Noun
a period of time spent in military service
Source: WordNetAfter his first tour of duty, Kelly left the service, but was later re-hired by the Central Intelligence Agency 's (CIA) Special Activities Division (Special Operations Group) for another mission in Vietnam; a rescue operation on a secret POW camp. Source: Internet
From "A" School, new Seabees most often report to an NMCB command for their first tour of duty. Source: Internet
In 1935, MacArthur journeyed to the Philippines for his fifth tour of duty in the Far East and to serve as military advisor to the Philippine government. Source: Internet
After a tour of duty in the Marines and completing his education, he was employed at Halliburton as a chemical engineer before he began teaching. Source: Internet
After completing a one-year tour of duty in Vietnam, Robert Driscoll returned to the United States in 1968 a changed man. Source: Internet
After his one-year tour was completed, Father Capodanno extended his tour of duty in South Vietnam. Source: Internet