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.
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…
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How Do You Move 10 Family Members Every 1-2 Years? Not Easily and at a Great Cost.
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…
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#MilSpouse Builds Connections Through Volunteer Opportunities
#MilSpouse Builds Connections Through Volunteer Opportunities 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…
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#MilKid Aims to Create an Inclusive Community
Former #MilKid Aims to Open Doors and Create an Inclusive Community Meet Brandy. She’s a former military kid and just started as the Communications DEPLOY Fellow for Blue Star Families.…
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Blue Star Community Changemaker: Meet Kelly
Blue Star Community Changemaker: Meet Kelly Delivered by CSX Pride in Service Did you know that most active-duty military families don’t feel a sense of belonging to their local…
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Lives Forever Changed: Reflecting on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11
Lives Forever Changed: Reflecting on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 In the military, we talk a lot about change — change of station, change of command, change of mission, change…
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Lost Innocence: Reflecting on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11
Lost Innocence: Reflecting on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 Twenty years. It seems impossible that it’s been that long, but for the last 20 years, military families have been serving…
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Blue Star Welcome Week Aims to Help #MilKids Find Connections After Each Move
Blue Star Welcome Week Aims to Help #MilKids Find Connections After Each Move When you think about the sacrifices military members make, your first thought might be of those on…
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When Facing Back-to-Back Long-Term Separations, #MilFams Rely on Community Connections to Survive
When Facing Back-to-Back Long-Term Separations, #MilFams Rely on Community Connections to Survive When you think about the sacrifices military members make, your first thought might be of those on the…
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