Blue Star Stories

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

This MilSpouse Works From Home! Checkout What T-Mobile Did For Her

November 13, 2023

Meet Alyssa, an Army spouse and mom to two amazing kids. Because of her husband’s gig as a warrant officer, they’ve hopped around more times than she can count. But…

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10 Must-Have Items for Military Families During Sick Season

November 8, 2023

As the temperature drops and leaves fall, cold and flu season approaches. For military families, this season can be particularly challenging, especially when solo parenting due to training and deployments.…

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Exclusive Target Discount: Veteran & Military Family Appreciation

October 31, 2023

Because moving plus the holidays can be expensive, we created the Blue Star Families 365 Welcome List Assist, sponsored by Target to help you stress less after your PCS. Save…

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Celebration 2023 Highlights Relationships Building a Stronger Community

October 27, 2023

We have so much to celebrate, and we certainly did during Celebration 2023! Blue Star Celebration, an annual event that honors Americans who are doing their part to preserve our…

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Guardians of Our Troops: Addressing Lethal Means in the Military Community

October 26, 2023

Our military community is as vast and varied as it is tenacious. Yet, despite their resilience, the people of this community have a higher risk of dying by suicide than…

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Your Ultimate October Guide for Military Families on the Move

October 6, 2023

  Moving as a military family can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. While the fall season is just beginning, we know firsthand the stress and upheaval that…

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In Peers We Trust: An Effective Approach to Combatting Veteran Suicide

September 22, 2023

By: Lindsay Knight The suicide rate among Veterans is a national tragedy. In 2022, an estimated 17 Veterans died by suicide every day. This is a rate that is more…

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Blue Star Families Launches New Campaign — Do Your Part: For Military Families & The Common Defense

September 15, 2023

Yesterday, Blue Star Families began rolling out its new “Do Your Part” campaign to create a national coalition supported by Craig Newmark and craig newmark philanthropies. The multi-year campaign aims…

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New duty station? Your identity and finances could be at risk. Protect your family with Aura.

September 14, 2023

As you settle into your new home and gear up for the new school year, those of you who recently PCS’d or are still in the process of doing so should review Aura’s top five tips for keeping your family safe from cybercrime and online theft during a move.

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