Blue Star Stories

Protecting Consumers from Evolving Digital Threats

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. We’re teaming up with our partners at Aura to provide you with resources to help educate your family and keep you safe online from digital…

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Local Leaders Provide an Important Message of Welcome

Local Leaders Provide an Important Message of Welcome As we wrap up an incredible week of welcoming military and Veteran families into their community, it’s important to remember the “why”…

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Meet the #MilKid Behind the Blue Star Welcome Week Bracelet

Meet the #MilKid Behind the Blue Star Welcome Week Bracelet Have you gotten your Blue Star Welcome Week paracord bracelet yet? The bracelet was specifically designed to be a connector…

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Recognizing Gold Star Families Today and Every Day

Recognizing Gold Star Families Today and Every Day  Military life is unique and challenging for so many reasons. One of them is the worry that settles into your gut when…

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Addressing Cybercrime’s Disproportionate Impact on America’s Armed Forces

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. We’re teaming up with our partners at Aura to provide you with resources to help educate your family and keep you safe online from digital…

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Blue Star Welcome Week Creates Connections to Help #MilSpouses Find Careers that Work

Blue Star Welcome Week Creates Connections to Help #MilSpouses Find Careers that Work   Did you know that, according to the 2020 Military Family Lifestyle Survey, nearly half (42%) of…

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Marine Corps Vet, Spouse, and Mom Shares Her #MilLife Experience and the Need for Welcoming Communities

Marine Corps Vet, Spouse, and Mom Shares Her #MilLife Experience and the Need for Welcoming Communities When you think about the sacrifices military members make, your first thought might be…

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How Do You Move 10 Family Members Every 1-2 Years? Not Easily and at a Great Cost.

How Do You Move 10 Family Members Every 1-2 Years? Not Easily and at a Great Cost. Moving is a reality all military families must accept. In fact, 600,000 military-connected…

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#MilSpouse Builds Connections Through Volunteer Opportunities

#MilSpouse Builds Connections Through Volunteer Opportunities When you think about the sacrifices military members make, your first thought might be of those on the frontlines―service members deployed overseas to defend…

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#MilKid Aims to Create an Inclusive Community

Former #MilKid Aims to Open Doors and Create an Inclusive Community Meet Brandy. She’s a former military kid and just started as the Communications DEPLOY Fellow for Blue Star Families.…

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