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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
From Omaha to Guam: Announcing the First Recipients of Blue Star Families Outpost Grants Expanding Nationwide Network of Support
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.
Read More »Blue Star Families Celebrates Landmark Quality-of-Life Gains for Military Families in 2025 NDAA
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…
Read More »Jennifer Akin Announced as Blue Star Families’ Vice President of Strategic Alliances and the White Oak Collaborative
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…
Read More »Blue Star Families Applauds the Unveiling of Landmark NDAA to Make Critical Improvement in Lives of Military Families
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.
Read More »Blue Star Families Marks 15 Years with New $25 Million Gift from Craig Newmark Philanthropies
Blue Star Families (BSF), the nation’s fastest-growing military family support organization, announced a $25M investment from Craig Newmark, philanthropist and founder of craigslist, to dramatically expand its proven chapter-based community model across the nation.
Read More »Blue Star Families’ Tennessee Chapter Receives Grant in Recognition of Veterans Day
Blue Star Families, the nation’s largest Chapter-based military and Veteran family support organization, received a $35,000 grant for the Tennessee Chapter from Arconic Foundation. The funding will enable the Tennessee Chapter to increase member outreach throughout eastern Tennessee and support events aimed at combating food insecurity and promoting healing and career readiness.
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The Chamberlain Project: How Veterans Can Win a University Professorship
The Chamberlain Project is a unique Blue Star Families initiative building bridges for transitioning members of the military to enter institutions of higher education.
Military benefits that are offered for veteran spouses and families
From TRICARE to education and employment support, there are powerful resources designed especially for veteran spouses and families.
Military spouses are strategic assets. Let’s treat them that way
Blue Star Families data shows that military spouses face employment issues, both underemployment and unemployment, and it’s up to employers, universities, and nonprofits to take action.
MLB, clubs to celebrate service members for Armed Forces Day Weekend
Major League Baseball and club teams supported military service members and their families for Armed Forces Day and league donations will benefit Blue Star Families.
Honoring military families
CBS News Chicago highlights “Purple Up Day” for Month of the Military Child.
Blue Star Families expands its military support network with new Fayetteville area chapter
Blue Star Families brings a new chapter to Fayetteville, North Carolina, to support the more than 50,000 active-duty personnel assigned to Fort Bragg, as well as veterans and military families living in the Greater Fayetteville Region.
