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Blue Star Kids

March 9, 2023

Blue Star Kids Blue Star Families understands that military kids serve too! Together with our partners, we’re continuing to design fun programming and find new opportunities to make their military experience better. Access fun kid-centered activities, giveaways, partner resources, and more! Military kids are among the most resilient and adaptable individuals you will ever encounter.…

Blue Star Families and Starbucks Join Forces to Combat Military Family Food Insecurity

March 7, 2023

Good nutrition is essential to military readiness. Blue Star Families and Starbucks are joining forces to help military families have access to the necessary resources to help them thrive. Through this partnership, Blue Star Families and Starbucks will continue to raise awareness of food insecurity among military families while supporting those in need and informing…

Pop the Confetti! T-Mobile is Hiring Military Spouses

February 17, 2023

Pop the confetti because we’re here to share some good news!     Military spouses really do get hired by our trusted Blue Star Partners. Check this out!  Jennifer – a Navy Veteran and Army Spouse – landed a dream career with T-Mobile via a Blue Star Families introduction and successful completion of the Hiring Our Heroes…

U.S. Rep. Pat Ryan’s bill would extend health coverage for military children

February 17, 2023

WEST POINT — Vicki and her husband Thomas “TJ” Jackson’s 20-year military career has been a journey of constant deployments: From Germany to Virginia, Colorado to South Carolina, and California to New York, where they live now.

3 Valentine’s Day Ideas for Military Couples on a Budget

January 27, 2023

For military couples, spending holidays together can be happenchance thanks to deployments and trainings. And if you are together, you want it to be special.  If you’re looking for ideas to celebrate the holiday on a budget, there are plenty of creative and thoughtful ways to show your love and appreciation – without breaking the…

Priscilla | Business Analyst

January 9, 2023

Meet Priscilla. She’s an Army spouse who faced her financial challenges head-on by proving that the unicorn job she desired – remote, flexible, and well-paying – exists and is now hers.    That’s right. Priscilla, who was studying to be a lawyer and then a teacher, is now a business analyst at HigherEchelon. That’s all because…

New Year, New Opportunity to Prepare for the Unexpected

December 30, 2022

For military families, the uncertainty of frequent moves, deployments, and other unexpected events can make saving for the future feel like a never-ending obstacle. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to stretch your budget and save money. Here are our top tips for doing just that, using the new year as a new opportunity to…

An Interview with Zanade Mann, DEPLOY Fellow of the New York Tri-State Area

December 22, 2022

Blue Star Families’ Campaign for Inclusion is making significant headway in its second year, with a new cohort of DEPLOY Fellows taking on initiatives in various realms. The DEPLOY (Diversify and Expand the Pipeline Of Leaders Of Your Military Community) Fellowship Program is one of the five focus areas of the Campaign for Inclusion, and…

Start the Conversation Now: Ways to Connect This Holiday

December 20, 2022

If you could have one superpower, what would it be? Alliance for a Healthier Generation believes asking unique, engaging questions is just one of many ways we can better connect with neighbors, friends, and family. In a recent collaboration with Kohl’s, they created an innovative family health and wellness initiative, Kohl’s Healthy at Home. Along…