Blue Star Families

Tomorrow is National Get Outdoors Day! Whether it is a trail near base, a picnic at a local park, or a paddle on the nearest lake, today is a great reminder that nature is always close by. Get outside with your people today and tag your adventures with .

Wilderness Inquiry National Park Service

Military families know that gathering around food is one of the fastest ways to turn strangers into friends.

For Blue Star Families member Yolanda, this PCS-Proof Hummus Bar is more than an appetizer — it's an easy way to welcome new neighbors, build community, and make every duty station feel a little more like home.

Part of our Shared Table series powered by Instacart with host Capri S. Cafaro, this recipe celebrates the connections that help military families thrive wherever they serve.

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What's your go-to dish for bringing people together?

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On June 6th, we pause to remember the courage and sacrifice of those who landed on the beaches of Normandy. Their bravery helped change the course of history, and their legacy continues to call us to honor service with humility, gratitude, and remembrance.

Blue Star Families honors the heroes of D-Day and the generations shaped by their service. 🕊️

Every recipe tells a story.

For Blue Star Families member Vicki, that story starts with a bowl of Rainbow Sherbet Punch — a colorful family favorite that's become part of celebrations, gatherings, and making memories together.

As part of our Shared Table series powered by Instacart with host Capri S. Cafaro, military families are sharing the recipes that connect generations and create a sense of home wherever military life takes them.

🍹 Get the recipe: https://bit.ly/4vq6F8I

Want to swap recipes and connect with other military families?

Comment on this post in The Neighborhood now through July 4th for a chance to win 1 of 5 $100 Instacart gift cards: https://bit.ly/4ftcf5I

🚀 A galaxy far, far away came a little closer for our Blue Star Families community last week.

More than 150 military-connected family members — some traveling in from across the country — gathered at Lucasfilm for a special private screening of The Mandalorian & Grogu on May 30th.

The day was filled with unforgettable moments, from surprise meet-and-greets with Mando and Grogu themselves to goodie bags and shared excitement across generations of fans.

For many families, opportunities like this mean more than just a fun night out — they’re moments to relax, connect, and make memories together in the middle of military life.

Thank you to our partners at Disney and Lucasfilm for helping make this meaningful event possible!

PCS season is here, and your drive to the next duty station can be an adventure of its own. From the boardwalk trails of Congaree National Park in South Carolina to the sweeping skies of Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve in Kansas, there are incredible nature stops hiding along some of the most traveled military routes in the country.

🗺️ Find the full PCS route guide at MilitaryFamiliesOutdoors.org.

Wilderness Inquiry National Park Service