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Murphy’s Law states that if anything can go wrong it will. Did you know that this phrase was first coined about a service member? Seriously. Edward J. Murphy was a major in the Air Force in the 1940s specializing in engineering. He was frequently faced with things that didn’t go to plan and as a…
Operation Gratitude, Blue Star Families, and Starbucks Join Forces to Support Military Mental Health
LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 2, 2022 — This May, during Military Appreciation Month, Starbucks stores show their support for our military community’s mental health and well-being through an eGift giveback. For each new Starbucks Military eGift activated during the month of May, Starbucks will donate $5, to be divided equally between Blue Star Families and…
Blue Star Families Partners with Kids in Parks, Giving You Yet Another Reason to Get Outside When was the last time you intentionally got outside as a family? As a parent, it’s easy to get wrapped up in everyday life and finding a way to fill the time that you “forget” about an excellent resource…
2020 #BSFSURVEY Release Explore the 2020 findings Download high-level reports Press play on survey videos Browse the survey archives listen and learn Did you miss part of the 2020 Military Family Lifestyle Survey results release event? Are you looking to catch up on the conversations? Press play on the videos below. PANEL 1The Impossible Choice: Housing,…
The Crisis in Ukraine: Resources for our Military Community At Blue Star Families almost all of us have experienced the anxiety of combat deployments of a loved one. We stand with you as the situation in Ukraine evolves and are here to support you. Read our Ukraine Statement Ukraine Statement As the situation in Ukraine…
In Collaboration With Explore the full results Learn more about the annual survey Watch the results release videos Become a survey funder Browse the survey archives Submit a media inquiry Overview Blue Star Families’ annual Military Family Lifestyle Survey (aMFLS) has been providing a comprehensive understanding of the experiences and challenges encountered by military families…
With recent world events affecting so many military families, I understand emotions can be hard to describe. We see you constantly juggling front-page news with your personal lives. We see you thinking about packing your lives, saying farewell. We also know you may be thinking about the Ukraine region and whether that means an unexpected…
Belonging Matters: You Can Help Did you know that most active-duty military families don’t feel a sense of belonging to their local civilian communities? In fact, over one-third (39%) of respondents to our 2019 Military Family Lifestyle Survey (MFLS) told us they don’t know anyone well enough to even ask a favor. With “belonging” so…
Unpacking Emotional Baggage: Why #MilSpouses and #MilKids Need Mental Health Care Support Life as a military family has many benefits, but it also creates unique emotional debts that can result in mental health concerns. Most military spouses and families bravely forge ahead, which can lead to burying any trauma and pain experienced along the way.…