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Press Releases
Blue Star Families CEO Receives Navy Distinguished Civilian Award, The Wailers Set Miami Ablaze with “Rock the Fleet” Event
U.S. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro, Emilio and Gloria Estefan welcome hundreds of service members MIAMI, FL — In the heart of Miami’s vibrant Jungle Plaza, Blue Star Families (BSF) set the stage alight with the memorable “Rock…
Read More »Blue Star Families Welcomes Meredith Terrian as New EVP of Chapter Impact
Blue Star Families (BSF), a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting military families, is pleased to announce the appointment of Meredith Terrian as the new Executive Vice President of Chapter Impact. In her new role, Terrian will strengthen military families by working closely with each of the organization’s local Chapters to deliver high-quality programs to their respective communities.
Read More »Blue Star Neighborhood Featured at Inaugural AI Expo for National Competitiveness in Washington, D.C. – Hosted by Special Competitive Studies Project
Blue Star Neighborhood – the nation’s largest digital community dedicated to military and Veteran family services– was showcased at a groundbreaking national security technology forum. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Blue Star Families (BSF) groundbreaking Blue Star Neighborhood digital community was featured…
Read More »Blue Star Families CEO and Global Music Icon Gloria Estefan Appear on Nexstar’s NewsNation to Support Military Families
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Miami, FL—The Miami “Rock the Fleet” concert, part of the inaugural Miami Fleet Week, kicked off with a NewsNation interview with Blue Star Families (BSF) CEO, Kathy Roth-Douquet, and Gloria Estefan, the multi-Grammy Award-winning musical icon. NewsNation…
Read More »Veteran Support Expands to National Audience as Blue Star Families Adds Vets’ Community Connections to Enhance Veteran Outreach Work
Blue Star Families (BSF), the nation’s largest nonprofit dedicated to supporting military and Veteran families, announces the collaboration of Vets’ Community Connections (VCC), a nonprofit organization that provides vital support to Veterans. The Veteran service organization moves under Blue Star Families at a time of incredible need for more collaboration across the nonprofit space to better serve military and Veteran communities.
Read More »Reggae icons The Wailers to headline Fleet Week Miami concert with Blue Star Families for U.S. Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen
Blue Star Families is hosting the official kickoff concert of the inaugural Fleet Week Miami — with a headlining performance from Reggae icons The Wailers. U.S. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro and Blue Star Families co-founder and CEO Kathy Roth-Douquet will be on hand for special remarks.
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Honoring military families
CBS News Chicago highlights “Purple Up Day” for Month of the Military Child.
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.
Pentagon Ruling Eases One Employment Barrier for Military Spouses Overseas
A memo providing clarity on SOFA helps military spouses deal with employment hurdles while stationed overseas.
Military families hit harder by inflation than civilians
According to the 2024 MFLS, military pay was again a top concern for active-duty family respondents. Considering inflation, military families are worse off than they were in 2011.
Analysis Shows Military Families Homeschool at Twice the Average Rate
During the 2023-2024 school year, 12% of military families homeschooled, according to an analysis published as part of Johns Hopkins’ Homeschool Hub. Dating back to 2018, the Blue Star Families Military Family LIfestyle Survey showed rates between 11% and 13%.
Disconnect: one survey shows civilians have high degree of respect for military families; another survey says military families are not feeling it
While 45% of respondents to a recent survey report that they believe the American public appreciates military families’ sacrifices, the 2024 MFLS shows that only 19% of military family respondents agree.
