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The Navy Gold Star Program is Here for You.
For more information about the Navy Gold Star Program, complete the ONLINE REFERRAL FORM or call 1-888-509-8759 to have a Navy Gold Star Coordinator contact you.
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Eligibility
Widows, parents and next-of-kin of deceased service members. The term “widow” includes widowers. The term “parents” includes mother, father, stepmother, stepfather, adoptive mother or father, and foster parents who stood in loco parentis. Next-of-kin includes children, brothers, sisters, half-brothers and half-sisters. Children include stepchildren and children through adoption.
Gold Star Referral
For more information about the Navy Gold Star Program, please call 1-888-509-8759 and a Navy Gold Star Coordinator will contact you. If you prefer to email, please email: navygoldstar.fct@navy.mil.
Gold Star Coordinators
Navy Gold Star Coordinators use an all-inclusive approach to delivering services through a combination of available government and non-government programs and organizations — Chaplain services, personal financial counseling, school liaison assistance, family employment and clinical counseling.
Contact Information
1-888-509-8759 or emai navygoldstar.fct@navy.mil
Navy Gold Star Area Supervisor West 901-930-8685
Navy Gold Star Program Facebook Page
Remembering The Fallen
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Gold Star Lapel Button
Gold Star Pins signify the ultimate sacrifice made by our Sailors and their Families. This symbol consists of a gold star on a purple background, bordered in gold and surrounded by gold laurel leaves. It is designated for eligible survivors of service members who lose their lives during any armed hostilities in which the United States is engaged, dating back to World War I. This includes service members who lose their lives while deployed in support of military operations against the enemy or during an international terrorist attack.
Next of Kin of Deceased Personnel Lapel Button
This symbol consists of a gold star within a circle that commemorates his or her honorable service. The gold star is also surrounded by sprigs of oak that represent the branches of the Armed Forces. It is designated for eligible survivors of service members who lose their lives while serving honorably under circumstances not defined above. This includes service members who lose their lives while assigned to a Reserve or National Guard unit in a drill status. It is authorized for issue retroactive to March 29, 1973.
Gold Star Service Flag
The Gold Star Service Flag is displayed in memory of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
Gold Star Parking
Navy Gold Star makes life easier for the families of the fallen through specially marked parking spaces. They bear this signage and symbolize a Sailor’s sacrifice and that of those left behind. If you’re driving and see these dedicated spaces, please leave it vacant. It’s reserved, with much gratitude, for the families of those who gave.
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Navy Gold Star Program 10-years of service
The Navy Gold Star Program was established on October 1, 2014, to serve as the Navy’s long-term support program to ensure the families of our sailors who die on active duty can remain connected to their Navy family for as long as they desire. Since the program’s inception, we have supported over 18,000 Gold Star family members. Although our primary support lies within the Navy community, we are also committed to providing support to the Gold Star families of the other military branches of service.
Over the last 10 years our primary focus has been to provide support to our families and help survivors navigate through the personal, family, social, financial, legal, educational, and vocational needs and concerns that frequently arise after a loved one’s death. Our coordinators have also worked closely with military and civilian organizations and programs to develop relationships so they can deliver the best possible service at the right time.
As we move towards the next 10 years, the Navy Gold Star Program strives to raise the bar of superior support to our Survivors, bring awareness in and outside of our military gates, and exceed goals of our mission. Our Survivors consistently share their gratitude and successes with us, which inspires and drives us to continue providing the exemplary support they deserve. Our program believes there is no greater calling or duty than to REMEMBER, HONOR, and RESPECT those who died while in service to our nation and caring for their family members.
What our families are saying:
“I wanted to take the time to say thank you for the card you sent for my brothers passing. Nobody acknowledged that day, and the fact that you did....well it showed you cared and weren’t too afraid to do the uncomfortable. Thank you.” - Julie G., Gold Star Sibling
“I just wanted to send you a thank you note for a newsletter you sent a couple months ago informing me of a college scholarship available to Gold Star siblings. Because of the information you provided, I applied and was ultimately awarded $2,500 to help pay for my MBA schooling. As always, I greatly value the information you all provide to Gold Star families. Thank you for all that you do!” - Zach L., Gold Star sibling
“Please accept my sincere thanks for the hosting Gold Star families on today’s fleet week ship tours. My two grandchildren and I appreciated the opportunity. Please extend our gratitude to Navy personnel on both the USS John S McCain and the USS Kansas City for opening their ships to public tours. The crew members we interacted with were all very professional and polite. We appreciate the time they took with us, their dedication and service to our country.” - Steve E., Gold Star Father
For more information on the Navy Gold Star Program please visit:
https://www.navygoldstar.com/
https://www.facebook.com/NavyGoldStar/
