active duty

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In the case of Iran that would entail deploying 1.9 million people — almost all the U.S. military’s active duty, reserve and National Guard personnel.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

LONDON—In 2001, Prince Andrew retired from active duty in the Royal Navy, with a reputation as a war hero and something of a playboy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

Kelly could even be recalled to active duty, then court-martialed, an act that would remove his military status entirely and even land the senator in prison.

From Slate • Jan. 13, 2026

Closer to the front line, many men on active duty are also shelving the idea of starting a a relationship.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 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