Organizing for America | Blue Star Families, Blue Star Voices www.BlueStarFam.org

Blue Star Families, Blue Star Voices www.BlueStarFam.org

Blue Star Families is a non-partisan organization currently seeking a non-profit status. We seek to be a bridge between military families and the shapers of policy affecting the military. We will gather the opinions of military families on all aspects of military life, and will use this knowledge base to inform the policy shapers and to support the families that have the honor to serve. Through outreach with national and local organizations, civilian communities and government entities, we seek to educate the nation in order to promote healthier families, aid in our military readiness, and contribute to our nations strength. "Quite simply, America cannot remain both a world power and a robust democracy without a broad sense of ownership -- particularly of the leadership class -- in the military." Kathy Roth- Douquet Military families are the civilians "who also serve," and as such live in the nexus between the military and the larger society. This juxtaposition puts military families in a unique position to bridge the gap that has grown between America's military and the larger society. Military families are an important element of America's readiness equation strong military families support the strength of our nation. Blue Star Families will help military families contribute solutions to make military family life more sustainable. Blue Star Families will also work to bridge the gap between military families and the country they serve by working with America's leaders to ensure a cooperative dialogue and a solid understanding of military family perspectives. Representing military spouses, parents, and families from all branches of service and all walks of life including National Guard and Reserve, Blue Star Families will share the voices of America's military families, helping our federal government and local civilian communities gain a better understanding of the unique challenges and gratifications of military life. Blue Star Families will increase the nations understanding of military life, the promotion of healthier families, a more sustainable military, and a stronger America. Blue Star Families will strive to: · Connect members with each other for support, camaraderie and engagement · Connect members with their national and local government representatives, fostering an environment of mutual understanding of military and family issues and how they relate to government. · Serve as an outlet for the voices of spouses and families of all branches of military, and the unique challenges they face. · Connect members with their local and national civilian communities, fostering more civilian support and understanding of the unique military lifestyle. Blue Star Families does not lobby, pick specific policy solutions, or engage in a specific legislative agenda. We seek to be an honest broker of information from our member families to those who engage in the creation of initiatives and policy that affect military families.

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