COVID-19 IN 2022: WHAT MILITARY & VETERAN COMMUNITIES NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE OMICRON VARIANT

Originally Broadcast on January 19, 2022 | 3 PM ET

Like you, we have been diligently watching the news to gain a sense of understanding as our country is amid yet another rise in COVID-19 cases and a new variant.

At Blue Star Families, we want to help you as much as possible. Join us for our next installment of the Homefront and Frontlines Town Hall Series!

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