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

Looking for real military families to profile? Need a few quick facts on military family life or the effects of deployments on families? Are you a military family member with a great story to tell?

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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.

Media Contact:

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In the News

After Months Away, Military Dad Comes Home to Reunite with Wife and 3 Sons: ‘Really Special’

For the McElliotts, spending time together is all about the little things. The Texas-based military family of five — David, a lieutenant colonel in the Marine Corps, his wife Jennifer, and their three sons, Connor, 14, Keegan, 12, and Colton, 5 — was recently reunited when David, who had been away for six months, came home for a brief visit to San Antonio.

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President Biden touts efforts to expand veteran health care

For his final Veterans Day as Commander-in-Chief, President Joe Biden offered a message of unity and gratitude during a large ceremony at the Arlington National Cemetery.

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Vet the Vote releases ‘Monday Night Football’ PSA ahead of Election Day to honor poll workers, veterans

A veterans’ nonprofit campaign to staff polling places nationwide has partnered with the National Football League to deliver a special public service announcement (PSA) for veterans, military families and poll workers, exclusively shared with Fox News Digital. Vet the Vote, a nonprofit, nonpartisan coalition of over 40 veterans and civic organizations, recruits veterans and military families to staff polling places nationwide.

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Two Minute Take: Veterans believe their vote makes a difference and so should you

The military is one of the most trusted institutions in America. If service members, veterans, and their families are still willing to commit their lives to protecting the set of principles and values that define the American way of life, perhaps civilian Americans should follow their lead.

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How Are Foreign-Born Military Spouses Doing?

Being a military spouse is challenging, and for foreign-born spouses, there are even more stressors to keeping a family running — applying for work permits, passing citizenship tests, cannonballing into new American and military cultures, to name a few. But it’s really hard to know how foreign-born spouses are doing, because we don’t often ask them.

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How to secure flexible jobs while managing a military household

Managing a military household is no small feat. Between frequent moves, unpredictable schedules, and the demands of military life, finding and maintaining a career can seem nearly impossible for military spouses. However, in today’s digital world, there are more opportunities than ever for flexible jobs that allow you to manage your household while building a fulfilling career. Here’s a practical guide for military spouses on how to secure flexible jobs that fit into the unique rhythm of military life.

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Support Our National Security By Supporting Military Families

Blue Star Families (BSF) recently unveiled the results of the 2023 Military Family Lifestyle Survey of over 7400 respondents in Washington, D.C., shedding light on the pressing challenges military families face. Only 32% of military family respondents would recommend military service.

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“Welcome Week” Helps Servicemembers Adjust To New Communities

Every year, more than 600,000 active duty military families move because of new deployments. And most of those families are living off military bases and installations – meaning they need to get used to new towns and cities on a regular basis. That’s why Blue Star Families, a nonprofit supporting military households, is kicking off it’s 5th annual “welcome week” on September 21st to help servicemembers and their loved ones adjust to their new surroundings.

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Amid Military Housing Crunch, Lawmakers Propose Incentive for Developers to Build Near Bases

Hoping to provide service members more affordable housing options near military bases, a bipartisan pair of House members wants to offer developers a tax incentive to build that housing.

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Blue Star Welcome Week bridges divide between military and civilian families

Blue Star Families – an organization founded in 2009 to help support military families through connection – launched Blue Star Welcome Week, a celebration launched in 2020 intended to bridge the military-civilian divide and create a greater sense of belonging and community for everyone.

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Press Releases

Blue Star Families Wins Emmy Award for Powerful Suicide Prevention PSA Campaign for Military Service Members and Veterans

March 3, 2025

Campaign aims to reduce mental health stigmas and encourage early intervention Washington, D.C. – Blue Star Families (BSF), a national nonprofit dedicated to supporting military families and strengthening communities, announced that the organization won an Emmy Award for “Public Service…

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Blue Star Families Annual Military Families Lifestyle Survey Results: Women in Uniform Show Strength, But Military Families Face Readiness Challenges as 83% Expect Conflict

February 4, 2025

Blue Star Families, the nation’s largest and fastest-growing military and Veteran family support organization, today published the results of its Military Family Lifestyle Survey (MFLS), marking the 15th year of this transformative research. Conducted from March to May 2024, the survey garnered more than 5,500 responses globally from active-duty, National Guard, and Reserve service members, Veterans, and their families.

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From Omaha to Guam: Announcing the First Recipients of Blue Star Families Outpost Grants Expanding Nationwide Network of Support

January 31, 2025

Blue Star Families (BSF) announces the first recipients of the Blue Star Families Outpost grants, an initiative aimed at expanding support and connection for military families across the nation. With generous support from craig newmark philanthropies, these grants empower local organizations to enhance their services and strengthen community ties for military families.

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Blue Star Families Celebrates Landmark Quality-of-Life Gains for Military Families in 2025 NDAA

January 7, 2025

BSF’s Advocacy Efforts Drive Key Provisions in the Law, Including Pay Raises, Child Care Access, and Spouse Employment Support Washington, D.C., January 7, 2025 – Blue Star Families, the nation’s largest and fastest-growing military-connected organization, marks the inclusion of essential…

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Jennifer Akin Announced as Blue Star Families’ Vice President of Strategic Alliances and the White Oak Collaborative

December 17, 2024

Blue Star Families (BSF), the nation’s largest nonprofit dedicated to providing support to military and Veteran families, announces Jennifer Akin’s return from sabbatical as she steps into a new role as Vice President of Strategic Alliances and the White Oak…

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Blue Star Families Applauds the Unveiling of Landmark NDAA to Make Critical Improvement in Lives of Military Families

December 10, 2024

December 9, 2024 – Blue Star Families, the nation’s fastest-growing military and Veteran family support organization, congratulates the House Armed Services Committee Quality of Life Panel on the unveiling of the landmark Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025 following months of negotiations between the House and Senate.

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