Gold Star Survivors - U.S. Army | The United States Army
WEBThe United States began observing Gold Star Mother's Day on the last Sunday of September, in 1936. The Gold Star Wives was formed before the end of World War II. The Gold Star Lapel Button was ...
Gold Star and Next of Kin Lapel Button - United States Army
WEBWhat is a Gold Star lapel pin? The Army issues this pin to a widow or widower, to each of the parents, each child (natural or adoptive), stepchild, brother, half brother, sister and half...
Honoring Gold Star Families - Military OneSource
WEBJul 30, 2024 · If their service member died or was killed while serving in the military, the family placed a gold star over the blue star to let the community know that their loved one died while serving. Read about the service flag and lapel buttons.
What is a Gold Star Family? · United Service Organizations
WEBSep 24, 2019 · A Gold Star Family is one that has lost an immediate family member in the line of duty of military service. There are thousands of living Gold Star Mothers, Gold Star Wives and other family members who lost loved ones in World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and other conflicts.
What it means to become a Gold Star family - Military Times
WEBSep 25, 2020 · In the military, a blue star comes from the symbol on the service flag used to denote a family member who is serving. As such, those with active duty relatives are called “blue star families.”
Gold Star Spouse shares story, thanks SOS for continued support
WEBApr 8, 2022 · A Gold Star family is the immediate family member who has lost a Soldier in the line of duty and continues to be a part of the Army family, exemplifying the motto of Soldier for Life. (U.S....
Gold Star & Surviving Family Members – Benefits
WEBAug 24, 2021 · Gold Star Military Families. The DOD and other agencies are committed to connecting survivors with resources to relieve financial stress and provide assistance with decision-making around the...
America’s Gold Star Families | Home
WEBAmerica's Gold Star Families honors our fallen heroes who served in the United States Armed Forces and care for their survivors through programs and services.
WEBThe Gold Star Lapel Button was established in August 1947. Today, the nation recognizes the sacrifice that all Gold Star Family members make when a father, mother, brother, sister, son,...
Gold Stars: A symbol of sacrifice and the Army's commitment …
WEBJan 28, 2014 · Gold Star Mother's Day, held on the last Sunday in September, has recognized the sorrow and sacrifice of mothers of fallen sons and daughters every year since 1936. But still, many people "just...