active service
noun
: participation in a battle or battles
He saw no active service during his time in the army.
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According to the court, prospective military members can seek relief after the case has completely moved through the courts, while active service members face a more serious hardship by being expelled from the military.
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Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 1 June 2026
Veteran groups, active service members, community organizations and marching bands honored the day during the parade which started at noon along Dearborn Street in the loop.
—Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 23 May 2026
Here is a sampling of Memorial Day events on Monday, May 25, in the Los Angeles area honoring and remembering the men and women who died during active service in the United States armed forces and deceased veterans who served at any time.
—Holly Andres, Daily News, 20 May 2026
As of December 2025, 36,436 US active service members were stationed in Germany, according to US Defense Department data.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
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Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 1 June 2026
Veteran groups, active service members, community organizations and marching bands honored the day during the parade which started at noon along Dearborn Street in the loop.
—Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 23 May 2026
Here is a sampling of Memorial Day events on Monday, May 25, in the Los Angeles area honoring and remembering the men and women who died during active service in the United States armed forces and deceased veterans who served at any time.
—Holly Andres, Daily News, 20 May 2026
As of December 2025, 36,436 US active service members were stationed in Germany, according to US Defense Department data.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
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“Active service.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/active%20service. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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