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Operation Gratitude, Blue Star Families, and Starbucks Join Forces to Support Military Mental Health and Bring Communities Together

May 3, 2021

PRESS RELEASE- for immediate release   Operation Gratitude, Blue Star Families, and Starbucks Join Forces to Support Military Mental Health and Bring Communities Together We don’t have to tell you…

One Choice MilFams Shouldn’t Have to Make

May 3, 2021

One Choice MilFams Shouldn’t Have to Make Military life comes with a unique set of challenges for all families—from deployments to frequent moves, time away for training, and the general…

Meet the Illinois Army National Guard MFRs

April 30, 2021

Needless to say, 2020 was a year like no other. The year had a particular impact on one segment of the American public: those serving in uniform and their families.…

Here’s How to Get Free Starbucks Coffee for You, Veteran (and Family)!  

April 28, 2021

There are days when military life’s got you feeling like… via GIPHY … because, seriously, we deal with some stressful stuff, y’all! But even if you’re no longer active duty,…

Meet Courtney: #BSFBeatCOVID19

April 21, 2021

Meet Courtney: #BSFBeatCOVID19 Meet Courtney. She’s a proud Army Spouse, mom of two,  a DOD civilian registered dental hygienist, and a military child as well.  Courtney is no stranger to…

Meet Madeline: Month Of The Military Child

April 20, 2021

Meet Madeline: Month Of The Military Child Meet Madeline. She’s a #MilKid whose great grandfather served in the Marine Corps, and grandfather and dad served in the Navy. Madeline is…

Blue Star Community Changemaker: Meet Mitch

April 12, 2021

  Blue Star Community Changemaker: Meet Mitch Delivered by CSX Pride in Service Did you know that only one in four active-duty family respondents told Blue Star Families in the…

2021 Survey Fielding

March 29, 2021

The 2021 Military Family Lifestyle Survey is coming soon! (Opening April 27th) Day Hour Minute Second We need 8,213 more voices! Survey Fielding The 2021 Military Family Lifestyle Survey is…

National Newsletter

March 26, 2021

National Newsletter  |  Issue #3 It was one of the most challenging times of my life. I spent countless hours researching better opportunities. Eventually, we switched her to a private…