Blue Star Families

05/27/2026

Join our next Blue Star Careers Wednesday Webinar with US Foods and special guest Cydnee Gray, Military Recruiting Programs Specialist.

US Foods is sharing how they support veterans, transitioning service members, military spouses, and allies through career pathways built on purpose, opportunity, and belonging. Learn more about their message: “A Place to Belong—Built by Those Who Serve.”

Whether you are exploring your next career move, preparing for transition, or looking for employers who value military-connected talent, this conversation is for you.

05/27/2026

Military families move an average of every 2-3 years and PCS travel days can be long.

Research shows that even brief time in nature reduces cortisol levels and improves mood.

At your next rest stop: skip the vending machine line and walk the perimeter of the parking lot. Find three living things together and take a picture or draw them when you're back on the road.


National Park Service Wilderness Inquiry

05/26/2026

PCS season is here… which means military families everywhere are turning rentals into homes — without losing that security deposit. 😅

From hanging family photos to decorating kids’ rooms after another move, Command™ products make it easier to settle in without putting holes in the walls (because trust us… we get it). 💙

Through May 31st, at The Home Depot 10% of online Command™ purchases support military families.

Shop now 🛒: https://thd.co/4d86Mja
Funding will support programs that strengthen military families and build community where it’s needed most.

05/26/2026

Behind every actively serving military member is a family navigating the experience alongside them — celebrating the wins, carrying the worries, and learning as they go.

NeighborLink was created to help parents of actively serving military members connect through supportive 1:1 conversations with another parent who understands the military journey firsthand. Sometimes, one honest conversation with someone who’s walked a similar path can make all the difference.

📅 Registration is open May 19–26
🤝 1:1 conversations happen May 29–31, 2026

Sign up today: https://bit.ly/4uysbYM

05/26/2026

D.C. families — don’t miss this!

Celebrate 250 years of the Declaration of Independence at the Spirit of Independence Festival happening June 4–6 at the National Archives Museum featuring FREE family fun, live entertainment, interactive activities, reenactors, and more.

Plus, check out the Salute to Service day on Saturday, June 6th from 9 AM–2 PM ET with music, face painting, and hands-on history fun for the whole family. 🇺🇸

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4dPkuXi

NCR families — be part of a once-in-a-generation celebration at the Spirit of Independence Festival, happening June 4th–6th in front of the National Archives Museum. 🇺🇸 🏛️

Hosted by the National Archives Foundation, this festival celebrates 250 years of the Declaration of Independence with free daytime programming, live entertainment, interactive activities, historical reenactors, and special evening experiences in the heart of D.C.

Families can also attend the Salute to Service day on Saturday, June 6th from 9AM–2 PM ET featuring family-friendly activities, music, face painting, and opportunities to explore American history in a fun and engaging way.

Get tickets and learn more: https://bit.ly/4dPkuXi

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. 🇺🇸

Their courage, dedication, and selflessness secured the freedoms we hold today — but the cost of that freedom is carried by the families and loved ones they left behind.

Today, we hold space for their memory, honor their legacy, and stand with the families who continue to carry their stories forward.

05/23/2026

Before the awards, the performances, and the headlines — there’s a moment that matters. 🎶🇺🇲

This Memorial Day, the 2026 American Music Awards will spotlight the military and veteran community as part of — and Blue Star Families is proud to be part of it.

Watch live May 25th 8PM ET / 5PM PT on CBS & Paramount+

Set a reminder. This is one you’ll want to see!

05/22/2026

Last weekend, thanks to Ford Motor Company and Ford Philanthropy, several military families from the Blue Star Families Maryland Chapter attended the NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway.

Because supporting military families sometimes looks like shared experiences, family memories, opportunities to build community ... and this time, fast cars. 🏁

Military families spend a lot of time apart, and moments like these — to connect, make memories, and be together — help strengthen our All-Volunteer Force.

Thank you to Ford for continuing to answer our call to and support military families.

Ford Racing

05/22/2026

FREE summer adventures for military families? Yes, really. 🖼️🦖✈️

Blue Star Families, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, brings Blue Star Museums back for another summer of exploration, connection, and family fun.

Through this nationwide initiative, eligible military families receive FREE admission to nearly 2,000 participating museums all summer long.

Whether your family loves dinosaurs, art, airplanes, science experiments, or hands-on exhibits, there’s something to explore near you — at no cost.

📍 Free admission is available through Labor Day.

Start planning your next adventure: https://bit.ly/2OGc5bt

05/21/2026

There’s something uniquely emotional about having a child actively serving in the military. The pride, the uncertainty, and the moments where you wish you could talk to someone who truly understands what this journey feels like.

That’s why NeighborLink is creating space for parents of service members to connect through meaningful 1:1 conversations with another military parent who “gets it.” Whether military life is brand new to you or something your family has navigated for years, this is an opportunity to share experiences, find support, and build connection — one conversation at a time.

🗓 Registration is open May 19–26
💬 1:1 conversations take place May 29–31

Join the conversation: https://bit.ly/4uysbYM