Coffee in hand, I eagerly sat down to read the results of the Blue Star Families Military Family Lifestyle Survey, facilitated by Blue Star Families. Blue Star Families (BSF) is one organization that is taking it’s mission to heart. Founded in 2009, this organization strives to empower military families to thrive as they serve. On the cusp of their 10th year, Blue Star Families has their finger on the pulse and is more committed now than ever to strengthen military families by connecting them with their neighbors – individuals and organizations – and to create vibrant communities of mutual support. Their advocacy sector leads the market in giving military families a voice to identify the key aspects of military life and facilitate in bridging the gap between military and community members/policy makers. Military families are able to identify areas of need….and even frustration. This past week, top military officials, community leaders from the private and nonprofit sector, military spouses and more, gathered at the American Red Cross in D.C. for the live release of the …