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Camila Zimerer Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

Preposition use

Do I use "worked in the Air Force" or "worked at the Air Force"?
And the text "Military service in the Air traffic control role, worked four years [...]" is correct?
  

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" I served in the military. I have military service experience. I worked for four years as an air traffic controller in the military.

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  • " I served in the military.
  • I have military service experience.
  • I worked for four years as an air traffic controller in the military.
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It is usual to say "I served in the Air Force."
I served in the military.
I have military service experience.

I worked for four years as an air traffic controller in the military.
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In Canada, we often say eg I was in the Air Force.
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In US, they also say I WAS IN THE AIR FORCE.
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CliveIn Canada, we often say eg I was in the Air Force.
Yes, we say that too. But "served" is a more compelling description for a CV or job application.
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In Canada, I think it might perhaps sound a little over the top.
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