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Press Releases
Vicky Perkins Promoted to Vice President of Programs at Blue Star Families
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Blue Star Families (BSF), the nation’s largest nonprofit dedicated to providing support to military and Veteran families, announces the promotion of Vicky Perkins to Vice President of Programs. In this capacity, she will oversee a diverse portfolio…
Read More »Blue Star Families Welcomes Fourth Cohort of DEPLOY Fellows
Blue Star Families Continues Its Mission to Diversify Military and Veteran Service Organizations WASHINGTON – Blue Star Families (BSF), the largest nonprofit in the U.S. focused on supporting military families and enhancing community connections, has welcomed the fourth cohort of…
Read More »Douglas Rozman joins Blue Star Families as Executive Vice President of Communications and Brand Marketing
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Blue Star Families (BSF), the nation’s largest nonprofit dedicated to providing support to military and Veteran families, announces the addition of Douglas Rozman as Executive Vice President of Communications and Brand Marketing. In this capacity, he will…
Read More »Blue Star Families to Host Campaign for Inclusion Event Showcasing Groundbreaking Research and DEPLOY Fellows Graduation
Blue Star Families (BSF), a national nonprofit dedicated to supporting military families and strengthening communities, will host a two-part Campaign for Inclusion (CFI) Report Release and DEPLOY (Diversify and Expand the Pipeline Of Leaders Of Your Military Community) Graduation event. This event will showcase the release of pivotal findings from the 2024 Blue Star Families CFI Research and the graduation ceremony for the 2023-2024 DEPLOY Fellows, Cohort 3. The Unity in Diversity: Fostering Inclusive Communities for Veterans & Military Families event will take place at The Helix, Booz Allen’s Center for Innovation, on September 10, 2024 at 2 PM ET.
Read More »Ford Motor Company and Blue Star Families Host First-Ever “Proud to Honor: Bronco Off-Roadeo” for Veterans, Military Families, and Survivors
In partnership with Blue Star Families “Do Your Part” campaign, Ford Motor Company hosted 150 military veterans, survivors, and their families at the first-ever “Proud to Honor: Bronco Off-Roadeo” event in Horseshoe Bay, TX. In addition to Blue Star Families, participants represented esteemed U.S. service organizations, including Guitars 4 Vets, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), Travis Manion Foundation, Team Rubicon, and members of Ford’s Veteran Employee Resource Group.
Read More »Strengthening Mentorship Support for Military Spouses: American Corporate Partners and Blue Star Families Join Forces
Washington, D.C. – As Military Spouse Appreciation Month concludes, Blue Star Families (BSF) is proud to announce a strengthened partnership with American Corporate Partners (ACP). This collaboration marks a significant step towards providing military families with year-round access to essential…
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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.
Pentagon Ruling Eases One Employment Barrier for Military Spouses Overseas
A memo providing clarity on SOFA helps military spouses deal with employment hurdles while stationed overseas.
Military families hit harder by inflation than civilians
According to the 2024 MFLS, military pay was again a top concern for active-duty family respondents. Considering inflation, military families are worse off than they were in 2011.
Analysis Shows Military Families Homeschool at Twice the Average Rate
During the 2023-2024 school year, 12% of military families homeschooled, according to an analysis published as part of Johns Hopkins’ Homeschool Hub. Dating back to 2018, the Blue Star Families Military Family LIfestyle Survey showed rates between 11% and 13%.
Disconnect: one survey shows civilians have high degree of respect for military families; another survey says military families are not feeling it
While 45% of respondents to a recent survey report that they believe the American public appreciates military families’ sacrifices, the 2024 MFLS shows that only 19% of military family respondents agree.
