Blue Star Stories

Welcome to our blog where you'll find the stories from the lives of our Blue Star Families.

Blue Star Connect Outdoors Bat-Viewing Event

A Spooktacular Night Under the Bats with Blue Star Connect Outdoors

September 30, 2024

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!

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Fortinet Donates $10,000 to Blue Star Families

Securing Futures: How Fortinet and Blue Star Families are Paving the Way for Veterans and Military Spouses in Cybersecurity

September 26, 2024

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…

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Blue Star Welcome Week: Coming to a Community Near You!

September 13, 2024

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.

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An Unforgettable Evening of Sunset, Sand, and Ghost Crabs!

August 28, 2024

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.

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Sunset Hike and Nature Adventure: Blue Star Connect Outdoors Hosts Military Families at Eisenhower Park

August 9, 2024

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.

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A military family on an adventure

Embracing New Beginnings: Starting Something New After a PCS Move

August 7, 2024

A PCS move is not just about packing up belongings and finding a new home; it’s about starting over in an unfamiliar place. This transition involves much more than logistical…

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Blue Star Families members, including military children and adults fishing together during an outdoors experience.

Outdoor Explorers for All: Changing the Game for Military Family Outdoor Adventures

July 8, 2024

by Jillian Johnson In the latest episode of Blue Star Stories, I had the pleasure of chatting with Kailey Brown, the Program Manager for Outdoor Explorers for All at Blue…

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Empowering Military Spouses Through Mentorship: The New Partnership Between ACP and Blue Star Families

July 8, 2024

As a military spouse, I’ve navigated the ups and downs of building a career while managing constant relocations and family commitments. In 2021, I discovered Blue Star Families (BSF), which opened a new world of career support and community. Later that year, I met another military spouse who introduced me to American Corporate Partners (ACP). This connection changed everything for me.

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Military spouses gather around a table during a Blue Star Families Coffee Connect event featuring Leslie Coffey from American Corporate Partners

It Takes a Village: Ford Motor Company Does Its Part

July 3, 2024

In a powerful display of support for military families, Veterans, and survivors, Ford Motor Company recently teamed up with Blue Star Families’ Do Your Part initiative to host the first-ever…

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