Service is an important concept in many aspects of life. ALMS, which stands for 'Acts of Loving Mercy and Service, ' is a charitable act of giving to those in need. The ARMY is a branch of the military that provides service to the country through defense and COMBAT. DUTY is an obligation or responsibility to serve one's country or community. COMBAT is a form of warfare involving physical confrontation between two or more parties. ALTER is to make changes to something, often to improve it. RELIEF is the act of providing ASSISTANCE to those in need. UTILITY is the quality of being useful or practical. ACCOUNT is a record of financial transactions. ASSISTANCE is help or support given to someone. APPROPRIATENESS is the quality of being suitable for a particular purpose. TEA is a beverage made from the leaves of a shrub. AID is help or support given to someone. USE is the action of putting something to a particular purpose. RITE is a religious or other solemn ceremony or act. AVAIL is to be of USE or benefit. EMPLOY is to engage the services of someone. POSTAL is relating to the postal service. All of these terms are related to the concept of service in some way.