Blue Star Mothers sought for new chapter

Becky Stafford is calling all local military mothers to join the Central Missouri Blue Star Mothers organization - a new chapter of a 1942 military and veteran service organization.

A meeting will be hosted at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Boone County VFW Post 280, 1509 S. Ashley St. in Columbia, where chapter members will sign their charter to be recognized as an official chapter of the Blue Star Mothers of America Inc.

Stafford is the president and a local U.S. Air Force mom wanting to offer support to local military moms, families, active-duty military members and veterans.

"No one understands the ups and downs of this life better than other military moms," Stafford said in a news release. "Supporting each other is our first priority. In addition to that amazing support, we have the opportunity to honor our kids and their service by getting involved and supporting our local military, families, and veterans."

For more information, contact Stafford at [email protected].