Food Insecurity, Poverty, and Military and Veteran Life
Food Insecurity, Poverty, and Military and Veteran Life By Kelley Klor, Amazon Food Insecurity DEPLOY Fellow Food insecurity is a topic filling newsfeeds right now, but the issue is not new, and the military and Veteran community is not insulated from it. According to Blue Star Families’ 2020 Military Family Lifestyle Survey Comprehensive Report, as…
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Applied Research and Social Impact DEPLOY Fellow Focuses on Creating Positive Change for Future Generations of Service Members
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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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