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.
Finding Unique School Solutions to Support #MilKids
Meet Shevaun. She’s a navy spouse and mother of four. Shevaun is no stranger to the fact that military life can be unpredictable and challenging. In 13 years of…
First-Time Blue Star Museums Participant, Mexic-Arte Museum, Shares Inclusive Space for MilFams to Learn and Connect
First-Time Blue Star Museums Participant, Mexic-Arte Museum, Shares Inclusive Space for MilFams to Learn and Connect “Art matters because it is the one true great connector in a world that…
Lessons Learned: How Schools Can Support Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Military Children
You may be surprised to know that nearly a quarter (24%) of active-duty family respondents to the 2020 Military Family Lifestyle Survey report their family was enrolled in the…
Celebrate American Artists with Blue Star Museums!
August is synonymous with a lot of exciting things — most notably back to school, pool time, and family fun! But did you know August is also American Artist Appreciation…
Blue Star Community Changemaker: Little Free Libraries
Blue Star Community Changemaker: Little Free Libraries Delivered by CSX Pride in Service The modern American military is an incredibly diverse group of individuals—many are married and have children. Ensuring…
Dayton Area Military Spouses Tackle a Lesson on Influence
Did you know that, according to the 2020 Military Family Lifestyle Survey, one in three (34%) active-duty family respondents reported they know nobody in their local civilian community well…
Manage Your Stress and Worry with a Free Course
Military-connected families have so many responsibilities, from the day-to-day work to figuring out plans for things like PCS moves, activations and deployments, shifting childcare, employment insecurity, and more. Many times,…
Thank You For Being A Friend: A Celebration of Military Friendships
Friend: a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection. It’s a simple definition for a word that carries so much weight. Military families,…
Building the Confidence to Find a Career that Works
Did you know that, according to the 2020 Military Family Lifestyle Survey, nearly half (42%) of all active-duty service members reported that spouse career opportunities are a factor in their…