Retiring to Civilian Life: Your Essential Guide to Dental and Vision Coverage (For Spouses)
Transitioning out of the military can be an exciting but challenging time for both you and your service member. Amidst all the changes, it’s crucial to ensure that your healthcare needs are taken care of — because once you’re out of service, dental and vision coverage is no longer part of your TRICARE health…
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Beyond Traditional Approaches: Blue Star Families’ Innovative Solutions to Challenges in Military Life
The military community faces a number of unique challenges, including frequent deployments, long separations, and the constant threat of danger. These challenges can take a toll on the mental and emotional health of service members and their families.
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Embracing Technology: Your PCS Superpower!
Moving is never easy, especially for military families like ours. With about 600,000 active-duty and transitioning military families moving each year, it means starting fresh in a whole new place. But fear not! We have a secret weapon on our side: technology!
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Payment App Scams: A Threat to Military Families
Hey there, military families! We’ve got some eye-opening information for you about payment apps like Venmo, Zelle, and PayPal. Turns out, scammers are on the prowl, aiming to hack into your bank accounts. A recent report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) sheds light on this alarming trend. But don’t worry—we’ve got your back…
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How Military Spouses Can Bridge Resume Gaps and Land Their Dream Jobs
Have you ever had gaps in your resume? Maybe you took a break to raise your kids, or care for a loved one. Whatever the reason, having gaps in your resume can make it challenging to transition back into the workforce. The good news is this doesn’t stop you from reaching your career dreams!…
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Score Big Savings with Your Target Military Discount and PCS Assist List!
Are you feeling overwhelmed by this PCS season? We understand moving adds a zillion things to your to-dos, including a thousand trips to the store. We want to support you in stressing less during your PCS. So, first, know this: Target, our amazing Blue Star Partner, is running a special tribute to military members, veterans,…
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Announcing Verano Bilingue 2023 | Bilingual Summer 2023 Powered by Comcast Military
Professional Development and Networking Opportunities for Bilingual Hispanic/Latino/a/x Military Spouses.
Blue Star Careers is proud and honored to continue to support our diverse communities via research, purposeful programming, and opportunities that add a sense of community for our Hispanic/Latino/a/x community in the workplace.
Three Simple Ways for Military Families to Maintain a Balanced Diet During PCS Moves
PCS moves can be hectic and stressful, but with the proper preparation, military families can ensure they get a balanced and healthy diet during the transition. Military families can maintain a balanced diet while moving during Permanent Change of Station (PCS) moves with a few simple steps. Here are three simple ways military families can…
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Abigael | Talent Sourcer
Meet Abigael. She’s a Marine spouse who was a stay-at-home mom until she joined T-Mobile’s Hiring Our Heroes Fellowship that helped change her career success and family’s finances for the better. Before the fellowship, she was aggressively applying for jobs but wasn’t having any luck moving forward. Abigael, a foreign-born spouse, left her life and…
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