Military and Veteran Communities:

Next Steps to Support Our Afghan Allies

Now that our Afghan allies are on U.S. soil, there are many opportunities for our military- and Veteran-connected community to support their resettlement. Resettlement agencies are doing all they can to meet immediate and ongoing needs, but they need us to step up and lend a hand.

January 25, 2022 | 3 PM ET

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Our Mission

Founded in 2009 by military spouses with you in mind, we empower military and Veteran families to thrive by connecting them with their civilian neighbors — both people and organizations — to create strong communities of mutual support.

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Blue Star Families: January Newsletter

Welcome to 2022!

A fresh, new year is full of opportunities and possibilities. Our Blue Star Families team loves setting goals and casting our vision for our work to guide us into the months ahead.

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Blue Star Families: COVID-19 Response

Because our military's mission readiness is negatively impacted when our service members are under threat from COVID-19, we're teaming up to protect you against the virus.

Joint Statement on Afghanistan

As events rapidly unfold in Afghanistan, the news may be distressing to many service members, Veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors.

You are not alone.

We’re all in this together.

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Racial Equity and Inclusion Initiative

"An important first step for our military families of color..." Through five impact areas—Research & Advocacy, Training, Leadership, Collaboration, and Community Impact—the initiative will gather new resources and focus the energy of Blue Star Families and a broad assembly of corporate, foundation, and nonprofit partners.

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The 2020 Survey Results Are In!

Blue Star Families’ annual Military Family Lifestyle Survey (aMFLS) has been providing a comprehensive understanding of the experiences and challenges encountered by military families since 2009. The latest findings are now available!

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Blue Star Museums is Back

From May 15th - September 6th, the nation's active-duty military personnel, including the National Guard and Reserve, and their families, will receive free admission to museums across the country thanks to this collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, and the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).

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IMPACT OF BLUE STAR FAMILIES

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Military and Veteran family members use our programs and resources each year

$83 MIL+

Value of exclusive benefits accessed by military and Veteran families

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Chapters serve as the connecting force for members nationwide