Blue Star Stories

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

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Applied Research and Social Impact DEPLOY Fellow Focuses on Creating Positive Change for Future Generations of Service Members

October 13, 2021

Applied Research and Social Impact DEPLOY Fellow Focuses on Creating Positive Change for Future Generations of Service Members Meet Charo. She’s a Marine Corps spouse, mom of two, and, in partnership with USAA, recently started serving as the Applied Research and Social Impact DEPLOY Fellow for Blue Star Families. Charo comes from a military family,…

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Protecting Consumers from Evolving Digital Threats

October 13, 2021

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. We’re teaming up with our partners at Aura to provide you with resources to help educate your family and keep you safe online from digital threats. Cybercriminals are more sophisticated than ever and consumers are at risk.  This past year, financial losses as a result of digital crime surpassed those…

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Local Leaders Provide an Important Message of Welcome

October 1, 2021

Local Leaders Provide an Important Message of Welcome As we wrap up an incredible week of welcoming military and Veteran families into their community, it’s important to remember the “why” behind Blue Star Welcome Week. When you think about the sacrifices military-connected members make, your first thought might be of those on the frontlines―service members…

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Meet the #MilKid Behind the Blue Star Welcome Week Bracelet

September 28, 2021

Meet the #MilKid Behind the Blue Star Welcome Week Bracelet Have you gotten your Blue Star Welcome Week paracord bracelet yet? The bracelet was specifically designed to be a connector and conversation starter for military, Veteran, and civilian families. The red, white, and blue colors represent military-connected families of all service branches, and the yellow…

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Recognizing Gold Star Families Today and Every Day

September 25, 2021

Recognizing Gold Star Families Today and Every Day  Military life is unique and challenging for so many reasons. One of them is the worry that settles into your gut when your service member steps on the plane routed for a combat deployment. Making it through this time apart looks different for everyone — even when…

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Addressing Cybercrime’s Disproportionate Impact on America’s Armed Forces

September 24, 2021

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. We’re teaming up with our partners at Aura to provide you with resources to help educate your family and keep you safe online from digital threats. Active-duty service members, Veterans, and military families are at higher risk of digital threats. Cyberattacks are the fastest growing crime in the U.S. and…

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Blue Star Welcome Week Creates Connections to Help #MilSpouses Find Careers that Work

September 24, 2021

Blue Star Welcome Week Creates Connections to Help #MilSpouses Find Careers that Work   Did you know that, according to the 2020 Military Family Lifestyle Survey, nearly half (42%) of all active-duty service members report that spouse career opportunities are a factor in their preference for choosing a new duty station? Why would that be…

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Marine Corps Vet, Spouse, and Mom Shares Her #MilLife Experience and the Need for Welcoming Communities

September 23, 2021

Marine Corps Vet, Spouse, and Mom Shares Her #MilLife Experience and the Need for Welcoming Communities When you think about the sacrifices military members make, your first thought might be of those on the frontlines―service members deployed overseas to defend and protect the freedoms we all enjoy. What most Americans don’t understand is that our…

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How Do You Move 10 Family Members Every 1-2 Years? Not Easily and at a Great Cost.

September 22, 2021

How Do You Move 10 Family Members Every 1-2 Years? Not Easily and at a Great Cost. Moving is a reality all military families must accept. In fact, 600,000 military-connected families move every single year. That’s a full third of our All-Volunteer Force packing up and reporting to new duty stations—some across the country, others…

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