military service

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The band took a break in 2022 for the members' mandatory military service.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

A retired military service guy was on my mailing list.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

The group returned to the world spotlight in March after an almost four-year pause so its members could carry out their obligatory military service.

From Barron's • May 6, 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

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