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A Collection of Press Releases & News Pieces for Blue Star Families

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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.

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Press Releases

Blue Star Families Announces Governor Wes Moore as Honorary Chair of “Do Your Part” State Initiative to Support Military Families

November 7, 2024

Blue Star Families and National Governors Association Announce New Initiative to Create a Toolkit for Best Policies Supporting Military Families [Washington] — Blue Star Families is proud to announce the launch of the “Do Your Part: State Leadership to Support…

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Military Families Stand Guard for Democracy: New Survey Reveals ‘State of Democracy and Corruption’ as Top Issue

November 4, 2024

Blue Star Families, a national nonpartisan nonprofit that provides community support and resources to military families, today released its report, Pulse Check: In Service of Our Democracy, in collaboration with Vet the Vote and More Perfect.

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Blue Star Families Commemorates Fifth Annual Welcome Week: Bridging Military and Civilian Communities Nationwide

November 1, 2024

Nationwide Program Strengthens Military and Civilian Connections Through an Annual Array of Dynamic Virtual and In-Person Programming [WASHINGTON] — Blue Star Families, the nation’s largest, fastest-growing nonprofit serving military and Veteran-connected families across the United States, announced today the kickoff…

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Ashley Saville Promoted to Senior Vice President of Development at Blue Star Families

October 31, 2024

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 Ashley Saville to Senior Vice President of Development. Prior to her promotion, Saville served for two…

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Vicky Perkins Promoted to Vice President of Programs at Blue Star Families

October 29, 2024

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…

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Blue Star Families Welcomes Fourth Cohort of DEPLOY Fellows

September 30, 2024

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…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Honoring military families


CBS News Chicago highlights “Purple Up Day” for Month of the Military Child.

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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.

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