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Blue Star Families is the source for all things military family-related. With chapters and members located across the country and around the world, we offer a constantly-growing resource for the media to get in touch with real families, from all branches of service and all walks of life.
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Press Releases
New Survey: 93% of Americans Support Expanding Child Care Relief for Military Families on the Move
National poll finds strong bipartisan support for the federal government to do more for military families facing child care challenges Washington, D.C. — A new national survey in partnership with Blue Star Families and Engage reveals sweeping bipartisan support for…
Read More »Marine Corps Honors Blue Star Families at Historic Evening Parade
Washington, D.C. – For the first time in its storied history, the United States Marine Corps honored Blue Star Families as the Guest of Honor at the iconic Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington on Friday, May 30. The evening…
Read More »Military Families Visit Museums for Free this Summer as part of Blue Star Museums
Washington, DC—Actively serving military members and their families have the opportunity to visit participating museums nationwide for free as part of the Blue Star Museums program, an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and Blue Star Families…
Read More »Blue Star Families Brings the Joy of Disney Books to Military Families in Hawaii
The Walt Disney Company Builds on Its Commitment to Celebrating Military Families Joint Base Pearl Harbor- Hickam, HI — Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam will host a family event on May 16, 2025, as part of Blue Star Families’ Blue Star…
Read More »Blue Star Families Honors Military Spouses with Expanded Week of Celebration, Events, and Giveaways for Military Spouse Appreciation Day
Part Of National Military Appreciation Month, Blue Star Families Highlights The Vital Contributions Of Military Spouses and Families WASHINGTON, D.C., — In honor of Military Spouse Appreciation Day on May 9th, Blue Star Families, the leading nonprofit representing military families,…
Read More »Blue Star Families Champions Institutions of Higher Education Supporting Veterans and Military-Connected Faculty
Princeton, Fayetteville State University, and The Chamberlain Project lead the way in supporting military-connected populations. [Washington] — Blue Star Families, in partnership with Student Veterans of America and With Honor Action, held Do Your Part: Higher Ed to the Hill,…
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Honoring military families
CBS News Chicago highlights “Purple Up Day” for Month of the Military Child.
Blue Star Families expands its military support network with new Fayetteville area chapter
Blue Star Families brings a new chapter to Fayetteville, North Carolina, to support the more than 50,000 active-duty personnel assigned to Fort Bragg, as well as veterans and military families living in the Greater Fayetteville Region.
Pentagon Ruling Eases One Employment Barrier for Military Spouses Overseas
A memo providing clarity on SOFA helps military spouses deal with employment hurdles while stationed overseas.
Military families hit harder by inflation than civilians
According to the 2024 MFLS, military pay was again a top concern for active-duty family respondents. Considering inflation, military families are worse off than they were in 2011.
Analysis Shows Military Families Homeschool at Twice the Average Rate
During the 2023-2024 school year, 12% of military families homeschooled, according to an analysis published as part of Johns Hopkins’ Homeschool Hub. Dating back to 2018, the Blue Star Families Military Family LIfestyle Survey showed rates between 11% and 13%.
Disconnect: one survey shows civilians have high degree of respect for military families; another survey says military families are not feeling it
While 45% of respondents to a recent survey report that they believe the American public appreciates military families’ sacrifices, the 2024 MFLS shows that only 19% of military family respondents agree.
