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The Carmona family, a proud dual military household with deep roots in Watseka and Ashkum, Illinois, are shared their incredible military journey and how BSF has been there along the way on Huckabee this weekend!

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Enroll your active-duty family in a BCBS FEP Vision plan from Nov. 11 to Dec. 9 at midnight ET, and start saving today.

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Learn from host Maria Reed how the right colors can make any place feel like home. Join us Dec. 5th at 3 PM ET and get room-by-room tips — from soothing bedroom palettes to energizing kitchen colors — tailored for military and veteran families.

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Your family's service has been marked by honor, courage, and commitment. Now, it's our turn to support you and your loved ones as you navigate the road ahead.

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Meet our military families

A Day of Coastal Discovery at Boneyard Beach

Our weekend camping trip took an exciting turn when strong winds led us to explore the stunning Boneyard Beach at Big Talbot Island State Park instead. After a fun lunch with the Wilderness Inquiry crew, we ventured along the beach, spotting wildlife and even identifying some insects with the kids. Families embraced their adventurous sides, climbing the massive driftwood trees scattered along the shore — a perfect opportunity for some memorable photos!

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Celebrating Thanksgiving: Fun Activities for Military Families Away from Home

By Jillian Johnson Many military families find themselves separated from their loved ones during the holidays, which can be especially tough. When a service member…

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Unlock Outdoor Adventures: Explore the Features of the Military Families Outdoors Website!

Planning new outdoor adventures just got a whole lot easier for service-connected families! The brand-new Military Families Outdoors (MFO) website is packed with resources and…

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Military Family Facts

RELOCATION

SENSE OF BELONGING

AMBASSADORS OF MILITARY LIFE

46%

received hard orders two months or less before relocating

41%

feel a sense of belonging to their local civilian community

38%

encouraged an acquaintance to join the military in the past 5 years

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