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