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 ...

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 ...

Mildred 'Billie' March receives a Gold Star Pin for her father's WWII service. Her father, Joseph Schuster, was a U.S. Army ...

The family learned, for instance ... stating that the families of those who die overseas shall receive a Gold Star lapel pin, ...