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

His statement comes after a controversy broke out over the possible consequences of a new law which re-introduced military service in Germany.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 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

Back in North Brabant, a notice arrives that Vincent has been drafted for peacetime military service.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman