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Blue Star Connect Outdoors connects military families with fun and accessible outdoor events that foster unforgettable family memories. Stay tuned for an upcoming event near you, where new experiences await!
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Celebrate military families this Independence Day by offering your support. Do Your Part to help every military family feel at home, no matter where the mission takes them.
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Meet Carolyn Pinkney, a BSF volunteer and Veteran spouse from Baltimore. She supports Coffee Connects and more across BSF Chapters. She was recently honored with the State of Maryland Governor's Citation at the Coffee Connection in Brandywine, MD. Thank you, Carolyn, for your commitment to military families!
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Military
Family
Experience authentic connections and a sense of belonging in your community with the resources and support you need to thrive.
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Veteran
Family
Your family's service has been marked by honor, courage, and commitment. Now, it's our turn to support you and your loved ones as you navigate the road ahead.
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Civilian
Neighbor
Discover ways to show your support and make the military families in your community feel welcome.
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Community
Supporter
Take action to show that military and Veteran families near or far can lean on your organization.
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Meet our military families
Connect with us
Outdoor Explorers for All: Changing the Game for Military Family Outdoor Adventures
In the latest episode of Blue Star Stories, I had the pleasure of chatting with Kailey Brown, the Program Manager for Outdoor Explorers for…
Read MoreEmpowering Military Spouses Through Mentorship: The New Partnership Between ACP and Blue Star Families
As a military spouse, I’ve navigated the ups and downs of building a career while managing constant relocations and family commitments. In 2021, I discovered Blue Star Families (BSF), which opened a new world of career support and community. Later that year, I met another military spouse who introduced me to American Corporate Partners (ACP). This connection changed everything for me.
Read MoreWhat Is Your Life's Purpose?
My father enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1969, and his father was a combat medic in the Pacific during World War II. Like most from the greatest generation, my grandfather never spoke of what he saw while in the service, and neither did my father until later. What they did do, though, was work to instill the values of honor, commitment...
Military Family Facts
RELOCATION
SENSE OF BELONGING
AMBASSADORS OF MILITARY LIFE
46%
received hard orders two months or less before relocating
41%
feel a sense of belonging to their local civilian community
38%
encouraged an acquaintance to join the military in the past 5 years