Latest "parental leave" stories

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

3 months 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