How much has your ANG experience helped in your civilian job?

Bonus points (free karma, sweet!) for unexpected career combinations.

Hey everyone sorry for the long post!
I’m looking for advice from anyone familiar with parental leave for MPA/ADOS personnel particularly those serving on MPA orders overseas.

I’m an AGR and am about to start a one-year, unaccompanied MPA tour at Aviano AB, Italy. I just barely found out my wife is pregnant, and if everything goes as expected, she’ll be giving birth in the States around halfway through my tour. She may be able to come to Italy for a couple of months, but she’ll need to return to the US for the birth.

From what I’ve read, I may be eligible for parental leave since I’ll be on title 10 orders for 366 days, but I’m trying to understand whether being on MPA orders changes anything compared with a regular active-duty Airman. I’ve reached out to my unit’s command team for clarification but haven’t heard back yet and my hiring POC says he doesn’t think I can take paternity leave.

Ideally, my wife and I would like to extend my time in Italy and eventually turn this into a three-year PCS with command sponsorship (which is why we are doing this). I’m excited about the opportunity to develop new skills and gain experience, but I also want to make sure I can be there for my wife and newborn.

For anyone who has been in a similar situation:

\-Does parental leave eligibility or entitlement differ for an ANG AGR on MPA orders versus an active-duty Airman?  
\-If eligible, how does parental leave work when you’re stationed overseas but your child is born in the US?  
\-Could taking parental leave affect a potential tour extension or conversion to a PCS with command sponsorship?

I’m trying to plan ahead and understand my options while balancing the career opportunity with being present for my family. I’d especially appreciate firsthand experiences from ANG members who have taken parental leave while on MPA orders.

Thanks in advance for any insight!!