The Effects of Suicide and How Blue Star Families is Working to Make a Difference
Warning: This post contains language that may be triggering for some. If you or someone you know is at risk of harming themselves, please call 988. Written by Kimberly Gold,…
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Military Family Gives to Their Community & Gets a Huge Surprise in Return from Wide Receiver Justin Jefferson
For Marie, an Army National Guard Staff Sergeant, and her husband Dustin, a Veteran, serving the country has always been at the forefront of what they do. Together, the couple…
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Ellyn Dunford’s Lifetime Achievement Award Win is a Victory for All Military Spouses
Meet Ellyn Dunford, spouse of the 19th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (Ret.) Gen. Joseph Dunford. At this year’s Blue Star Celebration, she was honored with the Lifetime…
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11 Military Family Appreciation Month Deals & Discounts
Most Veterans and military families are intimately familiar with Veterans Day and the ensuing discounts on November 11th. But did you know November is also Military Family Appreciation Month? Every…
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Collective Generosity on Giving Tuesday Helps Combat Food Insecurity
This year’s #GivingTuesday campaign is an opportunity to contribute to military families facing food insecurity so they can provide nutritious meals for their families and fulfill their mission. Help us…
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The Yin and Yang of Moving for the Military
Allow me to introduce myself. I’m Michelle! I grew up as an Air Force brat who hated moving. Later in life, I became an Army spouse for way longer than…
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Advancing Holistic Health of Veterans & Military Families
According to the 2021 Military Family Lifestyle Survey, nearly a quarter (24%) of active-duty family respondents cite “military family quality of life” as a [primary] concern, pointing to instability and…
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Marine Family Receives a Warm Texas Welcome!
Every year, approximately 600,000 military-connected families relocate, and more than 70% live off base in their local communities. People might not know that many military families struggle to feel connected…
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Big Or Small, Youth Service Will Shape a Better Future
He failed when he started. That’s a key takeaway from Gavyn’s story because, coincidentally, it’s also a story of success. Feeling a call to action during the COVID-19 pandemic, this…
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