Welcome to
Blue Star
 Families
We empower families to thrive as they serve. We are committed to strengthening military families by connecting them with their neighbors to create vibrant communities of mutual support.
This program is a collaboration among Blue Star Families, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Department of Defense, and museums across America to offer free admission from Memorial Day to Labor Day. PLAN YOUR VISIT >>
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Are you a...
Military
Family
Feel at home in your community and access the support you and your family need to thrive.
Veteran
Family
Find resources to navigate life after service — whether you are at the beginning of your transition or years down the road.
Civilian
Neighbor
Let military and Veteran families know you are here for them and committed to understanding their sacrifice.
Community
Supporter
Take action to show that military and Veteran families near or far can lean on your organization.
Join the
Neighborhood
Looking for the inside scoop on the latest Blue Star Families has to offer military families? Visit the Neighborhood to find out about our upcoming events, get connected to a local chapter, access your FREE benefits, and so much more!
Meet our military families
and their neighbors
Connect with us
More Than a Grocery Store: Everything You Need to Know About the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA)
More Than a Grocery Store: Everything You Need to Know About the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) In the military world, summer is the unofficial “PCS…
What You Need to Know About Male Military Spouses and How to Help
What You Need to Know About Male Military Spouses and How to Help The upward trend in male presence in the military spouse community is…
Fourth of July is here, and I think for many of us, it's a favorite holiday. Patriotism, family time, celebration - what’s not to love? READ MORE >>
Military Family Facts
RELOCATION
SENSE OF BELONGING
WELCOME
54%
received hard orders two months or less before relocating
44%
do not feel a sense of belonging to their local civilian community
49%
feel welcome in their local civilian community