active duty
Example Sentences
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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
Many are delaying college to enter into active duty first, even if they already received acceptance letters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 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
The governor sent his sons to order the men back to active duty, but the soldiers refused to go.
From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby
