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.
How Volunteering is Helping One Military Spouse Rebuild Community
If you’ve ever moved, then you’re likely no stranger to the anxieties of being new in town. For military families who move every two to three years on average, it’s…
Healing Wounds with Support: A Purple Heart Story
“Six months later, I woke up in Germany, not knowing who my parents were because of the extent of injuries that I endured. So, I was out in Germany…
What You Should Know About Kimberly, the New Housing Insecurity DEPLOY Fellow
As the 2022 Wells Fargo Housing Insecurity DEPLOY Fellow, Kimberly has a lot to offer military families. For starters, she understands military families. Her mother was the first Korean female…
Military Families: Look to Your Library as a Valuable and Welcoming Resource
Authors: Barry Trott, M.S.L.S., Library of Virginia Nicole Rawlinson, M.L.I.S., Blue Star Families When it comes to moving, military families know all the ins and outs. The average…
From Adversity to Advocate, Get to Know Marla Bautista
Marla Bautista, an Army wife and mother of three, knows firsthand that advocacy can play an important role in building a stronger, more supported community. That’s because she was once…
The Challenge of Family Building and How Military Spouses Can Help
When Laci married her Air Force service member, she was informed her family building journey would be difficult and conceiving a child naturally wasn’t likely. Laci’s story, though heartbreaking, is…
Blue Star Welcome Week: A Community-Building Event for Military Families
By: Marla Bautista Moving to a new duty station can be an exciting, but sometimes difficult transition for military families, especially those with small children or those who don’t have…
How Eating Together Improves Nourishment & Connection
Between working late, kids activities, and other obligations, a packed family schedule may mean less time to sit down and have a meal together. For military families, that time to…
Sleep Number® and Kansas City Chiefs Join Together to Welcome Retired Army Family with a New Bed for Their Forever Home
Meet Neil, a retired Armor Officer in the Army, father of three, and dedicated husband. He served 21 years including five deployments during Operation Iraqi Freedom and has lived across…