# Have you served in the military?

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**Category:** In My Humble Opinion\
**Created:** [November 21, 2018, 12:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-served-in-the-military/824888 "2018-11-21T12:39:46Z")\
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> [@Chefguy](#):
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> You are completely wrong, and I suspect that you’re trying to get a rise out of people. Any work for a government entity is considered service to your country. Yes, including the presidency.

Calling it service gets a rise out of _me_, but whichever. I agree that it’s off-topic.

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