military service

noun

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

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Manager Steve O’Neill called on just one pinch-hitter for the Tigers: slugger Hank Greenberg — three weeks removed from military service in World War II — who entered for left fielder Jimmy Outlaw in the 22nd inning. Ryan Ford, Freep.com, 22 July 2025 The basic logic: Why should going to a junior college count against the clock, but a post-graduate year, military service, religious mission or a pro career in another sport not count? Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 21 July 2025 As the first member to complete his military service at the time, Jin didn’t want to keep ARMY – the name for BTS’ fandom – waiting for content. Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025 In Finland, which joined NATO shortly after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, men must complete mandatory military service before heading into the reserve force. Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025 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 29 Jul. 2025.

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