Blue Star Stories

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

Operation Family Resilience

June 10, 2022

Military families, we’re checking in on you. Are you taking care of yourself?  We ask because you may be feeling a bit heavy with everything that’s happened these last two…

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Your Voice Matters: The Importance of Participating in the 2022 Military Family Lifestyle Survey

May 31, 2022

Since 2009, Blue Star Families has been providing a comprehensive understanding of the experiences and challenges encountered by military families through the annual Military Family Lifestyle Survey (aMFLS).  The results:…

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5 Meaningful Ways To Honor Military Appreciation Month

May 1, 2022

Military Appreciation Month kicks off today, Sunday, May 1st!  To honor the men and women — and their families — currently serving in the armed forces, Blue Star Families and…

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Military Kids, Childhood Food Insecurity, and Resources to Help

April 8, 2022

Military Kids, Childhood Food Insecurity, and Resources to Help Military children are the highlight of the month of April. When military families serve around the world, military kids serve, too–moving…

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Blue Star Families Partners with Kids in Parks, Giving You Yet Another Reason to Get Outside

April 1, 2022

Blue Star Families Partners with Kids in Parks, Giving You Yet Another Reason to Get Outside When was the last time you intentionally got outside as a family? As a…

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Ranger Betty: Shaping Stories and Inspiring the Next Generation of Trailblazers

March 28, 2022

Ranger Betty: Shaping Stories and Inspiring the Next Generation of Trailblazers Our national parks tell the stories of people, communities, and movements while connecting us to the lands we call…

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Announcing Verano Bilingue Summer 2022 with Spouseforce, powered by Blue Star Careers

March 28, 2022

Announcing Verano Bilingue Summer 2022 with Spouseforce, powered by Blue Star Careers Professional development opportunities for bilingual/Latinx/Hispanic military spouses Did you know?  According to Blue Star Families’ Social Impact Research…

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When Data Supports the Experiences: Blue Star Families’ Social Impact Report

March 21, 2022

When Data Supports the Experiences: Blue Star Families’ Social Impact Report As part of Blue Star Families’ Racial Equity & Inclusion Initiative (REI), the organization hosted a virtual two-day event…

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Celebrate Black History with Your Child(ren)

February 22, 2022

Celebrate Black History with Your Child(ren) Written by JP Morgan Chase and Co. DEPLOY Fellow, Brittney Aladetohun Famous historian and author Dr. Carter G. Woodson is best known as the…

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