: time spent serving in the army, navy, air force, etc.
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George has more than four decades of military service.—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026 Wiseman’s background combines aviation, military service and spaceflight experience.—Mathew Schumer, Baltimore Sun, 1 Apr. 2026 Into adulthood, the birth certificate has been universally recognized as proof of citizenship for voter registration, employment, home loans and military service.—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026 The new system is expected to boost the number of personnel to 6,500 people undertaking military service annually by 2033, according to the Associated Press.—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for military service