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Discounted meals at participating Family and MWR dining facilities
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Mega-savings on bowling games
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Respite care for Child and Youth Services
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Discounted trips and activities for the entire family
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Coupons to local area vendors
- Current Promotions
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Receive 10% off meals at participating Family and MWR dining facilities.
Eligible dining facilities include: The Turn Bar & Grill (located within Chena Bend Clubhouse), Motherlode Cafe (located within Nugget Lanes Bowling Center), and the Warrior Zone (18+ to enter). Grab and Go food and alcohol are excluded for discounts. Grab and Go items include bags of chips, candy, bottled drinks (bottled soda, water, energy drinks, etc)
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Purchase 40 games of bowling for $40
Receive 40 games for $40 at Nugget Lanes Bowling Center. Limit 1 card (40 games) per Blue Star Community Card per month. Does not include shoe rental.
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Child and Youth Services Respite Care
Receive up to 16 hours of Respite Care, plus a 20% fee reduction on Full-Day or Part-Day care. Respite Care can be applied to Hourly Care as well as Parents Day/Night Out too!
With so many variances involved with Child Care, we encourage you to contact Parent Central Services for more information about Respite Care.
CYS Deployment Support Service Benefits
CYS Summary of Benefits Matrix
- Chena Bend Golf Course Discounts
Receive 50% off Golf Simulators & Buy One, Get One FlingGolf (one use per visit) at Chena Bend Golf Course.
- Seward Military Resort BOGO
Receive One Night Free during your stay when you purchase at least one night in a Seward Military Resort standard room. The offer will be available in both summer and winter. To get this offer, your BlueStar Community Card must be presented at the time of check-in.
- Subway Discount Card
Receive a 10% off Total Purchase Subway Discount Card that expires 4/30/2021. *Available while supplies last. Pick up with MWR Marketing on the top floor of Murphy Hall (Bldg 1045 Gaffney Rd.)Wednesday - Friday 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. or email us to make an appointment.
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- Eligibility
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Spouses of Soldiers and Soldiers who have been assigned to a deployment of 90 days or more are eligible to register for the Blue Star Community Program.* Each household will be presented with one Blue Star Community Card after registration per person in the household that is 16 years old and up.
Spouses of Soldiers and Soldiers must be able to present a valid set of Soldier's orders, as well a DoD ID Card at the time of registration.
- Registration
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Register in-person during normal business hours at:
If registering for Respite Care, it is highly encouraged to head over to Parent and Outreach Services for Blue Star Community Card registration for an easy 2-in-1 registration process. Please refer to the Parent and Outreach Services site for needed forms to register for Respite Care.
During the Subway Discount Card promotion, Family and MWR will be a registration location for easy pick up of both, the Blue Star Community Card and Subway Discount Card. Registration is with MWR Marketing on the top floor of Murphy Hall (Bldg 1045 Gaffney Rd.) Wednesday - Friday 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. or email us to make an appointment.
Community Cards will be issued September 3, 2019 through November 15, 2020.
You must bring your deployment orders or your Soldier's deployment orders, as well a DoD ID Card with you at the time of registration.
- Frequently Asked Questions
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- What benefits do I receive from the Blue Star Community Program?
Extra discounts at USAG Alaska Fort Wainwright Family and MWR facilities. See the list of current promotions for details.
- How do I use my card?
Show your Community Card at participating USAG Alaska Fort Wainwright Family and MWR facilities at time of purchase to redeem Blue Star Community Program discounts and promotions.
- When is my card valid?
Blue Star Community Cards are valid September 3, 2019 through November 15, 2020.
- Can I share my Blue Star Community Card?
Yes, your Blue Star Community Card can only be shared with immediate members of your household. Community Cards are distributed per household to those who are 16 years old and above. Community Cards are for registered households and it is a violation to share your Blue Star Community Card with members outside of your registered household.
- If my soldier comes back from deployment before November 15, 2020, can we still use this card?
Yes, a registered household may use this Community Card until November 15, 2020.
- What happens if I lose my card?
Replacement cards are $10.
- I'm already registered for CYS Respite Care but don't have a Blue Star Community Card. How do I get a Blue Star Community Card?
Bring in your DoD ID Card and Soldier's orders to pick up a Blue Star Community Card at Parent Central Services.
- How do I get updates on new promotions?
To receive updated information about the Blue Star Community Program, text "WainwrightBlueStar" to (206) 929-4040. You can also find updates on the Wainwright MWR Facebook page, Wainwright MWR Instagram page, or this website.
**This program is currently un available. Please contact Family & MWR for questions.
USAG Alaska Family and MWR recognizes the sacrifices Soldiers and their Family Members make every day. In appreciation of their selfless service to the Army community, and to demonstrate our commitment to providing quality programs and services for a quality life, each registered household of a deployed Soldier will gain entry into the Blue Star Community Program.
Looking for ways to get out of the house and become a part of the USAG Alaska community? The Blue Star Community Program allows you to explore Fort Wainwright and discover the savings offered to eligible Blue Star Community Members.
Blue Star Community Program Includes:
The Blue Star Community Program includes everyday benefits that assist Soldiers, Spouses, and Family Members. Check back often, as Family and MWR is always adding to the ever-changing list of promotions and discounts!
Blue Star Community benefits include but are not limited to:
Stay in touch! Discover all of the ways that you can benefit from the Blue Star Community Card by texting "WainwrightBlueStar" to +1(206) 929-4040. Standard messaging and data rates apply.
