military service

noun

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

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Kang Daniel is currently enlisted in South Korea’s mandatory military service. Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 In addition, the new system eliminates a waiver process, while preserving exceptions for pregnancy, active-duty military service and official religious missions. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 July 2026 The award builds on a program that has become a notable example of how commercial technology can transition rapidly into military service, while also highlighting the Navy’s growing investment in autonomous underwater systems. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026 The sporting event, which Harry founded, is for wounded and sick military service personnel. Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 7 July 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 Jul. 2026.

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