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Blue Star
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Military
Family
Experience authentic connections and a sense of belonging in your community with the resources and support you need to thrive.

Veteran
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.

Civilian
Neighbor
Discover ways to show your support and make the military families in your community feel welcome.

Community
Supporter
Take action to show that military and Veteran families near or far can lean on your organization.

Meet our military families
Keep Driving Change: Participate in the 2025 Military Family Lifestyle Survey
Picture this: you’re a lower-enlisted military family who just received a 14.5% pay increase. Your Basic Needs Allowance has also seen an increase, meaning that…
Read MoreMore Than Words: How Starbucks Coffee Company Continues to Show Up for Those Who Serve, Veterans and Their Families
Military Appreciation Month is a time when gratitude is expressed in many ways — but some companies go beyond gestures, showing up authentically and consistently…
Read MoreDesigning a Military Appreciation Planter with The Home Depot
This spring, transform your front porch into a patriotic tribute and support Blue Star Families in the process. We partnered with Haley Weaver, military spouse…
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