Army overhauls parenthood policies: new leave guidance, postpartum rules and more

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Army overhauls parenthood policies: new leave guidance, postpartum rules and more
By Davis Winkie
Apr 22, 06:34 PM
Soldiers assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division and their families participate in a fun run at Fort Bragg, N.C., on Aug. 30, 2021. (Sgt. Catessa Palone/Army)

The Army announced major updates to how it supports parents across the force Thursday morning in a media briefing accompanying the release of a new Army directive.

The document, signed Tuesday by Army Secretary Christine Wormuth, updated or reiterated six existing parenthood policies and established six new ones all at once.

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