blue star families

Military spouse unemployment is a serious problem for the 641,639 people who are married to active-duty service members. Nearly half … Continued

Financial issues remain the top priority for military members and their families, but high operational tempo, increased time away from … Continued

As a military brat, one thing I know — that all military children know — is that distance is hard. … Continued

April 12, 2002, began like any other Friday for 10-year-old Ashlynne Haycock. She woke up, ate breakfast, went to school, … Continued

The military advocacy group Blue Star Families recently released a report that shows military spouse unemployment could be costing the … Continued

April is the month of the military child. But for service members’ kids, every month is about being a military … Continued

When Colleen Cekovsky’s husband, Christopher, deployed to Afghanistan in 2014, she was left alone looking after two young children, until … Continued

Like many military spouses, I have struggled with maintaining a career while married to the military due to frequent permanent … Continued

Economic concerns for the future are higher than in previous years among military families, according to advocacy group Blue Star … Continued

The U.S. military offers incomparable benefits to those who choose to serve — paid health insurance and housing, job security, … Continued