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Business Upturn
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Upturn
Blue Star Families Brings the Joy of Disney Books to Military Families in Hawaii
By GlobeNewswire Published on May 13, 2025, 23:15 IST Joint Base Pearl Harbor- Hickam, HI, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam will host a family event on May 16, 2025, as part of Blue Star Families' Blue Star Books Program in collaboration with The Walt Disney Company. This event, organized by Blue Star Families in partnership with Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR), invites U.S. military children and their families on Oahu to attend and receive free Disney books, as well as participate in other Disney-themed activities, including storytelling by military leadership and Disney VoluntEARS from Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa. Blue Star Families is the largest nonprofit serving military and veteran families, empowering them to thrive as they serve through a vast network of in-person and virtual programming. Guest speakers and readers at the event include: Dylan Rodgers, 2025-2026 Aulani Ambassador CAPT Samuel White, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Meredith Terrian, Vice President of Chapter Impact, Blue Star Families The 2024 Military Family Lifestyle Survey reported one-third (32%) of active-duty family respondents completed a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move within the 12 months preceding the survey fielding. 'Moving all the time is tough for military families, making it hard to keep friends and feel like you belong in a new place. But Blue Star Books helps military kids grow and feel special, no matter where they go! This event brings families together, and when they're connected, everyone wins!' said Kathy Roth-Douquet, CEO of Blue Star Families. To date, Disney Publishing has contributed more than 300,000 books to the Blue Star Books program at events around the globe and donations to base libraries, Department of Defense schools, and military-impacted public schools and libraries. 'The Walt Disney Company is incredibly proud of our ongoing work with Blue Star Families, supporting and celebrating military families for over a decade. Our enduring respect for the U.S. Armed Forces started with our founders, Walt and Roy O. Disney, who both served their country during World War I,' said Jessica Moore, Vice President of Government Relations, The Walt Disney Company. 'We are thrilled to continue their legacy through this collaboration, sharing the magic of our stories to inspire these military children to become the next generation of storytellers.' Onsite Media Contact:Jhewel Felipe, Community Relations Outreach ManagerJoint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HawaiiPublic Affairs Office [email protected] (808) 371-5189 Deadline for Media RSVP: End of business day, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 About Blue Star Families Blue Star Families (BSF) is the nation's largest military and veteran family support organization. Its research-driven approach builds strong communities with a focus on human-centered design and innovative solutions. A 'blue star family' is the family of a currently serving military member, including active duty, National Guard, reserve forces, and those transitioning out of service. Since its founding in 2009, BSF has delivered more than $336 million in benefits and impacts more than 1.5 million people annually through an expansive network of chapters and outposts. For more information, click here. About The Walt Disney Company The Walt Disney Company , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Entertainment, Sports and Experiences.. Being a good corporate citizen is a time-honored Disney tradition. Through contributions, collaborations with local organizations, in-kind gifts, and volunteering, Disney helps to brighten the lives of kids and families in need and strengthen communities around the world. For more information, visit or . About Morale, Welfare & Recreation (MWR) As one of the Navy's N92 Fleet Readiness programs, MWR supports the quality-of-life needs of service members and their family members. MWR's mission is to deliver high-quality, customer-focused programs and services that contribute to resiliency, retention, readiness, and quality of life. For more information on MWR at JBPHH, please visit . Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. GlobeNewswire provides press release distribution services globally, with substantial operations in North America and Europe.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Blue Star Families Brings the Joy of Disney Books to Military Families in Hawaii
The Walt Disney Company Builds on Its Commitment to Celebrating Military Families Joint Base Pearl Harbor- Hickam, HI, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam will host a family event on May 16, 2025, as part of Blue Star Families' Blue Star Books Program in collaboration with The Walt Disney Company. This event, organized by Blue Star Families in partnership with Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR), invites U.S. military children and their families on Oahu to attend and receive free Disney books, as well as participate in other Disney-themed activities, including storytelling by military leadership and Disney VoluntEARS from Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa. Blue Star Families is the largest nonprofit serving military and veteran families, empowering them to thrive as they serve through a vast network of in-person and virtual programming. Guest speakers and readers at the event include: Dylan Rodgers, 2025-2026 Aulani Ambassador CAPT Samuel White, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Meredith Terrian, Vice President of Chapter Impact, Blue Star Families The 2024 Military Family Lifestyle Survey reported one-third (32%) of active-duty family respondents completed a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move within the 12 months preceding the survey fielding."Moving all the time is tough for military families, making it hard to keep friends and feel like you belong in a new place. But Blue Star Books helps military kids grow and feel special, no matter where they go! This event brings families together, and when they're connected, everyone wins!" said Kathy Roth-Douquet, CEO of Blue Star Families. To date, Disney Publishing has contributed more than 300,000 books to the Blue Star Books program at events around the globe and donations to base libraries, Department of Defense schools, and military-impacted public schools and libraries.'The Walt Disney Company is incredibly proud of our ongoing work with Blue Star Families, supporting and celebrating military families for over a decade. Our enduring respect for the U.S. Armed Forces started with our founders, Walt and Roy O. Disney, who both served their country during World War I,' said Jessica Moore, Vice President of Government Relations, The Walt Disney Company. 'We are thrilled to continue their legacy through this collaboration, sharing the magic of our stories to inspire these military children to become the next generation of storytellers.' Onsite Media Contact:Jhewel Felipe, Community Relations Outreach ManagerJoint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HawaiiPublic Affairs OfficeJBPHHCOMREL@ 371-5189Deadline for Media RSVP: End of business day, Tuesday, May 13, 2025About Blue Star FamiliesBlue Star Families (BSF) is the nation's largest military and veteran family support organization. Its research-driven approach builds strong communities with a focus on human-centered design and innovative solutions. A 'blue star family' is the family of a currently serving military member, including active duty, National Guard, reserve forces, and those transitioning out of service. Since its founding in 2009, BSF has delivered more than $336 million in benefits and impacts more than 1.5 million people annually through an expansive network of chapters and outposts. For more information, click here. About The Walt Disney CompanyThe Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Entertainment, Sports and Experiences.. Being a good corporate citizen is a time-honored Disney tradition. Through contributions, collaborations with local organizations, in-kind gifts, and volunteering, Disney helps to brighten the lives of kids and families in need and strengthen communities around the world. For more information, visit or About Morale, Welfare & Recreation (MWR)As one of the Navy's N92 Fleet Readiness programs, MWR supports the quality-of-life needs of service members and their family members. MWR's mission is to deliver high-quality, customer-focused programs and services that contribute to resiliency, retention, readiness, and quality of life. For more information on MWR at JBPHH, please visit CONTACT: Media Relations Blue Star Families (844) 202-7827, ext. 4 media@
Yahoo
10-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
New study reveals female service members show stronger commitment to military service
Female service members are more committed and more likely to recommend service to a young family member than their male counterparts, according to a recent study. The 2024 Military Family Lifestyle Survey conducted by Blue Star Families – a non-profit founded in 2009 to help support military families – showed that on a scale of 1-10 (with 10 being very likely), female respondents averaged 5.42 when asked if they would recommend service while males averaged 4.46. This finding is particularly noteworthy given the disproportionate challenges female service navigate, including: Childcare concerns affect 34% of female service members compared to 19% of their male counterparts 26% of women cite childcare challenges as a potential reason for leaving service – more than double the rate of their male peers (12%) 76% of women who want children have delayed parenthood due to military demands The study also found that despite these obstacles, female service members show stronger commitment to military service, with 31% intending to stay in service for the next five years compared to 24% of their male counterparts. This higher retention intention comes alongside stronger identification with military service – 51% of female service members report that being part of the military community is an important part of their self-image, a notably higher rate than their male peers (39%). The survey, which polled more than 5,500 respondents globally, included a mix of active-duty, National Guard and reserve service members, veterans and their families. 'The Blue Star Families Military Family Lifestyle Survey is the most comprehensive snapshot of military family life today. It's more than data—it's a wake-up call and a roadmap for action,' Blue Star Families' CEO Kathy Roth-Douquet told We Are The Mighty. Conflicts Ahead: 83% of active-duty families and 67% of Americans believe the U.S. will engage in a major conflict within the next 3-5 years. Housing Crisis: 26% of active-duty family respondents reported their monthly housing costs were covered by BAH, dropping from 42% in 2020. Junior enlisted families are particularly impacted, with only 36% feeling financially stable compared to 62% of active-duty families overall and 72% of U.S. adults. Spouse Employment: 54% of active-duty spouses cite spouse unemployment as the most pressing challenge their families face. 'This year's findings are clear – four in five military families believe a major conflict is coming within three to five years, yet, only 19% feel the public truly understands their sacrifices, despite 45% of Americans thinking they do,' Roth-Douquet said. 'We've seen the power of this research in shaping policy, such as this year's NDAA, which secured a 14.5% pay raise for junior enlisted troops and expanded child care programs. Now, we need to go further. Readiness isn't just about military strength—it's about ensuring those who serve and their families have what they need to get the job done. We're here to turn these findings into action.'
