Blue Star Stories
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…
Read moreCaregiver 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…
Read moreFebruary 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…
Read moreChampions 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…
Read moreChampions 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…
Read moreYou 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…
Read moreBlue Star Families Volunteer Opportunities That Fit Your Schedule
Some of the busiest people we know are our volunteers. They’re parents, service members, realtors, HR professionals, students, community members, veterans, business professionals, and hospital employees. And many of them…
Read moreSeptember 2019 Newsletter
Last Chance to Vote Blue Star Families Voting ends this month for Jolly Time Pop Corn’s “Help Our Troops” campaign, which focuses on supporting service members and their families. It’ll…
Read more4 Benefits of Being a Blue Star Families Volunteer
We all lead busy lives—no matter if you’re a military family member or civilian. But finding the time to volunteer and give back to those in your community comes with…
Read moreTwo Programs to Help Kick Off a #BlueStarSummer as a Family
Summer is peeking its head around the corner. And you know what that means, right? Laid back pool days, beach vacays, BBQs, summer camps, road trips, and more moments that…
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