In the News

A collection of press releases, news pieces, and media contact details for Blue Star Families.

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Blue Star Families is the source for all things military family-related. With chapters and members located across the country and around the world, we offer a constantly-growing resource for the media to get in touch with real families, from all branches of service and all walks of life.

Members of the media, please feel free to contact us with any and all inquiries.

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In the News

VA makes historic commitments to hire and support military spouses

Days after Biden-Harris Administration released the first-ever government-wide plan to tackle employment barriers and expand opportunities for military-connected spouses, VA signs the 4+1 Commitment to support military spouses

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Part-time employment for around 88K military spouses presents challenges: low pay, limited opportunities for career advancement

About 21% of the nation’s roughly 540,000 civilian military spouses are unemployed, according to the U.S Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Blue Star Families — making them one of the highest unemployed demographics in the United States.

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Ensuring Military Families Have A Champion In State Government/Op Ed

On December 13th, we joined Maryland Governor Wes Moore, Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller, and Maryland First Lady Dawn Moore to declare 2024 the ‘Year for Military Families.’

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Austin Thanks Blue Star Families for Their Support During Global Uncertainty

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III thanked members of Blue Star Families for their service and sacrifice and that of their men and women in uniform.

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Two nonprofits partner to support D.C. LGBTQ military youth

Two of the nation’s largest nonprofits supporting military families have joined forces to provide newly relocated LGBTQ military youth and their families safe meeting spaces, fun activities and vital resources about affirming services available across the district.

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Blue Star Families hopes to ease burden on military families over the holidays

Volunteers and staff with the Tampa chapter of the nonprofit Blue Star Families will give out 300 holiday meals on Wednesday morning during their Nourish the Service holiday giveaway. 

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Elected officials offer assistance to local veterans ahead of the holidays

Service members around the country can struggle to make ends meet, but for those stationed in New York, the cost of living can make things even harder, particularly around the holidays. To help local service members stationed at Fort Wadsworth, local officials have announced new initiatives in recent weeks, including a holiday winter drive organized by Borough President Vito Fossella.

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USSA Hosts Spirited Holiday Party for Local Deaf and Blind Students

The halls of the United States Sports Academy echoed with holiday cheer as the university hosted a group students from the Callahan Regional School for the Deaf and Blind for a Christmas party. The students from Mobile, Ala., were greeted by USSA artist in residence Nancy Raia, who treated them to a campus art tour, holiday-themed art activities, Christmas caroling…

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Scammers target veterans online. Here’s how to protect yourself.

After being among more than 21.5 million victims of a massive data breach affecting the Office of Personnel Management in 2015, Navy reservist Jeff Chin had to deal with massive, long-term headaches. His social security number was used to create fake IDs and open accounts in his name, which affected his credit score. His daughter, a minor at the time…

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Lifetime Gives Military Spouses Its Annual ‘Gift of a Lifetime’

A+E Networks’ Lifetime this year gave 11 military spouses this year’s “Gift of a Lifetime,” treating them to a day of pampering and glamor. Gift of a Lifetime is the network’s annual initiative that picks a single deserving woman and thanks her for her selflessness during the year. This year, working with the nonprofit Blue Star Families and DirecTV, a…

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Press Releases

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall Praises “Critical” Blue Star Families’ Military Family Lifestyle Survey

March 13, 2024

Kendall Notes That Blue Star Families’ Annual Survey Provides “Data-Driven Insights” for Recruitment and Retention WASHINGTON, D.C. — Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall praised Blue Star Families’ “data-driven” Military Family Lifestyle Survey as “critical” to the military’s efforts…

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Blue Star Families CEO Kathy Roth-Douquet challenges iconic American brands to join Do Your Part to support military families

March 11, 2024

At the forefront of a transformative movement, Blue Star Families (BSF) Founder and CEO Kathy Roth-Douquet issued a compelling challenge to iconic American brands at the Leadership in Brand Innovators Summit at SXSW in Austin, Texas, calling on them to join the Do Your Part initiative to support military families.

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Kevin Cirilli joins Blue Star Families as Vice President of Brand Marketing

March 6, 2024

Blue Star Families (BSF), the nation’s largest nonprofit dedicated to providing support to military and Veteran families, announces the addition of Kevin Cirilli as Vice President of Brand Marketing. Prior to joining Blue Star Families, Cirilii served as the media fellow for the Atlantic Council’s Global Tech Security Commission.

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“Seeking improved quality of life for Veterans” – Testimony of Kathy Roth-Douquet

March 6, 2024

Kathy Roth-Douquet, CEO of Blue Star Families provides testimony before a Joint Hearing of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs.

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Starbucks Continues Promise Under Blue Star Families’ Do Your Part Movement at Fort Liberty

February 28, 2024

Board Chair Gives Remarks at Dedication of first Military Family Store on a Military Installation [FORT LIBERTY, NORTH CAROLINA, February 28] — Blue Star Families, Starbucks, and the Army & Air Force Exchange Service are proud to announce the recognition…

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Blue Star Families and The White Oak Collaborative to Host Current Events Town Hall: Global Events and You: What Military Families Want to Know

January 30, 2024

Blue Star Families will hold a virtual town hall with the National Security Council, the Department of Defense, and The White Oak Collaborative on February 6th at 3 PM ET. The primary objective of this virtual town hall is to disseminate crucial information and address queries from military families currently grappling with uncertainty and challenges stemming from current global events.

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