This is the 1099th most frequent Russian word.
службе
"Службе" means "service" in English, often referring to work, duty, or a specific organization.
In this sentence, 'службе' refers to a field or sector where one is employed, specifically the public service sector.
Я работаю в государственной службе.
I work in the public service.
Here, 'службе' denotes the act or state of rendering a service, focusing on a patriotic context.
Он проявил себя в службе Родине.
He distinguished himself in service to the Motherland.
In this example, 'службе' refers to being employed or working for an organization.