COVID-19

GOP lawmakers split over mandatory vaccines for US military members

Lawmakers are torn over reports that U.S. Army members may soon be required to receive COVID-19 vaccinations. Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., said in a Twitter post that he has heard from military members…

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Last year, life changed for all of us.

It’s been one year since COVID-19 was declared a global health emergency — within a week Blue Star Families launched a major initiative to help you through it. Under the…

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Meet Hannah: #BSFBeatCOVID19

Meet Hannah: #BSFBeatCOVID19 Meet Hannah. She and her husband are Army veterans. Today, Hannah serves in the Army Reserve and she’s also a labor and delivery nurse and mom to…

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  Meet Amy: #BSFBeatCOVID19

  Meet Amy: #BSFBeatCOVID19 Meet Amy. She’s an Army spouse, mom of two, and a registered nurse. Throughout her career, Amy has worked in a number of diverse nursing roles—from pediatric…

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Meet Leah: #BSFBeatCOVID19

Meet Leah: #BSFBeatCOVID19 Meet Leah. She’s a Navy spouse, mom of two, and Blue Star Families staff member. Since the pandemic, she’s faced an especially difficult road, with her husband…

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First lady Jill Biden, Dr. Anthony Fauci host town hall on COVID-19 vaccine for skeptical military families

Will military families listen to first lady Jill Biden, Dr. Anthony Fauci and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff when it comes time to be vaccinated against COVID-19? We may soon…

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53% of Military Families Don’t Want COVID-19 Vaccine, Survey Shows

In a straw poll of 810 active-duty military personnel, spouses and veterans, more than half of active-duty families, or 53%, said they did not plan to get the COVID-19 vaccine,…

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MilSpouse Matters Podcast: Have you lost your job or been furloughed during the pandemic?

Have you lost your job or been furloughed during the pandemic? Facing financial difficulties due to PCS move delays or extra expenses? This episode is for you! From Milspouse Matters…

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USAA Provides Assistance to Military Families Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic

ENCINITAS, CA – Today as part of a historic commitment by USAA’s Military Family Relief Initiative, Blue Star Families will receive $500,000  to assist military and families during these challenging…

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