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That threshold will be lowered to "warlike preparations", which is already the threshold for reservists who have left active service in the past few years.

From BBC ● Jan. 15, 2026

Just 18 of its fleet of 34 planes are in active service, according to officials.

From Barron's ● Dec. 23, 2025

Washington has 11 aircraft carriers in active service, though one of them is scheduled to be decommissioned next year.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 7, 2025

"I write to advise that, after careful consideration, I have decided to continue in regular active service as a United States Circuit Judge for the Fourth Circuit," Wynn wrote.

From Salon ● Dec. 16, 2024

Donkey's yonks'd gone by since it'd seen active service, mind.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell


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