About Blue Star Families

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We are Blue Star Families

The families of our all-volunteer military make unprecedented sacrifices these days to serve our country. Blue Star Families was founded by military family members in 2009 to empower these families to thrive as they serve. We're committed to strengthening military families by connecting them with their neighbors – individuals and organizations – to create vibrant communities of mutual support. We believe we're all stronger when we take care of one another.

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More than 1.5 million family members reached annually
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Benefits Distributed to Our Members and Military Families Since 2009

Blue Star Families Gets Involved

From Capitol Hill, to Disney events, to the White House, Blue Star Families gets involved to take care of our military families!

How We Strengthen Military Families

Our groundbreaking research is raising the nation's awareness of the unique challenges of military family life. With the help of neighbors across the country, we are overcoming the isolation and alienation of frequent moves, deployments, and reduced support from the government. Our innovative programs are solving specific challenges for military families, including fighting economic insecurity with resources that foster spouse career development, creating family strength with rich family programming, and providing critical peer support for caregivers, whose numbers are only increasing.

With approximately 350,000 members in our network, including in chapters and communities all over the world, we touch more than 1.5 million military family members each year. Through our research and program partnerships, we ensure that wherever American military families go, they can always feel connected, supported and empowered to thrive – in every community, across the nation, and around the globe.

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Blue Star Families Origins, Mission, and Vision

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Blue Star Families versus a blue star family

What is the difference between a blue star family and Blue Star Families?

What is a blue star family?

A blue star family is the family of a currently serving military member, including active duty, National Guard, Reserve forces, and those transitioning out of service.

What is Blue Star Families?

Blue Star Families is the largest nonprofit serving and representing military and veteran families.

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