Blue Star Stories
Creating a Safe Space for LGBTQ+ Families to Serve
Did you know that military families move 3x as often as their civilian counterparts, most moving every 2-3 years on average? Starting over every few years leaves many military families…
Read moreBlue Star Families Aims to be a Home Away From Home as Military Families Prepare to Move
Moving frequently is an inevitable, but difficult, part of life as a military family. In fact, 600,000 service members and their families, 400,000 active-duty and 200,000 veterans, relocate with the…
Read moreA Focus on Military Children’s Mental Health: August’s Story
In the last few years, mental health within the military community has importantly been at the forefront of our conversations. The challenges of military life—the deployments, frequent moves, and overall…
Read moreFather’s Day: An Invitation to Connect
It’s that time of year again where we take time to honor Fathers and all they do. But what is the perfect gift for Dad? The question has plagued…
Read moreMore Progress Needed to Create and Inclusive Community for those who Serve
It wasn’t that long ago that LGBTQ+ military families were explicitly banned from serving in the military, and eventually only allowed to serve while closeted. In the 1940s, your sexual…
Read moreBalancing Act: Military Families Struggle to Juggle it All
Modern family structure commonly includes two working parents. Financial stability often requires both parents to work, but beyond that, employment outside of the home can bring mental fulfillment as well.…
Read moreProfessional Organizer and Military Spouse Shares her Tips for Tackling Any Move
Military life is difficult because it’s unpredictable. From frequent moves and long-term separation due to deployments and training, to long and demanding work schedules that aren’t family-friendly, it can be…
Read moreShining a Light on Female Service Members and Why it Matters
Female service members bring talent and diversity to the military. We need women in the military to maintain a strong, capable All-Volunteer Force. But did you know a staggering 48%…
Read moreBlue Star Community Changemaker: Meet Cassie
Blue Star Community Changemaker: Meet Cassie Delivered by CSX Pride in Service Meet Cassie, a member of Blue Star Families’ Dayton Chapter and Advisory Board President. She’s an Air Force…
Read moreBlue Star Summer Camp Hits Home for Military Families
Moving is one of the most stressful events for the average person. But our military families move a lot, and often, without much notice — most moving every two to…
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