Blue Star Families

Military and veteran families seeking community

Blue Star Families is a nonprofit that builds local chapters and online communities for military families, runs the annual Military Family Lifestyle Survey, and offers programs like free museum access in summer and spouse career resources. Its chapters can help you make connections quickly in a new town.

How to use it

Join for free online and find the chapter near your new duty station.

Go to the official source

Last checked 2026-10. Rules and amounts change; your installation's finance, transportation or family center office has the final word.

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