: time spent serving in the army, navy, air force, etc.
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Republican candidate for Minnesota’s Second Congressional District Tyler Kistner ended his campaign this week, citing his military service obligations as the main reason for withdrawing from the race.—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 17 Apr. 2026 The Comeback the World Waited For BTS resumed group activities in 2026 after pausing in 2022 for mandatory military service.—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026 Why the Comeback Matters BTS resumed group activities in 2026 after pausing in 2022 for mandatory military service.—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for military service