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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
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…
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.
In The News
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.
