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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
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…
Blue Star Families Honors Military Spouses with Expanded Week of Celebration, Events, and Giveaways for Military Spouse Appreciation Day
Part Of National Military Appreciation Month, Blue Star Families Highlights The Vital Contributions Of Military Spouses and Families WASHINGTON, D.C., — In honor of Military Spouse Appreciation Day on May 9th, Blue Star Families, the leading nonprofit representing military families,…
Blue Star Families Champions Institutions of Higher Education Supporting Veterans and Military-Connected Faculty
Princeton, Fayetteville State University, and The Chamberlain Project lead the way in supporting military-connected populations. [Washington] — Blue Star Families, in partnership with Student Veterans of America and With Honor Action, held Do Your Part: Higher Ed to the Hill,…
Blue Star Families Launches New Chapter in North Carolina to Serve More than 240,000 Local Military Families
New Greater Fayetteville Region Chapter supported by CSX, Craig Newmark Philanthropies, and Peter Bloom FAYETTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA — Blue Star Families, the nation’s largest military and veteran family support organization, continues its chapter expansion strategy by launching its newest location…
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The founder of Craigslist has given away half a billion dollars. He fears for an America where generosity is trolled
In a world where a growing number of billionaires are lashing out against philanthropy, Craig Newmark has a message for them – and everyone else, J.R. Duren learns.
Military families’ child care needs weigh on service and national security
Unpredictable schedules and long deployments make single-parents out of spouses, whose struggle with finding care can mean distracted soldiers and a declining force.
Military promotions should not be political leverage
Service members and their families are unwillingly caught in political crossfire.
Capri S. Cafaro Shares a Fourth of July Menu Guide
Blue Star Families has teamed up with Instacart and Capri S. Cafaro, TV host and culinary storyteller, to design an exclusive 4th of July menu in honor of America’s 250th.
Nonprofit honors military families through reading initiative
“Disney Celebrates America” teamed up with the Blue Star Families for a special event celebrating military families through the power of reading ahead of America’s 250th birthday.
An intimate look at one military family’s life on pause as the Iran war continues
Military life has always involved some degree of uncertainty. But for many families, the fear and unknowns that come with the Iran war are new territory.
