active duty
Example Sentences
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Shaw, then still on active duty, led the American delegation.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
Far more typical in the military are jobs like the ones Secretary Hegseth had during his stint of active duty.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 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
The US military deployment in Germany is by far its biggest in Europe, currently at more than 36,000 active duty troops compared to about 12,000 troops in Italy and a further 10,000 in the UK.
From BBC ● May 22, 2026
That April he was taken off high-pressure code breaking and discharged from active duty in the Army.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
