: time spent serving in the army, navy, air force, etc.
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The welcome ceremony also included a flyover by two B-1 bombers, platoons from each military service, and a presentation of the flags and anthems of both countries.—Arkansas Online,
24 Sep. 2026 Draper added that stories about what happens to women after military service are thin on the ground.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
24 Sep. 2026 The welcome ceremony was also set to include a flyover by two B-1 bombers, flower presenters, platoons from each military service, and a presentation of the flags and anthems of both countries.—
Michelle L. Price,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Sep. 2026 Elor Azaria’s conviction in 2017 for manslaughter and his release after serving two-thirds of his 18-month sentence drew enormous attention in Israel, where military service is compulsory for most Jewish men.—
Cara Anna,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for military service