OUR MISSION
Do Your Part is a multi-sector coalition of change-makers seeking to fulfill the Constitution's promise of providing for the common defense by focusing on these three areas:
Community & Connectedness
Jobs & Economic Security
Military & Youth Well-Being
Together,
we can create
communities
that are
Together, we can create communities that are
The Research
of active-duty military family respondents are likely to recommend military service to a young family member.1
of military families live in communities and are no longer on military bases.2
of military families experience a sense of belonging in the communities in which they live.3
1 Blue Star Families (2023). 2022 Military Family Lifestyle Survey Comprehensive Report 2 Ibid. 3 Blue Star Families. (2022). 2021 Military Family Lifestyle Survey Comprehensive Report
Learn more from our founding members and community leaders:
Events
Do Your Part: End The Military Spouse Unemployment Crisis
December 6, 2023
Washington, D.C.
Blue Star Families and Hiring Our Heroes (HOH) convened to announce the launch of the 4+1 Commitment: The Formula for Military Spouse Success.
The two organizations presented the 4+1 Commitment, a first-of-its-kind, nationwide effort to tackle the 21% unemployment rate among military spouses.
In the News
December 5, 2023
Today Americans learned that progress has reportedly been made in overcoming a nearly year-long hold on military promotions by Sen. Tuberville as a means to score a political win. If reports are true...
October 12, 2023
As we watch events around the world unfold, it is more important than ever that we have senior leaders in place who are equipped and authorized to provide the best advice and make the best...