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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 Expands Leadership to Bolster Support for Military Families
New Board and Advisory Appointees Bring Fresh Perspectives and Deep Expertise to Advance the Organization’s Mission and Impact Washington, D.C. — June 18, 2025 — Blue Star Families (BSF), the nation’s largest nonprofit dedicated to supporting military and veteran families,…
Ashley Saville Promoted to Senior Vice President of External Affairs 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 Ashley Saville to Senior Vice President of External Affairs. Prior to this position, Saville served as the…
New Survey: 93% of Americans Support Expanding Child Care Relief for Military Families on the Move
National poll finds strong bipartisan support for the federal government to do more for military families facing child care challenges Washington, D.C. — A new national survey in partnership with Blue Star Families and Engage reveals sweeping bipartisan support for…
Marine Corps Honors Blue Star Families at Historic Evening Parade
Washington, D.C. – For the first time in its storied history, the United States Marine Corps honored Blue Star Families as the Guest of Honor at the iconic Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington on Friday, May 30. The evening…
Military Families Visit Museums for Free this Summer as part of Blue Star Museums
Washington, DC—Actively serving military members and their families have the opportunity to visit participating museums nationwide for free as part of the Blue Star Museums program, an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and Blue Star Families…
Blue Star Families Brings the Joy of Disney Books to Military Families in Hawaii
The Walt Disney Company Builds on Its Commitment to Celebrating Military Families Joint Base Pearl Harbor- Hickam, HI — Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam will host a family event on May 16, 2025, as part of Blue Star Families’ Blue Star…
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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.
