military service

noun

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

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Arirang marks the group’s first seven-member release in several years, as the members of BTS each completed their mandatory military service over the last few years. Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026 The gap saw the individual members fulfilling mandatory military service in South Korea and recording a multitude of solo projects. Jem Aswad, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026 The album marks the band’s first LP since each member completed his mandatory military service in South Korea. Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2026 Officials also said Paktyawal had not provided any record of his military service. ABC News, 16 Mar. 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 21 Mar. 2026.

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