military service

noun

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

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The author highlights how these individuals fought battles for equality that paralleled military service, with their legacies symbolizing resilience against oppression[1][4]. Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025 But after an emergency application from the Justice Department, the Supreme Court ruled in May that the Trump administration could begin enforcing its ban on trans military service. Brooke Migdon, The Hill, 5 June 2025 The letter noted that the veteran’s military service does not exempt him from these rules. Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025 These tax-free monthly payments are provided to individuals with disabilities linked to illnesses, injuries, or events that occurred or were aggravated during active military service. Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 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 13 Jun. 2025.

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