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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…

Leaning In To Military Moms’ Experience To Better the Community

December 2, 2022

Military moms hold a lot of influence, and for one of Blue Star Families’ newest recruits, they’re the reason she still stands. Play Now Mickia Freeman joins the 2022-2023 class…

Appreciation for a Life in the Military

December 2, 2022

Did you know that around 1% or less of the U.S. population serves in the military? This means many people don’t understand modern military life and the challenges and opportunities…

December 2022 Newsletter

November 29, 2022

Warm hearts. Cozy. Joyful.  What words describe your holiday season?  While I hope “bah humbug” isn’t the first that jumps to mind, I know this time of year can be…

Ellyn Dunford’s Lifetime Achievement Award Win is a Victory for All Military Spouses

November 7, 2022

Meet Ellyn Dunford, spouse of the 19th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (Ret.) Gen. Joseph Dunford.  At this year’s Blue Star Celebration, she was honored with the Lifetime…

Healing Wounds with Support: A Purple Heart Story

September 22, 2022

  “Six months later, I woke up in Germany, not knowing who my parents were because of the extent of injuries that I endured. So, I was out in Germany…

What You Should Know About Kimberly, the New Housing Insecurity DEPLOY Fellow

September 22, 2022

As the 2022 Wells Fargo Housing Insecurity DEPLOY Fellow, Kimberly has a lot to offer military families.  For starters, she understands military families. Her mother was the first Korean female…

How Eating Together Improves Nourishment & Connection

September 16, 2022

Between working late, kids activities, and other obligations, a packed family schedule may mean less time to sit down and have a meal together. For military families, that time to…

Sleep Number® and Kansas City Chiefs Join Together to Welcome Retired Army Family with a New Bed for Their Forever Home

September 16, 2022

Meet Neil, a retired Armor Officer in the Army, father of three, and dedicated husband. He served 21 years including five deployments during Operation Iraqi Freedom and has lived across…