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Disney Donates Thousands Of Books To Military Children Through Blue Star Books Program

June 17, 2024

Disney has donated thousands of books to help make magic for military kids on a recent visit to a Marine Corps Base Camp.

Blue Star Families Travels to California for Blue Star Books Event for Military Families

June 5, 2024

The Walt Disney Company Builds on Its Commitment to Celebrating Military Families Camp Pendleton, CA – On June 8, 2024, Marine Base Camp Pendleton will host a family event as…

White Oak Members Call on Congress to Improve Lives of Military Families

May 14, 2024

The Honorable Mike Johnson Speaker United States House of Representatives The Honorable Charles Schumer Majority Leader United States Senate The Honorable Hakeem Jeffries Minority Leader United States House of Representatives…

10 Must-Have Items for Military Families During Sick Season

November 8, 2023

As the temperature drops and leaves fall, cold and flu season approaches. For military families, this season can be particularly challenging, especially when solo parenting due to training and deployments.…

Libraries — A Key Resource for Military Families on the Move

September 13, 2023

Libraries are particularly well-suited to welcome our military families. While many continue to host family favorite events like children’s story times, they have also evolved over the years to provide enhanced resources and opportunities such as outdoor exploring packs available for check-out or membership access for local attractions. 

Clearing Up the Confusion: What Military Families Need to Know About Your Vision Healthcare Coverage

August 29, 2023

Hello, military families! We totally get how confusing healthcare decisions can be, especially when it comes to vision care. And things have only gotten murkier with inflation driving up costs.…

How Military Spouses Can Bridge Resume Gaps and Land Their Dream Jobs

June 26, 2023

  Have you ever had gaps in your resume? Maybe you took a break to raise your kids, or care for a loved one. Whatever the reason, having gaps in…

An Unseen Issue: Navigating Life as a Foreign-Born Military Family

January 4, 2023

When Kenyan-born Lydiah Owiti arrived in the United States, she had 12 days to learn how to drive a car, find a grocery store, and discover American customs. After day…

Schlotzsky’s Welcomes Military Families to the Neighborhood

September 22, 2022

Once upon a time, there was a nonprofit named Blue Star Families, founded by military families for military families. Every year, Blue Star Families would hear peers say, “We’re isolated…