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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His two younger brothers are currently active duty Marines.
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Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 23 June 2025
The nominations were recommended by a Military Service Academy Board, which includes veterans, community leaders and active duty service members from across the district.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
After the Supreme Court ruling, the Pentagon issued a memo giving active duty service members until June 6 -- last Friday -- to self-identify and begin the voluntary separation process.
—Deena Zaru, ABC News, 13 June 2025
After their five years of active duty, graduates are required to serve an additional three years in the reserves, for a total eight-year commitment to the military.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 2 June 2025
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Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 23 June 2025
The nominations were recommended by a Military Service Academy Board, which includes veterans, community leaders and active duty service members from across the district.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
After the Supreme Court ruling, the Pentagon issued a memo giving active duty service members until June 6 -- last Friday -- to self-identify and begin the voluntary separation process.
—Deena Zaru, ABC News, 13 June 2025
After their five years of active duty, graduates are required to serve an additional three years in the reserves, for a total eight-year commitment to the military.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 2 June 2025
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 10 Jul. 2025.
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