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  • Carter Announces 12 Weeks Paid Military Maternity Leave, Other Benefits

    The Defense Department is increasing military maternity leave and instituting other changes in an effort to support military families, improve retention and strengthen the force of the future, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said today.Women across the joint force can now take 12 weeks of fully paid