service member
noun
variants
or less commonly servicemember
plural service members also servicemembers
: a person who is a member of the armed forces
Once Federal Judge Martin Barash administered the oath of allegiance and spoke about their new responsibilities and privileges, he singled out each service member by name (the only new citizens offered this recognition), and the crowd responded with standing ovations.—
Smithsonian
SmithsonianFor three-quarters of a century, East Helena has proudly honored servicemembers with a monument in the heart of town. And now community leaders are looking for names of area veterans as they rebuild the monument with a new design.—Tom Kuglin
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The experience was deeply personal for Koy, who grew up on bases, with his father and stepfather both service members.
—Greg Hanlon, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Ministers and Military Housing Allowance Religious ministers and uniformed service members who receive a nontaxable housing allowance are still eligible to deduct their real-estate taxes and home mortgage interest without having to reduce these deductions based on the allowance.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
The Military Lending Act caps card rates at 36% for active-duty service members and covered dependents.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2025
During his first administration, Trump expressed concerns related to Japan’s defense spending as a percentage of its gross domestic product, particularly considering the U.S. has its largest permanent overseas military presence, with 50,000 service members stationed there.
—Christian Datoc, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Feb. 2025
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Greg Hanlon, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Ministers and Military Housing Allowance Religious ministers and uniformed service members who receive a nontaxable housing allowance are still eligible to deduct their real-estate taxes and home mortgage interest without having to reduce these deductions based on the allowance.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
The Military Lending Act caps card rates at 36% for active-duty service members and covered dependents.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2025
During his first administration, Trump expressed concerns related to Japan’s defense spending as a percentage of its gross domestic product, particularly considering the U.S. has its largest permanent overseas military presence, with 50,000 service members stationed there.
—Christian Datoc, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Service member.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/service%20member. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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