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President Barack Obama and Dr. Jill Biden listen as First Lady Michelle Obama explains the importance of "Joining Forces," a national initiative encouraging all Americans to support service members and their families, April 12, 2011.

President Barack Obama and Dr. Jill Biden listen as First Lady Michelle Obama explains the importance of "Joining Forces," a national initiative encouraging all Americans to support service members and their families, April 12, 2011.

President Barack Obama and Dr. Jill Biden listen as First Lady Michelle Obama explains the importance of "Joining Forces," a national initiative encouraging all Americans to support service members and their families, April 12, 2011.

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