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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cameron Richardson, 337th Air Control Squadron weapons technician, holds out a photo of his family at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 6, 2022. As a weapons technician, Richardson is in charge of helping secure the airspace between Eglin AFB and Tyndall in support of F-22 Raptor and F-35A Lightning II training missions, although his responsibilities continue at home as a father to a newborn baby boy. (Senior Airman Anabel Del Valle/Air Force)

Airmen, guardians could see revamped parental leave policy by new year

The changes are awaiting approval by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s policy shop.

By Rachel S. Cohen

5 months ago

Infants sit in a stroller during Yoiko Child Development Center Month of the Military Child parade at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 3, 2017. (Staff Sgt. Melanie Hutto/Air Force)

It’s now easier for new parents to leave Air Force, Space Force

Before the policy change, only women were allowed to leave the Air Force after childbirth or adoption.

By Rachel S. Cohen

14 months ago

National Guard soldier helps deliver baby on the side of the road, finds an adoptive family

While on the phone with emergency medical services, Sgt. Leann Roggensack used her iPhone charger to tie off the baby's umbilical cord.

By Hannah Graf

3 years ago

Air Force expands parental leave for new parents

The Air Force has announced an expansion of parental leave for fathers, same-sex couples, and adoptive and surrogate parents.

By Stephen Losey

5 years ago

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