Not every military family is a Blue Star family. That is because those authorized to fly the Blue Star flag are those who have immediate family members who serve in the military during a time of conflict.

You qualify to receive and fly a Blue Star Banner if one or more of your immediate family members are actively serving. Immediate family includes:

• Spouses
• Parents
• Children
• Siblings
• Stepparents
• Stepchildren, stepsiblings, half-siblings
• Adopted parents
• Adopted children and adopted siblings of a U.S. service member.