Leaning In To Military Moms’ Experience To Better the Community
Military moms hold a lot of influence, and for one of Blue Star Families’ newest recruits, they’re the reason she still stands. Play Now Mickia Freeman joins the 2022-2023 class…
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Appreciation for a Life in the Military
Did you know that around 1% or less of the U.S. population serves in the military? This means many people don’t understand modern military life and the challenges and opportunities…
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One Way Veteran & Military Families Can Save Big on Your Holiday Groceries at Amazon
Did you know? In a 2020 study, one in seven enlisted military families reported experiencing food insecurity. Now more than ever, with the rising cost of food and the expensive…
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Celebration Serves Up New Favorites, Toasts Lifetime Friends
Can Celebration get any more magical? It’s a question fitting for a night that was put on pause for two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But as they say,…
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Salesforce Lends Tech Support in the Campaign for Inclusion
“I think it is always important to be able to see yourself reflected. When you see yourself reflected in Military Support Organizations, you feel included.” – Angela Alford, Salesforce DEPLOY…
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Everyday Hope for Service Families: The CSX Commitment
Since 2019, CSX has joined forces with Blue Star Families in their commitment to serving military and Veteran families. Currently, CSX sponsors eight of Blue Star Families’ 12 Chapters, including…
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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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