military service

noun

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

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Cozart said that Whitney Decker had always viewed Decker as a non-violent individual, attributing his recent actions to untreated mental health issues, possibly stemming from PTSD related to his military service. Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025 Every Third Saturday is a nonprofit in Minneapolis that supports Minnesota veterans in finding purpose after military service. Kathryn Kovalenko, Twin Cities, 25 June 2025 Fun fact: Harriet Tubman's military service In 2024, the Maryland National Guard recognized Tubman as a one-star brigadier general to honor her contributions to the Union Army. Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 June 2025 This will mark nearly four years to the date of BTS announcing their extended hiatus which made time for the band to complete their military service and pursue solo endeavors as musicians. Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 18 June 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 6 Jul. 2025.

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