Blue Star Mothers of America

The Blue Star Mothers of America, is a not-for-profit, non-partisan, non-political organization. They do not support any political candidate nor do they endorse any religious organization. As stated in the U.S. Code as of: 01/26/98; Title 36; Section 943;

The purposes of the corporation (Blue Star Mothers) shall be:

To perpetuate the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., and the memory of all the men and women who have served our country as members of the Armed Forces; the further object of this organization shall be patriotic, educational, social, and for service; to maintain true allegiance to the Government of the United States; to educate our members and others not to divulge military, naval, or other Government information; to assist in veterans' ceremonies, to attend patriotic rallies and meetings; to foster true democracy; to care for the unsupported mothers who gave their sons to the service of the Nation; to aid in bringing about recognition of the need of permanent civilian defense for each community and to ever be alert against invasion of un-American activities; to uphold the American institutions of freedom, justice, and equal rights, and to defend the United States from all enemies.

To be a member you must meet the following criteria:

Blue Star Mother

A Mother or Step Mother (since the child was of the age of thirteen) who has a son or daughter who is serving, or has been honorably discharged from the Armed Forces of the United States. Services included are the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, National Guard, Reserve Units, and the Merchant Marines.

Blue Star Dad

A Father or Step Father (since the child was of the age of thirteen) who has a son or daughter who is serving, or has been honorably discharged from the Armed Forces of the United States.

Blue Star Associate

A spouse, sister, brother, grandparent, aunt, uncle, cousin, or friend of someone who is serving, or has been honorably discharged from the Armed Forces of the United States.

Annual dues for this organization are $10. If you are interested, please contact me for an application form. Other information is available on the website at http://www.bluestarmothers.org/

Pam Nila