military service

noun

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

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He was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire in 2018, for his military service and mountaineering achievements. Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 31 July 2026 Others from psychology, neuroscience, military service, music, or entrepreneurship. Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 The Danish Royal House announced in March that King Frederik and Queen Mary’s eldest daughter would begin her military service after her graduation from school as the country amps up its military numbers. Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026 Dorléac was born on April 12, 1943, in Toulon, France, to an American military service member stationed with his family in Europe. Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 29 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 8 Aug. 2026.

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