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We have kicked off a new initiative this week – Operation Full Pack. This initiative is focused on providing much needed supplies (food and non-food items) to military families, both active duty and veterans. Picture a soldier who is leaving on deployment carrying a pack on their back. The pack contains the necessary supplies for…
Did you know? According to the 2020 Military Family Lifestyle Survey, while 46% of active-duty service members feel a sense of belonging to their local civilian community, only 27% of active-duty families feel the same. The survey illustrated that, while military families feel supported and appreciated, that isn’t translating to belonging. That’s a major problem…
Across the National Guard and Reserve components, the majority of military spouses report being satisfied with military life and support their service member staying in the military, according to recently released results of a Defense Department survey. But less than a third of the spouses whose Guard or Reserve member had been deployed in the previous two years reported…
Being a military family comes with exciting adventures and wonderful benefits. But it can also be stressful. Deployments, long working hours, and additional time away for training are just a few of the difficult things military families have to navigate. As a result, those challenges, to name a few, affect the mental health and well-being…
Alexandria, VA – The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce and the Zebra Press are pleased to present The Chamber ALX’s sixth class of 40 Under 40 Honorees. This is a celebration of inspiring young individuals, their successes in various industries, and their impact on our thriving Alexandria community. In addition to these 40 outstanding young professionals,…
Meet CT. She’s a mom of two and recently retired from the Army after serving 24 years. What’s next on her journey? She’s taking on the important role of Racial Equity and Inclusion Director for Blue Star Families, managing the DEPLOY Fellow Program under Blue Star Families’ Racial Equity and Inclusion Initiative. Why step into…
Military life is unpredictable. Between frequent moves, long-term separation due to deployments and training, and work schedules that aren’t family-friendly; many military families struggle to find stability, which compromises their mental well-being. In fact, according to the 2019 Military Family Lifestyle Survey, lack of control over military career and the uncertainty that accompanies military life…
Did you know that military families move 3x as often as their civilian counterparts, most moving every 2-3 years on average? Starting over every few years leaves many military families struggling to create connections. In fact, according to the 2020 Military Family Lifestyle Survey, only a quarter (27%) of active-duty family respondents feel a sense…
National Guard and reserve soldiers are having trouble feeding their families due to a year of record deployments. Hunger among Guard members and reservists is more than double the national rate, according to U.S. Census Bureau data from mid-April through early June. They report more food insecurity than nearly any other group, regardless of household…