Careers: Military--Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines, Coast Guard/Paternity Leave

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Coast Guard Dad (soon) wrote at 2007-09-18 16:56:08
Though the Coast Guard does not allow paternity leave, it does allow five days administrative absence to care for family members after a child is born.  Basically that is leave that is not charged.  The other services may have similar policies in place.

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I am the Commander of the Surface Communications and Support Systems, contract management office. I am currently an active duty Colonel.

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