Latest "maternity leave" stories

All Marines can now take nearly 3 months of parental leave

Previously, secondary caregivers in the Marine Corps had received three weeks of parental leave.

By Irene Loewenson

4 months ago

Marines may take up to 5 months of leave after giving birth

New parents can request to use up to 60 days of annual leave.

By Philip Athey

2 years ago

New commandant considering 1 year leave of absence for moms and changes to evaluating and promoting Marines

Berger described the current parental and maternal leave policy as “inadequate."

By Shawn Snow

4 years ago

The Corps just updated its parental leave policy. Here’s what’s in it for you.

Marine fathers will be getting more paternity leave.

By Shawn Snow

5 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

The Dichotomy of Paternity Leave

A periodic humor column by one of your active-duty shipmates.

By Jack Quarterman

5 years ago

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