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Blue Star Families founder and CEO, Kathy Roth-Douquet, is dedicated to her organization's mission to reshape the way America supports its military. Kathy shares how her own family's military journey led her to help military families by connecting them with their neighbors to create communities of mutual support. She discusses how Blue Star Families works to tackle issues faced by military families, such as military spouse unemployment, financial insecurity, and the challenges more than 600,000 families face each year when they relocate to new communities. SCUTTLEBUTT Military costumes for Halloween Amid setbacks in Ukraine, Russia is stepping up its recruiting efforts. Dive down the Reddit Rabbit-hole with Tango Alpha Lima Special Guest: Kathy Roth-Douquet.
In the latest episode, SMA Jack Tilley sits down with Kathy Roth-Douquet, CEO of Blue Star Families. Discover the incredible work being done to support Military Families, the challenges they face, and the innovative programs making a difference in their lives.
Show SummaryIn this episode, we feature a conversation with Dr Cameron McCoy, author of a recently released book on the first Black Marines called, Contested Valor: African American Marines in the Age of Power, Protest, and Tokenism. In this book, Dr. McCoy shares the stories of the Montford Point Marines, the first African American Marines that trained at Montford Point, North Carolina and served overseas in combat.About Today's GuestDr. Cameron McCoy is a native of Washington, D.C. and teaches courses in 20th and 21st century US history. Dr. McCoy has taught at the United States Military Academy at West Point, Brigham Young University, and currently in residence at the United States Air Force Academy. He earned his doctorate in US history at the University of Texas at Austin after receiving a master's in military history at Texas A&M University, and his bachelor's in International & Area Studies at BYU.In addition to being an assistant professor and teaching courses on US Race Relations, the Great Wars, Modern Warfare Studies, and Foreign Policy, Dr. McCoy also serves in the Marine Corps Reserves as an infantry officer. He has held several positions of command while serving multiple combat tours and deployed to various countries in support of Operations IRAQI and ENDURING FREEDOM.Links Mentioned In This EpisodeContested Valor Book (University Press of Kansas)Contested Valor Book (Amazon)PsychArmor Resource of the WeekThis week's PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor podcast episode Podcast Episode number 7, a conversation with General Sinclair Harris and Kathy Roth-Douquet about the Blue Star Families Racial Equity Initiative. You can see find the course here: https://psycharmor.org/podcast/kathy-roth-duquet-and-sinclair-harris This Episode Sponsored By: This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations. Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families. You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com
We all know military life can present challenges for a family. Having to constantly move from one city to another, can lead to child care issues, as well as trouble for the military spouse to find a job in a new location. Way above the national average, military spouses register an unemployment rate of more than 20%. Since 2009, an organization called, "Blue Star Families" has tried to help military families navigate the challenges they will undoubtedly face. The Co-Founder and CEO of Blue Star Families, Kathy Roth-Douquet, recently talked with Federal Drive Executive Producer Eric White. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We all know military life can present challenges for a family. Having to constantly move from one city to another, can lead to child care issues, as well as trouble for the military spouse to find a job in a new location. Way above the national average, military spouses register an unemployment rate of more than 20%. Since 2009, an organization called, "Blue Star Families" has tried to help military families navigate the challenges they will undoubtedly face. The Co-Founder and CEO of Blue Star Families, Kathy Roth-Douquet, recently talked with Federal Drive Executive Producer Eric White. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Where Kindness Lives talks to Kathy Roth-Douquet, founder and CEO of America's largest military family support organization, Blue Star Families. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Blue Star Families CEO & President, Kathy Roth-Douquet tells stories of challenges and struggles the military face in their communities dealing with isolation and just fitting in and how Blue Star Families' programs are providing touch points that enables them to connect. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yournextmission/message
Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Kathy Roth-Douquet, Co-Founder and CEO of Blue Star Families, exploring her work on behalf of military-connected families._____LINKSbluestarfam.org@BlueStarFamilyBOOKSAWOL: The Unexcused Absence of America's Upper Classes from Military Service -- and How It Hurts Our CountryHow Free People Move Mountains: A Male Christian Conservative and a Female Jewish Liberal on a Quest for Common Purpose and Meaning_____Kathy Roth-Douquet is a non-profit executive, author, commentator, strategist, and attorney. As Co-Founder and CEO of Blue Star Families, she is a national spokesperson for military-connected families. Kathy is a commentator on patriotism, civil-military affairs, the value of service, and the experience of military families. She has appeared on the Today Show, Fox and Friends. NPR. CNN, and other media outlets. Her work has appeared in magazines and newspapers across the country. She is a frequent speaker at universities, policy forums, military audiences, and civic groups. She is the co-author of two books, including AWOL: The Unexcused Absence of America's Upper Classes from Military Service and How It Hurts Our Country. (HarperCollins, 2006), with Frank Schaeffer.Kathy has served in the White House and in the Department of Defense. In the latter role. as Principal Assistant Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Acting), she received the Secretary of Defense Medal for Outstanding Public Service for her work on defense reform. She is also a recipient of President George H. W. Bush's Daily Point of Light Award, and received the Chief of Staff of the Army Outstanding Civilian Service Award. She has served on a number of boards including Princeton University's Board of Trustees, and was named the first nominee into the Ford Hall of Heroes at the Pro Football Hall of Fame.She is a military spouse of 24 years, four deployments, and 9 moves. She lives with her husband and two children in Northern Virginia._____In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer is a production of the George Bailey Morality in Public Life Fellowship. It is hosted by Frank Schaeffer, author of Fall In Love, Have Children, Stay Put, Save the Planet, Be Happy.Learn more at https://www.lovechildrenplanet.comFollow Frank on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.https://www.facebook.com/frank.schaeffer.16https://twitter.com/Frank_Schaefferhttps://www.youtube.com/c/FrankSchaefferYouTubeIn Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer PodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer/id1570357787_____Support the show
Blue Star Families CEO & President, Kathy Roth-Douquet tells stories of challenges and struggles the military face in their communities dealing with isolation and just fitting in and how Blue Star Families' programs are providing touch points that enables them to connect.
Drew is joined in studio by the CEO of Blue Star Families, Kathy Roth Douquet and Justin Schmitt from the USAA Corporate Responsibility team, to discuss "Welcome Week" kicking off on September 25, 2021. During this episode, you'll hear about the amazing work done by this dynamic organization for our military families across America. Started by military spouses, Blue Star Families has provided over $100 million in support and continues to step up for our great military. For more information on Blue Star Families and Welcome Week, please visit www.bluestarwelcomeweek.org.
April is Month of the Military Child. On Wednesday's "The Extra", host Shannon Brinias talked to guests about ways to support, celebrate and advocate for military children. Guests Justin Schmitt, AVP of Corporate Responsibility with USAA and Kathy Roth-Douquet, CEO of Blue Star Families talked about the resources available, ways civilians and military parents can find ways to support these children, and the results of the Blue Star Families' 2021 Military Family Experience Survey. More information and resources can be found at BlueStarFam.org/survey. This week, wear purple to show your support and post on social media with the hashtag #PurpleUp! Also, a giveaway is underway to help the cause; military children and families can enter for a chance to win an Xbox at jomygosh.com.
In this episode of the WOW! Show, the ladies are joined by Kathy Roth-Douquet, CEO of Blue Star Families who also happens to be an author and lawyer to discuss her career path, having a husband in the military and how she takes some time for herself!
Blue Star Families was founded by military spouses in 2009 to empower these families to thrive as they serve. We're committed to strengthening military families by connecting them with their neighbors – individuals and organizations – to create vibrant communities of mutual support. We believe we're all stronger when we take care of one another. Listen to LTC Olivia Nunn speak with founder and CEO Ms. Kathy Roth-Douquet about the program, the work they do, and why it's important to advocate for military families.
About Today's GuestsKathy Roth-Douquet is an advocate for the role of the military in civil society; she is an author, nonprofit leader, attorney, and former government official. Kathy is the CEO of Blue Star Families, the largest Chapter-based nonprofit organization serving active duty of all branches, Guard and Reserve, wounded, and transitioning veterans and their families. Blue Star Families mission is to strengthen military families and our nation by connecting communities and fostering leadership to millions of people.Kathy Roth-Douquet received her B.A. from Bryn Mawr College, her MPA in International Affairs from the Woodrow Wilson School at Princeton University where she held a Woodrow Wilson Fellowship, and a JD from the University of San Diego School of Law, Magna Cum Laude and the Order of the Coif. While serving at the Pentagon as Principal Assistant Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Acting) she received the Secretary of Defense Medal for Outstanding Public Service for her work on defense reform. She is also a recipient of President George H. W. Bush's Daily Point of Light Award, and most recently received the Chief of Staff of the Army Outstanding Civilian Service Award. Kathy is a commentator on patriotism, civil-military affairs, the value of service, and the experience of military families. She has appeared on the Today Show, Fox and Friends, CNN, NPR, has been a frequent contributor to USA Today, and is a frequent public speaker. She is an author, most notably of “AWOL: The Unexcused Absence of America's Upper Classes from Military Service and How it Hurts Our Country” (Collins, 2006). She is a practicing attorney, a member of the Small Business Association Advisory Board, and is Co-chair of the Bipartisan Policy Center Defense Reform Task Force. She is a military spouse of 18 years, four deployments, and 9 moves. She lives with her husband and two children in Northern Virginia.Sinclair Harris serves as LMI's director of business development for the Department of the Navy. He retired as a rear admiral after a 34-year career in the U.S. Navy. His service culminated as the vice director for operations to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. During his distinguished career, he led joint, combined, multinational, and interagency organizations both at sea and ashore across all aspects of defense, including full spectrum operations, program management, strategic planning, and execution. He was also commander of the U.S. Fourth Fleet, leading U.S. Naval forces assigned to U.S. Southern Command. Mr. Harris has been published in numerous journals on the topics of surface warfare, combat logistics, irregular warfare, and leadership. He earned a BS in economics from James Madison University, an MS in operations research from the Naval Postgraduate School, and an MS in defense and strategic studies from the University of Madras, India. Mr. Harris voluntarily serves as president of the National Naval Officers Association, national vice president of the Navy League of the United States, past chairman of the National Defense Industrial Association Expeditionary Warfare Division, member of the board of directors for the Surface Navy Association, and member of the Northern Virginia Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association.Links Mentioned In This EpisodeBlue Star Families Web SiteBlue Star Families Racial Equity InitiativeBlue Star Families Racial Equity CommitteeDEPLOY Fellowship ProgramsRADM Harris' BioPsychArmor Resource of the WeekThe PsychArmor resource for this week are the PsychArmor courses on military culture and awareness. Military service members, Veterans and their families live and work in communities across our nation. However, because fewer than 7% of Americans have served in uniform, most who have never served are unfamiliar with military culture and don't know how to effectively engage with the Veteran community. Sponsored by the Wounded Warrior Project, military culture courses are available for anyone who works with, lives with, and cares about the Veteran community. By following the link above, you can see the cornerstone course “15 Things Veterans Want You to Know,” as well as modules that address the basics for civilians such as “Veteran 101: Officer vs. Enlisted,” and “Veteran 201: Military Families,” This Episode Sponsored By:This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.Join Us on Social Media PsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families. You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com
Founded in 2009 by military spouses with you in mind, we empower military families to thrive by connecting them with their civilian neighbors – both people and organizations – to create strong communities of support. ABOUT 7 EAGLE GROUP Every business benefits from hiring veterans, be it for tax incentives, workplace environment, or company performance. With strong work ethics and military values, vets are a welcome addition to any workforce and should be at the top of every hiring manager's list of priorities. At 7 Eagle, we're dedicated to helping vets fulfill their limitless potential and to connecting them with employers who'll recognize and utilize their unique set of skills to successfully complete any task. We believe in finding veterans careers, not jobs, and we take this concept seriously. In addition to veteran hiring services, 7 Eagle provides FREE training for vets in new and exciting fields that offer career opportunities far beyond military training alone. Being veterans ourselves, we want nothing more than to see our battle buddies succeed in life and their post-military careers , so we also offer internships and job coaches who'll motivate and guide vets towards a fulfilling career path. Our online career development courses include cyber security, game development, AI/machine learning, software development/engineering, robotics, data analytics, cloud computing, digital project management, and systems administration, with more opportunities for veterans coming soon! 7 Eagle works to connect veterans with employers in a multitude of fields in companies ranging from small businesses to major corporations, ensuring our nation's finest find a career that suits them best. Our support extends to military spouses as well, as we believe in standing by those who stand alongside our vets every second of the day. Marines, Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard. Active duty, National Guard, Reserves. One team, one fight. You took care of us, let us return the favor. CONTACT US: Are you a military veteran or married to one? Are you looking for a fulfilling career in a field you're passionate about? Don't hesitate to reach out to us! Website: www.7Eagle.com Email: Support@7Eagle.com Phone: 914-469-9875 VISIT OUR SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS FOR MORE TIPS ON GETTING THE CAREER YOU WANT: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/7eaglegroup Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/7EagleGroup Twitter: @7EagleGroup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/7_eagle_group/
Blue Star Families is keeping a close eye on how service members and their families fare during the pandemic. The organization just released a survey summing up the past six months. The numbers are tough. Federal News Network’s Scott Maucione spoke with Blue Star Families president and CEO, Kathy Roth-Douquet.
Some 120,000 service members unable to conduct their planned permanent changes of station at least until mid-May are starting to feel a financial pinch. Blue Star Families finds one in five military families already are, or will be, paying for housing in two locations because of the stop move order. For more, Federal News Network’s Scott Maucione spoke with the CEO and co-founder of Blue Star Families, Kathy Roth-Douquet.
Kathy Roth-Douquet, CEO, Blue Star Families. @BlueStarFamily – Instagram: bluestarfamilies Topic: Strengthening military families by connecting them with their neighbors–individuals and organizations–to create vibrant communities of mutual support. Issues: Raising awareness of the unique challenges of military family life; overcoming the isolation and alienation of frequent moves, deployments, and reduced support from the government; solving […] The post Strengthening Military Families + Helping Injured Vets + 21st-Century Babies appeared first on Mr. Dad.
Kathy Roth-Douquet is an advocate for the role of the military in civil society; she is an author, nonprofit leader, attorney, and former government official. Kathy is the CEO of Blue Star Families, the largest Chapter-based nonprofit organization serving active duty of all branches, Guard and Reserve, wounded, and transitioning veterans and their families. Blue Star Families mission is to strengthen military families and our nation by connecting communities and fostering leadership to millions of people. bluestarfam.orgKathy_Roth_Douquet.mp3
Kathy Roth-Douquet, CEO, Blue Star Families. @BlueStarFamily – Instagram: bluestarfamilies Topic: Strengthening military families by connecting them with their neighbors–individuals and organizations–to create vibrant communities of mutual support. Issues: Raising awareness of the unique challenges of military family life; overcoming the isolation and alienation of frequent moves, deployments, and reduced support from the government; solving […] The post Blue Star Families + Wounded Warrior Project + Babies Made Us Modern appeared first on Mr. Dad.
Kathy Roth-Douquet and Evan Thomas are our guests this week. Show produced by Katherine Caperton. Original Air Date: December 8, 2012 on SiriusXM "POTUS" Channel 124. Polioptics airs regularly on POTUS on Saturdays at 6 am, 12 noon and 6 pm. Follow us on Twitter @Polioptics Listen to the show by clicking on the . . . → Read More: Episode 81, with guests Kathryn Roth-Douquet and Evan Thomas