: time spent serving in the army, navy, air force, etc.
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Joe Lattanzi said his father's military service helped shape his commitment to voting in every election.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
3 Nov. 2026 The 67-year-old former police investigator makes no secret of his disagreements with Abbas on issues such as mandatory military service or LGBTQ rights.—
Sam Metz,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Nov. 2026 The activists demand spending on schools, climate protection and housing, and are against plans to return to mandatory military service.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
1 Nov. 2026 Renard Hayes, the father of Golden State guard Tiffany Hayes, pointed to his own military service while defending the players’ choice.—
Dan Zaksheske Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
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