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First Lady Michelle Obama, accompanied by Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, and Chrissandra Jackson, delivers remarks during a Joining Forces event at the American Red Cross in Washington, D.C., April 30, 2014. As part of the third anniversary of Joining Forces, they announced commitments and a pledge made by philanthropies nationwide to support veterans and military families.

JOINING FORCES

First Lady Michelle Obama, accompanied by Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, and Chrissandra Jackson, delivers remarks during a Joining Forces event at the American Red Cross in Washington, D.C., April 30, 2014. As part of the third anniversary of Joining Forces, they announced commitments and a pledge made by philanthropies nationwide to support veterans and military families.

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