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In the News
Military spouses are the first casualties of licensing red tape as they stop practicing the professions that society desperately needs
Flag Day is not only the day the Stars and Stripes became our flag, it is also the birthday of an institution that defends the freedoms the flag represents–the Army. But what if the government required you to move, and the state you moved to wouldn’t allow you to practice your profession?
When it comes to housing, we are failing military families
For military families stationed in the Puget Sound region, finding affordable housing can be a significant struggle.
Hungry military families are bad for America
After 14 years and 10 moves, military spouse Jamie S. finds herself unable, in her words, to “put food in our boys’ bellies” because the duty station her husband is assigned to is expensive, and she’s unable to work because child care is too high and jobs aren’t flexible enough to accommodate her husband’s training and deployments.
What Is Your Role In Our Freedom?
As the world continues to witness the courage, commitment, and resilience of the Ukrainian people, their incredible effort reminds us once again that freedom is not free, it comes at a price.
U.S. Rep. Pat Ryan’s bill would extend health coverage for military children
WEST POINT — Vicki and her husband Thomas “TJ” Jackson’s 20-year military career has been a journey of constant deployments: From Germany to Virginia, Colorado to South Carolina, and California to New York, where they live now.
It’s good news: Pastosa of West Brighton contributes to Military Food Pantry at Fort Wadsworth
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Staten Island Giving Circle, an organization that assists underserved children, senior citizens, military veterans and homeless, continues to be on the look out for new and innovative ways to assist borough residents in need.
US Department of Labor welcomes 7 new program partners to deliver career assistance to transitioning service members, spouses
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor announced today its Veterans’ Employment and Training Service has signed a memorandum of understanding with seven new partners for the agency’s Employment Navigator and Partnership Pilot. With these additions, a total of 47 partners now support the initiative.
Biden orders study of military pay and benefits to ensure troops are properly compensated
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Tuesday directed the Pentagon to begin reviewing military pay and benefits to make certain service members are being paid fairly and can afford basic needs such as food and housing.
BP Fossella says NYC should prioritize supporting struggling military families over funding migrant crisis
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — “Are we focusing on the people that matter the most, on the things that matter most and the priorities that matter most? Or are we just throwing money into thin air on things that really don’t?” said Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella at a press conference outside of Fort Wadsworth on Thursday.
Military families contend with high inflation and housing costs
Many Americans are dealing with high inflation and expensive housing costs, including service members and their families. For those who’ve had to move to new posts recently, it’s been especially tough.
Press Releases
Blue Star Families CEO Kathy Roth-Douquet Praises House Quality of Life Panel for Support of Military Families
Blue Star Families’ co-founder and CEO, Kathy Roth-Douquet, commended the efforts of the House Armed Services Committee Quality of Life Panel in its unwavering support for military families.
Read MoreBlue Star Families to Present Findings on Current State of Military Families to For Country Caucus
Washington, D.C. — Blue Star Families, the largest national nonprofit dedicated to supporting military and Veteran families and strengthening communities, will present its latest findings on the challenges faced by the military community to members of the For Country Caucus…
Read MoreBlue Star Families Announces Transition of Missouri Chapter to Blue Star Outpost — Increasing Efforts Under the Do Your Part Initiative with the Quality of Life Panel
[FORT LEONARD WOOD, MISSOURI] — Blue Star Families (BSF) announced today the transition of the Missouri Chapter to a Blue Star Outpost under the Do Your Part initiative made possible by the generosity of craig newmark philanthropies. Created in support…
Read MoreVin Duncan joins Blue Star Families as Its First Chief Financial Officer
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Blue Star Families (BSF), the nation’s largest nonprofit dedicated to supporting military and Veteran families, announces the addition of Vin Duncan as Chief Financial Officer. Before joining Blue Star Families, Duncan led the finance organization for Frito-Lay’s…
Read MoreBlue Star Families Fields Campaign for Inclusion Survey for Third-Year
Blue Star Families (BSF) is launching centralized efforts to make on-the-ground, grassroots change in communities with its 2024 Campaign for Inclusion (CFI) survey. The survey targets four regional areas as part of the larger, national fielding of the annual Military Family Lifestyle Survey (MFLS). Both portions of the survey run from March 27th through May 15th.
Read MoreBlue Star Families Announces First Wave of Blue Star Outposts
Blue Star Families announced the opening of applications for the first wave of Blue Star Outposts today. Many of the locations are in congressional districts represented by the 13 House Armed Services Committee Quality of Life Panel members.
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