Blue Star Stories
Our Blog: Blue Star Stories
Welcome to our blog where you'll find the stories from the lives of our Blue Star Families.
Blue Star Families and Starbucks Join Forces to Combat Military Family Food Insecurity
Good nutrition is essential to military readiness. Blue Star Families and Starbucks are joining forces to help military families have access to the necessary resources to help them thrive. Through…
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Transitioning into retirement? Know this one thing!
Hey, military family transitioning into retirement. Did you know? Once you’re out of service, dental coverage is no longer part of your TRICARE health plan. You must opt-in for coverage. …
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Indoor Nature Bingo: Challenge the Way You Engage
Let 2023 be the year you challenge how you engage with your family. Whether it be more adventures outside or inside, take this opportunity to capitalize on the time your…
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Pop the Confetti! T-Mobile is Hiring Military Spouses
Pop the confetti because we’re here to share some good news! Military spouses really do get hired by our trusted Blue Star Partners. Check this out! Jennifer – a Navy…
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National School Counseling Week: A School Counselor’s Perspective
Written by: Heather, School Counselor As a school staff member, a counselor in particular, welcoming a new semester at any school brings a flurry of activity – from reflecting on…
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Angela | Salesforce Technology DEPLOY Fellow
Meet Angela, a Veteran military spouse and mother to two boys. Her husband served for 30 years, and as any military family knows, change is a constant. Despite the nomadic…
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Cancer and Inclusion: Chicagoland DEPLOY Fellow’s Fight for Change
Meet Jerilyn Lim-Leonard, Blue Star Families’ 2022-2023 Chicagoland DEPLOY Fellow. She’s a military spouse, mother of four, and community volunteer. And if you meet her, you’ll find she’s full of…
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Jennifer | Recruiting Coordinator
Meet Jennifer. She’s a Navy Veteran and an Army spouse. Although she has had a solid career serving in the military, she’s struggled with finding and keeping a job as…
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3 Valentine’s Day Ideas for Military Couples on a Budget
For military couples, spending holidays together can be happenchance thanks to deployments and trainings. And if you are together, you want it to be special. If you’re looking for ideas…
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