Blue Star Stories

November 2020 Newsletter

Just wanted to wish you a happy Fall, happy Halloween, and welcome to Autumn! I wanted to take a second to say how thankful I am for all of you! This year has been difficult, but I realize that it is important to remember what we are thankful for. In that mindset, here are three…

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Keeping veterans and their families connected through Blue Star Families outreach.

Blue Star Families is proud to support and partner with the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. This long-standing relationship, and now a formalized partnership, will bring much needed resources to Blue Star Families members. According to the 2019 annual Military Family Lifestyle Survey, 49% of veterans stated that their top issue of concern was access…

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WAVY.COM: Blue Star Survey Open to Military Service Members and their Families

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A national nonprofit organization is seeking input from military members and their families on several important issues, including education, spouse employment and the coronavirus. Blue Star Families’ annual Military Family Lifestyle Survey is open for active duty and reserve service members, the National Guard, veterans, and their families. The online survey…

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MilSpouse Matters Podcast: Have you lost your job or been furloughed during the pandemic?

Have you lost your job or been furloughed during the pandemic? Facing financial difficulties due to PCS move delays or extra expenses? This episode is for you! From Milspouse Matters with Jen McDonald:     Direct link: https://milspousematters.libsyn.com/help-for-tackling-financial-challenges-during-covid-19-wit-mark-steffe Show notes: https://jenmcdonald.net/jen-mcdonald/episode-46-let-your-voice-be-heard-with-the-blue-star-families-military-family-lifestyle-survey

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Plugged In: How Military Teens Can Connect in Their New Communities

By Matthew Oh, co-founder of Bloom: Empowering the Military Teen Military teens are a lot like the smartphones we hold so dear. We possess many unique “apps”, experiences, and abilities gained from the places we’ve lived and the people we’ve met. Our connections span the globe like the vast reach of the internet, giving us…

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Thank You, Military, for a Good Night’s Sleep!

Our good friends over at Sleep Number know that next month is Military Family Appreciation Month. And they want to say “Thanks!” to the folks who keep Americans safe and sleeping well at night! So, in case you missed the big announcement, we’re here on the blog today to let you know about our “Thank…

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Help Us Recognize a #MilFam Member Who’s Endured Murphy’s Law of Deployment

It doesn’t take long as a military family member to learn about Murphy’s Law … Murphy’s Law of deployment that is. Anything that can break will break. Or, more generally, anything that can go wrong will go wrong. The washer explodes, causing a flood? Sure. One of the kids breaks an arm attempting a double…

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October 2020 Newsletter

#BSFSurvey Is Open Until October 16 Last chance! The 2020 Military Family Lifestyle Survey is closing on October 16th. Make sure you share your voice here, so you can empower change in your community!   Dreaming of a smart bed? Here’s Your Chance! We’re surprising two active-duty military families with a Sleep Number 360® i8…

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How You Can Commit to Being a Neighbor Military Families Can Count On

By: Constance Milstein The resiliency of our nation’s service members and their families never ceases to amaze me. I feel close to military families, particularly through my association with Blue Star Families, where I am the Founding Board Member. Blue Star Families, a national nonprofit organization committed to empowering military families, is here to serve as the…

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Introducing the Inaugural Blue Star Welcome Week: 4 Things You’ll Want to Know

Have you heard the news? We’ve had one busy summer, and now we’re gearing up to kick off the inaugural Blue Star Welcome Week from Monday, September 28th – Friday, October 2nd! If you’ve missed the buzz in your inbox or on social media, we’re sharing four things you’ll want to know about this special…

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