First Lady Michelle Obama spoke with the Governors of America about the importance of helping military veterans to transition back to the workforce.
If we do this, we won't just be upholding our values and honoring our troops... we'll be lowering the unemployment rate.
We'll be improving our health care system.
We'll be boosting economic growth in this country.
And we'll be strengthening our country not just for now, but for the years ahead.
And in the end, that's really what Joining Forces is all about.
It's not just about supporting our heroes while they're on the battlefield.
It's about standing with them ...and their families when they come home. It's a forever commitment.
First Lady Michelle Obama, with Dr. Jill Biden, delivers remarks during the National Governors Association meeting in the State Dining Room of the White House, Feb. 25, 2013.
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First Lady Michelle Obama Addresses the National Governors Association:
President Barack Obama reviews the troops before the inaugural parade from the east steps of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., Jan. 21, 2013. With the President, from left, are: First Lady Michelle Obama; Major General Michael S. Linnington, Commanding General of the Military District of Washington, D.C.; Vice President Joe Biden; and Dr. Jill Biden.
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President Barack and First Lady Michelle Obama, along with Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden Review the Troops:
President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden stand as they and their families attend an inaugural church service at St. John's Church in Washington, D.C., Jan. 21, 2013.
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President Barack and First Lady Michelle Obama Attend an Inaugural Church Service at St. John’s:
First Lady Michelle and Dr. Jill Biden hosted a Kids Inaugural Concert for the families of military members as part of the inauguration weekend festivities. She looked a-mazing in a white jacket top, black pants, and a phenomenal pair of bronze pumps.
First Lady Michelle Obama delivers remarks during the Kids' Inaugural Concert at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013. Joining the Mrs. Obama on stage, from left, are Dr. Jill Biden, Jaelen Franco, and J.R. Martinez.
First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden are interviewed prior to the Kids' Inaugural Concert at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013.
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First Lady Michelle Obama at the Kids Inaugural Concert:
First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden Interviewed before the Kids’ Inaugural Concert:
First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden Hang out with a Military Family at the Kids Inaugural Concert:
First Lady Michelle Obama Discusses Serving Military Families in an Interview about Joining Forces:
First Lady Michelle Obama Addresses Military Families at the Kids Inaugural Concert:
I recently found this photo from Barack's first inauguration and thought I would share in honor of the President's second inauguration on Sunday. Enjoy!
First Lady Michelle Obama, President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, Dr. Jill Biden, former President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State-designate Hillary Clinton bow their heads during the inaugural prayer service at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., Jan. 21, 2009. (DoD photo by Staff Sgt. Adelita C. Mead, U.S. Army/Released)
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President Barack Obama’s 2009 Inaugural Prayer Service:
First Lady Michelle Obama with Vice President Joe Biden, Dr. Jill Biden, New Hampshire Governor John Lynch, First Lady Susan Lynch, and Senator Jeanne Shaheen at a campaign event.
First Lady Michelle Obama with Vice President Joe Biden, Dr. Jill Biden, New Hampshire Governor John Lynch, First Lady Susan Lynch, VP Biden, and Senator Jeanne Shaheen at a Campaign Event:
The First and Second Couples congratulated each other after their re-election victory.
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama embrace Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden moments after the television networks called the election in their favor, while watching election returns at the Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park in Chicago, Ill., Nov. 6, 2012.
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President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama embrace Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden:
What a great photo! Dr. Biden's dress goes especially well with the flowers in the shot.
First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden greet guests prior to a luncheon with Senate spouses at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C., May 23, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Sonya N. Hebert)
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First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden at the US Botanic Garden:
First Lady Michelle Obama wears a red smock dress as she watches the President sign the VOW to Hire Heroes Act into law.
First Lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, Dr. Jill Biden, and others watch as President Barack Obama signs the Veterans Opportunity to Work to Hire Heroes Act of 2011 (VOW to Hire Heroes Act) in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building South Court Auditorium, Nov. 21, 2011. The legislation provides tax credits to help put veterans back to work. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
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President Barack Obama Signs the VOW to Hire Heroes Act as First Lady Michelle Obama Looks On:
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, along with Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden, descend the Grand Staircase before delivering remarks at a Hanukkah reception in the Grand Foyer of the White House, Dec. 8, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
