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Welcome to Life as a Blue Star Parent

By Claire Shackelford | Published February 21, 2012

If you searched for this article and are reading it,  chances are you are in a very special group of American parents known as Blue Star parents. Welcome aboard!

The “Blue Star” refers to a star on a banner that the family of a service member, serving during a time of war, displays. This tradition of displaying a Blue Star banner or flag dates back to WWI. It is a public symbol of your child’s service to our Country. See More

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