‘You can be any rank and make changes in the Army;’ Thunderbolt Soldier influences Army Policy

The Army Mom Life Facebook group is a place where 3,600 active-duty Army moms come together as a community, to connect and seek guidance from other Army mothers in uniform. The topics range from pregnancy, parenting, promotions and uniform policy to mentorship in their work environments.

Since its founding a year ago, these Army moms have made it their mission to affect positive change, not only within their own organizations, but for mothers across the Army. Their efforts have been noted by current Sergeant Major of the Army Michael A. Grinston, who requested original proposals in regard to upgrading Army pregnancy and postpartum policies.

Beginning with a single informational tweet, SMA Grinston was made aware of these Army moms, whose demographic range in rank from Lt. Col to Sgt., and he was receptive.

These recent changes can be attributed to the efforts of Army Sgt. Nicole Pierce, a behavioral health noncommissioned officer with the 17th Field Artillery Brigade, founder of the Army Mom Life Facebook group, and the one who originally reached out to the SMA via Twitter.