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The NEW Military Family Outdoors website is a treasure trove of resources, activities, and support for military families. Discover outdoor adventures and tips for planning trips, and learn more about outdoor exploration.
Our Support Circles provide a welcoming space for sharing and healing. Connect with those who understand your experiences, support each other, and find hope together. Check out the newest PSA below and join us.
Join us for a workshop on StoryCorps’ Military Voices Initiative on November 6th from 1 — 2:15 PM ET! Learn to enhance your listening skills and engage in meaningful conversations. Connect with other members and learn to preserve compelling stories!
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Experience authentic connections and a sense of belonging in your community with the resources and support you need to thrive.
Veteran
Family
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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Neighbor
Discover ways to show your support and make the military families in your community feel welcome.
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Take action to show that military and Veteran families near or far can lean on your organization.
Meet our military families
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…
Read MoreA Spooktacular Night Under the Bats with Blue Star Connect Outdoors
Spooky season is upon us, making it the perfect time to get outdoors and learn about some of the creatures that often haunt our imaginations. Last week in San Antonio, Texas, Blue Star Connect Outdoors hosted a bat-viewing event at Bracken Cave Preserve, where participants had the chance to witness the largest bat colony in the United States take their nightly flight!
Read MoreSecuring Futures: How Fortinet and Blue Star Families are Paving the Way for Veterans and Military Spouses in Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity has become one of the fastest-growing fields, offering military spouses and Veterans a wealth of new career opportunities and the chance to build successful careers in a rapidly evolving industry. Thanks to targeted training programs from Fortinet, these individuals can now gain the skills and certifications needed to excel in this sector a…
Read MoreMilitary 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