Tag Archives: First Lady

First Lady, Dr. Biden Vow to Continue ‘Joining Forces’

Posted on January 25, 2013 by nmcfarland

First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden rededicated themselves to the Joining Forces initiative with a goal of creating a national culture of support.
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First Lady Visits RAF Mildenhall, Meets Military Families

Posted on August 5, 2012 by glenn.selby

By Staff Sgt. Austin M. May 100th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs Military families stationed in the United Kingdom had the opportunity to meet the First Lady of the United States on July 29, before she returned home after attending …
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North Carolina, Hawaii and South Carolina Pass Laws Supporting Military Spouses

Posted on August 5, 2012 by glenn.selby

Life just got a little easier for the tens of thousands of military spouses who work in a profession that requires a state license, including nurses, physical therapists, real estate agents, dental hygienists and so many more. Military spouses move from state …
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Episode #142: Weekly News Roundup for June 29, 2012

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Ian Graham

In “This Week in the DoD” for June 29: Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta announced a new Department of Defense grant program for schools supporting military children at the Military Child Education Coalition national training seminar in Grapevine, Texas. In a visit …
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Episode #138: Weekly News Roundup for June 1, 2012

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Ian Graham

In “This Week in the DoD” for June 1: Last weekend Americans across the country and around the world honored those who have died or gone missing while serving in the U.S. armed forces. President Barack Obama, Secretary of Defense …
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