Blue Star Welcome Week

Communities across the United States are taking part in Blue Star Welcome Week, an initiative aimed at helping military families feel at home when they relocate. Local organizations and volunteers host events and outreach to welcome service members and their loved ones to new neighborhoods, highlighting the challenges frequent moves pose for military households.

Blue Star Welcome Week is underway in the DMV region, offering events and resources to help military families settle into new communities. Coverage highlights efforts by local organizations and volunteers to connect transitioning service members and their families with support networks across Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia.