The term Gold Star family is a modern reference that comes from the Service Flag. These flags/banners were first flown by families during World War I. The flag included a blue star for every ...

Quite simply, “Gold Star families are the families of military service members who have died in the line of duty,” according to the U.S. Department of Defense. Immediate family members include ...

Air Force Gold Star family members (parents, adult children and siblings) are now being offered the opportunity to receive a Gold Star identification card, which authorizes access to Air Force ...

"Gold Star Family" is a modern reference that comes from the Service Flags that were first flow by families in World War I. These flags with blue stars were flown by families who had immediate ...

The term Gold Star family is a modern reference that comes from the Service Flag. These flags/banners were first flown by families during World War I. The flag included a blue star for every ...