military service

noun

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

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Brother Lawrence Washington’s military service doubtless turned George’s British empires eyes in that direction, yet the temporary nature of Lawrence’s service gave George little more than a taste of what a life at arms entailed. Literary Hub, 20 May 2026 Veterans who are injured and disabled in the course of military service, but manage 20 years of service, are eligible to receive full retirement pay plus full disability payments from the Veterans Administration (providing their disability is rated at least 50% on the VA ratings scale). Star Parker, Boston Herald, 19 May 2026 Gallrein, a former Navy Seal who avoided making public appearances on the campaign trail, ran on his military service and loyalty to the president. ABC News, 19 May 2026 The uniforms, donated by members of the Azov Brigade, women soldiers, and artists serving in the war, formed part of a broader presentation addressing military service, loss, and the visibility of the war in everyday life during the Biennale in May 2026. Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 15 May 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 25 May. 2026.

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