 Welcome to our hands update. Here's what's happening around your Navy today. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus issued an updated Department of the Navy Diversity Inclusion Policy Statement, February 25th. And this is critical because it makes us a better fighting force. A more diverse force is a stronger force. We've proven that over and over and over again. For more information about SecNAV's Diversity Inclusion Policy Statement, visit Navy.mil. The Navy released new guidance on the updated DOD-wide maternity leave policy. Those who become pregnant after March 3rd will be entitled to 12 weeks of non-chargeable maternity leave. Sailors must take this leave consecutively, immediately following a child's birth or release from hospitalization. DOD is also working to expand paternity leave and adoptive leave. For more information on the new maternity leave policy, visit the NPC website. You can read more about what's happening around your Navy at Navy.mil.