat. Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026 The Cabinet said the new model would include possible exceptions for circumstances such as pregnancy, military service and religious missions. ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026 Jung Kook was unable to perform because his mandatory military service began in December 2023 alongside Jimin. Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 15 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 18 Apr. 2026.

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