Blue Star Stories

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Our Blog: Blue Star Stories

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

Champions of Chunky Spotlight: Meet Katti

February 21, 2020

“In my dedication to remaining part of the military community I have spent years of volunteering through different avenues, such as being a Family Readiness Group (FRG) President and an…

Attend an Upcoming Kindness Rocks Event Near You to Inspire & Uplift Your Community

February 10, 2020

“Remember there’s no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.”  – Scott Adams  And The Kindness Rocks Project definitely proves…

Champions of Chunky Spotlight: Meet Arika

February 7, 2020

“Ever since becoming a military spouse, I’ve sought to become more knowledgeable in the customs and traditions,” Arika, Navy spouse, recently told Blue Star Families. “So, I dove into community…

Caregiver Spotlight: Meet Michelle

January 29, 2020

“Oftentimes, EFMP caregivers are too stressed or exhausted caring for our child with special needs to even consider taking care of ourselves,” Michelle, a Navy spouse, recently told Blue Star…

February 2020 Newsletter

January 29, 2020

Survey Sneak Peek Want to be the first to know about Blue Star Families’ 2019 Military Family Lifestyle Survey results? Complete the form below to update your information and receive…

Champions of Chunky Spotlight: Meet Melissa

January 17, 2020

“I enjoy supporting the wonderful families in my unique military community,” Melissa, Army spouse, recently told Blue Star Families. “So, I love volunteering my time to organizations that have a…

Champions of Chunky Spotlight: Meet Kellee

January 10, 2020

“At every duty station, I try to get involved as much as possible with the unit,” Kellee, Army spouse, recently told Blue Star Families. “I have done everything from being…

You Are Not Alone: Sarah’s Story on Military Spouse Employment

January 9, 2020

Welcome Sarah B., military spouse, to the Blue Star Families blog! Sometimes I wish that military life came with a handbook—advice, suggestions, and hard truths that come with your new…

Blue Star Families Volunteer Opportunities That Fit Your Schedule

October 29, 2019

Some of the busiest people we know are our volunteers. They’re parents, service members, realtors, HR professionals, students, community members, veterans, business professionals, and hospital employees. And many of them…