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May 16, 2012

Least Among Saints Premiere

Posted 17:28PM on May 16 2012 by Stephanie Himel-Nelson | User Comments (0) Tags: Gi film fest, Least among saints

A haunted soldier just back from war and a boy who has never known peace in his home life embark on a life-changing journey as they become unlikely friends –and one another’s last shot at redemption.

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May 16, 2012

Operation Free Ride

Posted 06:29AM on May 16 2012 by Stephanie Himel-Nelson | User Comments (0) Tags: Horses for heroes, Operation free ride

California Horseback Riding Facilities Honor Military Families beginning May 19 at tons of California stables. Get back in the saddle again ... or ride for the first time! 

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May 15, 2012

Military Family & Wounded Warrior Golf Tournament

Posted 13:56PM on May 15 2012 by Stephanie Himel-Nelson | User Comments (0) Tags: Blue star families, Golf, Wounded warrior

We are hitting the links so start working on your swing!  The inaugural Military Family & Wounded Warrior Golf Tournament is set for 21 September ... read on for details! 

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May 15, 2012

Salute To Military Spouses

Posted 10:36AM on May 15 2012 by Stephanie Himel-Nelson | User Comments (0) Tags: Gi film fest, Red carpet military spouses

Are you a fan of Army Wives?  Want to walk the red carpet next to the cast?  You can ... the Salute to Military Spouses Night at this year's GI Film Fest is quickly becoming the hottest ticket in town.  Here's how you can win a ticket! 

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May 15, 2012

Hunt Companies strikes partnership with Blue Star Families

Posted 05:55AM on May 15 2012 by Stephanie Himel-Nelson | User Comments (0) Categories: press releases | Tags: Blue star families, Hunt companies

Hunt Companies, a national real estate company, and Blue Star Families are working together to provide our military families with re-integration support and much more.  

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May 14, 2012

I’ve Got Your Six, Girlfriend.

Posted 12:31PM on May 14 2012 by Pattie Reitz | User Comments (2)

Just because military spouse appreciation week is over does NOT mean that we don't need a fabulous story about military spouses! 

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May 14, 2012

Buy and Sell on eBay to Support Blue Star Families

Posted 08:26AM on May 14 2012 by Stephanie Himel-Nelson | User Comments (0) Categories: Stephanie Himel-Nelson | Tags: Ebay, Fundraising, Stephen colbert

You can support Blue Star Families when you buy or sell on eBay, with the eBay Giving Works program. Here’s how:

You can find whatever you're looking for on eBay – from baseball cards to new cars and more. When you do, shop for items that benefit us. You can get a great deal and support military families at the same time!

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May 11, 2012

Campaign Spotlights Veterans as Civic Assets and Leaders

Posted 12:29PM on May 11 2012 by Stephanie Himel-Nelson | User Comments (3) Categories: press releases | Tags: Blue star families, Got your six

Got Your Six launched yesterday and the press conference was riddled with amazing vets, military spouses and celebs - all who pledged to support our military men and women!  Check out Blue Star Families' role in this new campaign! 

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May 11, 2012

Georgia Signs on for Military Children

Posted 08:52AM on May 11 2012 by Janet McIntosh | User Comments (0) Categories: Military Children | Tags: Georgia, Janet mcintosh, Military interstate children's compact

Bravo to Georgia for signing the Military Interstate Children's Compact.  Read about what it means for one Army family and what it can mean for your family. 

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May 10, 2012

Family Matters Blog: Interstate Compacts Ease School Transitions

Georgia has joined many other states in recognizing the challenges that military families face - especially when it comes to our children's education.  Read more here ... 

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