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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
Blue Star Families Gathers to Support Senate Rules Committee’s Consideration of Resolution to Approve Military Nominations
Blue Star Families Gathers to Support Senate Rules Committee’s Consideration of Resolution to Approve Military Nominations Washington, DC – On Tuesday, November 14, at 3:00 PM EST, Blue Star Families, the largest national non-profit dedicated to supporting military families and…
Blue Star Families Launches Outposts, “15 for 15,” Volunteer Activation at Annual Celebration
[Washington D.C.] – The annual gala event, Blue Star Celebration, marked the start of three major Blue Star Families campaigns to reinvigorate public support for military communities: Blue Star Outposts, 15 for 15, and a national volunteer activation. Each will…
Third Cohort of Blue Star Families’ DEPLOY Fellows Adds Family Retention and DEI Focus
WASHINGTON, DC (October 23, 2023) – Today Blue Star Families (BSF), the nation’s largest nonprofit dedicated to supporting military families and strengthening communities across the United States, welcomed the third class of community leaders and spouses as part of their “Diversify and Expand the Pipeline of Leaders of Your military communities” (DEPLOY) Fellowship program.
Veteran Capitol Hill Advocate Tom Porter Joins Blue Star Families
WASHINGTON, DC — Blue Star Families (BSF), the nation’s largest nonprofits dedicated to providing support to military and Veteran families, is announcing the addition of Tom Porter as Vice President, Government Affairs. Prior to joining Blue Star Families, Porter served…
Blue Star Families Receives Continued Funding to Amplify Veteran Suicide Prevention Efforts and Mental Health Initiatives
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Blue Star Families (BSF), the nation’s largest community-based organization supporting military-connected families, is honored to announce that it is among the esteemed organizations to receive a second year of funding from the Department of Veterans Affairs through…
Blue Star Families Welcomes Ellyn Dunford to Board of Directors
Blue Star Families Welcomes Ellyn Dunford to Board of Directors Washington, D.C. — Blue Star Families (BSF) is pleased to announce that Ellyn Dunford has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the national nonprofit. Ms. Dunford is the…
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Reflecting Before Graduation: What Being a Military Kid Taught Me
Being a military kid means your life is measured in moves, not just years. It means memories are tied to different houses, different schools, different versions of yourself. As a teen, when everything already feels like it’s changing, that constant movement can feel both exciting and exhausting at the same time.
How the War in Iran Is Impacting American Military Members and Their Families
America has the most extraordinary military the world has ever known: millions in the total force, from all backgrounds and walks of life, trained with breathtaking discipline in skill, law, and ethics, loyal to the will of the nation and deployable at a moment’s notice. For military members and their families, deployment can mean that someone who was here yesterday…
Military Members and Their Families on Edge Amid Escalations in Iran
As U.S. strikes on Iran raise the risk of a wider, weeks-long conflict, military families are bracing for more uncertainty and potential casualties. Blue Star Families is urging Americans to “stand by our military and veteran families now more than ever,” while expanding support and resources for those bearing the strain at home.
NEH Announces $75.1 Million for 84 Humanities Projects
Grant awards in honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary will support research, education, and public programs on the Declaration of Independence and America’s founding.
Bipartisan Bill Would Make Veterans, Military Spouses More Attractive Hires
Bipartisan legislation would expand the federal tax incentive program Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include military spouses which could significantly improve employment opportunities and economic stability for military families.
Honoring Service Members and Military Families on Veterans Day
Kathy Roth-Douquet joins Ali Vitali to discuss how everyday Americans can support military and veteran families.
