Blue Star Stories
It’s More Than Coffee: How Connection Strengthens Military Families
By Michele Bradfield “Military life will introduce you to the best people you’ll ever meet — and then take them away.” That’s how military spouse and Blue Star Families Chicagoland…
Read moreThe Life of Being a Military Child
By: Samuel, Navy Child Being a military child is one of many challenges I have faced while growing up. Unlike many other kids around me at my schools, I have…
Read moreCelebrating Five Years of Bilingual Talent Summers
Celebrating five years of empowering bilingual military spouses, Bilingual Talent Summer began as Verano Bilingüe. It started as a safe space for diverse community members to connect and network. Today,…
Read moreYesterday I joined @NewsNation to talk about something I know is weighing on so many people right now — our military families
When global tensions rise, military families don’t just watch the news. They live it. They feel it. That’s the spouse managing everything at home alone. The mom who dropped her…
Read moreDoing His Part: Craig Newmark’s Mission to Protect Those Who Protect Us
Have you heard of Craig Newmark? You might know him as the guy who created Craigslist, an online marketplace where anyone can post ads for everything from yard sales to…
Read moreRecognizing T-Mobile’s Outstanding Leadership in Military Community Support
When it comes to military spouse employment, our amazing partner, T-Mobile, has done it again! This is the second consecutive year that T-Mobile has been recognized as a Gold Military…
Read moreOur hearts are with the families and loved ones of the two National Guard members who were shot in Washington, D.C.
Our hearts are with the families and loved ones of the two National Guard members who were shot in Washington, D.C.. These soldiers are not strangers to us; they are…
Read moreOperation Support: Recap on National Guard and Reservist Resources
While the exact number of National Guard and Reservist members who have not received their pay during the 2025 government shutdown is unknown, it is estimated that around 30,000 ‘dual-status…
Read moreOperation Support: Recap on Scams and Fraud During the Government Shutdown
When everything feels uncertain, knowing where to turn shouldn’t be. That’s why Blue Star Families and our partners in The White Oak Collaborative have been hosting Operation Support: A Virtual…
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