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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
Blue Star Families, Joined By Leading Military and Veteran Organizations, Call on Congress to Fund the Government and Protect Military and Veteran Families
Group Urges the Swift Passage of the Bipartisan ‘Pay Our Troops’ Act To Bring Relief To Our Service Members and Their Families [WASHINGTON, DC] — October 3, 2025 — Blue Star Families, the nation’s largest nonprofit serving military and veteran…
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The Honorable Mike Johnson, Speaker, U.S. House of Representatives The Honorable John Thune, Majority Leader, United States Senate The Honorable Hakeem Jeffries, Minority Leader, U.S. House of Representatives The Honorable Charles Schumer, Minority Leader, United States Senate Dear Speaker Johnson,…
Cohen Veterans Network (CVN) and Blue Star Families (BSF) Announce National Partnership to Enhance Support for Military and Veteran Families
Faith Leader Military Awareness and Support Training during Blue Star Welcome Week launches CVN-BSF strategic collaboration STAMFORD, Conn., September 30, 2025 – Cohen Veterans Network (CVN), a national not-for-profit integrated network of mental health clinics for post-9/11 veterans, service members,…
Blue Star Families Gathers Communities Nationwide for Welcome Week 2025
National Effort Empowers Communities to Embrace and Connect With Local Military Families [WASHINGTON, DC] — September 25, 2025 —Blue Star Families, the nation’s largest nonprofit dedicated to serving military and veteran-connected families, today announced the kickoff of Blue Star Welcome…
Elizabeth Donatelli Joins Blue Star Families as Senior 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 Elizabeth Donatelli as Senior Vice President of Communications and Brand Marketing. In this capacity, Elizabeth will…
Governor Murphy Proclaims New Jersey as a “Do Your Part State”
SEA GIRT – Governor Phil Murphy today announced that New Jersey has signed on to be a Do Your Part State, a joint initiative between Blue Star Families and the National Governors Association. The initiative helps states identify, prioritize, and implement…
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Reflecting Before Graduation: What Being a Military Kid Taught Me
Being a military kid means your life is measured in moves, not just years. It means memories are tied to different houses, different schools, different versions of yourself. As a teen, when everything already feels like it’s changing, that constant movement can feel both exciting and exhausting at the same time.
How the War in Iran Is Impacting American Military Members and Their Families
America has the most extraordinary military the world has ever known: millions in the total force, from all backgrounds and walks of life, trained with breathtaking discipline in skill, law, and ethics, loyal to the will of the nation and deployable at a moment’s notice. For military members and their families, deployment can mean that someone who was here yesterday…
Military Members and Their Families on Edge Amid Escalations in Iran
As U.S. strikes on Iran raise the risk of a wider, weeks-long conflict, military families are bracing for more uncertainty and potential casualties. Blue Star Families is urging Americans to “stand by our military and veteran families now more than ever,” while expanding support and resources for those bearing the strain at home.
NEH Announces $75.1 Million for 84 Humanities Projects
Grant awards in honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary will support research, education, and public programs on the Declaration of Independence and America’s founding.
Bipartisan Bill Would Make Veterans, Military Spouses More Attractive Hires
Bipartisan legislation would expand the federal tax incentive program Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include military spouses which could significantly improve employment opportunities and economic stability for military families.
Honoring Service Members and Military Families on Veterans Day
Kathy Roth-Douquet joins Ali Vitali to discuss how everyday Americans can support military and veteran families.
