What Does a Blue Star Mean?
Today, families display these banners when they have a loved one serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. The blue star represents one family member serving, and a banner can have up to five stars. If the individual is killed or dies, a smaller golden star is placed over it.

What does a blue star in the sky mean?

The color of a star comes from its temperature. The coolest stars appear red, while the hottest stars are blue. And for a star, the only thing that defines the temperature of a star is its mass. Blue stars are stars that have at least 3 times the mass of the Sun and up.

Who is a Blue Star family?

As previously stated, a Blue Star Family is a military family with a loved one who is serving in the U.S. military during a time of conflict. A Gold Star Family is a military family which has lost a loved one during war.
James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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