military service

Example Sentences

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A retired military service guy was on my mailing list.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Advisers are agnostic on whether students choose college, military service, employment or trade school.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

Many parents approve of all this passion for the group, which returned to the world spotlight in March following an almost four-year pause so its members could carry out their obligatory military service.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Critics of conscription argued that forcing individuals into military service under threat of imprisonment was a clear example of involuntary servitude.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

To this end, he took what seems at first sight a rather bizarre decision, upping sticks and moving to Holland, where he signed up for military service with the Prince of Orange.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin