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Celebrate Blue Star Welcome Week by hosting a block party! With 600,000 military families moving each year, your event can help them build connections and feel welcome. Get our toolkit for tips on making your gathering a success and showing support for military families.
Making your house a home is important, and when you’re putting down roots after military service, it’s even more important that your house fits your needs. Join us Sept. 26th at 3 PM ET for Revamp & Revive: Home Modification Benefits for Veterans with AARP.
Families had a blast snorkeling and touring with Blue Star Connect Outdoors! They received snorkel masks, bug spray, sunscreen, snacks, and America the Beautiful Military Passes, plus safety training to inspire future exploration of our nation's treasures.
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An Unforgettable Evening of Sunset, Sand, and Ghost Crabs!
There’s something magical about being by the ocean at sunset, and our recent Blue Star Connect Outdoors event at Ecological Marine Adventures (EMA) was no exception! On May 29th and 30th, military families gathered at Surf City, North Carolina, for an evening of fun, learning, and adventure that will be remembered for years to come.
Read MoreSunset Hike and Nature Adventure: Blue Star Connect Outdoors Hosts Military Families at Eisenhower Park
The Blue Star Connect Outdoors team’s dedication to organizing such enriching events ensures that military families have access to memorable experiences that celebrate the beauty of the natural world. San Antonio’s Eisenhower Park served as the picturesque backdrop for a sunset hike with Blue Star Connect Outdoors, where military families gathered for an evening of adventure and learning.
Read MoreBlue Star Outdoors: Get Out and Explore!
Join Vicky Perkins, Senior Director of Impact Programs at Blue Star Families, as she introduces the Blue Star Outdoors Program. Designed to make outdoor recreation accessible for military families, this program encourages a love for nature, whether it’s in your backyard, local parks, or national parks.
Military Family Facts
RELOCATION
SENSE OF BELONGING
AMBASSADORS OF MILITARY LIFE
46%
received hard orders two months or less before relocating
41%
feel a sense of belonging to their local civilian community
38%
encouraged an acquaintance to join the military in the past 5 years