military service

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After his two years of military service in Japan, he did a residency at the Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia and later taught at New York Medical College.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 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

The proposal provides for some exceptions, such as residences unoccupied because of military service, disasters or an owner’s death.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

"These two operations reflect our nation's most sacred obligation to our military service members," Caine said.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

As Allied bombing continued on German cities, the duties of the Hitler Youth grew riskier, especially as the older Hitler Youth were called to military service.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti