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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

Craig Newmark Philanthropies Pledges $100 Million to Support US Veterans and Military Families

June 9, 2023

NEW YORK, June 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Craig Newmark Philanthropies (CNP) announced today that it will donate $100 million to a broad coalition of organizations dedicated to supporting veterans and military families, led by the Bob Woodruff Foundation and Blue Star Families.

Statement from Blue Star Families in Response to Executive Order for Advancing Economic Security for Military and Veteran Spouses, Caregivers and Survivors

June 9, 2023

Today, the Biden Administration announced the Executive Order for Advancing Economic Security for Military and Veteran Spouses, Caregivers and Survivors, representing a significant step in creating a more sustainable lifestyle for military families. This Executive Order promotes substantive changes that…

Blue Star Families Launches Digital Literacy Workshops, Sponsored by AT&T

June 6, 2023

CLARKSVILLE, TENNESSEE – Blue Star Families of Tennessee is pleased to announce a generous donation of $50,000 from AT&T to support a Digital Literacy Workshop series for active-duty military and Veteran families beginning on June 7. The event will feature…

Blue Star Families Rocks NYC Ringing NASDAQ Bell, Hosting Fleet Week

May 22, 2023

Washington, D.C. — Blue Star Families (BSF) and the Craig Newmark New York Tri-State Chapter is thrilled to celebrate a significant new sponsor, CSX, who is announcing major year round support to coincide with Fleet Week. The week-long celebration in…

Blue Star Families’ CEO Kathy Roth-Douquet Receives Ellis Island Medal of Honor

May 13, 2023

NEW YORK, NY, May 13, 2023 – Blue Star Families (BSF), a national nonprofit dedicated to supporting military families and strengthening communities, is thrilled to announce Kathy Roth-Douquet, BSF CEO and Founder, as a 2023 recipient of the Ellis Island…

Blue Star Families and Coach Honor Military Spouses with Shopping Spree

May 11, 2023

Jacksonville, FL, May 12, 2023, Blue Star Families (BSF), a national nonprofit dedicated to supporting military families and strengthening communities, invites 100 military spouses for a private, exclusive shopping day at Coach offices in Jacksonville, Florida to celebrate Military Spouse…

In The News

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.

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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