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Connecting Military Families Nationwide

Blue Star Families is a nationwide nonprofit that connects military and Veteran families with their surrounding communities and organizations that support them. By becoming a member, you'll be part of a community where you can access local and national resources, participate in social and professional networking opportunities, and get involved in events and programs designed specifically to support military and Veteran families.

Who can be a member?

Active-Duty, National Guard, and Reserve personnel
Military family members
Veterans and their families
Civilian supporters

Why Become a Member?

There are many benefits to being a Blue Star Families member! From finding a strong community to accessing valuable resources, members have the opportunity to connect, grow, and thrive. Check out some of the benefits of Blue Star Families membership:

Join a
Local Chapter

Find Your
Virtual Community

Helpful
Resources

Exclusive
Events & Programs

Special
Perks & Deals

Join a
Local Chapter

Become part of a local Blue Star Chapter to connect with others in your community in person. Whether you’re looking for support, fun activities, or networking opportunities, Chapters offer a place to build lasting friendships and strengthen your ties to the military family community.

Click here to see if there is a Chapter in your area.

Find Your
Virtual Community

Find your virtual community in the Blue Star Neighborhood! Meet other military families, Veterans, and civilian supporters. You’ll be part of a community that really gets what military life is like. It’s a space where you can share experiences, find understanding, and feel supported.

Join the Blue Star Neighborhood

Helpful
Resources

Get access to a wide range of local and national resources that are designed to support military and Veteran families. Whether it’s education, health care, or financial help, we’ve got you covered.

Find Resources in the Blue Star Neighborhood

Exclusive
Events & Programs

Participate in events and programs made just for military families. Whether you want to get outside, get free admission to museums and parks in your area, or join fun virtual meetups, there’s something for everyone to enjoy and connect with others!

Learn about events and programs in the Blue Star Neighborhood.

Special
Perks & Deals

Take advantage of exclusive discounts and offers from companies that support and want to give back to military families.

Find Perks & Deals in the Blue Star Neighborhood.

“I can honestly say our PCS to Tampa has been the most welcome we’ve ever felt. We completely tribute BSF for this feeling.”

- Active-Duty Marine Family

“I just wanted to reach out and say again how incredibly thankful I am for the Dungeons and Dragons event on Friday. It was totally out of my comfort zone, but I had a great time meeting other players and connecting with my military community again.”

- Active-Duty Air Force Spouse

“One of the greatest resources I learned about is employment services. Through BSF I was able to connect with other military spouses to get my resume fixed.”

- Active-Duty Army Spouse

“I love what our chapter is doing — from the coffee chats (which I haven't been able to attend and wonder if maybe they could rotate locations to make it accessible for different people?), to goody bag giveaways — that definitely encouraged me to make the drive to base , to fun localized experience giveaways like Legoland and the River Cruise … I hope there is more of that throughout the year!”

- Active-Duty Spouse

“My 3.5-year-old and I attended our very first Blue Star Connect Outdoors event and we had the best time! We took a bird-watching walk at the park accompanied by professionals who answered all of our questions and showed us a variety of birds on our walk and also other little critters and fun facts, as well!"

- The Ovalle Family

Join us in the Blue Star Neighborhood!

The Blue Star Neighborhood is your go-to spot for all things membership with Blue Star Families. Sign up now to connect with other military families, access exclusive resources, and receive weekly updates on events and opportunities just for you.