military service

noun

: 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, 1 Nov. 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 14 Nov. 2026.

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