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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 Announces Governor Wes Moore as Honorary Chair of “Do Your Part” State Initiative to Support Military Families
Blue Star Families and National Governors Association Announce New Initiative to Create a Toolkit for Best Policies Supporting Military Families [Washington] — Blue Star Families is proud to announce the launch of the “Do Your Part: State Leadership to Support…
Military Families Stand Guard for Democracy: New Survey Reveals ‘State of Democracy and Corruption’ as Top Issue
Blue Star Families, a national nonpartisan nonprofit that provides community support and resources to military families, today released its report, Pulse Check: In Service of Our Democracy, in collaboration with Vet the Vote and More Perfect.
Blue Star Families Commemorates Fifth Annual Welcome Week: Bridging Military and Civilian Communities Nationwide
Nationwide Program Strengthens Military and Civilian Connections Through an Annual Array of Dynamic Virtual and In-Person Programming [WASHINGTON] — Blue Star Families, the nation’s largest, fastest-growing nonprofit serving military and Veteran-connected families across the United States, announced today the kickoff…
Ashley Saville Promoted to Senior Vice President of Development 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 Development. Prior to her promotion, Saville served for two…
Vicky Perkins Promoted to Vice President of Programs 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 Vicky Perkins to Vice President of Programs. In this capacity, she will oversee a diverse portfolio…
Blue Star Families Welcomes Fourth Cohort of DEPLOY Fellows
Blue Star Families Continues Its Mission to Diversify Military and Veteran Service Organizations WASHINGTON – Blue Star Families (BSF), the largest nonprofit in the U.S. focused on supporting military families and enhancing community connections, has welcomed the fourth cohort of…
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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.
