national service

Example Sentences

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The committee behind the initiative maintains that requiring every Swiss citizen, regardless of gender, to do national service in the army or in a civilian capacity would strengthen the social cohesion.

From Barron's

Now a year of civilian national service can suffice, the police ministry says.

From Reuters

Israeli people are subject to compulsory national service - but evidence suggests many of those taken hostage by Hamas are civilians, like the people featured in these videos.

From BBC

Israel's army relies on this enormous reserve contingent, made up of civilians who have completed their compulsory national service but can be mobilised again for duty until the age of 40.

From BBC

Seattle and King County also utilize Smart911, a free, national service that allows residents to voluntarily provide information about themselves and their households to 911 — including a home address, medical conditions and emergency contacts.

From Seattle Times