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Parents & Family Members of Sailors

Understand Military Life: We know that you are very proud of your son, daughter or family member's decision to serve our great nation in the United States Navy. Resources on this page help you understand the military and provide tips on the best ways to communicate with your Sailor, whether they are a new recruit or seasoned Sailor.

Blue Star Families was founded by military spouses in 2009 to empower families to thrive as they serve. The organization is committed to strengthening military families by connecting them with their neighbors to create vibrant communities of mutual support.

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Naval Services FamilyLine

Naval Services FamilyLine empowers Navy families to meet the challenges of a military lifestyle with education, resources, and mentoring. FamilyLine stands out from other organizations because it was founded by spouses for spouses.

First-time users create an account for access to the New Spouse Orientation Training, Navy Spouse eLibrary, and Live Well Resiliency Webinars.

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Useful Resources

Additional links to systems and sites.

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Frequently Asked Questions, Acronyms and Glossary.

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