City to Honor Its Men and Women Serving in the Military

Earlier this year, the City Council initiated the "Blue Star" Service Banner Program to honor the men and women of Santa Fe Springs who are currently serving in the Armed Services.

This program dates back to a tradition that began in World War I and carried on through World War II. The Blue Star Flag first appeared in 1917, when an Army captain who had two sons serving on the front line designed it as a tribute to their dedication and service to their Country. The flag quickly became the unofficial symbol of a child in the service. The flags gained widespread use during World War II, when nearly every U.S. home or organization displayed the banner to honor those who served. Each Blue Star on the flag indicates a family member in the service.

The color blue on the flag is meant to represent hope and pride. The City also sees the flags as a symbol of the great unity that our community has in supporting the brave and courageous men and women of Santa Fe Springs who are serving their country and community with honor and distinction. A number of families in the community have already been recognized. The City Council would like to continue to recognize eligible families at future Council meetings.

To be eligible to receive a Blue Star Flag, the serviceman or servicewoman must be currently deployed and their parent(s) and/or spouse must currently reside in Santa Fe Springs. If you are the parent(s) or spouse of a Santa Fe Springs serviceman or woman and would like to be honored with a Blue Star Flag, please complete the below form and return it to City Hall.

For additional information regarding the City's Blue Star Service Banner Program, please contact (562) 868-0511, ext. 7335.

Blue Star Service Banner Application