To the thousands of dedicated members of Blue Star Families for Obama. Your hard work and bold voices helped to make history!
Thank you for standing with us. Thank you for showing America that military families are Pro military and Pro Obama.
YES WE CAN! YES WE DID!
Michelle Obama Talks About Being a Champion for Military families as First Lady
As first lady, Mrs. Obama has said, she plans to make herself an advocate for working parents, particularly military families, urging better access to child care for all. Trying to juggle public duties with two young children, she will be a living illustration of the very issue she describes. Read the full article here.
Who are Blue Star Families for Obama?
We represent all branches of the armed services.
We come from small towns, and the big city lights. We are wives, husbands, mothers and fathers. We are daughters, sons, and the entire extended family that gives support during deployments. Our backgrounds may be diverse, but we are united in the cause of service to our country.
We are the Military Family.
We are teachers and lawyers, homemakers and small business owners. We coach soccer and volunteer in our children's schools. And at the end of the day, there is often an empty seat at our kitchen table because our loved ones are serving far from home.
Since 1917 the Blue Star has been a recognized symbol for families with members on active duty.
If you are a Blue Star parent, spouse, sibling, grandparent, aunt, uncle or cousin we need your voice! Sign up today. Become a member and promote our Pro-Military, Pro-Obama message.
Why are Blue Star Families important in this election?
Americans trust the military far more than the media, congress, even churches according to Gallup's latest poll. Americans recognize the steadfast devotion to country that is shown by military families. Many voters, especially swing voters, will vote for the person they think has the most support from the military community. So your opinion is crucial to this election! Too many ordinary Americans think that military families all support John McCain. Make a difference! Let America know that you want Barack Obama to be the next Commander in Chief!
Barack Obama...a Leader We Can Believe in
Military family members...the Obama campaign is listening to your concerns
Michelle Obama has chosen to champion military families, giving voice to the countless men and women who serve alongside active duty service members. Be sure to check our calendar for upcoming military roundtables. Listen to Michelle and hear her address your issues:
The Next Generation of Military Service Members Support Obama!
Photo by BSF4O member Heidi Kulberg.
Our future service men and women (or even just future activists) like to show their support for Barack Obama too!
BSF4O Members Attend Obama Rally in Norfolk, Virginia
Photo by BSF4O member Heidi Kulberg.
From left to right: BSF4O member Casey Thompson, Co-Director for Leadership Vivian Walker and her 4 year old son, Heidi Kulberg and her 4 year old daughter, Deputy Director for Outreach Stephanie Himel-Nelson and her 4 year old son, and member Louise.
Barack Obama has visited Hampton Roads, home to the largest naval base in the world, many times during this election season to show his support for our men and women in uniform and the people and communities that support them. Blue Star Families for Obama members gathered together at an Obama rally in Virginia Beach, Virginia to show their support in return.
BSF4O member Casey Thompson says, "I support Barack Obama because he brings a new, long-awaited vision for America - one that will not only improve our lives today but one that provides hope for our children's futures. I believe he is concerned about what is important to people like me, at a time when I feel like Washington has forgotten me."
BSF4O member Louise says, "Things are going to change," and, "[Barack Obama is] going to put the USA back on the map as leaders, innovators, caretakers of the world. He's going to mend fences, build real bridges between peoples. He's going to not only be a leader here in our country, but he will be a leader of the world. I truly believe he will be the greatest president of my lifetime, and I'm talking back to Eisenhower!"
Watch Our Video!
Our BRAND NEW video on YouTube explains how John McCain's record does not support his claims that he will "take care" of military families and veterans. And how Barack Obama has steadfastly worked on our behalf.
The story behind the video
BSF4O is a grassroots organization created earlier this year by a handful of Army and Marine spouses who have a Pro-Military, Pro-Obama message. Today, thanks to the tremendous efforts of our dedicated volunteers (even our website was donated by BSF4O members!), BSF4O has chapters in 24 states and communicates with thousands of military family members across America.
BSF4O wants you to know why we reject John McCain's claim that he supports us, and why we support Barack Obama. Click on the button below, and get the facts!
Members! Download our BSF4O PRESS RELEASE and send it to your local media. Let's get fired up!
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Dear Senator McCain...
BSF4O member
Location: Texas
Name: Cherrise R.
Service Member's branch: US Army
Relationship to Service Member: Spouse
Why I want Barack Obama to be my Commander in Chief:
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