article_snippet.sent: Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno announced policy change at the Association of the United States Army conference in Huntsville, Alabama.
article_snippet.sent: An Army spokeswoman said officials will go into effect in the 'very near future.'
article_snippet.sent: The changes came as a result of feedback from soldiers.
highlights_snippet.sent: Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno said the changes are being made in response to soldier feedback .
  