A unique view of 2012
“I want to send a very clear message to the men and women who are wearing – or who have worn – our country’s uniform and to their spouses: when you have finished your service to our nation, you’ve got 2,000 great American companies ready and waiting to bring you on board”
– Michelle Obama, August 22, 2012
President Obama believes that no veteran should have to fight for a job at home after they fight for our nation overseas.
Companies across America are answering the call to recruit, hire, promote and retain military spouses in portable careers
Governors in 22 states have signed laws that make it easier for military spouses to do the jobs they are trained to do
Find information on Supporting Military Spouse License Portability
One percent of Americans may be fighting our wars, but we need 100 percent of Americans to be supporting our troops and their families. Mrs. Obama and Dr. Biden are asking Americans to get involved.
Look what we can do in one year, if we all work together. Celebrating twelve months of supporting our military families
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury have impacted roughly 1 in 6 of our veterans; now 130 medical schools have committed to train students in treating these issues.
First Lady Michelle Obama joined the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition team as they built a new home for a 15-year Navy veteran and her family.
Mrs. Obama and Dr. Jill Biden call on state leaders to streamline credentialing and licensing for service members, veterans and their spouses.
Dr. Jill Biden today met with Wounded Warriors and the groups that support them in their recovery at a reception for British military veterans and their families at the U.S. Ambassador's residence in London.
There's still time to register for the 7th annual Military Officers Association of America's 7th annual Military Spouse Symposium. This year's theme is “Keeping a Career on the Move.”