BLUE STAR MOTHERS 

            The “Blue Star Mothers of America” (BSM) is composed of mothers who now have, or have had, children serving in the military. This group traces its beginning to early 1942 when the first chapter was established in Flint, Michigan. Other chapters were quickly established, and today over 30 states have active BSM chapters. In June 1960 the organization was chartered by congress. Their National web site is at http://www.bluestarmothers.org.

            The Arizona chapter of the BSM is in a ‘start-up’ phase and their web site is under construction. This group meets on the last Tuesday of the month, 6:30 pm, at VFW Post-10188 in Tucson. Initially the Arizona BSM is sponsoring care packages for service members deployed overseas.

            VFW and Auxiliary members can get more particulars about this group by contacting Ladies Auxiliary member Chrissy Harlan in Tucson.