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Georgia wants veterans and their spouses to stay in their state and they are taking serious measures to ensure that vets and milspouses find the right jobs! Read on about HB 188

Blue Star Families was honored to join 21 organizations in a roundtable discussion with Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel.  Read about the discussion here

Military Ensembles, Country Stars to Perform FREE Concert February 17 at GWU Lisner Auditorium. Read on for details! 

Transitioning from military to civilian life presents unique challenges. To make things easier and provide structure, a few of the leading organizations in veteran career development have combined forces to create one, easy place to start. Introducing VetNet! 

The great outdoors ... wouldn't you love a career where you can spend your days in fresh air?  Well you've come to the right place!  

Our thanks to all the corporations, restaurants, and companies who offer a Veteran's Day Discount.  Here's a list of some of ones we know about.  Please add to the list ... 

Do you work with our nation's Veterans?  Here's your chance to train so that you are aware of their benefits and can help vets navigate the system! 

You probably interact with one of the 22 million military Veterans, many of whom are eligible for benefits from VA. Learn how to best help vets with their VA benefits 

In case you missed it last week, check out Dr. Vivian Greentree, Blue Star Families' Director of Research and Policy, on Facebook Live last week discussing the issues facing military families and veterans today. For more information on the BSF 2012 Military Family Lifestyle Survey, visit our Policy page.

Military spouses and vets with a business idea percolating read this post and get the training and mentorship you need to get your venture off the ground!