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Blue Star Families and the National Governors Association announced a new initiative to create a state-level toolkit to empower states nationwide to support military families with Maryland Governor Wes Moore as honorary chair.
This year, Blue Star Families surveyed more than 500 participants at Hill AFB, San Antonio, and Hampton Roads revealing deep challenges faced by diverse military families. Explore the full report for insights on how to support every military family!
Spooky season is here! Last week, Blue Star Connect Outdoors hosted a bat-viewing event at Bracken Cave Preserve in San Antonio. Families enjoyed a presentation, a hike, and saw the largest bat colony in the U.S. Join us for more unforgettable adventures!
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Experience authentic connections and a sense of belonging in your community with the resources and support you need to thrive.
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Family
Your family's service has been marked by honor, courage, and commitment. Now, it's our turn to support you and your loved ones as you navigate the road ahead.
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Neighbor
Discover ways to show your support and make the military families in your community feel welcome.
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Take action to show that military and Veteran families near or far can lean on your organization.
Meet our military families
A Spooktacular Night Under the Bats with Blue Star Connect Outdoors
Spooky season is upon us, making it the perfect time to get outdoors and learn about some of the creatures that often haunt our imaginations. Last week in San Antonio, Texas, Blue Star Connect Outdoors hosted a bat-viewing event at Bracken Cave Preserve, where participants had the chance to witness the largest bat colony in the United States take their nightly flight!
Read MoreSecuring Futures: How Fortinet and Blue Star Families are Paving the Way for Veterans and Military Spouses in Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity has become one of the fastest-growing fields, offering military spouses and Veterans a wealth of new career opportunities and the chance to build successful careers in a rapidly evolving industry. Thanks to targeted training programs from Fortinet, these individuals can now gain the skills and certifications needed to excel in this sector a…
Read MoreBlue Star Welcome Week: Coming to a Community Near You!
What does feeling welcome look like for you? Is it being greeted at the door by your spouse after a long day of work? Maybe it’s finding a local café where the barista remembers your name and your usual coffee order, or being invited to your neighbor’s barbecue.
Read MoreMilitary 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