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

"During this peacetime period, there will be no permission procedures. We are suspending the permission requirement as long as military service is voluntary," Pistorius said.

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

During the trial, the appointed defense lawyer presented no evidence about Herbert’s background, his military service, his trauma from the war, his relationship with the victim, his obsession with the girlfriend—nothing.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson