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When the Blue Star Flag first appeared for this war, it was in the form of a printable poster and it represented any family who had a member in the armed forces. It is also called the Blue Star Mother's flag for any mom who has a son or daughter in this war.

This group is discussion and support for ALL FAMILY MEMBERS or FRIENDS who have other family members or friends currently serving in the military, and for Veterans of all wars, because we believe they can help others. News items of the Iraq and Afghanistan war, unrelated humorous items, personal concerns. questions, problems, whatever you choose to post, are welcome.

We have had to make this a restricted membership group due to spammers and virus'. Please understand why when you have a brief delay for approval to join. Upon membership acceptance, you will receive the guidelines for this group. These include posting requirements, no flaming requirement, and others.

CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT: To protect our troops, any names, locations, shared deployment plans, news received by a member from their son, daughter, spouse, or friend, is NOT to leave this group. This is confidential information shared for support. To pass any information or details to other groups or persons could threaten our troops. We will strictly adhere to this rule. Thank you.

DISCLAIMER: Blue Star Families and Friends is NOT a part of, or connected to, the Blue Star Mothers of America, though BSMA members are more than welcome to join. We are also NOT connected to, affiliated with, nor does this group sponsor or support the website Strike Force Freedom Cry or Regina Moore.