active duty
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Shaw, then still on active duty, led the American delegation.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
The post of army secretary is the top civilian leader of the US Army, directing active duty troops, along with the National Guard and reserve soldiers.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
Veterans account for around 10% of the region's population, and many other households have active duty family members.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 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
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
