Blue Star Stories
3 Valentine’s Day Ideas for Military Couples on a Budget
For military couples, spending holidays together can be happenchance thanks to deployments and trainings. And if you are together, you want it to be special. If you’re looking for ideas…
Read moreGeneration Shifts Lead to Generational Growth
Happy New Year! I hope 2023 is off to a fantastic start for you and that you were able to enjoy the holidays. For me, I got to do one…
Read moreAn Unseen Issue: Navigating Life as a Foreign-Born Military Family
When Kenyan-born Lydiah Owiti arrived in the United States, she had 12 days to learn how to drive a car, find a grocery store, and discover American customs. After day…
Read moreNew Year, New Opportunity to Prepare for the Unexpected
For military families, the uncertainty of frequent moves, deployments, and other unexpected events can make saving for the future feel like a never-ending obstacle. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways…
Read moreAn Interview with Zanade Mann, DEPLOY Fellow of the New York Tri-State Area
Blue Star Families’ Campaign for Inclusion is making significant headway in its second year, with a new cohort of DEPLOY Fellows taking on initiatives in various realms. The DEPLOY (Diversify…
Read moreHave Yourself a Merry Holiday Season
Wow! Can you believe it’s almost Christmas already? The holiday season is in full swing, and I am sprinting, trying to keep up. Yes, it’s the most wonderful time of…
Read moreStart the Conversation Now: Ways to Connect This Holiday
If you could have one superpower, what would it be? Alliance for a Healthier Generation believes asking unique, engaging questions is just one of many ways we can better connect…
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