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Military Appreciation Month kicks off today, Monday, May 1st! And we couldn’t be more excited because that means the Starbucks Military Appreciation eGifts are finally here! Starbucks, our awesome Blue…
Read moreHow Military Spouses Make Nutritional Well-Being and Caregiving a Priority in Military Life
As we celebrate Military Spouse Appreciation Month, it is important to recognize the invaluable contributions of our military spouses. They play a critical role in ensuring the nutritional well-being and…
Read moreChild Care Remains a Top Issue for Military Families
by Michelle Brito, Army Spouse For the full version of this blog, or to comment on this selection, join the Blue Star Neighborhood today! Twenty-five percent of active-duty respondents in…
Read moreLet Spiritune Help Calm Your MilKid
Military families, we’re checking in on your MilKids. How are they taking care of their well-being? We ask because keeping your military kid calm during life transitions can be a…
Read more3 Ways Proper Nutrition Helps Build Resilience in Military Children
For military children, proper nutrition is essential for building resilience. Military children often experience unique stressors, including frequent moves, family separation due to deployment, and new school and community adjustment.…
Read moreJoin Us for a Facebook Live Event — VA and Blue Star Families Presents: Beyond Caregiving
Next month, Blue Star Families is partnering with VA’s Office of Connected Care for a Facebook Live discussion showcasing the VA Connected Care tools and technologies available to caregivers. This…
Read moreBlue Star Families and Starbucks Join Forces to Combat Military Family Food Insecurity
Good nutrition is essential to military readiness. Blue Star Families and Starbucks are joining forces to help military families have access to the necessary resources to help them thrive. Through…
Read moreTransitioning into retirement? Know this one thing!
Hey, military family transitioning into retirement. Did you know? Once you’re out of service, dental coverage is no longer part of your TRICARE health plan. You must opt-in for coverage. …
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