Blue Star Stories
Milspouses & Veterans: Launch Yourself into a Tech Career Through the Free WithYouWithMe Program
Right now, as military families, we’re facing unprecedented times. And while we’re certainly accustomed to taking unexpected challenges head-on, none of us could have ever anticipated the severe impacts of COVID-19. So, just as it has for millions of your fellow Americans, maybe the situation we’re facing has affected your employment status. And if that’s…
Read moreMonth of the Military Child: How to Continue Celebrating Your MilKid During COVID-19
It’s April, and you know what that means? Month of the Military Child (MOMC)! This year’s celebration, however, comes at a time when military families and their MilKids are facing new challenges given the fluid COVID-19 crisis. So, we have to get creative in light of social distancing rules, right? That said, we’ve gathered just…
Read moreApril 2020 Newsletter
ADC and Blue Star Families Join Forces to Support Military Communities and Families through COVID-19 Stimulus Our nation, our military families and the communities they live in are facing a crisis like we have not faced in one hundred years. Our national security depends on ensuring we provide our defense communities and military families with…
Read moreVirtual Resources for Social Distancing During COVID-19
COVID-19 has required us to rethink all that we do. So, here at Blue Star Families, we’ve compiled a robust virtual toolkit for you to utilize while you’re practicing social distancing, shelter in place measures, homeschooling your kiddos, working from home, and even making your way through a possible quarantine. Blue Star Member Benefits*:…
Read moreCoronavirus – What Military Families Should Know
The health and safety of our members, partners, staff, and volunteers is Blue Star Families’ top priority. Our entire team is diligently monitoring the COVID-19 situation as it continues to evolve, and we’re fully aware that military families want and need trusted resources on how to keep themselves healthy and safe. So, today, we’re continuing…
Read moreMarch 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 the full findings by visiting bluestarfam.org/survey. Mark your calendars for taking the 2020 survey, starting on April 27th! Tell Your Story Build it and they…
Read moreHonoring 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 feel a sense of belonging to their military communities. During Black History Month, we honor African Americans who struggled for freedom, justice, and equality in…
Read moreChampions 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 Ombudsman for multiple commands,” Katti, Navy spouse, recently told Blue Star Families. “These avenues allowed me to help military families directly with military life struggles…
Read moreAttend 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 that to be true. What’s The Kindness Rocks Project? Imagine you’re out for a walk through your neighborhood or exploring your community, and you come…
Read moreChampions 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 events and devoted my time and energy to a plethora of volunteer activities to gain the wisdom needed to thrive.” Arika met her husband, Chris,…
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