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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
Douglas Rozman joins Blue Star Families as Executive 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 Douglas Rozman as Executive Vice President of Communications and Brand Marketing. In this capacity, he will…
Blue Star Families to Host Campaign for Inclusion Event Showcasing Groundbreaking Research and DEPLOY Fellows Graduation
Blue Star Families (BSF), a national nonprofit dedicated to supporting military families and strengthening communities, will host a two-part Campaign for Inclusion (CFI) Report Release and DEPLOY (Diversify and Expand the Pipeline Of Leaders Of Your Military Community) Graduation event. This event will showcase the release of pivotal findings from the 2024 Blue Star Families CFI Research and the graduation ceremony for the 2023-2024 DEPLOY Fellows, Cohort 3. The Unity in Diversity: Fostering Inclusive Communities for Veterans & Military Families event will take place at The Helix, Booz Allen’s Center for Innovation, on September 10, 2024 at 2 PM ET.
Ford Motor Company and Blue Star Families Host First-Ever “Proud to Honor: Bronco Off-Roadeo” for Veterans, Military Families, and Survivors
In partnership with Blue Star Families “Do Your Part” campaign, Ford Motor Company hosted 150 military veterans, survivors, and their families at the first-ever “Proud to Honor: Bronco Off-Roadeo” event in Horseshoe Bay, TX. In addition to Blue Star Families, participants represented esteemed U.S. service organizations, including Guitars 4 Vets, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), Travis Manion Foundation, Team Rubicon, and members of Ford’s Veteran Employee Resource Group.
Strengthening Mentorship Support for Military Spouses: American Corporate Partners and Blue Star Families Join Forces
Washington, D.C. – As Military Spouse Appreciation Month concludes, Blue Star Families (BSF) is proud to announce a strengthened partnership with American Corporate Partners (ACP). This collaboration marks a significant step towards providing military families with year-round access to essential…
Blue Star Families Travels to California for Blue Star Books Event for Military Families
The Walt Disney Company Builds on Its Commitment to Celebrating Military Families Camp Pendleton, CA – On June 8, 2024, Marine Base Camp Pendleton will host a family event as part of Blue Star Families’ Blue Star Books Program in…
Hard Rock Cafe, Nasdaq, Broadway, and NYSE: Blue Star Families Celebrating Military Appreciation during Fleet Week New York
Grammy Award winner NaTasha Yvette Williams, influencer Frankie LaPenna, and Jason Farlow and The Last Real Circus take the Hard Rock stage, followed by CSX and military leaders, scheduled to attend and join bell-ringing ceremonies. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York,…
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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.
