Courtney Sanders

We empower military families to thrive by connecting them with their civilian neighbors to create strong communities of support.

[Courtney Sanders @BSFChicagoED]

We are on Capitol Hill.

Armed with stories. Driven by purpose. Focused on impact.

Proud to stand alongside fellow Blue Star Families leaders as we advocate for military and veteran families across the nation.

Let’s go. 🇺🇸

#BlueStarImpact #MilitaryFamilies #FlyIn2026

[Rep. Mike Bost @RepBost]

I met with Blue Star Families to talk about how we can better support America’s military families. We discussed priorities like enhancing the Transition Assistance Program and making sure housing and childcare benefits work for those who served. As Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, I’m grateful for the work Blue Star Families does across the country.

[Courtney Sanders @BSFChicagoED]

Huge thanks to @SenatorDurbin’s team for making me feel right at home on the Hill today! 🇺🇸 Being surrounded by Illinois pride in DC was such a meaningful touch.

Proud to share what @BlueStarFamily Chicagoland is doing for military & veteran families. 💙
#BlueStarImpact

[Courtney Sanders @BSFChicagoED]

Just me and @SallyV88 waiting to meet with @ChrisMurphyCT’s team. #BlueStarImpact #BlueStarFamilies #AdvocacyInAction

[Sally V @SallyV88]

I always love showing my #TexasPride! What an experience meeting with staff of @SenTedCruz to discuss quality of life of military and veteran families.
#BlueStarImpact

[Tom Porter @TomPorterDC]

Our @BlueStarFamily Red Team is the hustlingest team! #BlueStarImpact

[Maggie Meza @maggiedmeza]

Wonderful meeting with @SenatorRounds and staff. We discussed our work in Chapters, our Outdoor Program, and our work with Purple Star Schools. @BlueStarFamily #BlueStarImpact
@bblaalid21 @YRayford84717 @DownMoStreet

[Tom Porter @TomPorterDC]

Had to! :)
@BlueStarFamily #BlueStarImpact

[Tom Porter @TomPorterDC]

Thanks so much to @RepMarkTakano and staff for the wonderful discussion about transitions and @BlueStarFamily programs. Appreciate your support! #BlueStarImpact

[Brooke Blaalid @bblaalid21]

Back on Capitol Hill advocating with @BlueStarFamily staff and military and veteran volunteers! Your voice matters on issues concerning military and veteran life!
#BlueStarImpact

[Tom Porter @TomPorterDC]

We had a wonderful meeting with @SenDuckworth and staff, and our Chicago Chapter ED @BSFChicagoED briefed them on her great programs for our @BlueStarFamily military and veteran members in Illinois. Good day so far! #BlueStarImpact

[Jenna Lang @JennaLa22456099]

Another a great day on the Hill with @BlueStarFamily! Thank you @SenDuckworth! #BlueStarImpact

[Courtney Sanders @BSFChicagoED]

Highlight of #FlyInDay: meeting with @SenDuckworth alongside my @BlueStarFamily colleagues. As a proud Illinoisan, I’m especially grateful for her unwavering support of our military and veteran families. 🇺🇸💙 #MilitaryFamilies #BlueStarImpact

[Tom Porter @TomPorterDC]

Many thanks to @TXRandy14 for welcoming our @BlueStarFamily military and veteran team into the Members Only elevator! #BlueStarImpact

[Jenna Lang @JennaLa22456099]

Excited to spend the day on the Hill with my fellow @BlueStarFamily colleagues! #BlueStarImpact

[Courtney Sanders @BSFChicagoED]

What an incredible visit with @RepMarkTakano! Thank you for your leadership & for meeting with @BlueStarFamily to champion the voices of our military & veteran families. We’re energized and ready to keep pushing forward—together! 💪🇺🇸 #MilitaryFamilies #BlueStarImpact

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[Tom Porter @TomPorterDC]

Obligatory Capitol photo as we break up into teams and head to the Senate. @BlueStarFamily #BlueStarImpact

[Blue Star Families 🇺🇸 @BlueStarFamily]

Blue Star Families capped it’s first Capitol Hill Fly In with our CEO, Chapter EDs,Partners, and Volunteers with encouraging and highly productive mtgs with Rep. Mike Bost and Mark Takano, both committed champions of Veterans & military families.
#BlueStarImpact

[Courtney Sanders @BSFChicagoED]

@TomPorterDC @BlueStarFamily @TomPorterDC but we were in good spirits! What an amazing day!

[Tom Porter @TomPorterDC]

@BlueStarFamily Red Team is a little caffinated, a little loopy! #BlueStarImpact