military service

noun

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

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Much like Parton, Judd lets her actions speak louder than her words, and one of the causes closest to her heart is helping military service members. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026 With rents continuing to climb, finding an affordable place to live has become increasingly difficult for military service members returning home and veterans living on limited incomes. — Joan Murray, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 In the cable, published by WikiLeaks, the embassy said recruiters in Israel were targeting young people finishing mandatory military service and promising large sums to be made working at American malls. — Monika Evstatieva, NPR, 14 Oct. 2026 Others did so to gain access to education, employment and military service. — Katherine Brodsky, Variety, 14 Oct. 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 20 Oct. 2026.

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