active duty

noun

: employment as a full-time member of the military
After two years of active duty she entered the reserves.

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Knight, who now lives in Florida, previously lived in Suffield in the ’80s after serving in active duty in the Air Force and serving in the Connecticut Air National Guard. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026 His lawyers, making the motion for dismissal, argued that Kuznietsov was still an active duty soldier and as such was obligated by Ukrainian law not to speak for reasons of secrecy linked to national security. — Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026 In 2025, Hegseth told the active duty military to cut 20% of its four-star general officers and the National Guard to cut 20% of its top officials. — Chantelle Lee, Time, 30 Sep. 2026 Military service members called to active duty are also exempt. — Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for active duty

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“Active duty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/active%20duty. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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