National Blue Star Mothers Of America Convention

July 29 through August 02, 2008

Blue Star Mother Members planning on attending can find more information at our National Website.

Official Statement on the War on Terrorism

By Jean Burlingame
National President
Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.

We, the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., can no longer sit by quietly while our sons, daughters, veterans and their families are dishonored. No one dislikes war more than the military and their families. But, we proudly stand by our children in their decision to "serve" this wonderful country. We are neither for or against the war; we are FOR our children.

We will not support any cause that undermines the military and increases the potential harm to them. Such causes are detrimental to our troops, veterans, families and our fallen warriors. With our freedom of speech comes the responsibility to use it without causing harm to our fellow Americans.

We will continue in our efforts to support our troops, honor our fallen heroes, grieve with their families, take care of our veterans and remember our POW/MIAs

Oklahoma Department of Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., Department Meeting

23 August, 2008

Oklahoma Department meeting at the Tulsa Chapter building @ 2pm

Reintegration Family Workshops

The State Family Programs Office is offering an opportunity for Family Members to receive education and briefings on the

"Reintegration Road Home".

Topics of discussion to include; TRICARE medical and dental benefits, Veterans benefits, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, Post deployment substance abuse, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and suicide prevention. Childcare is being offering and age appropriate workshops for the children of all ages, to help prepare and assist them during the family transition. Family members are encouraged to attend as well as community leaders, church leaders, teachers, and employers' of service members to attend. Both lunch and childcare will be provided free of charge.

All adults need to register for this event

You can go to Guard Family to get more information about each of these events. Also, if you plan on attending any of these events please go ahead and register for the event you plan on attending at Guard Family as well.

The dates and locations are: