Blue Star Stories

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

Yosemite National Park mountains, waterfall and terrain

Our Military Family’s Trip to Yosemite National Park

September 12, 2024

As outdoor enthusiasts together with my husband, we have always enjoyed spending time in nature and traveling to new destinations. We used to be the spontaneous couple who took a weekend camping trip on a whim and traveled through Europe with just a backpack.

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Memories from Yellowstone with Military Families Outdoors

September 6, 2024

This summer, as part of the Military Families Outdoors program, hundreds of families were able to experience fun-filled adventures and nature-based activities in our national parks, public lands, and waterways. On a recent extended day excursion to Yellowstone National Park, families hiked around…

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Wilderness Inquiry Partners with Blue Star Families to Expand Outdoor Opportunities for Military Families

September 6, 2024

Wilderness Inquiry is proud to announce our partnership with Blue Star Families and the creation of our Military Families Outdoors program, alongside federal partners including the Defense Health Agency and National Park Service.

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An Unforgettable Evening of Sunset, Sand, and Ghost Crabs!

August 28, 2024

There’s something magical about being by the ocean at sunset, and our recent Blue Star Connect Outdoors event at Ecological Marine Adventures (EMA) was no exception! On May 29th and 30th, military families gathered at Surf City, North Carolina, for an evening of fun, learning, and adventure that will be remembered for years to come.

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Sunset Hike and Nature Adventure: Blue Star Connect Outdoors Hosts Military Families at Eisenhower Park

August 9, 2024

The Blue Star Connect Outdoors team’s dedication to organizing such enriching events ensures that military families have access to memorable experiences that celebrate the beauty of the natural world. San Antonio’s Eisenhower Park served as the picturesque backdrop for a sunset hike with Blue Star Connect Outdoors, where military families gathered for an evening of adventure and learning.

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Embracing New Beginnings: Starting Something New After a PCS Move

August 7, 2024

A PCS move is not just about packing up belongings and finding a new home; it’s about starting over in an unfamiliar place. This transition involves much more than logistical…

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Blue Star Families members, including military children and adults fishing together during an outdoors experience.

Outdoor Explorers for All: Changing the Game for Military Family Outdoor Adventures

July 8, 2024

by Jillian Johnson In the latest episode of Blue Star Stories, I had the pleasure of chatting with Kailey Brown, the Program Manager for Outdoor Explorers for All at Blue…

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Empowering Military Spouses Through Mentorship: The New Partnership Between ACP and Blue Star Families

July 8, 2024

As a military spouse, I’ve navigated the ups and downs of building a career while managing constant relocations and family commitments. In 2021, I discovered Blue Star Families (BSF), which opened a new world of career support and community. Later that year, I met another military spouse who introduced me to American Corporate Partners (ACP). This connection changed everything for me.

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Military spouses gather around a table during a Blue Star Families Coffee Connect event featuring Leslie Coffey from American Corporate Partners

It Takes a Village: Ford Motor Company Does Its Part

July 3, 2024

In a powerful display of support for military families, Veterans, and survivors, Ford Motor Company recently teamed up with Blue Star Families’ Do Your Part initiative to host the first-ever…

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