Blue Star Stories

March 2020 Newsletter

The Survey Results Are In! If you missed our 2019 Military Family Lifestyle Survey results release event on the 26th, you can still catch up via the livestream and download…

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Honoring Black History Month

Blue Star Families believes that the diversity of our Armed Forces is one of its greatest strengths, and we are committed to ensuring that all service members and military families…

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Champions of Chunky Spotlight: Meet Katti

“In my dedication to remaining part of the military community I have spent years of volunteering through different avenues, such as being a Family Readiness Group (FRG) President and an…

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Attend an Upcoming Kindness Rocks Event Near You to Inspire & Uplift Your Community

“Remember there’s no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.”  – Scott Adams  And The Kindness Rocks Project definitely proves…

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Champions of Chunky Spotlight: Meet Arika

“Ever since becoming a military spouse, I’ve sought to become more knowledgeable in the customs and traditions,” Arika, Navy spouse, recently told Blue Star Families. “So, I dove into community…

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Caregiver Spotlight: Meet Michelle

“Oftentimes, EFMP caregivers are too stressed or exhausted caring for our child with special needs to even consider taking care of ourselves,” Michelle, a Navy spouse, recently told Blue Star…

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February 2020 Newsletter

Survey Sneak Peek Want to be the first to know about Blue Star Families’ 2019 Military Family Lifestyle Survey results? Complete the form below to update your information and receive…

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Champions of Chunky Spotlight: Meet Melissa

“I enjoy supporting the wonderful families in my unique military community,” Melissa, Army spouse, recently told Blue Star Families. “So, I love volunteering my time to organizations that have a…

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Champions of Chunky Spotlight: Meet Kellee

“At every duty station, I try to get involved as much as possible with the unit,” Kellee, Army spouse, recently told Blue Star Families. “I have done everything from being…

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You Are Not Alone: Sarah’s Story on Military Spouse Employment

Welcome Sarah B., military spouse, to the Blue Star Families blog! Sometimes I wish that military life came with a handbook—advice, suggestions, and hard truths that come with your new…

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