active duty
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When one performer asked active duty military and veterans to stand up, nearly half the stadium appeared to rise.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
“In Iran, hospitality is like an active duty and honor. Even if your biggest enemy is at your doorstep, you risk your life to protect them,” Wilson said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 14, 2026
Van Dyke has been an active duty soldier in the US since 2008 and has been a master sergeant with the US Army Special Forces since 2023, according to the indictment.
From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2026
LONDON—In 2001, Prince Andrew retired from active duty in the Royal Navy, with a reputation as a war hero and something of a playboy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 21, 2026
And then he said, “They will not act as segregationists or integrationists, but as soldiers called to active duty to carry out their assigned tasks.”
From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals
