He envied his friend Pierre who, although only fourteen, was in active service with the Free French.

他很羡慕朋友皮埃尔，虽然才十四岁，皮埃尔却已积极为自由法兰西的地下武装办事了。

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Other Kennedys today are active in politics and public service.

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But he points out that few of those accused are still in active service.

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The United States has 27 active Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruisers in active service.

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The U.S. military has alleged that Stein's postings violated military regulations prohibiting partisan political statements while in active service in the military.

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