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.
Yves | Salesforce Consultant
Meet Yves. She’s an Army spouse who was making ends meet until she heard about a free program that helped change her family’s financial trajectory for the better. Despite having…
Priscilla | Business Analyst
Meet Priscilla. She’s an Army spouse who faced her financial challenges head-on by proving that the unicorn job she desired – remote, flexible, and well-paying – exists and is now…
An Unseen Issue: Navigating Life as a Foreign-Born Military Family
When Kenyan-born Lydiah Owiti arrived in the United States, she had 12 days to learn how to drive a car, find a grocery store, and discover American customs. After day…
New Year, New Opportunity to Prepare for the Unexpected
For military families, the uncertainty of frequent moves, deployments, and other unexpected events can make saving for the future feel like a never-ending obstacle. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways…
An Interview with Zanade Mann, DEPLOY Fellow of the New York Tri-State Area
Blue Star Families’ Campaign for Inclusion is making significant headway in its second year, with a new cohort of DEPLOY Fellows taking on initiatives in various realms. The DEPLOY (Diversify…
Have Yourself a Merry Holiday Season
Wow! Can you believe it’s almost Christmas already? The holiday season is in full swing, and I am sprinting, trying to keep up. Yes, it’s the most wonderful time of…
Start the Conversation Now: Ways to Connect This Holiday
If you could have one superpower, what would it be? Alliance for a Healthier Generation believes asking unique, engaging questions is just one of many ways we can better connect…
Andrea Unzueta, San Diego DEPLOY Fellow, Using Culture and Influence to Drive the United Military Families Campaign
“At the age of 6, I was told to stop speaking Spanish,” shares Andrea Unzueta, San Diego DEPLOY Fellow for Blue Star Families. “They said, ‘This is the U.S., we…
Mickia Freeman Is Leaning In To Military Moms’ Experience To Better the Community
Military moms hold a lot of influence, and for one of Blue Star Families’ newest recruits, they’re the reason she still stands. Play Now Mickia Freeman joins the 2022-2023 class…