active service
noun
: participation in a battle or battles
He saw no active service during his time in the army.
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The Democratic speaker emerita would be involved in events with veterans, their families, active service members and other government and military officials, according to her office.
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Ty Roush, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
In addition, veterans and active service members can receive a free haircut at participating locations on Nov. 11.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2024
Production services revenue decreased by 23% due to a lower volume of active service production projects.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Chili’s Chili’s is offering a free meal to veterans and active service members.
—Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2024
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Ty Roush, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
In addition, veterans and active service members can receive a free haircut at participating locations on Nov. 11.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2024
Production services revenue decreased by 23% due to a lower volume of active service production projects.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Chili’s Chili’s is offering a free meal to veterans and active service members.
—Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2024
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“Active service.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/active%20service. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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