active service
noun
: participation in a battle or battles
He saw no active service during his time in the army.
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Similarities with the military While astronauts do not leave home to go to war or face combat, families of space travelers may share a few commonalities with military families in which one member is an active service member.
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Jessica Rendall, Space.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Honoring Veteran Voices in Film – This powerful panel explores the journey of military veterans who have transitioned from active service to active storytelling- finding purpose, expression, and community in a new kind of mission.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
The total number of reserve or active service members who attend can vary between military branches, according to Feltis, but most will send at least two members.
—Jordan Rusche, Twin Cities, 6 Oct. 2025
According to the Pentagon’s 2023 Demographics Report, there are more than 225,000 active-duty women in the armed forces, accounting for nearly 18 percent of active service members.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 5 Oct. 2025
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Jessica Rendall, Space.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Honoring Veteran Voices in Film – This powerful panel explores the journey of military veterans who have transitioned from active service to active storytelling- finding purpose, expression, and community in a new kind of mission.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
The total number of reserve or active service members who attend can vary between military branches, according to Feltis, but most will send at least two members.
—Jordan Rusche, Twin Cities, 6 Oct. 2025
According to the Pentagon’s 2023 Demographics Report, there are more than 225,000 active-duty women in the armed forces, accounting for nearly 18 percent of active service members.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 5 Oct. 2025
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“Active service.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/active%20service. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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