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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 ... 

We just love collaborating with folks who want nothing more than to support military families.  And the Sierra Club is doing just that with a cool new event on April 1.  Check it! 

Blue Star Families is joining ranks with other organizations looking at predatory for-profit universities - as some of them are treating our service members as veritable cash machines.  Read this important letter and share your experiences. 

Vivian Greentree writes about the power of a legacy.  Read on ...

The Military Spouse Employment Partnership is designed to help military spouses access career resources and connect with corporations who are ready to help spouses explore career options for their mobile lifestyles.  Vivian Greentree tells us why this program is long overdue and overwhelmingly awesome!

My kids count the days by "sleeps" ... so here goes:  FOUR sleeps until Father's Day!  Let our very own Vivian Greentree share her tips for a great-gift giving extravaganza! 

Vivian Greentree is heading to the National Conference on Volunteerism and Service.  She gives us the skinny on why volunteering helps us all!   Soldier on Viv!

The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) Spouse Symposium is an awesome event, which occurs annually in the Hampton Roads area. This year, they are expanding the scope and including a career fair. The theme is all about careers – getting one, keeping one, and most importantly, discovering what fulfills you, works with your military life and best uses your talents.

I suppose I should first lay my biases on the table. I am a proud military spouse and a former Supply Officer in the Navy. I am also a doctoral student working on my dissertation in public administration.

Lifetime Television is supporting military families!  In the run up to the season premiere of Army Wives on Sunday, March 6th, Lifetime will donate $1 to Blue Star Families for every time this link is posted to Facebook or Twitter!