How to Use active service in a Sentence

active service

noun
  • Both men asked to remain anonymous as active service members.
    — Gloria Liu, Outside Online, 22 Oct. 2025
  • In total, 100 of the long-range strategic aircraft were built, with 45 now in active service.
    — Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
  • Several are already in active service and play a key role in the UK’s naval strategy.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
  • More than 50% of the cast of The Return are therefore veterans or active service members.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026
  • The generals had previously resigned from active service but remained on reserve duty.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 24 Nov. 2025
  • The last airframes were retired from active service in 2010, though the venerable fighter has continued to be used for training.
    — Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Putin confirmed that the missiles had entered active service during a meeting with senior military commanders on Monday.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 31 Dec. 2025
  • Spirit's ongoing struggles Spirit Airlines recently sold 20 aircraft, most of which had not been in active service.
    — Mike Diamond, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
  • China’s largest and most sophisticated aircraft carrier entered active service, the latest sign of Beijing’s growing naval might.
    — Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Chinese media described the test as a finalization trial, a step that typically precedes a weapon system’s transition into mass production or active service.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Dec. 2025
  • Today, the aircraft remains in active service with both the USAF and NASA.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Prince Andrew retired from the Royal Navy in July 2001 after 22 years of active service.
    — Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
  • 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.
    — 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
  • Nebraska law says that while in active service of the state, or at the direction of the governor, National Guard members are peace officers with power to prevent crime, arrest suspects, and execute the process of law.
    — Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
  • Deployed to Belarus Russia’s Defense Ministry said last month the Oreshnik had been deployed to Belarus and entered active service.
    — Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
  • China launches its largest naval aircraft carrier China’s largest and most sophisticated aircraft carrier entered active service, the latest sign of Beijing’s growing naval might.
    — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2025
  • 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.
    — Jessica Rendall, Space.com, 10 Oct. 2025
  • The trials are intended to confirm that the submarine meets all operational and safety requirements before entering active service, reported Baird Maritime.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 26 June 2026
  • Originally slated to see active service in 2032, it will now be installed in the Navy's Type 45 frigates by 2027 as part of the ship's regular armament.
    — New Atlas, 30 Nov. 2025
  • Kennedy’s retirement from active service on the court was followed by a rancorous and highly political process of confirmation for Kavanaugh, who was successfully nominated by Trump in 2018.
    — Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
  • More recently, volunteer Alpini have aided active service comrades in national emergencies, including avalanches and the Covid-19 pandemic.
    — New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
  • In California, members of the National Guard have peace officer powers when called into active service by the governor and are assisting authorities in an area where military assistance is required, according to state law.
    — Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
  • Jessica wanted to serve her country, and knew that joining the military would give her parents the chance to apply for Parole in Place — which can defer deportation for family members of active service personnel among others, and can lead to legal permanent residency.
    — Norma Galeana, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
  • The benefit plan defines a qualified spouse in four ways, including a person married to an active MLB player or a retired MLB player who is in active service, meaning a coach, manager or related job.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Built through a partnership between General Dynamics Electric Boat and HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding, the submarine is a result of years of construction, testing, and sea trials before entering active service.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026

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