active duty

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Kelly could even be recalled to active duty, then court-martialed, an act that would remove his military status entirely and even land the senator in prison.

From Slate • Jan. 13, 2026

The players only play for the love of the game, graduate, then go on to active duty in the armed forces for a minimum of five years.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 10, 2026

Closer to the front line, many men on active duty are also shelving the idea of starting a a relationship.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026

Ross served in the Indiana National Guard and was deployed to active duty.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

All the officers had reported for active duty, leaving the two of them behind at Riverbank, with less and less military code breaking coming their way.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield