military service

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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

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

This is a nation in which military service is near universal for both sexes and a state of war has been continuous for 2½ years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Two of the men were lieutenants Washington and Browning, recently returned from military service overseas as members of the all-black Eighth Regiment.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield