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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.
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Press Releases
Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall Praises “Critical” Blue Star Families’ Military Family Lifestyle Survey
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…
Blue Star Families CEO Kathy Roth-Douquet challenges iconic American brands to join Do Your Part to support military families
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.
Kevin Cirilli joins Blue Star Families as Vice President of Brand Marketing
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.
“Seeking improved quality of life for Veterans” – Testimony of Kathy Roth-Douquet
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.
Starbucks Continues Promise Under Blue Star Families’ Do Your Part Movement at Fort Liberty
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…
Blue Star Families and The White Oak Collaborative to Host Current Events Town Hall: Global Events and You: What Military Families Want to Know
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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The founder of Craigslist has given away half a billion dollars. He fears for an America where generosity is trolled
In a world where a growing number of billionaires are lashing out against philanthropy, Craig Newmark has a message for them – and everyone else, J.R. Duren learns.
Military families’ child care needs weigh on service and national security
Unpredictable schedules and long deployments make single-parents out of spouses, whose struggle with finding care can mean distracted soldiers and a declining force.
Military promotions should not be political leverage
Service members and their families are unwillingly caught in political crossfire.
Capri S. Cafaro Shares a Fourth of July Menu Guide
Blue Star Families has teamed up with Instacart and Capri S. Cafaro, TV host and culinary storyteller, to design an exclusive 4th of July menu in honor of America’s 250th.
Nonprofit honors military families through reading initiative
“Disney Celebrates America” teamed up with the Blue Star Families for a special event celebrating military families through the power of reading ahead of America’s 250th birthday.
An intimate look at one military family’s life on pause as the Iran war continues
Military life has always involved some degree of uncertainty. But for many families, the fear and unknowns that come with the Iran war are new territory.
